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The gas powered lanterns i find give of a warm glow...well mainly because they get very warm, try looking at the campinggaz range or the outwell paraffin light.........i personally use the bright led's that are about 6 quid from ebay and light the tent up like a beacon but very white...i reckon 1 will be fine and dandy.

jans

You are right there Mike - I've got 2 flourescent tubes in my Vermont XL (Purpleline inspections lights) and they are great.  More than enough light to read by or make a cup of coffee!!

But I do have a tealight candle in a storm lantern at night for a bit of light (those nightime trips to the toilet block).... lovely glow but not too obtrusive for sleeping.

Just be aware with all these nice bright lights, we have all seen the comedy sketches of silhouettes in a tent.  It may be hilarious for others but embarrasing when you accidentally overhear in the loo's about your antics the previous night

Quote: Originally posted by Denys1954 on 06/9/2007

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Just be aware with all these nice bright lights, we have all seen the comedy sketches of silhouettes in a tent.  It may be hilarious for others but embarrasing when you accidentally overhear in the loo's about your antics the previous night

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best way to avoid this is to hang the light as high as posisble, though if useing a petrol or gas lamp definatly NOT a good idea to hang high.

you could try wraping a peice of paper round the lanters or stretching a peice of fabric (or sock!) over it as long as it wont be hot, this will defuse the light and turn it a little softer.

ROB :)

Quote: Originally posted by JacquieME on 06/9/2007

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You are right there Mike - I've got 2 flourescent tubes in my Vermont XL

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Quote: Originally posted by mobilecat on 06/9/2007

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Try poundland for LED push on push off lights. I bought two for a pound. They are rubbish looking and take AA batterrys but one lit up the tent enough to get ready and 2 lit it u really really well. For that price I am happy with them.

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