Back up torch

[Timbobaggins]

I want a Back up torch, just to put in my pocket.

Must be able to withstand trimix depths of up to 85M
Long burntime
As bright as possible
Do NOT want a rechargeable
Max price £40

Is there such a torch out there

[dublinbay]

£40 is a small price to bet your life on, but you might get good suggestions.

[Craig]

There was a review of small torches in Dive last month which is where I started off before realising I wanted a back up torch for deep dives that could also be a primary for shallow dives. I've got as far as either a Tektie Expedition Star or a Rat jnr, I've a thread running asking for reviews on both. I would link it to this reply but I don't know how to...

I started off wanting really similar things to what you have outlined but wanting it to be a primary has meant the cost has spiralled to somewhere between £50 and £70.

HTH,

[Loctite]

I use a OMS Vega.

Beautifull torch and very good beam. I use it as a primary torch. Yep I don't want a night dive to be like diving in pure daylight.

Divernet | LIGHTS OMS Phantom HID/Vega LED

[steve6690]

I'd go with the Tektite expedition Star from Lumbs

http://www.tek-tite.co.uk/acatalog/LED_Torches.html

it's about £5 over your budget though...

[Timbobaggins]

Originally Posted by dublinbay

£40 is a small price to bet your life on, but you might get good suggestions.

I already carry two 50W Halogen rechargeables, just want something small bright and cheap backup.

[edward]

I've used an Ikelite PCm Ikelite PCm Lite in Underwater Lights,Non-rechargeable torches from Simply Scuba for a few years - has been fine. Only niggle is the switch doesn't lock, so can be knocked on. The 6 AA cell PCa Ikelite Pca Lite in Underwater Lights,Non-rechargeable torches from Simply Scuba one does have a lock, so might be a better bet.

[Timbobaggins]

3 Watt AQUA-LITE £60 rrp! Stunning performence 100 mtr on eBay, also, Dive Lights Torches, SCUBA Snorkelling, Sporting Goods (end time 10-Apr-08 20:00:00 BST)

I was wondering would this fit the bill.

[Woz]

22 degree beam spread. Would be about as much use as lighting a fart in your drysuit.

[Darren555]

Originally Posted by steve6690

I'd go with the Tektite expedition Star from Lumbs

Diving Accessory Systems LED Torches

it's about £5 over your budget though...

I second that.

Cracking torch. I used it earlier this month as a primary in the Red Sea on a Get Wrecked trip and never found it wanting.