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Quote: Originally posted by Francais on 15/8/2015

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my Outwell 400LX is bright enough but this new one from Outwell is surely going to leave mine in the dark!

Great to see that LED lanterns are now almost as bright as there Single Mantle Gas lantern counterparts, which push out around 900 lumens.

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Quote: Originally posted by Chooet on 11/4/2018

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Hi,
Just bought one of these online for £18, seem to be discontinued most places. No instructions in box, batteries were fiddly to put in but as long as you line up the little tongue in the base its not to bad. Light output is really good but what is supposed to be a phosphorescent on off button actually is a flashing led which is annoying and will probably flatten your batteries if you leave them in. Not much good as an emergency light because of this, pity,
Chris

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Quote: Originally posted by HighSlayer on 13/4/2018

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From a camping point of view I'm surprised at just how much light people want.

At home I never use the overhead lights, just a couple of side lights. I like atmosphere.

When camping I'm the same. It doesnt get dark till late, and usually there isnt a lot of time between it getting dark and going to bed.

We spend as little time in the tent as possible, only going in there when the weather isnt great or it is dark.

I had a look the other day at these Vango/Outwell/Kampa connectable LED light systems they are doing for tents now and they were so bright I couldnt look at them. I know they have dimmers, but why buy something so bright you have to dim it lol!

Even though I have a couple of mains powered lamps for camping, I mostly just use a couple of tiny Ever Ready warm white battery operated lamps. They produce enough light to see by and set a nice atmosphere.

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Quote: Originally posted by Decto on 13/4/2018

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I've just has a Kampa sabre flex delivered. Now costs a far more reasonable £22 with the remote, mains lead and 12V adaptor.

Seems bright 600 lumen, near infinite dimming range or presets at 20%.

I needed a mains light and my tent already has the velcro to attach it to so nice and simple, packs small.

I have a couple of rechargeable camping lights for 'mood' but with young children an option of decent lighting on a rainy day seems to make sense.

Only shame I missed the extensions that were being cleared for a little over £10.

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Quote: Originally posted by HighSlayer on 16/4/2018

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Where was this from please? The starter kits all seem to be around double that price

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