reccomendations for a tent light please
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The Lantern mate. Ideal for a Tent Light I'd think.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/eiger-grey-rechargable-led-spotlight-and-lantern-combo_p4410707
Currently in stock in only SOME homebases - apparently different stores get different deliveries - go figure!
https://www.bunnings.com.au/eiger-grey-rechargable-led-spotlight-and-lantern-combo_p4410707
Currently in stock in only SOME homebases - apparently different stores get different deliveries - go figure!
One of these is very good for a tent lantern.
Advantage it has is it packs down pretty compactly compare to a rigid body one.
Advantage it has is it packs down pretty compactly compare to a rigid body one.
I have one of these if it's just me in the tent. http://ucogear.com/clarus-led-lantern.html
If I'm in a big tent with family I use one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Camping-Hiking/COOLEAD-Camping-Children-Portable-Emergency/B01E585LMO
If I'm in a big tent with family I use one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Camping-Hiking/COOLEAD-Camping-Children-Portable-Emergency/B01E585LMO
We have the Black Diamond Voyager in our tipi and it kicks out plenty of light for such a large space. Yet it packs down very small and, with rechargeable batteries, lasts a pretty long time.
I bought one of these last year : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-Ultra-Bright-60-LED-Outdoor-Camping-Tent-Light-Lantern-Fishing-Hiking-Lamp-/381353622817?hash=item58ca727d21:g:JrEAAOSwYlJW3jMs
Cheap and cheerful.. 3 light settings and takes 3 AAA batts or 1 18650 rechargeable battery.
Seems robust as i've dropped it a few times in the tent.. still works
Cheap and cheerful.. 3 light settings and takes 3 AAA batts or 1 18650 rechargeable battery.
Seems robust as i've dropped it a few times in the tent.. still works
I managed to buy an ex display one of these for less than half price. I am pleased with that and I will post a review after I can test it out
I use Poundland LED christmas lights - take an AA battery and last forever. They put out a really nice amount of light and you can rig them up in many ways. Can't go wrong for a pound!!
I like those little lights that you can get in go outdoors (and sometimes in Aldi). They look like light bulbs, require just one AA battery and only cost about £4 I find they're plenty bright enough for a small tent and last a decent amount of time on the one battery
I've bought a couple of these and mightly impressed:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Porta...hash=item41b6110e69:m:m-u_9LnKluNocOcnoc6XU6A
(mine was cheaper than this so look around).
Pros:
Uses a mobile phone type battery and holds charge for very long time (one I bought I left it for 4 months in the box...still had a big charge)
Micro USB - little solar panel picks up even faded light well or you can use a power bank.
Good hanging hook.
Very bright, can also use like a torch
Very long charging lead
Cons:
Not very flat
Battery is not get-at-able (you can break in to the unit though)
No charge level indicator
Solar panel is not waterproof (easy self modification though)
I cannot remember the charging time but still not a worry I reckon
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Porta...hash=item41b6110e69:m:m-u_9LnKluNocOcnoc6XU6A
(mine was cheaper than this so look around).
Pros:
Uses a mobile phone type battery and holds charge for very long time (one I bought I left it for 4 months in the box...still had a big charge)
Micro USB - little solar panel picks up even faded light well or you can use a power bank.
Good hanging hook.
Very bright, can also use like a torch
Very long charging lead
Cons:
Not very flat
Battery is not get-at-able (you can break in to the unit though)
No charge level indicator
Solar panel is not waterproof (easy self modification though)
I cannot remember the charging time but still not a worry I reckon
how big a space is it lighting? because I use a luminaid light which lights up my one man tent fine. bonus is its solar charged & inflatable so packs down tiny.
got it a few years ago for £17 so just checking for prices now & found Chinese copies for £5.39 on ebay! at that price it's rude not to buy a back up lol
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111991461912
got it a few years ago for £17 so just checking for prices now & found Chinese copies for £5.39 on ebay! at that price it's rude not to buy a back up lol
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111991461912
Interested in your take as I have the green one and although bright and interestingly designed it discharges completely when stored for any length of time.
K
