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Can anyone recommend a lamp (or lantern?) to light up my tent? I would be particulalrly interested in one that ran off batteries rather than gas/fuel

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Cerddinen, A single LED keyring torch works for me. I bought the Cyba-lite Micro and a firefly from www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk  both can be either hung or just placed in the tent and give plenty of light. For reading, the Alpkit headlamp for a fiver is perfect.
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If unsure about a single LED providing enough light Tesco sell a keyring single LED torch for £1.99 so it won't break the bank to give this idea a try.Ifind id handy for day to day use and the battery seems to last ages.
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I agree that LED lights are the way to go. The colour is slightly harsh but battery life is excellent.

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On a low tech note, candle lanterns are quite good in small tents, because they provide a gentle light and a surprising amount of heat. Has to be admitted, tho, that they're a bit heavy and not brilliant for reading.
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48560&criteria=lanterns&doy=17m10

 i have one of these, they are very bright and it even has a flashing mode for emergencies.batteries last ages and it ultra light, and at £5 it is cheap cheap chaep!

the size is very small but it does give off a blinding light!

Edited: 17/10/07 14:07
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Argos do a range of larger lanterns, not backpacking though, with rechargable lead/acid cells built in. Very bright.

Single charge lasts many many days.


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