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Hi all,

We are long-time (if intermittent) campers and my wife has come accross a fancy 'no batteries' torch: the EverLight. Seems that if you shake it up and down you charge it up, and it shines for the duraction of the charge (45 seconds gives 5 - 8 minutes of light).

It's expensive (£20) but should mean never having to buy batteries, but even better, not finding out you should have at 2am in the morning when you need a torch.

Has anyone any experience of this torch? Or does it belong in the 'worst buy' category?

Thanks

Neil

Thanks. Just seen the entries on LED lights - looks a better option I think.

Neil

Quote: Originally posted by rain is OK on 19/08/2004

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Hi all,

We are long-time (if intermittent) campers and my wife has come accross a fancy 'no batteries' torch: the EverLight. Seems that if you shake it up and down you charge it up, and it shines for the duraction of the charge (45 seconds gives 5 - 8 minutes of light).

It's expensive (£20) but should mean never having to buy batteries, but even better, not finding out you should have at 2am in the morning when you need a torch.

Has anyone any experience of this torch? Or does it belong in the 'worst buy' category?

Thanks

Neil

hey try this one its cheaper & gives 30 mins for a 60 second wind!

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3 Led Dynamo Torch 45,000 Mcd No Batteries £16.45

Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Mechanical flywheel dynamo generator Internal rechargeable Lithium battery one minute wind, gives 30 minutes burn time SAVE ££££s on batteries. Environmentally friendly Generate power anytime, anywhere Generator & battery last over 10 years Handheld, ergonomic design 3 Super bright LEDs (15,000 candlepower each) Rubber push-button operation Choice of light output - 1 or 3 Ultra bright white LEDs Approx dimensions : L - 13.9cm, W - 5.3cm, H - 5.2cm

 

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delta you definately own that site lol

mary

Speak and your will be done my love!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=60840&item=5715363022 these aren't bad for a fiver each as calpyline says don't take em to bits!

Martin

Nice one Steely.Wondered how long it would take you to skive off work to answer that one!

Anyway Neil,

We asked for two different colours so the kids didnt fight over them and we got them.I think they were value for money.

Calpy

Well, that's us decided: we'll go for the ebay option for a fiver & see how it works. Thanks all for the ideas - I never thought there could be so many options for a torch!. (and I can only just contain myself from very bad puns about shining lights on subjects....).

Neil