We use an Osram battery light which has a remote control with it, we put it on the hook of the roof of the sleeping area so that we can read in bed then turn it off using the remote control next to us therefore not having to get up in the cold, also useful for those very early morning calls to the toilet!
We have a big lamp with dual flourescent tubes but it is quite heavy on batteries
For reading at night, my choice is a little LED light which I shove between my pillows.
But we also have the windup ones which I beleive are better for the environment though not sure how ling the charge lasts
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------------- We only go camping to see what we have forgotten and what we need to get for next time. If only we could remember where we put the list..................
Its like reading in daylight even if the surrounding area is pitch black. They aren't cheap but if you do a lot of reading at night they are worth every penny.
that light wedge does look good if your just wanting to read doesnt it ill show mrs she could read for england in the olympics
we have a rechargable remote control light and a gas light(some people dont like them due to safety reasons) the rechargeable light is 8w and good for general use lights our large frame tent ok the gas light is 80w and is too bright if you put it on full it blinds you we havnt had any problems with gas light in the 5 years we have used it common sence says change cartridge outside away from any flames and when light is cool ect and i always leave it 5 mins after ive changed cartridge before i light it i dont know about all gas lights but the design of ours i have no problems using it inside tent with two children its hung up in eaves away from kids but not high enough to be too close to fabric
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never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you on experience
Kleeneze or Betterware or other such suppliers sell little book lights that clip onto the top of your book. See this one. OH and I both use them and they work like a dream.
This light is perfect for reading your book after lights out or where there isnt a good light source available to read to. The bright LED light will illuminate your book whilst using the minimum of battery power. The jumbo stainless steel clip holds the light onto the top of your book. All parts easily fold away for travelling. Three button batteries included but buy yourself an extra set for only 99p.
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I use a NitePalm Field Light. Its not cheap but is excellent. It has 5 settings from bright to light the whole tent (gives 180 degrees of light) to dim for use as a night light. The battery 4AA bateries will last about 10 hours+ on the brightest setting and upto 60 hours on the dim setting. We find it perfect for camping and use it for reading in the evenings. You can hang it and it also comes with a base for a table top or the ground.
Topic: Anyone recommend a good reading lamp?
I wouldn't want to drop that and have it roll to the next pitch!
