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Landlord



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Td5 HT Cairns Blue
LED Torch
What is the best LED torch currently available for light output and battery power. Looking to replace my Maglite which is now showing its age both in style and performance

Would like to be able to fit it into the clips I currently use for my Maglite therefore about 50mm diameter grip. 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
Post #169428 19th Sep 2012 9:16pm
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jasong4110



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 G4 LE Java Black
Convert your Maglite to LED
Post #169434 19th Sep 2012 9:20pm
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GREENI



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LED LENSER Thumbs Up
http://www.ledlenser.com/

I have both torch and head torches. They are the dogs Dog


This is the head torch http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/led-lenser/led-lenser-h7.html
Post #169453 19th Sep 2012 10:09pm
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sense of adventure



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GREENI wrote:
LED LENSER Thumbs Up
http://www.ledlenser.com/

I have both torch and head torches. They are the dogs Dog


second that, try maplin they always have a deal on them
Post #169454 19th Sep 2012 10:13pm
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Bodsy



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Led lender p7 or t7 for general use. Don't be fooled by the compact size, they're fantastic torches.

Same for the H7 head torches Thumbs Up Over on D3
Post #169460 19th Sep 2012 11:09pm
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LR90XS2011



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sense of adventure wrote:
GREENI wrote:
LED LENSER Thumbs Up
http://www.ledlenser.com/

I have both torch and head torches. They are the dogs Dog


second that, try maplin they always have a deal on them


I have a Led Lenzer L7 small and fantastic DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #169466 20th Sep 2012 4:55am
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iruffell



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LR90XS2011 wrote:
sense of adventure wrote:
GREENI wrote:
LED LENSER Thumbs Up
http://www.ledlenser.com/

I have both torch and head torches. They are the dogs Dog


second that, try maplin they always have a deal on them


I have a Led Lenzer L7 small and fantastic


Third that P7 and P3 fantastic
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blackwolf



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Another vote for Led Lenser, simply the best at the moment.
Post #169483 20th Sep 2012 7:27am
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db950



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Led Lenser are ok but there are a lot better torches out there that out perform them but aren't as mainstream/as well advertised.
The torch/flashlight world is unbelievable with some serious money spent!
You will struggle to find any of the new Cree/led torches big enough to fill the mag lite clips, the jet beam rrt3 XML comes close at 46mm diameter but at £280 may be over the top.
Have a look at torches from Fenix,jet beam,Nitecore,sunwayman all have loads of different power/price torches and I'm sure you'll find one to match your requirements.
Have a look here http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/
Post #169779 21st Sep 2012 7:26pm
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bpman



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it would be great if rigid-industries made tourches Shocked
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Dave-H



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db950 wrote:
Led Lenser are ok but there are a lot better torches out there that out perform them but aren't as mainstream/as well advertised.


100% agree Thumbs Up

For the record, i use a Fandyfire STL V3 .. pocket size, under £30 and makes most other 'main brand' torch's look like candles Wink

dealextreme .... http://dx.com/ ... is a good place to start looking.

Any hand size torch fitted with a XML led and a wide diameter head [40mm +] will blow you away Cool Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
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Grouse



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Fenix no question, google them and look at the reviews on youtube, make maglite look like Censored !
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Landlord



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Td5 HT Cairns Blue
Looks like the Maglite body is 40mm so that makes it slightly easier to find a similar sized LED body. This one seems to be about the right size with a good specification

http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/olight-torche...torch.html

The L7 or P7 both look good and good value. Quite surprised at the choice available. Could do with trying some in the flesh especially at the asking prices. 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
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LR90XS2011



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
as before I have an L7 fantastic torch for the money it weighs 140g and is small without being too small, unfortunatly smaller than your 40mm requirement ,I got mine as a pressy of the MRS to keep in the landy but I swap it from car to car and take it back in the house with me I like it that much, It is great for walking the dog and the adjustable beam is great for walking to highlighting the path or for spotting a fox for the dog to chase 100mtrs away. In fact a that price Im going to order another then it can live in the landy. Looks like the L7E is lot less pocky DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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ericvv



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Bought the below new type LED Maglite from Amazon.com recently. Think price right now is quite good too for this specific model. Must admit I had the chance to have it delivered (no charge for that) to a USA address and picked it up there myself a month ago when I had to be there for work, so I just paid the $24. The light output is incredible as compared with the older Maglites with a bulb. This new one fits perfectly in the net on the back door of my Defender.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IXAJV...02_s00_i00 You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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