+Simply Paul Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I'd not usually promote a product on these forums, but I've been so pleased with my Challenge Xtreme Rechargeable 8 LED Spotlight from Argos that I thought I'd share the news. They're £14.99 at the moment, which is half what I paid for mine (I have since sorted this out with a partial refund) and run with a bright white light for hour after hour after hour. At least 16 hours, which makes them idea for a week's camping (they come with a 12v car-charger as well as an AC adapter) as well as caching. They're also tough and lightweight... who could ask for more? This has been a public service announcement Quote Link to comment
+minxyy Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I'm off to that shop tomorrow then! The bay wanted me to pick up a new mobile phone for him anyway! Thanks for the tip off we've struggled with lighting at camping for a while now Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Great for some all night caching opportunities then! Quote Link to comment
+The Long Man Trackers Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 That's a great price for a handy bit of kit, and no doubt explains why all but 2 x Argos stores in the SE have no stock already!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) That's a great price for a handy bit of kit, and no doubt explains why all but 2 x Argos stores in the SE have no stock already!!!!If you're struggling to get some, I currently have five - my one and four I 'borrowed' from Argos under their 30-day return policy for a film project I'm working on. I'd be happy to sell them on, only slightly used. Indeed, I think I might not return them at all as I have more filming to do and their white light is suitable for daylight simulation... Still, if you really can't find one at Argos and would like one, drop me an email. Edited April 17, 2007 by Simply Paul Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Similar sort of thing, but not so transportable - Sainsburys are selling Solar powered lights at two for £9.99, but they are on a BOGOF offer at the moment so thats FOUR lights for £9.99!! Use them in your garden, but pop them in your car when you set off to camping events. Quote Link to comment
Nediam Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Cheers SP, just reserved mine for pick up tonight Bought a similar type of torch a year or so ago but it had a conventional style bulb and the battery only lasted about 45 mins I'll hold you to your claim of "At least 16 hours" Quote Link to comment
+The Long Man Trackers Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I've went, I saw, I put it on charge, I wait for the darkness. Alternativley I could try it out in the staionary cupboard, but that's how all the runours started last time................................... Quote Link to comment
+minxyy Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Sold out at Castlepoint Bournemouth! The journey continues .......nearly as fun as Geocaching???? Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Sold out at Castlepoint Bournemouth! The journey continues .......nearly as fun as Geocaching???? Most of the Oxfordshire stores have them! Quote Link to comment
DaBeEm Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Sold out at Castlepoint Bournemouth! The journey continues .......nearly as fun as Geocaching???? I was very close to Argos in Bmth Town Centre this morning - i should have checked on availability!! (if you do go there it is close to a stage in my multi - you could kill 2 birds with 1 stone!!) Quote Link to comment
+FollowMeChaps Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 If you are interested Lidl is doing a cheaper option link here next Monday plus led head torches - I keep one of the latter in my cache bag for those caches where I don't want to put my hand in a hole before first checking for nasties! Also useful for caches in caves. Quote Link to comment
+SidAndBob Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 If you are interested Lidl is doing a cheaper option link here next Monday plus led head torches - I keep one of the latter in my cache bag for those caches where I don't want to put my hand in a hole before first checking for nasties! Also useful for caches in caves. I'll definitely be on the lookout for a cheap LED head torch for Will. The Petzl has to be my second best present ever - only beaten by my first GPSr. As well as night walking, caves and tunnels, they're great for camping and power cuts too. A good one lasts well over 70 hrs. Quote Link to comment
+It's Spitting! Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 For many years I have been a big fan of MagLite torches ('you know where you are with a MagLite...' ) and always had a couple of them in various sizes knocking around the house, however, after reading a very favourable review, I bought one of these and I can highly recommend them. They are made from aircraft aluminium, only use 3 AAA batteries yet are far, far brighter than my trusty 4 x C Cell Maglite AND they say the batteries last for up to 50 hours (Can't vouch for this as I'm still on my first set ) They are very light, fit in the palm of your hand and come with a belt pouch and lanyard. Only downside? A bit expensive. (Not that I'll be saying that if I'm ever up Anglezarke moors in the dark ) Quote Link to comment
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