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Subject Topic: Lamps/lanterns n lights
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05/6/2007 at 9:02pm
 Location: Scotland
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Hey

Sorry if i'm repeating a topic all ready discussed. I've been camping a couple of times now still very green about the ears. Can anyone recommend any good lighting? We've had lamps but sem to give off no light or bright enough. We've now resorted to buying a standard lamp from ikea

Any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated!

Izzy



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05/6/2007 at 9:04pm
 Location: South Cheshire
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Have you considered the Coleman Dual fuel lamps - very bright

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05/6/2007 at 9:09pm
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No but just looked them up and they look nice n simple to use..even for me. Now another stupid question I know you said they were bright do they give of a good radius of light? i really do seem to be obsessed with lights...lol cheers for the help tho.



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05/6/2007 at 9:34pm
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The Colemans are incredibly bright, but they need careful handling and give of a lot of heat. Campinggaz gas mantle light give of good light too, but like the Colemans need care. I personally would not use them in a tent containing children.

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05/6/2007 at 9:40pm
 Location: Bristol
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I bought a bulk head awning light which is a mains powered light on a long lead and provides ample lighting.  The halogen lantern I had before that gives a bit of light but not very good if you need a direct light.


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05/6/2007 at 9:53pm
 Location: Birmingham
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you could also try an LED lamp... those things really throw out some light!


05/6/2007 at 10:17pm
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I've tried all sorts and still can't get the desired affect of my bedside lamp at home. I think I'm asking too much!

I have gas ones when I don't have hook up but I just bought one of those wind up ones as I already had a wind up torch but the lamp is rubbish and lasts a few minutes.



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I've tried all sorts and still can't get the desired affect of my bedside lamp at home. I think I'm asking too much!

I have gas ones when I don't have hook up but I just bought one of those wind up ones as I already had a wind up torch but the lamp is rubbish and lasts a few minutes.



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