Camp lighting

  • HTML tutorial

Smiley52

Rank I
Launch Member

Traveler I

271
Melbourne, Florida
Member #

6306

There are a few different types out now, I have 4. 2 change colour and 2 do not.
Well how bout that. I was kinda thinking you put that "sock" on there and that was how they changed color lol. But that's good to know they came out with those.

As far as camp lights for me, I'm using the Luci Lights and I'm thinking about an LED strip on my hatch. Just not sure how to mount it yet.
 

Traveler I

60
usa
If I need light I have a red LED strip and a white LED strip on my hatch both are dimmable. I also use a dimmable LED strip on my awning.

I prefer to operate by moon light as much as possible for less bugs and better night vision but if I need light I have it.

IMG_6993[1].JPG IMG_6991[1].JPG IMG_7009[1].JPG
 

Billy "Poserlander" Badly

Rank V
Launch Member

Member III

2,741
PDX, OR, USA
Member #

1987

For me there is just something about an old school Coleman lantern. There is nothing better than the "natural" light around a camp of white gas burning in a mantle.
I'm on record here as a Coleman lantern fan (pump pump hiss), but my last trip, I left it at home and went all LED. I'm afraid I won't be going back... So much lighter and smaller, no breakable glass, no mantles, no heat. I'll keep my Coleman lanterns, but I probably won't camp with them anymore (small sigh).
 
  • Like
Reactions: Scott Murray

Obi-Juan

Rank V
Launch Member

Member II

2,392
Southern California - San Fernando Valley
First Name
John
Last Name
Lechuga
Member #

2301

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K5JKL
I admit I do enjoy the warm glow of the infamous Coleman white gas lanterns... However, I have recently retired mine for one of the new Biolite Baselantern setups. While not for everyone I'm sure, it works well for my families needs and the features are just amazing. Here's a video if anyone is interested.

 

Sir William Goes

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

1,798
Lexington, SC
Member #

15524

I live out of my Jeep and what works best for my situation/setup is:

For interior lighting I use 2 rechargeable, magnetic stick on, LED strip lights - http://amzn.to/2sDPyE2 which provides me more than enough light.
For exterior lighting I use 2 solar powered outdoor lights w/sensor detector http://amzn.to/2t8ajJe that I have attached to my rear tire carrier. These provide me more than enough light as you can see !
View attachment 27862
Hey Jake, I be seen a couple of your videos, good work. How long do those lights last and thanks for the link I've been looking into something like this since I saw them on your walk around video.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
 

Sir William Goes

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

1,798
Lexington, SC
Member #

15524

I live out of my Jeep and what works best for my situation/setup is:

For interior lighting I use 2 rechargeable, magnetic stick on, LED strip lights - http://amzn.to/2sDPyE2 which provides me more than enough light.
For exterior lighting I use 2 solar powered outdoor lights w/sensor detector http://amzn.to/2t8ajJe that I have attached to my rear tire carrier. These provide me more than enough light as you can see !
View attachment 27862
Hey Jake, I be seen a couple of your videos, good work. How long do those lights last and thanks for the link I've been looking into something like this since I saw them on your walk around video.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
 

Jake Wettern | iamjake

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate II

2,666
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Member #

5315

Hey Jake, I be seen a couple of your videos, good work. How long do those lights last and thanks for the link I've been looking into something like this since I saw them on your walk around video.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
Hey SirWilliam - The interior lights are very bright so I use them on 1/2 power and I use nightly. I've never had them run out of power. During the day I just recharge them via the USB charger. The exterior lights are very bright also. I have 2 mounted on my rear tire carrier and I only use those light on 1/2 power which is more than enough and have never had them run out of power. Hope that answer's your question.
 

LostInSocal

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate III

1,836
Chino Hills, CA, US
Member #

5448

For me there is just something about an old school Coleman lantern. There is nothing better than the "natural" light around a camp of white gas burning in a mantle.
Agreed. I much prefer the light from a white gas lantern. They're pretty bullet-proof if you just keep them stowed away properly for transit. I couple mine with a tripod stand and it's worked really well. I do use LED on occasion but I find the light harsh and electronics in general are fussy.