In reply to Madajo:
> Thanks mate, I was more concerned about the darkness/night aspect but I didn't think about investing in a mroe specialised one, idk why, because I prefer spending more on gear that can save my life... <
When possible I avoid turning on a torch on the hill as I'm then blind to anything outside the beam, and it takes some time to adapt to night vision again when the torch is turned off.
My torch has a red light option (with a weaker beam) which can be used for reading a map as it is supposed not to affect normal night vision.
It is a cheaper headtorch torch, apparently for the outdoors, from Millet's or B and Q and was only about £15. Not necessarily recommending this since even a torch " could save my life" and most will opt for better beam/known reliabilty etc. However plenty of people on these forums seem to have had problems with some of the more expensive models from reputable manufacturers.