The palm-sized torch has a two-year life, even with the permanent glow. And it has another two modes - one click on the button produces a soft beam. A second click produces a brilliant white beam, while a third click produces 200-hoursworth of flashing strobe light.

According to Yachtstyle, the strobe can be handy when changing a tyre on a dark road.

Everyone slows down as soon as they see a strobe. Not sure what Mr Plod might make of that . . .

Available in four colours, Yachtstyle charge £10.95 each and suggest £18.95 retail.

Yachtstyle Tel: 01276 675829. Fax: 01276 670577.

E-mail: yachtstyle@tiscali.co.uk