BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?

Subject: RE: BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?
From: nutty
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:59 AM

I have a very useful wind-up torch. Keeps you warm while you're winding.

Subject: RE: BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:53 AM

also has anyone used a wind powered generator for tent camping?

Subject: RE: BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:52 AM

'a 5 gal. tank'?? --gasp!!

sorch- thanx again 4 info buti'm talking small here!

what i presently use are round this size


but want i really want to know is has anyone tried/ got experience of led lights- like how they compare in light output against battery life?

Subject: RE: BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?
From: Sorcha
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:45 AM

Check out propane shop lights...there is one that mounts on top of a 5 gal. tank. Same sized used on barbies.

Subject: RE: BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:40 AM

keith

no they only work from dusk til about 3/4am, but this can be extended for the dawn if you turn 'em off at night & then switch on again if you need for early morning.

i charge 'em o/s the tent during the day & use them either in small tent or in big tent bedroom where even one can give a reaally bright light.

Subject: RE: BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:27 AM

LEDs give much longer battery life and you don't need to carry spare bulbs.
Not tried solar. Do they still work on a dark morning?

Subject: RE: BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:24 AM

thanx sorch,

already use solar lights- great for finding tent in dark!

but what i really want to know is what are the brightest, most economical battery wise, non-mains lights for tent camping, esp for illuminating the awning area or lounge of large tent ?

Subject: RE: BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?
From: Sorcha
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:18 AM

Solar. Nice soft candle type light and safe.

Subject: BS: Camp Lights-What's best kind?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:08 AM

Morning Campers!!

me & fiends are again awa' for w/end folking & camping in wilds of North York moors at end of month.

for nighttime lighting we presently use mainly portable gas lanterns, supplemented - if weather's calm- by candles.

inside the tent, battery torches or solar lights are safest.

i've been considering trying out the new led camping lanterns.

anyone used 'em or got info on best kinds to get?