Krill lights

[Wayland]

I have a couple, you can have a look if we ever get the beach trip sorted...

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

The LED type lanterns are better but they also have poor battery life.

I have a wee lidl £2 led lamp that hangs or sits like a lantern, it has 2 AAA, which have been in since March, and are still in after 6 weeks summer hols and a few weekends camping.

At least 40hrs and still going.

Nick

 

[Hammy734]

Of those of you who have them, do you have the 180 or 360 and why?

I have the 360 version, due to wanting it to hang in the tent, or on a tree, or anywhere else I feel it might be useful and be visible from all directions.

Though especially from hanging inside the tent, the 'ambient' 360 glow is kinda nice and lights up all the right places!

I have a friend who has the 180 version and to be honest I don't think there would be that much of a difference in them! He uses his for map reading and I guess it only being 180 degrees means its not glowing in his eyes when reading the map... Thats the best I can come up with!

 

[scottishwolf]

We were talking about disposable chemical glow sticks in one of my environmental science lectures today. They are REALLY bad for the environment due to a: the plastic they are made of and not bio-degrading etc, and b: the carcenogenic chemicals in them. Not good folks, much better with a candle or a battery powered lamp with 're-chargable' batteries. Yes, I know neither of those is totally environmentally friendly 100% but they are a hell of a lot better than chemical glow sticks. The damage done when trying to dispose of these things is horrendous. If the chemical compounds inside them get into a water source it can be devistating. They cannot be recycled.

Rant over..... soz.......

 

[AJB]

Many thanks Hammy, more useful than you would think!

Cheers

Andy

 

[AJB]

You convinced me £16 at Penrith Survival!

 

[FGYT]

get the 360 and use a bit of electrical tape to make it what ever angle you want

 

[AJB]

Having seen the clip shade they do for that use - I came to the same conclusion

 

[Toddy]

You convinced me £16 at Penrith Survival!

That's an excellent price

cheers,
Toddy

 

[AJB]

I'm a sucker for a bargin

 

[mick miller]

I have been using these for over 6 years and regard them very highly. Not so bright that it knackers your night vision, but enough to see by (I would not to say read by, but I haven't used a 180).

The only thing I would say is use rechargeables, its just a little kinder on the environment. Battery life is simply superb and they're water resistant enough to be used in all weathers and mine have withstood a drop in the water or two, not to any real depth though a couple of feet at most.

 

[Tripitaka]

You convinced me £16 at Penrith Survival!

These are the "Original" version. The "Extreme" is £20 - £22 posted. Already checked with them - no discounts for group buys but at £16 + p&p, who cares?

 

[Ex Member - Sidney Bounty]

What about windup flashlights they also have them setup with headbands you don't have to worry about batteries just wind that sucker up and your good for hours sure some may be a bit bulky but you will always have light when you need it...

 

[Warrigal]

I got a 360 extreme a couple weeks ago. have played around a bit but not really tested it till a electrical blackout last night. Coleman dual fuel in the living area.
Krill light in the loo.
Petzl E+lite on my head.
I was gunna make a Alfoil lined cardboard cover to reduce the glare ( although I do see the point of a 360 as a marker)
I think I'll do the same but use a bike inner- tube as a cover.
I still keep Cylumes for emergency markers, in the car and carry a couple in my BOB.
While we're on the subject I also have Surefire G2 led for the "other end of the Rugby field" light needs.
Carl