CHOOSING THE RIGHT TORCH

A good torch is an essential part of every motorcaravanner's kit, says Sam Coles

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Motorhoming is all about enjoying the great outdoors. There's nothing better than relaxing by your vehicle in the evening with a gin and tonic, watching the sun go down while mulling over the day.

But when the sun does set, campsites can become very dark places indeed. Agreed, some are well lit, but most are not – which of course, is also a great part of their charm for many of us.

Lighting up

Whatever the case, the ability to find your way about the site grounds after dark, whether you are off to visit the shower block or walking the dog, is going to involve a torch.

Most of us possess some kind of torch, usually ranging from the light on our phone to an ancient device that grandad used during the war.

Chances are, you have always made do with what you've got lying around at home and left it at that. But if this describes your situation, you really are missing out.

Torch technology has come a long way these days, and there are some superb examples out there, all of them relatively low cost and of excellent quality. This article outlines the many advances made in torch design and offers guidance in making the correct selection for your needs - once you start to shop around, you'll find the options are diverse and numerous.

In the past, torches basically used a tungsten filament light bulb and disposable batteries, but with the development of new technology, such devices have become obsolete.

LEDs lead the way