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Ygerna
13/3/2012 at 1:25pm
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I'm looking for battery, or solar powered lighting for our tent, a Vango Monte Verde 700.

Not sure what would be best, although I suspect a few smaller lantern types, hung strategically may give best performance...

What would your recommendation be? Anything I should not bother wasting my money on?

This will be our first camp trip as a family. I used to camp a lot, but, not for about 10 years now. I'd appreciate the benefit of all your collective experience. Thanks


PersonEileenhoops
13/3/2012 at 3:13pm
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I personally swear by these

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/torches/wilko-led-light-multi-purpose/invt/0255432/?htxt=XVkjg54M%2FslcN7hwsalb0GOfbviZHFcHUEcOMsW7klzGbef2aZw8CJPzlZTHHH9NDUK0qYKceczH%0AkJeeNYDAsg%3D%3D

they are fantastic, they can be hung up, or theve got magnets on the back , very bright and good value

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PersonBrantham Belle
13/3/2012 at 4:56pm
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Sorry to barge in on your post Ygerna, but i too have these lights Eileenhoops and they are great for the first night, but then need new batteries to be anywhere near as bright again.

Have I just got some dodgey ones, or do they really need new batteries each night?


Personneilap
13/3/2012 at 6:12pm
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I have the same thing, and when I used it for 3 nights the light didn't seem to diminish at all.


Personawedlock
13/3/2012 at 6:32pm
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We have just bought one of these...only tested it at home so not sure about how long the batteries will last but gets 5stars on amazon. Its also quite compact which I like.

Lantern


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13/3/2012 at 6:34pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Brantham Belle on 13/3/2012

Sorry to barge in on your post Ygerna, but i too have these lights Eileenhoops and they are great for the first night, but then need new batteries to be anywhere near as bright again.

Have I just got some dodgey ones, or do they really need new batteries each night?


It sounds to me like you have some dodgy ones. Ive been using these from Wilcos for 5 years and i only have to change the batteries once a year and have used them on the last of 20 odd nights away to play trivial pursuit in the tent without struggling to see.
I would recommend them to anyone   


Persondebs398
13/3/2012 at 6:44pm
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I have those lights from Wilcos too, absolutely brilliant, cant fault them, and i havent had a problem with the batteries so perhaps you do have some dodgy ones


PersonEileenhoops
13/3/2012 at 7:11pm
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we used them for 10 days last year in a row and didnt need the batteries changing once, think youve got a dodgy set x

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Ygerna
14/3/2012 at 7:02am
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might pop to Wilkinson today then, see what they have....


PersonLee8210
14/3/2012 at 10:43am
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Quote: Originally posted by awedlock on 13/3/2012
We have just bought one of these...only tested it at home so not sure about how long the batteries will last but gets 5stars on amazon. Its also quite compact which I like.

Lantern
I too have one of these, I bought it the other week and have like you tested it at hame and was well impressed, can't wait to take it camping.


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Ygerna
14/3/2012 at 1:25pm
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Have got a couple of rechargable ones from Tesco. One on charge now, will test it for brightness later, but, the other has a fault and won't charge so, will take that back tomorrow.


PersonBrantham Belle
14/3/2012 at 5:01pm
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Thanks all, must have dodgey ones. Going to go on Wilko's website now to order some more.

I too have the Ring Cyba lite and it's very good (got it in Millets big sale)as wasn't impressed with ufo ones.

Will have to try both now you all say they are good.You can never have too many lights!!!


Persontentfluff
14/3/2012 at 6:20pm
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we used 4 of the wilco UFO lights while away last year for a 12 night stay, they were great would recommend them to anybody. Even when powered with rechargable batteries they are great. Don't bother with wind up lamps because the only thing they do is wind you up 



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