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Anaconda Tactical-Pro 176 Lumen XR-E Cree Xlamp Torch $35, Normally $89.98

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Anaconda Tactical-Pro 176 Lumen XR-E Cree Xlamp Torch $35, Normally $89.98
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Dune on 06/01/2013 - 21:28 anaconda.com.au (456 clicks)

Hi All, I have been looking around for a good torch at cheap price. Then a friend pointed me to Anaconda sales. Thanks Ben. Bought this torch a few days ago. It is really not too bad. Well built, feels very solid with its aluminum housing. Length is 27.6 CM. Weights 0.77 kilo with battery and straps. At its brightest setting (176 Lumen), the 3 D-Cell batteries suppose will last 60 hours. At its lower setting,(I think it is 90 Lumen but don't quote me.) it is suppose to last 190 hours. I know there are other good torches you can order from overseas that will do up to 700 or 1000 lumen, but to me, 176 lumen is already fairly bright. And $35 is not too bad a buy from local store. Let me know your thoughts.

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  • nothommus on 06/01/2013 - 21:31

    I currently have a LED LENSER P7. From memory its 200 Lumens and its incredibly bright. Cant see this one being much worse at all, infact im tempted to pick one up to keep in my car!

    • Dune on 06/01/2013 - 21:35

      My good friend Ben who told me about this deal, picked up at least 4 to give away as gifts! I would have preferred a smaller one for my car, but I guess I can't complain about it being $35.

      • nothommus on 06/01/2013 - 21:42

        D sized battery is a little bit of a pain though. Might be a good for geocachers!

        • justtoreply on 06/01/2013 - 22:14
          +1

          You can get plastic convertors that hold allow an AA to be used instead of a D.

          They are the same voltage. But obviously an AA isn't going to last as long as a D.

          Lastly, I bought cheap convertors off ebay and actually had to modify them to make them work (contact pressure wasn't right. You don't need tools, just your fingers. And twice as many convertors as you think you need. Break the springy bit off the bottom contact. Then dessicate a second adapter to get a top contact and simply drop it upside down on top the other contact).

          It's a bit hard to explain but anyone can pm me if they need more details.

        • Dune on 06/01/2013 - 22:21

          I agree. These batteries are heavy. On top of that, D-cells are harder to find these days. Most stores only carry AA or AAA ones. An alternative would be to use those plastic adapter that allows one to use AA instead of real D-cell. However it seems to be defeating the purpose for the torch is meant to be long lasting.
          I would have thought geocachers would prefer to travel light?

    • sk3iron on 07/01/2013 - 08:21

      the led lenser's are amazing, i can attest to those, havent tried these but that said, they are quite a bit larger than the p/t7 with a lower lumen rating, infact u can buy the p/t7 on eBay for only $40, worth considering
      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LED-Lenser-T7-Tactical-Flashlight…

  • sputnik on 06/01/2013 - 21:53
    +1

    Bunnings sells a metallic bodied, 230 lumen torch for $19.95.

    • nothommus on 06/01/2013 - 21:56

      Link?

      • sputnik on 06/01/2013 - 22:13
        +1

        http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_product_torch-watchman-a…

        That's the bigger more expensive version. In store there is a smaller sized one that takes 3 AA batteries and produces the same lumens.

        • Dune on 06/01/2013 - 22:16

          well! I knew someone would come up with something more interesting. I will certainly take a look at this torch. It may be the perfect smaller torch for my car! Thanks, Sputnik.

        • sk3iron on 07/01/2013 - 08:22

          fyi the Torch Watchman Arlec 3watt Led 4d Metal Wm534 @ Bunnings shows up as $29.70 for me

  • spackbace on 06/01/2013 - 22:41
    +1

    I'm pretty happy with my Cree c3. Good light, portable and only needs 1xAA :)

  • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 07/01/2013 - 00:29

    Little Kathmandu led torch is a cree i think, and uses 1x aaa has about 200lumen also less expensive, also you can get for around the same price a similar maglite + mini maglite from costco

  • V-Ate on 07/01/2013 - 00:58
    +3

    www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com sell 800+ lumen torches for ~$30 that are very reputable amongst the flashlight community. Only problem is that it requires 18650 or CR123 batteries which are expensive compared to the likes of disposable AA's. A charger and set of 18650s can be had for around $20 though which in my opinion is well worth it.

    • Dune on 07/01/2013 - 08:18

      I have never seen anyone selling 18650 battery let alone rechargeable ones. Does one need to order from overseas?

      • nfr on 07/01/2013 - 10:48

        Rechargeable 18650s are commonly used for LED torches. There are Aussie sellers on ebay that sell high quality ones.

      • V-Ate on 07/01/2013 - 22:47

        Simply Google 18650 and it'll return many results from Australian sellers, especially eBay. Only place i can think of for local shops would be Jaycar, but they charge an arm and a leg.

        I've seen 6 packs of 18650's selling for $20 on eBay. And being rechargeable you'll get many charges from one.

        Or, you could just get a 4 pack of 18650's with a home and car charger for around $30 off the solar force website.

    • sk3iron on 07/01/2013 - 08:24

      can we get a product link and link to where the batteries are available?

  • Dune on 07/01/2013 - 08:14

    Here is the link to another smaller torch from Anaconda, which I did not see in store. It sells for 20 dollars. Same output as the bigger one. It uses 3 C cell battery.

    http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product/Camp-and-Hike/Lighting/To…

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