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Quote: Originally posted by Chelz on 07/6/2009

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I agree with kmac, for reading the best thing is a headlamp, and you can pick one up quite cheap if you shop around. I'm sure you can get one for less than £15.

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hi all

i've just come back from a weekend in nottingham and picked up from co op a couple of u tube florecent remote control rechargable laterns for 4.88 each!!

charged them up and very good

ade and dee

Quote: Originally posted by leicester campers on 08/6/2009

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Thanks to everyone for answering it seems that the LED lights are the thing to have. 

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Quote: Originally posted by kmac9909 on 07/6/2009

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Headlamps can be pretty good for reading - the Gamma headlamp from www.alpkit.com is pretty good for the money (£15 delivered).

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I would second this - £15 may sound a little much to some but you are getting a 1 watt LED lamp which is VERY bright and really good quality product. WELL worth the extra few quid and still much cheaper than a Petzl equivalent. Alpkit are a really friendly bunch making some great products and are well respected - check them out.

Quote: Originally posted by leonsmith on 08/6/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by kmac9909 on 07/6/2009

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Headlamps can be pretty good for reading - the Gamma headlamp from www.alpkit.com is pretty good for the money (£15 delivered).

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I would second this - £15 may sound a little much to some but you are getting a 1 watt LED lamp which is VERY bright and really good quality product. WELL worth the extra few quid and still much cheaper than a Petzl equivalent. Alpkit are a really friendly bunch making some great products and are well respected - check them out.

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If you want a headlamp for reading, working up close etc.  You might want to look at Zebralights.  A bit pricier than the Gamma with the current lousy exchange rate, but excellent lights.  They use a newer, much more efficient LED so they're much brighter but only use a single battery.  They are not much bigger than their batteries (one AA/CR123A/18650) and weigh hardly anything, one simple strap to hold them on your head (plus the option of lanyard/pocket clip/keyring clip supplied) and no wires or separate battery pack.  The light comes out in an even circle, no bright central "hotspot" like normal torches, so you don't have to move your head around to bring it to bear on things.  Hung from the ceiling hook in a tent on low they make a good nightlight, no problems seeing what you're doing or finding a light in the middle of the night.

As you might guess I am the very happy owner of a Zebralight (H30 model).

Hi All,

I am going camping soon for the first time, just bought an Idaho L. Would a Campingaz Stellia CV Lantern give out enough light at 160 watts and would it keep the tent warm aswell. Hope this is the correct thread.

Quote: Originally posted by leicester campers on 06/6/2009

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Last time we went camping we struggled to read at night in our Outwell Montana Tent.  Can anyone recommend a good light.

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Quote: Originally posted by sburgess on 18/8/2010

Hi All,

I am going camping soon for the first time, just bought an Idaho L. Would a <SPAN class=Label35 id=LblTitle>Campingaz Stellia CV Lantern give out enough light at 160 watts and would it keep the tent warm aswell. Hope this is the correct thread.</SPAN>

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