So whats make this a good contender for the best value for money torch? 

Well, it's a bit of a no brainer really. You only have to look at the quality of build, the quality of the components used and the general, overall appearance to see it's up there with the big boys.

Looking at this torch as a contender for your EDC it has quality components with the more compact size required. There are other EDC torches available but this one matches and exceeds a lot of others on the high quality throughout. Remember we are not talking your main survival torch, just the smaller sized EDC torch.

It uses the best light and battery technology for torches that's available to us, namely the very reliable and tested Cree XM-L2 T6 LED light emitter, definitely a powerful unit and used by most torch manufacturers nowadays. This unit can throw out a very impressive 490 lumens that has the potential to give a beam of white light up to 100 metres.

As for the battery, well you won't go far wrong with the trusty rechargeable 18650. These batteries are the powerhouse of good equipment in the industry today. The lifespan and reliability is proven and they has become the industry standard for these type of torches and most other devices that require a good solid, reliable power source.
I always carry a couple of spare 18650 Batteries with me as well as a small charger unit and a solar charge packin my rucksack, to keep everything topped up - having been caught out in the past I would recommend you do the same.

Of course, if you are only using your torch for low background light, typically at night in your bivvy or tent, then you would set this on the 5% level, which is commonly know as 'candlelight' level.
This candle level would last for ages and the need for an additional battery would not be required.

You do have the choice of multiple lighting modes: 3 modes (5%, 40%, 100%) plus the extra Strobe and emergency SOS.​ Of course, by using the torch at 100% will significantly reduce the battery life, hence always carry a fully charged spare.

Then there's the build quality - study the photos and you will see what I mean when I say precision. The aluminum alloy body is precision machined and with everything fitted weighs in at a mere 88grams. Add that to the size of just over 4 1/2" long it's the perfect EDC combination.

I really like the full set of functions available - these match any survival torch available and more, offering the full SOS mode and the self defence strobe mode.​ That's something I think is essential in any preppers torch and especially in your EDC kit.