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Quote: Originally posted by Simon W on 19/6/2009

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I was looking in B & Q today for some "fairy" type lights..........ah - warm balmy August evening - still,  quiet, the wine flowing  ( we can all dream )  LOL

but I would need the dreaded EHU

My all time favourite camping light - and yes its not cheap to run - nor safe to hang up - is my Campingaz Bluet CV270 -  its just so warm and the light from it is wonderful - I even like the noise it makes 

Yes this is propper camping grear - you even have to light it with a match !!

Still - I do accept - that as for camp safety - its a one to treat with care

Simon

 

 

 

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I had a set of fairy lights from Poundland (£1 by the way) battery operatd. Think there's 20 on the string and they're led type.

I've tested them and they aren't bad

I need my creature comfort and will not camp without EHU!

Got a rechargeable LED light bar from Lidl's and found it was not bright enough to read with on its own or when hooked up to electricity.

Bought a hanging work light with a metal cage and glass cover, IP44 rating I believe, and worked very well inside the tent with a 40W equivalent low energy bulb which gives off a nice warm glow. However, I worried about the weight, hence I bought one in similar design with a plastic cage.

I bought a cheap wind up lantern with LEDs from Lidl's recently, and it works fine for short illumination but not bright enough to read with.

I also have 2 other fluorescent rechargeable lanterns at home, a boxy Coleman one that is no longer available, and a Gelert. I would say both are bright enough to read with, and one charge last a few hours of continuous use.

I was very tempted to get a gas lantern as I prefer its warm glow. However, I worry about the heat it gives off when used inside the tent even on a table, and decided against it and got the mains work lamp instead.

DK

got a twin pack of led lanterns from aldi yesterday 5.99 with batteries and the light is really good