Just realised I've made no attempt to answer the original question and just barged on in with my questions about LED lights, so my apologies Rik.
As you've gathered, I'm still researching the big base camp lamp and will keep you posted. For camping, I have a little Coleman gas lantern with a piezo ignition. It's reasonably bright for its size, but I don't like the sound it makes.
For "bush camps" I've a bushlite and two of the Uco-style candle lanterns from Ebay, all of which I think are great. They give a bright enough light, without the big roar of a gas lantern. I have a fauxton torch permanently on the ridgeline of my hammock, which gives a good bright light - plenty for getting ready for bed or reading - and it's small enough to put away with the hammock when it gets rolled up. Finally a Princeton Aurora hedtorch and a couple of little CR123 torches for other jobs.