Seems there's a revolution going on in the torch industry which could bring a number of benefits to outdoor folk - and which has already brought the prestigious European Outdoor Gear Award to manufacturer Lucido.
Bulbs are out.
If you've ever reached for your head torch to find it's turned on accidentally in your pack and the battery's flat, you'll appreciate the difference. LEDs emit a diffuse light, rather than contrasting rings of light, which is closer to natural daylight than the light from a standard torch. The Lucido could soon pay for itself in savings on batteries - and fewer batteries will end up in landfill sites. There is a far-more practical headtorch version which could be imported into the UK later this year. A torch is the low-cost option when it comes to night safaris.