With the boy scouts we didn't use lamps or torches. We were proud to find anything we needed in the dark ASAP. And there is a moon sometimes.
In camp we kept a fire burning in the centre; when you opened a tent flap you got some light.

In the army we had gasoline lamps called Petromax; I think it is a system similar to the Coleman lamp and very effective.
I still own a "lantern, unity" which was formerly used by the army and can be lighted with carbide, petroleum, candles or "Hindenburg lights". You only have to change a set in the lantern. I prefer the carbide set, it is cheaper and the filling lasts long.

For working in the dark corners of my house I bought a LED headlamp which is very effective. It has 3 levels of lightness and lasts, depending on the level, for 60 to 80 hours. I can recommend it sincerely for the use in atent also to avoid trampling upon your buddies.