Torches

[lonewolf]

never heard of the torch you mention, I meant wind up torches in general. I reckon its dosent matter how many batteries I could feasibly store, at some point I will run out post shtf, but with a wind up torch or torches no such problems.

[Devonian]

never heard of the torch you mention.

In that case I really recommend that you splash out £2.80 on one of the torches posted in my response to RiverSong.

I reckon its dosent matter how many batteries I could feasibly store, at some point I will run out post shtf, but with a wind up torch or torches no such problems.

Not if you have a Solar Battery charger like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Solar-powered-b ... m_sbs_ce_1

Basically the issue with wind up torches is one of them being fit for purpose. What can you use them for other than maybe reading a book. They are no where near bright enough for most situations, you couldn't use them for: Security/Seeing who is coming; hunting; checking the route ahead is clear; signalling; searching; using them as a lantern around camp.

The wind up ones also need regular winding, whereas a cree torch will normally last for at least 48 hours continuous use with very little drop off in power over that time. 48 hours is a long time for the use of a torch, just think about how many 10 minute sessions that is...... and that is on a single battery!

[lonewolf]

the Task wind up torch I mentioned-having a double beam- fullfills all my needs and requirements and fits in the palm of my hand, I don't want something that will give away my position to either man or beast.

[Yorkshire Andy]

might I ask why that is?

Have you ever used an "Cree Chip" Torch?

If you have you will know why I have said that.

If you haven't, get yourself one!

bit of Obscene cree torch imagery for you devonian for when one cree chip isnt enough

[Devonian]

I think that one could be classed as an offensive weapon