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Personpinkjanesam
05/8/2008 at 9:56pm
 Location: Blackpool
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Can anyone recommend some good lights/lantern for in our tent. We don't have EHU and would prefer not to use a gas one.

 



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PersonSurfspud
05/8/2008 at 9:59pm
 Location: Kent
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Not sure if they still have them but Tesco had some kids ones in their camping sale for about £2. Although they are kids, just because they are in pink and blue, they can be used by anyone and are really bright.


Personmufc7
05/8/2008 at 10:01pm
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We have a Coleman and a vango light (both rechargeable) but if you charge them before you leave you can easily get a couple of nights out of them. The vango light also came with a attachment to use with the cigarette lighter in the car.


PersonTazz070299
05/8/2008 at 10:55pm
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Quote: Originally posted by pinkjanesam on 05/8/2008

Can anyone recommend some good lights/lantern for in our tent. We don't have EHU and would prefer not to use a gas one.

 

Then it's got to be paraffin with either a Tilley or Vapalux lamp. 

 

 

Tazz


Personbeefysmum
05/8/2008 at 11:30pm
 Location: swansea
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UFO lights, from poundland or wilkinsons, do a search in equipment forum. Lightweight and very bright.

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Personscarymamma
06/8/2008 at 11:19am
 Location: Yorkshire
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We use a battery powered Coleman collapsible lantern for just sitting and a battery powered UFO light for reading by (little round light about the same size as a saucer, hence the name, with concentric rings of LED lights, just think Close Encounter).


PersonBernard80
06/8/2008 at 11:56am
 Location: Ringwood
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Buy a fluorescent light that can be powered from the car. Loads of types available, ask at any camping shop.


PersonTaviour
06/8/2008 at 12:15pm
 Location: Prescot Merseyside
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Quote: Originally posted by Bernard80 on 06/8/2008
Buy a fluorescent light that can be powered from the car. Loads of types available, ask at any camping shop.

Yep...I'm with you there..!..can't beat them. We have tried other types but always come back to the old florecent strips.

 

 



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Personpink sequin
06/8/2008 at 3:18pm
 Location: surrey
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Quote: Originally posted by beefysmum on 05/8/2008
UFO lights, from poundland or wilkinsons, do a search in equipment forum. Lightweight and very bright.

I have been everywhere trying to find these UFO lights. It got to the point where I had to show OH a pic as he was convinced that I had dreamt them up!

They haven't got any in our local Wilkinsons or any of the pound shops. I have now given up.

 



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Personmspeekay
06/8/2008 at 4:02pm
 Location: Buckinghamshire
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There are lots of UFO lights on ebay but quite possibly of dubious quality. I'm thinking of getting a gas lantern for my new acquisition (a canvas Sunncamp villa from ebay)



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