Torch for cold weather

[ImranR]

Hi all.

For work I've historically used torches with replaceable AA batteries but purchased some rechargeable ones last year. The problem with the rechargeable ones are they don't hold a charge because I keep them stored in my car during the cold nights. Which means they are useless by the time I need them.

Can anyone recommend a torch that is rechargeable (preferably USB C) and can hold a charge when stored in the cold. The nights are getting longer which is why I need one now.

£100 budget but can go higher.

 

[fisicx]

I’ve got a wind up torch. 30seconds of winding (which warms you up) and there is enough for about 5 minutes light. Wind for longer and it lasts a couple of hours. You can use it as a head torch or unclip to for a hand held.

Amazon has loads of then in all shapes and sizes. Saw one with a usb charger as well so best of all worlds.

For how long do you need to use the torch each day.

 

[MBE2017]

I use a rechargeable headtorch a lot, find it excellent, so good I bought three for some workers. Not sure how long you need the light to last but consider them, and dead cheap.

Never found the cold a problem, been using mine for two years now. Something like these.....

APUNOL 2Packs Head Torch, Rechargeable Waterproof Headlamp LED Headlight with Red Filter,Super Bright 400LM,8 Lighting Modes,Motion Sensor Switch​

On Amazon

 

[Bob Morgan]

My brother is coming to stay for a few weeks -.He used to work at Harwell, got paid 'Plute Money' and now glows in the dark!

 

[JEREMY HAWKE]

For anybody here that uses Makita rechargeable drills you can also get a good torch that the drill batteries connect to They are very good!

Hope this helps and sheds light on the subject

 

[DontAsk]

What battery technology are you having issues with and how could are your nights?

 

[simon field]

Am I missing something? Why not just put the torch in your house overnight?

 

[Chris Ashdown]

Cut up a old towel or similar and wrap the torch up so it never gats that cold. never had that problem myself but rechargeable do need recharging every once in a while

 

[ImranR]

Hi all. Thank you for everyone's responses.

What I've had before are cheap Chinese brands. I have all my equipment in the car and leave it there over night. I could put it inside the house but would prefer to leave it in the car. In terms of temperature, i imagine need it to cope with -5degrees

I've checked one of more torches and that has zithium ion which Ive never heard of before.

I want something small and pocketable.

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

Buy any torch that has a USB recharge and keep it plugged into your car, so it charges every time you drive!

 

[DontAsk]

Where are you, where it regularly gets to -5 inside a car?


Lithium ion batteries do not self discharge and would cope with being left in a car in the UK.

 

[simon field]

I can vouch for Exposure bike lights, pretty sure they do plenty of torches too.

Not cheap!

 

[WaveJumper]

Where are you, where it regularly gets to -5 inside a car?


Lithium ion batteries do not self discharge and would cope with being left in a car in the UK.

Up north always bloody cold when I go up there ?