Best torch/flashlight?

-looking for a really good torch to go camping and stuf, i have had the cheap kmart ones and was thinking something really bright but something that will fit in my pocket

my budget is only $30 as i am a student who just gose camping with mates



i live in australia, melbourne so anything online can only be from australia



thanksMy choice would be the Maglite (SP22MRH) ... The Mini Maglite LED flashlight delivers performance oriented features in a sleek compact design. This advanced lighting instrument is driven by the next generation of MAG-LED Technology. The benefits include: NEW MULTI-MODE ELECTRONIC SWITCH Peak Power - When peak performance is required. 25 % Power - Low Lighting Blink Mode - Blinks approx. once a second SOS Signals International Morse Code Distress Signal. NEW High Performance Luxeon Rebel LED and a More Powerful Projecting LED Beam that focuses simply by rotating the head. Balanced Optics, combining a highly refined reflector with a new performance enhanced LED, yielding high output intensity. Intelligent Energy Source Management - Refining a concept pioneered by Mag Instrument, the second-generation electronics in the 2-Cell AA flashlight let the user choose the power level and has a Multi-Function Electronic Switch. This flashlite is definitely small enough to fit in your pocket, costs about US$16 online. The fact that it uses a small AA battery instead of C or D size batteries is a huge plus, and the LED light over older bulb style will give you thousands of hours of usage with a nice strong light. Approx 10,000 seller ratings were between 4-4.5 stars.
Anything but a Maglite :-)

Seriously, outside the US, Maggies are rather expensive compared to what you get. And unless you need a bludgeon that also emits a bit of light, yo won't need one.



If you want a low cost quality/brand light, check out Fenix. Otherwise, most of the flashlights at Dealextreme are worth what you pay for. Personally, I'm ok with the WF-606B, using regular AA cells. On the other hand, one of the more recent flashlights with adjustable modes might fit better to your requirements.
I think you should be able to get an LED flash for that price, maybe one of those that can be recharged by shaking or winding. Might be able to find a used one on eBay.