Reflector design plays a part, but there are a few other factors: Quality of the LED - some LEDs are brighter than others. Good makes of LED are CREE, SSC, and Luxeon. Batteries - Li-ion, Lithium and NIMH batteries will all push out more current than a standard Alkaline AA. Circuit design - some torches just use the batteries in the normal way, getting dimmer as time goes by and voltage drops. Others use voltage regulators to ensure a constant voltage gets to the LED, putting out full power light until the battery dies. For a decent cheap torch, the 3W CREE Tesco torches take some beating at a tenner. Brighter than a 3D Maglite, and a lot smaller and lighter.
Why not? I expect that people on torch forums are surprised that there are GTI forums Get a f***ing great Maglight, I've had mine for about 15 years & it's still going strong in spite having been used as a hammer on a few occasions
I used to own a re-chargable version of the 4D Maglite. Best torch ever! Bought it in Alaska, and AFAIK you can`t get them here. Absolutely gutted that I lost it... [:^(]
I had it nicked twice previously, but got it back How exactly someone can think they can steal, and then use, something on a ship without the owner finding out is beyond me... Got lucky the third time though... They weren`t cheap either. $300 a pop!
