What do you do for camp site lighting?

[jdm-v35]

Finally, someone that gets it. Enjoy the dark and stars. Can't enjoy a night sky with camp lit up like NYC.

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For me at least, I only light things up when necessary. But it also becomes a safety concern at places I go to sometimes.

One situation is when I fish on the lake at night sitting on the shore. It gets difficult to see poles at night without light.

The other is animals. the places I go to have a lot of bear activity, and a couple times I also had coyotes come into camp(within 15 ft) while I was cooking. Keeping a visual on the wildlife at night is more my concern.

 

[Sixgunz]

I use Milwaukee 18v cordless tools around the house. A few years ago, lights like these (the previous generation) were on closeout for $99 at Home Depot. They work great around the camp, especially for horseshoes and at home during power outages.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...V-SCtBh0hTgtmEAQYASABEgIdZfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Riverfisher]

I’ve used these for the last year or so and they work great. Easy to hang, charge lasts plenty long, and they provide enough light for both tasks and ambience without blinding.
Mpowerd Luci Solar String Lights

Luci Solar String Lights
– MPOWERD Inc.


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[mizzougrad01]

We only use headlamps when using toilet etc. Other than that we dont use separate lights when camping so we can protect our nightvision and watch the stars.

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[delloro]

I can't understand why people are still using gas lamps or anything else, it smells bad, it's not ecologic and are more expensive than electricity. I'm always using the electric lights, they're at an accessible price and have a long life, surely not all, but most of them are, if you choose the right one.

Nostalgia, diversity of resources, quality of light.

LED is harsh, glaring light. Glowing mantles are much, much better light.

However, if a lantern-quantity of light is not needed, I go with headlamps, campfire, and a flashlight in my pocket.

 

[salsanacho]

I’ve used these for the last year or so and they work great. Easy to hang, charge lasts plenty long, and they provide enough light for both tasks and ambience without blinding.
Mpowerd Luci Solar String Lights

Luci Solar String Lights
– MPOWERD Inc.


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Yeah, I use string lights plugged into a 12V jumpstarter for under the canopy lighting, very helpful especially when preparing meals or having dinner. Headlamp for everything else.

 

[progress4m]

Nostalgia, diversity of resources, quality of light.

LED is harsh, glaring light. Glowing mantles are much, much better light....

X2 on that!

In addition, Coleman Lantern works as an Insect trap and also (IMHO) they are ecologically cleaner vs. electric lights with disposable batteries.

 

[RidgeRunnin]

I picked up a few battery powered Christmas light strings from target on sale. I just have rechargeable batteries in them at this point. (2 AA's) Not sure if you're looking for mood lighting or surface of the sun lighting, but these little strands look nice, and make moving around the campsite a little easier, (AKA not tripping on stuff) still need a headlamp for cooking if its totally dark.

Looks Like $8.00 on amazon will get you something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZMWHT...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Edit: i will add that the two strands i have are pretty resistant to me and the other half stepping on them or knocking them down, so they should last for a little while before you break them.

 

[MAST4R]

Headlamp has worked great for me

Same here. I have only used my emergency work light a couple times when arriving late and having to set up camp in the dark.

 

[delloro]

X2 on that!

In addition, Coleman Lantern works as an Insect trap and also (IMHO) they are ecologically cleaner vs. electric lights with disposable batteries.

Good point, didn't think of it.

 

[AggieOE]

I've been asking myself this same question.
At the end of the day, from what I've used, the propane Coleman lantern performs the best.

Pros:
Brightest "area" light I've used
Warm/Soft Light
Nostalgic

Cons:
Large (Light & Bottles)
Loud
Hot to handle

On our last 6000mi trip, I had six 1-lb propane bottles with me for our stove, lantern, and hot water shower. I ended the trip with two partially used tanks left.

 

[mteolus]

18:55 of this video

Bigtent Outdoor Equipment Ltd. – BIGTENT

Kind of expensive though.

This is a cheap light that will light a pretty big area.

 

[patkelly4370]

Moonlight, starlight, campfire.
I go camping to get away from civilization, not drag it along with me.

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[Cymon]

Lumin-Aid Lanterns work well, solar charge, pack up small and are great to carry along for backpacking as well.