UKClimbing reviews the Gamma and Manta headtorch

By Jay Oram>

[The Manta] Overall this is an amazingly good value headtorch that provides a level of performance close to several more expensive rivals.|[The Gamma is a] great value offering from Alpkit which is a good option for runners and cyclists.

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Head Torches and Camping Lanterns
Sulphur
Vallis
400 lumen head torch with motion sensor activation
£19.99
Flame
Muon
450 lumen head torch with red LED light to preserve night vision
£23.99
Reef
Viper
240 lumen head torch with a reactive lighting mode
£25.99
Black
Qark
580 lumen USB rechargeable head torch with adjustable beam width
£39.99
Surf
Manta
300 lumen rechargeable head torch with adjustable beam and rear safety light
£44.99
Fern
Prism
400 lumen rechargeable waterproof head torch that's durable and easy to operate
£44.99

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20mm / Tarmac
Blip
Clip-on flashing red safety lights for improved visibility. Pack of 2
£5.99 £7.99
Grey
Tyndall Lantern
400 lumen camping lantern with two light modes and dimmable output
£39.99
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Lampray
200 lumen rechargeable camping lantern with hanging clip and magnetic back
£49.99
White
Bob
200 lumen waterproof camping lantern that floats
£18.99
Jaffa
Trinity
190 lumen camping lantern that converts to a camping torch
£21.99

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