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PersonMarleykel
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Hi we need a decent light for our tent. Don't want to spend loads but would like something that is recommended as looked around online and looked at reviews but nothing stands out. We have the outwell montana 6 so pretty big space to light up.


PersonFrancais
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We use a BulkHead lamp fitted with a 105watt halogen bulb, so gives a 150watt Glow in old money.

Of course at almost 2000 Lumens it is far more brightness than needed so the lamp is controlled via an inline Dimmer.

Total cost was around £20.

If you are not using EHU then a battery lantern will have to do, the Fluorescent 7watt lamps are very bright but give of a stark cold glow.

Next best would be the Outwell 400 LX lantern, it gives of a fair Glow but only around 30watt Glow in old money.

The Outwell is also available under the Katmandu brand.


PersonOliverDay
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Both of these are decent. One battery and the other mains or 12V.
Battery I think you can get them for about £3 each.

Mains or 12V

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Have you thought about using LED if on EHU?
I got a 5M string of LED lights of Amazon for £10 and really pleased with the results!


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We use an Outwell castor light on ehu this used to light up the living area in our Vermont xlp and now use it in our Eden think it was about £20 from go

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PersonWhippetlover
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Quote: Originally posted by paul+kate s-o-t on 26/5/2014
We use an Outwell castor light on ehu this used to light up the living area in our Vermont xlp and now use it in our Eden think it was about £20 from go


Another vote for the Outwell Castor. Love mine :)

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Persontenohfive
26/5/2014 at 9:14am
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If you're not on EHU I'd recommend this - it's sold by various brands (Vega/Ring/Outwell etc) in different packaging but it's exactly the same light, and the one linked below was the cheaper one of the 4:

Lighting EVER 300 lumen LED Lantern

It's the baby brother of the 400 lumen Outwell light a lot of people recommend - and whilst lacking a remote control it's much cheaper, despite only being slightly less bright. 300 lumens, seems robust, runs on D cells and is bright enough to illuminate a Kampa Croyde 8 - so should be fine for the smaller Montana. I do tend to chuck in a couple of smaller LED lanterns for bedrooms as well - something like this - but they only get used whilst getting into bed, the 300 lumen one does the donkey work:

Varta XS LED Lantern

One decided to stop working after 4 years, the other is still fine though and is a bit more robust than the DX cheapie I replaced the broken one with.


PersonBob61
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If you are on EHU buy a cheap table lamp (or two) and fit any bulb you like.


PersonHunter30062352
26/5/2014 at 1:32pm
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aldi eco bulb's .. £3 each 1 aa battery, they have d clip on them... few of them make good lighting

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We use two small table lamps from home. A lovely soft light and makes it feel very homely! Obviously need to be on EHU though.

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Quote: Originally posted by Sknarf on 26/5/2014
Have you thought about using LED if on EHU?
I got a 5M string of LED lights of Amazon for £10 and really pleased with the results!


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Hi sknarf,

Have you got any further Ingo on the lights. Cannot find them on Amazon.

Thanks in advance

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These have good reviews elsewhere on this site if a battery light interests you.

We have one and are very pleased with it. Available from other places too (usually in different colours or brands, but if you look carefully, they are otherwise identical so go for the best price you can find. Can't comment on battery life - ours has been away with us on several trips and we haven't had to replace them yet.

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Quote: Originally posted by DanR on 26/5/2014
Quote: Originally posted by Sknarf on 26/5/2014Have you thought about using LED if on EHU?
I got a 5M string of LED lights of Amazon for £10 and really pleased with the results!


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Hi sknarf,

Have you got any further Ingo on the lights. Cannot find them on Amazon.

Thanks in advance

Dan





Hi Dan,

try this link! I did notice there was only one left so fingers crossed.

Ian




http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F5VO4HO/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Cheers, none left now as got them!

Thanks

Dan

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Outwell kuna really good light mains only tho



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