These compact True Lite torches prove conclusively that bigger is not necessarily better. The clever people at True Utility, we checked they really are clever, have managed to make small torches big. It’s a bit like ‘ Tardis Theory’ but backwards. You see what they’ve done here is to develop a special lens that sits directly on top of the light source, negating the need for a reflector. This means that they don’t need to be the size of a truncheon & yet can maintain incredible brightness. The True Lite. 7 is powered by just one AAA battery & yet produces 0.7W & 50+ lumens, whilst the True Lite. 5 has just 4 weeny Lithium button cell batteries to produce 0.5W & 30+ lumens. The body is made from Aircraft grade anodised aluminium, is shockproof, water resistant & has a tremendous build quality, & the ergonomically designed non-slip bodies incorporate water resistant rubberised ‘O’ rings to protect all joints. The. 7 has a tactile On/ Off button on its base, a belt clip, & two brightness modes (Power Save & Full Beam) & is waterproof down to 5 metres. The. 5 has a twist On/ Off switch & a key ring spinner. When it comes to tough small & super-bright torches, the True Lite series rocks.