'There aren't many, which is good' I love that mindset. I absolutely hate when I buy a torch on Amazon and it comes with 17 different lighting modes you have to flick through to turn it off, when all I really need is just shine some light on my fuse box when I accidentally pop one, and maybe a wide or focused mode. If I need a torch that blinks or one that's red or green or blue I'll buy a torch that blinks or is red or green or blue.
Yes bro!!!! And some of those lights get rave reviews by light enthusiasts and I find it insane. I have an olight and it requires half presses to do things lol half presses? Give me a break man my man paws don't do half presses.
You have to charge them warm. For discharge, sporadic use is fine when (very) cold. For prolonged use I use a custom rig with silicone wires heading inside my jacket. Device kept cold - battery pack warm.
I've had Thrunite and my trusty Maglite (converted to LED) for a few years. While they are good, I have been looking for something that can 'reach out' much further. I'll have to look these LEPs up. Thanks
I too am a flashlight nerd. You sir have missed out just using a LedLenser, I can guarantee there are better alternatives for any use case. The one which blends what you are talking about and springs to mind is a torch by a brand called Lumintop, called the Thor Pro - it has an LEP emitter in the centre and 8 LED emitters with TIR optics (now common in flashlights, its an efficient type of optic similar to what LedLenser uses). The long range LEP beam will go 1.3km at 300 lumens, and the LEDs work as a flood, giving 5,000 lumens on high, or 12,000+ lumens on turbo. It's definitely a hobbyist thing, not what I would recommend for a very demanding hard use light, and it's pretty expensive for a torch, but just to give you an idea.
Ever heard of lupine? Very expensive mad ein germany stuff, but both austian and bavarian mountain recue, as well as norwegian police special forces and others trust their lights
Can you confirm whether or not "Alan" stickers provide equivalent or better protection from the hazards of outer-space travel when compared to other commercially available stickers?
I've had a lot of those round push-button-rubber-covered-Chinese switches fail. I consider anything using them as disposable and needing a backup. Also, any twisting focusing head is doomed.
Looked at the cost of LED Lenser torches (outside the US)? $250 for the LEP is half the price of the big LED Lenser. The LED Lenser P18R is $499 and $150 for a battery in Australia.
LEP is still relatively new technology but prices are coming down fast. While LED Lenser is kinda expensive it's also a huge company with certificates. Powerful hobby light of that tier will still be $100+ but with much less assurance.
@@landsil_ honestly the tech is being pushed so much further than a large company can keep up with. And is constantly becoming more and more affordable. The main things holding it back are batteries (a commercially available 18650 can only put out so much power) and mitigating heat buildup.
If you feel like you want to get into LEP flashlights (which is still a niche even to flashlight nerds) then take a look at the Lumintop Thor 1 LEP - if you get one in aluminium you can find it for ~$160, less with a coupon which can be found online (1luminLEP) it's not cheap to get into cutting edge flashlights, but it's one of the cheapest right now. I have one, and it's damn near useless for normal daily stuff like walking the dogs, but for long range stuff or having some fun, it's great!
I'm not a flashlight enthusiast, but I suppose I buy one every five years or so. Can anyone explain to me why every flashlight now offers two or three different strobe options? I've never found the slightest use for this, in an emergency I don't imagine it saves a great deal of power over a steady beam, mostly it's just an annoyance that you have to cycle through. I just want a flashlight to be on or off. I don't understand why it is suddenly so ubiquitous though, it has gotten difficult to find a decent quality flashlight without those annoying features
A lot of companies seem to add those for no reason, that's true. There are are some hobby companies that hide weird modes and make basic actions easier. Sadly big brands either don't care or can't be bothered when making cheap light.
@@landsil_ can I ask for a resource to find these hidden modes? I've now bought four different models of bicycle headlight for my wheelchair, they all have this obnoxious strobing feature. They are from a premium brand, does the manufacturer publish these? Is there a particular flashlight enthusiast website?
I've used them a few times hunting or when wild dog was getting very aggressive in a 3rd world country xD Other than that, yeah one strobe is enough. Sometimes the other option is SOS strobe, the slow one. Lot of people don't know Morse code well (myself included).
I wonder how many town drunks got "abducted by aliens" that night? "I was just stumbling down this ally and this bright, fast moving light took over my body and made me end up naked in my neighbors bath tub"
Cree technology or laser. Nothing else competes. Oohhh LEP. Hmmm nice. Laser still outperforms but then you run into the grey area of weapon/tool. Thanks for sharing, I am now educated somewhat.
I have seen this type of light used as stage and outdoor event lights but never thought it would be small enough to fit in a torch. 2x👍
'There aren't many, which is good'
I love that mindset. I absolutely hate when I buy a torch on Amazon and it comes with 17 different lighting modes you have to flick through to turn it off, when all I really need is just shine some light on my fuse box when I accidentally pop one, and maybe a wide or focused mode.
If I need a torch that blinks or one that's red or green or blue I'll buy a torch that blinks or is red or green or blue.
Yes bro!!!! And some of those lights get rave reviews by light enthusiasts and I find it insane. I have an olight and it requires half presses to do things lol half presses? Give me a break man my man paws don't do half presses.
Many thanks for making me no-longer-unaware of LEP torches!
Great video! Hopefully it serves you well. Cheers to Matt for providing you with one - those lights aren't cheap!
How do lithium batteries hold up to the cold? What extra steps do you need to take for charging and using them on your expeditions?
You have to charge them warm.
For discharge, sporadic use is fine when (very) cold. For prolonged use I use a custom rig with silicone wires heading inside my jacket. Device kept cold - battery pack warm.
@@AlexHibbertOriginals Thanks. That might make an interesting video topic for us battery geeks in your fanbase.
That performance is indeed impressive👍
I've had Thrunite and my trusty Maglite (converted to LED) for a few years. While they are good, I have been looking for something that can 'reach out' much further. I'll have to look these LEPs up. Thanks
nice, thank you for that information on LEPs!
I guess it could be hard focussing on something aboard a ship, though.
Cool, can see how this could be great on any boat. Like you said in combination with wide beam torch
Zip-tie them together. =) Do the Brit's have a different term for Zip-tie? ; )
Yes cable tie
I too am a flashlight nerd. You sir have missed out just using a LedLenser, I can guarantee there are better alternatives for any use case.
The one which blends what you are talking about and springs to mind is a torch by a brand called Lumintop, called the Thor Pro - it has an LEP emitter in the centre and 8 LED emitters with TIR optics (now common in flashlights, its an efficient type of optic similar to what LedLenser uses).
The long range LEP beam will go 1.3km at 300 lumens, and the LEDs work as a flood, giving 5,000 lumens on high, or 12,000+ lumens on turbo. It's definitely a hobbyist thing, not what I would recommend for a very demanding hard use light, and it's pretty expensive for a torch, but just to give you an idea.
Noted! Flashlights certainly are a niche interest some have really got into.
Well... Interesting. But is it really useful to see a post stamp at 100 m and nothing around it or to see more area lit at that distance ?
The beam isn't *that* narrow
You should sell Alan keys as well... Right?
With extra sharp edges for added authenticity
If I was on an expedition where my life depended on a light I wouldn’t consider anything other than surefire
Both of mine died on me in the bush. Which is a shame because they seem like solid lights! I’ve since switched to Olight with zero regrets!
If only Olight would release more lights without proprietary mess and better emitters it would be lovely.
Obulb is pretty great tho.
Ever heard of lupine? Very expensive mad ein germany stuff, but both austian and bavarian mountain recue, as well as norwegian police special forces and others trust their lights
Ah yes surefire
Overpriced, under-performing, unreliable lights that sell to People who dont know better.
Yo LEP's are real fun throwers
Can you confirm whether or not "Alan" stickers provide equivalent or better protection from the hazards of outer-space travel when compared to other commercially available stickers?
I can't imagine a less challenging environment for a sticker than outer space.
I always thought we should compromise and call them a handlight.
Another excellent upload. I'm off to get a large glass of water to combat the extreme dryness.
I've had a lot of those round push-button-rubber-covered-Chinese switches fail. I consider anything using them as disposable and needing a backup. Also, any twisting focusing head is doomed.
I can't disagree. It's not a model review. Ultimately, most electronic switches, push, slide, twist, can fail. They are moving parts.
Fun fact: a version of this type of light is what powers most modern video projectors. Gone are the days of changing $$$ lamps.
I feel like including that the LEP flashlight is ~$250 would probably be relevant and worth mentioning...!
Looked at the cost of LED Lenser torches (outside the US)? $250 for the LEP is half the price of the big LED Lenser. The LED Lenser P18R is $499 and $150 for a battery in Australia.
LEP is still relatively new technology but prices are coming down fast.
While LED Lenser is kinda expensive it's also a huge company with certificates. Powerful hobby light of that tier will still be $100+ but with much less assurance.
@@landsil_ honestly the tech is being pushed so much further than a large company can keep up with. And is constantly becoming more and more affordable. The main things holding it back are batteries (a commercially available 18650 can only put out so much power) and mitigating heat buildup.
If you feel like you want to get into LEP flashlights (which is still a niche even to flashlight nerds) then take a look at the Lumintop Thor 1 LEP - if you get one in aluminium you can find it for ~$160, less with a coupon which can be found online (1luminLEP) it's not cheap to get into cutting edge flashlights, but it's one of the cheapest right now. I have one, and it's damn near useless for normal daily stuff like walking the dogs, but for long range stuff or having some fun, it's great!
I'm not a flashlight enthusiast, but I suppose I buy one every five years or so. Can anyone explain to me why every flashlight now offers two or three different strobe options? I've never found the slightest use for this, in an emergency I don't imagine it saves a great deal of power over a steady beam, mostly it's just an annoyance that you have to cycle through. I just want a flashlight to be on or off. I don't understand why it is suddenly so ubiquitous though, it has gotten difficult to find a decent quality flashlight without those annoying features
A lot of companies seem to add those for no reason, that's true.
There are are some hobby companies that hide weird modes and make basic actions easier. Sadly big brands either don't care or can't be bothered when making cheap light.
@@landsil_ can I ask for a resource to find these hidden modes? I've now bought four different models of bicycle headlight for my wheelchair, they all have this obnoxious strobing feature. They are from a premium brand, does the manufacturer publish these? Is there a particular flashlight enthusiast website?
I've used them a few times hunting or when wild dog was getting very aggressive in a 3rd world country xD
Other than that, yeah one strobe is enough. Sometimes the other option is SOS strobe, the slow one. Lot of people don't know Morse code well (myself included).
Alex hibbert came to my school lol
Further: time in minutes, seconds, or as in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
Farther: distance in meters, miles.
I wonder how many town drunks got "abducted by aliens" that night? "I was just stumbling down this ally and this bright, fast moving light took over my body and made me end up naked in my neighbors bath tub"
Cree technology or laser. Nothing else competes. Oohhh LEP. Hmmm nice. Laser still outperforms but then you run into the grey area of weapon/tool. Thanks for sharing, I am now educated somewhat.
What?
You mean wrong side of the Arctic , so East - West centric!
You mean flashlight 🔦 😆
He means torch 🔥😁
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