11 Gram Rechargeable Head Torch:

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Two O-rings, a micro cord lock and a short length of 1mm Dyneema transforms this 9 gram wonder into an 11 gram wonder. At 45 lumens for 1 hour or 1 lumen for 48 hours (or anywhere else in between) this Nitecore Tube Light is a wonderful torch. The 1 lumen setting is quite adequate for reading of a night (if you still use books) or for finding your way around in the dark once your eyes are adjusted.

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These little guys weigh less than the AA battery used to power most ultralight torches (such as this excellent example: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/mini-super-torch-a-weeks-light-weighs-50-grams/) so it is well worth carrying a couple in your pack especially if you have the means of recharging them (such as this: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/charging/) or this: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/powerfilm-usb-aa-solar-charger/

PS The onboard lithium battery is approx 100 milliamp hours (printed on the battery).

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For those who cannot resist tinkering, there is a mod which will produce 73 lumens from this torch: https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/3m13l8/how_to_hotrod_a_nitecore_tube/

See also:

http://www.theultralighthiker.com/smallest-rechargeable-flashlight/

http://www.theultralighthiker.com/diy-head-torches/

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