Lighting for a hooped bivi

[markie*mark0]

how about

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250958230481?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[haydenw]

For a cheap solution why not try the battery powered fairy lights:

White - http://www.lights4fun.co.uk/Battery-Lights/LED-Battery-Lights/sssc1406/p1.aspx

Green - http://www.lights4fun.co.uk/Indoor-Lights/Christmas-Lights/Battery-Fairy-Lights/sssc1317/p96_review.aspx

My Wife got some similar from Wilko's for use about the house, the batteries last really well used them on and off for a year and they're still going strong.

 

[mountainm]

Hi mate, do a google search on a uco candle lantern, they do a mini version which runs off off tea lights, they say you can get up to 8 hours light off of 1 candle!! Cheaper than batterys too!!
I can't link from my mobile phone but will put one in later when home!!
Cheers
Steve

Those things get really hot - wouldn't fancy tipping it over in the confines of a bivvy.

 

[jacko1066]

Those things get really hot - wouldn't fancy tipping it over in the confines of a bivvy.

Thanks for the heads up, I never actually thought of that!!! Doh!!!
They still look like a cool idea though!!!
Steve

 

[mrcharly]

Cheap bicycle rear light from the pound shop.

Runs for ages on a couple of AAAs, red light means you don't loose your nightsight, but you can still read with it.

 

[ged]

The glow-in-the-dark things can be topped up with quick squirt from a bright torch, just shut your eyes while you do it.

There are a few LED torches with a very wide range of power outputs, I have one of these

http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/zebralight/zebralight-h51.html

and at its lowest output not only does it run for several days continuously on one AA cell, it will run for several days continuously on an old cell that won't even power my camera any more.

 

[bilmo-p5]

ged's post reminded me of this, which, it's claimed, will glow continuously for a year or two and has a couple of other torch functions included. I don't own one but saw them linked on here some time ago.

 

[woof]

LED keyrings, i paid £1.50 for 7 via ebay.

Rob

 

[peaks]

+1 for the PAL lights - they are really good and have a great battery life, are really tough, the glow function is surprisingly effective and on full power they make a good torch. They make a lantern version too - see link. This version is ok as a torch, but not as good as their others - it would be ideal for use in a bivvy just on glow. Although a US company they are based over here + ship from over here. Great to deal with too - no affiliation etc
http://www.palights.com/store/safe-light-lantern-flashlight.html