Hi, looking for a torch that is compact and has USB-C charging and has a very strong long distance light. One of those ones that you see the marking that lights up the whole road many many metres away.
My friend has one that lights up half the lake when we were out but didn't know what it was brand wise.
Looking for suggestions
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but didn't know what it was brand wise.
Google lens it.
You'd think they'd ask their friend.
Makes sense, but if you re-read the OP, i mention "My friend has one that lights up half the lake when we were out but didn't know what it was brand wise."
This might be a wild suggestion, but if you're still in contact, could I suggest that maybe you could speak to your friend?
A suggestions for this could be:
Good luck, and please keep up posted on how the conversation with your friend proceeds
Nothing wild about it
But, as mentioned, he didnt know what the brand was let alone model #, to be more specific it has no markings on it to indicate a brand or model
Lets move on hey
@nosnorb: all good mate :) appreciate your help
looks like plenty of options in the thread now so ill do some research
Looking for a torch
Where did you last see it?
LoL Good one!
i have a nitecore p20i and p30i both are great and bright
Thanks, will look into those
i got one at Anaconda
Wuben c3 (ozbargainers choice)
Or t1 if your budget extends
Or sofirn if for some reason you don’t like Wuben.
Thanks, Will check these out!
Not knowing how much you want to spend I'd second the Wuben C3 to get started,
Pretty capable little torch, includes battery and can be had for around the $25 mark if you keep your eye on it.
Honestly for like $30 shipped by amazon I’d still say worth
Your phone? Just stand closer to what you want to illuminate to illuminate things far away.
I shoved it into chatgpt
Fenix PD36R is the result
| Fenix PD36R | Fenix PD36R Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Lumens | 1600 | 2800 |
| Max Beam Distance | 283m | 380m |
| Max Runtime | 115 hours | 42 hours |
| Lighting Modes | Five brightness levels + Strobe | Five brightness levels + Strobe |
| Bulb Type | Luminus SST-40 LED | Luminus SFT70 LED |
| Size | Length: 5.4” (136mm) | Length: 5.74” (145.8mm) |
| Body: 1.0” (25.4mm) | Body: 1.01” (25.7mm) | |
| Head: 1.0” (26.4mm) | Head: 1.04” (26.5mm) | |
| Weight | 3.0 oz. (85g) excluding battery | 5.96 oz. (169g) including battery |
| Battery | High-capacity 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery (included) | One included 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Charging | 5V/3A USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Included | ARB-L21-5000 rechargeable Li-ion battery, two-way body clip, USB Type-C charging cable, lanyard, holster, spare O-ring | ARB-L21-5000 Li-ion battery, USB Type-C charging cable, holster, lanyard, spare O-ring |
| Special Features | Instant power activation with momentary tactical tail switch, two-way body clip for different lighting demands, boot-up battery level indication and low-voltage warning, body with anti-roll and anti-slip design | Instant activation and instant strobe with dual tactical tail switch, reverse polarity protection, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating, made of A6061-T6 aluminum, premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish |
| Price | $159.95 | $204.95 |
Links to products:
Fenix PD36R: https://fenixlight.com.au/product/fenix-pd36r-1600-lumens-us…
Fenix PD36R Pro: https://fenixlight.com.au/product/fenix-pd36r-pro-2800-lumen…
There's been a not insignificant amount of queries where Google will be filled with ad spam and unrelated results, and ChatGPT will answer my query directly and to the point.
I don't have to trust all the answers, but it's certainly more highly rated than Google in my opinion.
For those wondering I just copy and pasted in the OPs question with no effort.
But then I looked up the product on google and told it to make me a table
Thanks, Will check these out!
One of those ones that you see the marking that lights up the whole road many many metres away.
My friend has one that lights up half the lake when we were out but didn't know what it was brand wise.
You are talking about two different lights. One with good throw. One flood. The fact you think it does both to me says you want bright floodlight. Because torch with very long throw will light up a very small patch of a lake.
Can't you just adjust it
not many torches are adjustable. Yes you can change the brightness with a button click, but that's different.
Sounds like you need to get a real torch
My M7R has lasted me 10 years.
Here is a high power spot to throw: https://ledlenser.com.au/collections/rechargeable-torches/pr…
@deme: Already have a real torch - 4000+ lumen floodlight, and 1000+ lumen spotlight that will light up hundreds of metres away. m7r - at 220 lumen is not going to cut it for the OP.
@iamherenow: I built a few back in the day. Mostly C8 hosts with, if my memory is correct, dedomed xpg2 on copper stars.
@mapax: That's sounding familiar - I remember killing lots of led's trying to dedome them.
My final one I still use today is a 5 led one. PUt the LEDs on the copper sinkpads in turn on a massive hunk of copper i mounted in the torch. Did the programming on it too, which was fun. Looking back - i had too much time on my hands…
How about buying rechargeable AA/AAA cells that charge with USB C instead ?
AA/AAA doesn't have enough power for a very bright torch.
How far is “many many metres” and how big is the lake?
Some good quality torches/lanterns available from here …… https://www.olightstore.com.au/
Maybe this is something light you are after?
https://www.olightstore.com.au/marauder-mini-bundles.html
Marauder Mini: An array of LEDs offers two powerful beam choices, a 600-meter max throw from the central LED's spotlight beam, or a 7000-lumen max output floodlight beam from the 9 surrounding LEDs
✦ Obulb Plus: Stepless Dimming Touch Switch: Conveniently control the Obulb Plus manually to turn it on/off, change modes and brightness level
It depends on how small you'd like to go and how much you'd like to spend.
Olight has a decent range like the i1R 2 Pro EOS which puts out 180 lumens for around the $30 mark (I think they have a sale on at 7pm tonight which brings it down to $23.96).
Most of their other models have a magnetic charging cable that connects to USB-C.
I've got a few of their torches and they've exceeded my expectations. The S1R Baton is also an awesome little torch that I have.
Check out their website and you might find something you like.
The i1r will barely light up a pond let alone half a lake…
Awesome thanks will look into those
Olight Marauder 2. 14000 lumens, can switch between flood or throw, lights up a cats eye miles away. Pretty compact for what it is but you won't be chucking it in your pocket lol.
Olight currently have a sale on.
Buy the one ypur friend has.