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Camping Lights / Lanterns

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by JSmith501, Nov 8, 2020.

  1. Nov 8, 2020 at 6:44 AM
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    JSmith501

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    Hey All,

    Going on a 6 day camping trip and for the life of me, i can't find any of my camping lanterns or other lights.

    Anyone have some good suggestions on camping lights/lanterns and a good handlamp? I have one of those 300W battery banks so anything rechargeable or even plug in could work.

    PS - A black friday deal on them would be great! I head on Saturday morning (11/14) so will need to buy and get before then.

    Thanks!
     
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    I was on a 3 day canoe trip in Arkansas, floating the Buffalo River with my cousin a few years back. My cousin had a Luminaid, we quickly learned they don't attract bugs like many other lights. Water proof and rechargeable, the new ones can charge your phone, plus they collapse down to almost nothing.
     
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    Been eyeing that as well... Just not a fan of having to put D batteries in it.
     
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    I use the same and they work well. Not cheap though.
     
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    well shit. i thought the whole thing was rechargeable. guess ill keep looking
     
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    My dad had one of these years ago and I kinda liked it but does take a lot of D batteries. I've also had some experience with the individual lights not staying on the base very well or being all that bright.
     
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    Take a look at the one I referenced above. Super bright LED at 1000 lumens and rechargeable via usb.
     
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    All good suggestions. If I may also offer a suggestion for the campsite, I would recommend looking at string LEDs. I bought a set at REI Outlet for about $20. They are fantastic. USB powered, variable intensity and give a warm glow to your campsite at night.

    The lights I bought were Revel Gear Trail Hounds.
     
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    Another vote for string lights. They distribute light a lot better than any lantern I have had. Not to mention it eliminates the harsh blindness issue from going back and forth between dark and lit areas. That with a good headlamp should be all you need. (Actually, probably not even. I'm one of those weirdos that doesnt use a headlamp or flashlight when wandering off to go piss.)


    Recently a friend brought along some weird prototype lantern that he got in exchange for a good review. It was a battery lantern that you could take the lid off and uncoil to an 8 foot string light. I thought that was rather clever, but havent been able to find it.
     
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    Spot on about string lights. Much better for night eyes than the bright lanterns. Although the brightness serves a purpose while rummaging around looking for my head lamp that always seems to go missing when i need it. :)
     
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    Thanks for the tip on the string lights, my wife really wants some and I wasn't sure which to buy. Just bought those Revels.
     
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