You’ll find a range of style and prices to choose from here, but be aware, that a torch is an investment. You won’t be replacing it anytime soon. As always, we’ve tried to strike a balance between high quality kit and great value for money, so you’re assured an outstanding handheld torch, whichever one of our picks you choose.

Olight Handheld Torch 1000 Lumens M1X Striker LED Tactical Torch

‘Tactical torch for active campers.’

The Olight Handheld Torch is a tactical, technical torch lover’s dream. Compact, lightweight and powerful, the Olight has different brightness settings, from 0.5 lumens, up to 1000 lumens — phenomenal for such a small torch. It’s an LED torch, and it runs on batteries. Really one of our favourite ultra-compact torches, were big fans of the Olight for adventure camping.

What’s included?
The Olight Handheld Torch comes with a strong lanyard, allowing you to clip the torch to your backpack, glove glip or belt. The torch itself is ultra-durable and shockproof, too, so no need to worry about it getting bashed around.

Materials
Made from a combination of hardened aluminium and stainless steel, the Olight Handheld Torch is made for the extreme outdoors, and is a real rough and tumble kind of LED torch. The Olight’s casing is anti-scratch and crushproof, too, so it’ll stand up to the toughest hikes without a problem.

Features
Up to 190m effective range, waterproof and crushproof, the Olight also features a strobe mode for attracting attention, should you get into difficulty on the trail. There’s a removeable pocket clip on the side of the torch, which you can use instead of the lanyard, or as well as if you’re climbing or running.

Recommended for
Rough and tumble hiking and camping.

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You’ll find a range of style and prices to choose from here, but be aware, that a torch is an investment. You won’t be replacing it anytime soon. As always, we’ve tried to strike a balance between high quality kit and great value for money, so you’re assured an outstanding handheld torch, whichever one of our picks you choose.

Ledlenser Handheld Torch – Zweibrüder X21R 8421-R Rechargeable Flashlight

‘Multiple light settings, made from aeroplane aluminium.’

The Zweibrüder is virtually a handheld searchlight. It’s one of the brightest torches on our list at 1600 lumens, and since it’s rechargeable, you’ll enjoy lighting up the night again and again. Features a 600m light range, with a 7-point LED head, 8 light functions and 3 light programmes. Comes with charging station, carry strap and tripod mount for stationary lighting.

What’s included?
There are no batteries in the Ledlenser Handheld Torch, it’s fully rechargeable. The pack contains the torch, a carry case and strap, charging station and a tripod mount. We like the tripod mount, and found it to be a nice touch. Especially useful if you’re setting the torch up as a semi-permanent light source.

Materials
The Ledlenser Handheld Torch is made from aeroplane-grade aluminium, which means it’s about as strong and light as a torch can be. Super hard and durable, it does weigh a couple of kilos, but if you’re in the market for a professional-level torch, the Zweibrüder is a winner.

Features
With 8 light modes and 3 light programmes, the Ledlenser Handheld Torch is highly customisable, allowing you to choose the most appropriate setting for whatever you’re doing. With a 7-point LED unit at the front, the light is evenly dispersed and powerful.

Recommended for
Experienced hikers, cavers, and those camping in extremely dark wooded areas.

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But sometimes it’s just necessary to have certain devices charged and ready to go. And for that, you need some serious portable power; reliable energy packs that’ll keep your equipment charged and ready. We’ve picked a few of our favourite portable power packs, including solar-powered energy cells, which you can charge and use again and again, without harming the environment.

As always at Camping Things, you’ll find a lovely balance between quality and value for money, so you’re assured a great piece of kit, whichever one of these power packs you choose.

ECEEN Foldable Solar Panel Backpack – 33L

‘Sizeable backpack with built-in solar panel for charging devices.’

For the tech-loving traveller who likes to make every gram count, the ECEEN foldable backpack is a gem of a find. With a 33L capacity, it’s a sizeable backpack in its own right, but it doesn’t stop there — the ECEEN Solar Panel Backpack folds away into its own handy travel pouch, so that you can pack it away into your suitcase, or keep it in the car for later trips.

The folding solar panel on the front of the front of the ECEEN Solar Panel Backpack is extremely energy-efficient, and collects enough power in just a few hours to power most standard phones and devices.

Build quality
The ECEEN is really well-made. A lot of these folding backpacks can be somewhat of a novelty, but the ECEEN Solar Panel Backpack is a solid bag all-round, regardless of the solar panel.

The solar panel
The panel itself attaches to the front of the backpack and acts as a holding pad when charging devices. It’s energy-efficient, meaning it charges quickly, and comes with a USB adapter so that you can plug devices directly into it.

Best for
The ECEEN is great for hiking trips and longer holidays. Perfect as a standalone backpack, and for folding away for when you need it.

Check out our guide to top 5 best portable power

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But sometimes it’s just necessary to have certain devices charged and ready to go. And for that, you need some serious portable power; reliable energy packs that’ll keep your equipment charged and ready. We’ve picked a few of our favourite portable power packs, including solar-powered energy cells, which you can charge and use again and again, without harming the environment.

As always at Camping Things, you’ll find a lovely balance between quality and value for money, so you’re assured a great piece of kit, whichever one of these power packs you choose.

Hiluckey USB Solar Panel Battery Charger with LED Flashlight

‘Solar charger plus built-in flashlight, also rainproof.’

The Hiluckey USB Solar Panel Battery Charger with LED Flashlight is a lot like the Innoo in that its durable and made for the extreme outdoors, only the Hiluckey comes with a powerful built-in LED torch, too. It’s around the same size as an iPhone, and with the orange rubber grips on the side, the Hiluckey is actually a pretty good-looking piece of kit in its own right.

Build quality
We can’t fault the Hiluckey USB Solar Panel Battery Charger with LED Flashlight on quality or performance. It charges quickly and delivers a solid charge to most power-hungry devices in no time at all. The rubberised outer and ribbed grips make it extremely easy to keep hold of and clip onto your backpack, and the panel itself is tough and hard-wearing.

Features
We love the torch on the back of the Hiluckey. It’s not on all the time, so no need to worry about it draining the power you’ve collected, but when it is on, it’s powerful enough to provide a decent amount of light inside your tent.

Best for
Regular camping trips, hiking holidays.

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What you’re looking at here is a piece of genuine human intuition, the lighter can be charged with the included USB cable in about 2 hours. The multi-functional lanyard consists of an emergency whistle and a paratinder lanyard for lighting a fire quickly.

Build quality
The 3-in-1 thing can be a bit of a novelty, offering devices which don’t really excel at anything, but the Suaoki is different, it performs. It’s well-built and compact, it feels sturdy enough to last on most regular camping trips.

Explore Electric Plasma Lighter

Features
The Explore fire starter element performs well, even in windy conditions, and you should have no problem getting the heat going with just one or two clicks.

• Waterproof Arc Lighter
• Windproof
• Emergency Whistle
• No gas required environmentally clean and convenient
• High-quality ABS and Zinc Alloy material,durable
• 1 year guarantee

Best for
Hiking trips and weekend breaks.

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You’ll find a range of style and prices to choose from here, but be aware, that a torch is an investment. You won’t be replacing it anytime soon. As always, we’ve tried to strike a balance between high quality kit and great value for money, so you’re assured an outstanding handheld torch, whichever one of our picks you choose.

Maglite Solitaire LED Handheld Torch

‘Keyring-sized torch with massive power.’

First introduced in 1988, the Solitaire is now just twice the length of the AAA battery is runs on. With a 57m effective beam distance and 40 lumen brightness, this keyring-sized torch packs some serious power.

It’s waterproof up to 1m, and if you’re after a mini torch that doubles as an adventure guide, the Maglite is a great option.

What’s included?
This particular Maglite Solitaire LED Handheld Torch is being celebrated by the company as one of its flagship pieces. It comes in an attractive carry case, and clips easily onto your keys, belt or rucksack.

Supplied with one AAA battery.

Materials
Made from high quality aluminium.

Features
We love Maglite, not just because of the build quality, but because of how simple they are. The Solitaire’s on/off function, as well as beam adjustment, are all controlled by simply twisting the head.

The Maglite Solitaire LED Handheld Torch is waterproof up to 1m, which means you can wade through rivers and streams and get caught in the rain without worrying about your torch, and with 2 hours of run time and 40 lumens are your fingertips, there’s not much more you can ask of the Maglite Solitaire.

Recommended for
Everyday use, casual camping trips, as an addition to a bigger torch.

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You’ll find a range of style and prices to choose from here, but be aware, that a torch is an investment. You won’t be replacing it anytime soon. As always, we’ve tried to strike a balance between high quality kit and great value for money, so you’re assured an outstanding handheld torch, whichever one of our picks you choose.

LE Adjustable Focus LED Flashlight

‘Cheap, cheerful, but also powerful.’

For the price, you really can’t get a better hardened aluminium torch than the LE Adjustable Focus LED Flashlight. It’s made to withstand shocks and rain, and the adjustable focus feature make it easy to suit the beam to your needs. A knurling style finish on the handle make it easy and safe to grip, and the attached wrist strap reduce the risk of dropping it.

What’s included?
The LE Adjustable Focus LED Flashlight runs on AAA batteries, which are included in the pack. The wrist strap comes with the torch, and that’s about it, you’re ready to go.

Materials
Made from hardened aluminium, which is great to see on an LED torch at this price point. Durable, light and water and shock resistant.

Features
The adjustable head allows you to focus the beam however you’d like, and with a maximum brightness of 140 lumens, this little torch packs a serious punch.

Simply twist the head unit to adjust the beam focus, for more precise illumination.

Recommended for
Regular camping trips, woodland adventures.

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But sometimes it’s just necessary to have certain devices charged and ready to go. And for that, you need some serious portable power; reliable energy packs that’ll keep your equipment charged and ready. We’ve picked a few of our favourite portable power packs, including solar-powered energy cells, which you can charge and use again and again, without harming the environment.

As always at Camping Things, you’ll find a lovely balance between quality and value for money, so you’re assured a great piece of kit, whichever one of these power packs you choose.

Innoo Tech Portable Power Solar Power Bank

The Innoo is a solar charger built to withstand the most extreme conditions. Splash and rain-proof, the Innoo can be put out to charge even when the weather turns nasty.

We love the rugged design — the Innoo is best-in-class for durability — and it’s perfect for long hikes and expeditions. This is a professional-level solar charger, built to perform, and because it features PowerSmart technology, it’s capable of charging selected devices as quickly as possible.

Build quality
One of the most durable solar panels on the market, the Innoo Tech Portable Power Solar Power Bank isn’t just durable in the rough and tumble sense, it’s extremely resistant to rain, as well, meaning you’ll be able to set it up outside your tent, or clip it onto your backpack as your hike, without fear of it breaking down.

PowerSmart and durability
The Innoo Tech Portable Power Solar Power Bank is all about performance. It’s a pro-level solar charging pack, that’s equipped with PowerSmart technology. PowerSmart detects the device you’ve just plugged in, and adjusts the charge time accordingly, so that you can optimise the use of the Innoo, and get your stuff charged more quickly.

Best for
Professional expeditions and extreme conditions.

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But sometimes it’s just necessary to have certain devices charged and ready to go. And for that, you need some serious portable power; reliable energy packs that’ll keep your equipment charged and ready. We’ve picked a few of our favourite portable power packs, including solar-powered energy cells, which you can charge and use again and again, without harming the environment.

As always at Camping Things, you’ll find a lovely balance between quality and value for money, so you’re assured a great piece of kit, whichever one of these power packs you choose.

Anker Solar Panel Charger – 14W Foldable Dual-port Solar Charger

‘PowerIQ technology detects your device for fastest charge.’

Amazon’s own Anker brand solar panel is one hell of a piece of kit. It’s not small, measuring almost 12 inches x 7 inches, but at 14W, it’s powerful enough to charge most devices, phones and tablets in a jiffy.

Those measurements are when the panel is folded; unfolded the Anker Solar Panel Charger is a sizeable beast at over 30 inches long, so you’ll need space, but if serious portable power is what you’re after, then the Anker is for you.

Build quality
Solid build quality, as you’d expect from anything Amazon-related, the Anker Solar Panel Charger is serious business, and will hold up under the pressure of regular weekend hikes.

PowerIQ technology
The Anker Solar Panel Charger features PowerIQ technology, which detects your devices to deliver the fastest possible charge for that device. Perfect for when you need to give your phone some portable power juice in a hurry.

Best for
Long expeditions and regular weekend hikes with a lot of equipment.

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You’ll find a range of style and prices to choose from here, but be aware, that a torch is an investment. You won’t be replacing it anytime soon. As always, we’ve tried to strike a balance between high quality kit and great value for money, so you’re assured an outstanding handheld torch, whichever one of our picks you choose.

Inova X03 LED torch – 228 lumens – 131ft beam

‘Extreme cold and hot weather LED torch.’

In addition to being a great, bright and durable torch, the Inova will work in temperatures 30 degrees below and 60 degrees above freezing, making it the ideal world traveller. It has a range of 131ft, and at 228 lumens, it’s bright enough to take care of most of your needs. Runs of lithium batteries, and lasts up to 20 hours.

What’s included?
The Inova X03 LED torch comes with two batteries ready to go, and is pretty much a simple as it looks.

Materials
Machined from a solid bar, not extruded tubing, so it’s ultra-durable. Shockproof, water resistant and crushproof. The Inova is made from hardened aluminium and steel.

Features
Three light modes allow you to control how the light is dispersed, and although the beam has an effective reach of around 131ft, the Inova X03 LED torch has a signal visibility of almost three miles, making it useful as a safety device, as well.

Everything about the Inova is hardened or strengthened in some way. It’s a real extreme weather performer, and we love it.

Recommend for
Extreme weather hiking and camping.

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