EDC Torch

[Glock-Girl]

I'm looking for some suggestions on a good, compact (pocket size) EDC torch. I had a LED Lenser i5E which I was happy with but unfortunately the battery leaked and fused with the inside of the torch. Before I buy another I would like to see what other options are available. Suggestions would be appreciated!

[Anomander]

Olight and Fenix are my favourites. I have a 2AA torch of each brand. They are pretty much the most affordable high quality torches, with digital regulation, variable setttings and tough as nails durability.

Of course, you get far more expensive stuff, but in the sub R1000 category these are probably the best you're going to get.

EDIT

Just to add, I started the last sentence by referring to the sub R700 category, but then I looked at the current Rand/Dollar exchange rate and realized I'm probably living in the past.

[BigT]

Brand wise I would look at the offerings of Surefire , Elzetta or Streamlight.

[HadEnuf]

BigT, I tried to send you a PM, but you have exceeded your stored capacity apparently ! Email coming instead.

[P1LGR1M]

Not sure how bad the battery leaked in your torch, but I managed to get a torch with similar issues working again some cutex remover and earbuds. Coincidentally also an Led Lenser.

For replacement, I would suggest a Nitecore MT2C.

[Springer]

Have a look at the MH12 from Nitecore...

[DanZ]

I am very happy with my Fenix PD22 and PD35 :) excellent quality.

[Hfgt]

There is a nice article in the leisure wheels august with a comparison of about 14 torches.

[Erick]

have a look at olight, they have a brilliant little edc torch.

[Glock-Girl]

I've got a couple of brands to research now that I didn't know about before, thanks for the info guys!