What to Consider When Selecting a Torch for Camping and Travel

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Camping is a wonderful outdoor activity that allows you to be and feel close to Mother Nature. It is a great way to experience the joy of sleeping under the stars, exploring the wilderness, witness the raw natural beauty. However, even when you are camping in a popular place, and there are others around you, it is paramount that you take necessary safety measures to avoid any accidents, especially at night when it is pitch dark.

So, if you are planning to go on a camping expedition anytime soon or want to go on a tour where you would be venturing out in the wild at night before you step out of the house, you must ensure that you carry an outdoor torch in your bag. And, if you don’t want to have one at home and are planning to purchase one, here are a few important things to consider. Read on!

Produce bright light

When you go camping out in nature, it could be by the lake or at the base of a mountain. And, in such wilderness, you can expect that there will be street lights around the area. This means you will be in darkness at night.

A regular torch or flashlight may not be very useful in such conditions. Instead, you need to have a specialised travel torch that can produce bright lighting, like the Wipro Emeral Rechargeable Emergency Torch from the house of Wipro Consumer Lighting.

It has a level of brightness, and you can easily adjust it with a switch as per your needs. Alternatively, you can also bring a headlamp or a lantern to the camping site for that bright illumination.

You can easily hang the lantern around the camping site or over your tent and get the desired light. Some modern lantern models, like the Wipro Azure LED Rechargeable Lantern, have a compact design, allowing you to easily carry them around while you are out exploring the camping site or hiking in the wilderness.

Have a long battery life

Today, if you do a simple online search for the best camping torch, you will find plenty of options; different kinds of torchlights are available in the market. Each of these flashlights functions differently and requires different types of batteries.

It is a no-brainer that you must choose a travelling torch that promises to offer long battery life without compromising on the brightness of the light produced. It is better to purchase a torch with removable rechargeable batteries. This will help you easily replace the battery when your primary battery runs out of power, and you don’t have electricity at the camping site to recharge the battery.

Also, having a travel torch with removable rechargeable batteries allows you to carry extra batteries for additional safety. Besides, the rechargeable flashlight batteries are easier to dispose of than the conventional alkaline and lithium batteries.

Must be lightweight

Another important aspect to consider while choosing the best torch for camping is its weight. When you are outdoors in the laps of nature, having fun or going out to explore the wilderness on foot, the last thing you would want is to carry a bulky torchlight that slows down your pace or restricts your movement.

So, choose a flashlight that is lightweight and easy to carry around. Also, if you are camping with your kids, the lightweight torch will be easy for them to carry.

Water resistant

When you are out in nature and camping outdoors, especially at the mountain base or in the jungle, you cannot predict the weather and the type of terrain you may encounter. It could rain any moment, or you may suddenly come across a stream you must cross to reach your destination. And the last thing you would want is your torchlight to get turned off because it gets wet in water.

Hence, it is advisable that you choose only the best camping torch that is water resistant, like the Wipro Radiant Dual Light LED Torch offered by Wipro Consumer Lighting. It not only offers excellent illumination but also serves the dual purpose of a torch and a lantern. It is specifically designed for tough Indian conditions and is lightweight, making it easier to carry anywhere you go.

Impact resistant

Apart from water, another common reason for the breakdown of the torch light is due to fall. The common torch lights made for household or indoor usage generally do not have a tough and robust body, and when they do, the impact can damage them, and sometimes, the damage can be beyond repair.

Hence, you must not carry such a torch while travelling or camping. The torch's body must be made of a high-quality material, and it must be robust and capable of withstanding impact. So, even if you accidentally drop the torch or it slips out of your hands due to wet conditions, the torch continues to function efficiently.

Cost effective

When you are outdoors, the travel torch could be your saviour, and its value in the wild cannot be stressed enough. So, while looking for an outdoor torch, don’t try to purchase the cheapest one. While you may save a small amount on such a torch, if the product quality is poor, you may face many challenges during travel or while camping.

So, to avoid such unpleasant experiences, it is better to look for a cost-effective, high-quality torch for camping.

Have the right reflector design

Generally, there are two types of camping torchlights, and the distinction is made based on the type of lens they have, i.e., convex or non-convex lens. The torch with convex lenses sticks out, and the non-convex ones are flat.

The flashlight with a convex lens shines bright and provides excellent illumination. Also, as the light disperses to a wide surface covers a vast area. In contrast, the non-convex torch lights can only be directly intense on a small spot.

Hence, it is paramount that you know your exact need and the type of place you are travelling to and choose the right type of travel torch accordingly. Ideally, if you plan to spend a night outdoors or travel all night in the dark, it is best to have both kinds of torch.

Conclusion

So, there you go; now that you know the important factors to consider while buying the best camping torch, do your due diligence and make the right choice. Also, make sure to purchase a travel torch only from a reputed brand, like Wipro Consumer Lighting, and research the different products, compare the torchlight features and choose the one that suits your needs, is long-lasting and fits within your budget.