Canwelum Zoom Cree LED Torch, Rechargeable LED Torch Flashlight, Bright LED Torch Light - Certified by CE (Packaged with a Torch and 18650 Li-ion Battery and Charger)

# Canwelum Zoom CREE LED torchIt's Fathers Day soon and this was the ideal gift. I already own and use regularly several Canwelum LED torches and know the quality and brand well. This particular torch was chosen for his gift due to the lovely gift box the torch arrives in, as well as coming complete in the box with a rechargeable 18650 Lithium-ion battery and a convenient and good quality mains battery charger.The torch is fab! I've used it secretly for a few days now A) to make sure it worked ok and B) due to safety regulations, the battery arrived only 25% charged, so wanted to charge it up fully ready for him to be able to use it on Fathers Day when he opens it.It's a cracking torch. I was going to say 'wee torch' living in Scotland and all that, but there is nothing 'wee' about either the torch or its powerful beam. It's quite a beast of a torch when I compare it to similar sized Maglite's I own. I think one of the things that make this CREE LED torch different to a regular Maglite beam is the CREE design - curved, which works in a similar way to my Nikon Fisheye lens. You can literally see so far ahead of you on a dark and lonely country road its great. He will love using this on dog walks in the darker months with Bella and also on his bike as a very powerful headlight.He already has a similar Canwelum torch, but the zoom function works on this one in an entirely different and altogether better way. On this one you simply 'push up' the head of the torch to change the beam. It can all be done with one hand when walking/hiking/running or when cycling and its held securely in a handlebar bracket. A one thumb push up or pull down to change the focus from flood to spot is so quick and easy. You can see from flood to spot in marked increments on the barrel of the torch when you push it up.It is of course crafted from aircraft grade aluminium, I only buy torches of this type, I like a good and durable build quality and this brand delivers this. The knurled head design facilitates a superbly secure grip and the wrist strap offers further security in use.All in all a superb torch and he is going to love it.

If you’re looking for a high power torch which is well made andeasy to handle then look no further. We use it for dog walks and it provides plenty of light and decent battery life (at least 3-4 hours per charge). The ability to focus the beam means you can flood a decent area or scare the bejeesus out of people hundreds of yards away. The torch is really tactical in feel - machined metal and well weighted - and I’ve no doubt of its weather resistance. The only fiddly process is having to remove the battery to charge, but that’s no big deal.

This torch is really good and excellent price! the torch was much brighter than I expected and the battery life is really good when used with the canwelum battery's the torch can be focused on to a smaller beam or a wide angle which is very handy when it is used for a wide range of applications. The torch comes well packaged and seems to be well made and comes with a lanyard which is a bonus for me. Only reason it gets 4 stars is because the one I received sadly had the O ring for the battery compartment had been split, must have been done in the factory on assembly this in no way affects the torch but in wet conditions it might let some moisture through!

Great pocket sized bright torch, I would recommend high build quality, rechargeable option is okyou need to remove the battery and place in holder and plug in, not the best but easy.big on/off button is easy to use, super bright and has a wide beam option, great feel in the hand with the strap, it comes with a bike attachement not used this but it’s very handyVery very bright it would recommend and buy another for the car, this is perfect for walking the dog

charged battery put in torch not working

Good torch, but to recharge it you have to take out the battery and put it in the recharging dock, too much faff for me.

The torch is fine so far but the battery charger is not good quality. This purchcas was a replacement for the same item. On the first purchase I used the battery charger to charge the new battery for almost six hours before realising the indicator lights were faulty. Unfortunately, having bought the product for the second time it appears all the chargers are probably the same. Also, the instruction manuanew battery shou take to charge which could be helpfull.

I bought this torch after a lot of research checking the various different makes to see what was on offer. I wanted this to replace a 20-year old Maglite that doesn't have a particularly bright beam now, even with new batteries and I can't always find the dog in the dark with it.As others have said it is well packaged and is very well made, easily up there with my old Maglite in terms of build quality. I followed the instructions and charged the torch overnight for 6-7 hours and then used it that evening for the long walk. I was astounded at the brightness when I switched it on for such a small torch, simply stunning. Once I had been using it for a bit I quickly discovered that the zoom function is a real joy and so handy for tracking wildlife (dog) in the fields and woods. He couldn't escape the beam no matter where he went.I used it on high for 3-nights walking which is about 3 hours of use and there was still plenty of light left, although it was starting to wane and I could notice a difference. I'm now trying it on low to see how much of a difference that will make.Overall I'm truly impressed by this torch and for the price I think it's outstanding. Well done Canwelum, a quality product at a bargain price, don't hesitate to buy one.