Lighting The Campsite Perimeter

[LexusAllTerrain]

ARB Adventure Light!

http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Lights/4x4-Adventure-Lights/110.aspx


This light works great, I have used it many times, just to set camp since i am always getting late to camp late!

 

[Superu]

I've used one of those little smudge pots on the table with citronella to keep bugs at bay on occasion. On the ground, I'd be more concerned about someone tripping over them.

If I want to see what's out there before it sees me, I flip the switch on the cyclops.

Also, comes in handy when I can't get Bob to the dog park until after dark!

Otherwise, it's the LED headlamp for most anything else.

 

[Lichen]

We always called those things road flares or highway accident gizmos but not smudgepots. Smudgepots are those large kerosene metal deals that they used to put in the citrus groves in Florida to prevent from freezing temps.

 

[07 Elephant]

We camp big shell and other spots of beach front on the Texas coast. We don't light the camp site so we can see better or because we're afraid of the dark. We put a light 20 yards in either direction down the beach to help others see us at night. Nothing like a 4x4 plowing through your campsite to ruin your evening. :smiley_drive:

 

[CJCA]

There's a few lights mounted on the truck/camper but I rarely use them.

For general perimeter lighting I carry a pair of single mantle propane lanterns. Two of them take up very little space, use little fuel and put out a fair amount of light. But I have to admit that I have never used them, save for the one time I tested them at home.

Like most, I prefer a dark camp lit by nothing more than a campfire, if that.

 

[KG6BWS]

There's a few lights mounted on the truck/camper but I rarely use them.

For general perimeter lighting I carry a pair of single mantle propane lanterns. Two of them take up very little space, use little fuel and put out a fair amount of light. But I have to admit that I have never used them, save for the one time I tested them at home.

Like most, I prefer a dark camp lit by nothing more than a campfire, if that.

Ive got a full size one of those. The only time i really use it is for cooking, and occasionally reading a book. Other than that I find that a campfire and my little headlamp is all I need (and want). If I want lots of light, I'll stay at home.

 

[Fireman78]

Sometimes Tiki's are just the right thing for an evening.
(And smudge pots.. have to get one of those .. or a few.)

 

[tdesanto]

How do you light up your campsite perimeter?​

I don't.

 

[86cj]

I have found if I want some camplight to see trip hazards and not use my headlamp, these candle holders work great....http://candlelantern.com/original.html

We tried one and it will burn in very nasty conditions, we now have a few. They really seem to be much more appropriate in the dark forrest than a LED.


That being said, this season I did use a remote LED lantern for my racoon night light, only when needed of course. It is weird to use the remote from bed when camping.. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=CELKUT4TOFECBLAQBBJCCN3MCAEFGIWE?id=0025597517376a&type=product&cm_mmc=CRR-_-RLP-_-517376-_-productname_link&cmCat=CRR&_requestid=38147

 

[Corey]

I use to use one of those candle lanterns (REI brand) back in the 80s while backpacking around Mt. Rainier.

I also have one of those Cabelas remote control LED lanterns.
Does not put out much light, but I keep it by the Porta Privy in case one needs to use it at night.

 

[Accrete]

way old thread...doing some reading on a rainy day...

A bit of camp-lite humor...

I have a folding candle lantern passed down from my grandpa, probably built in the 1930's or so. Put a single tall candle in there and it's good for several hours of light.

So i'm camping with my new-bride nearly 30 years ago. The lantern is lit and hanging from the center of our tent and we are in our sleeping bag playing cards. About a half hour goes by and my bride says she is getting hot. Now, you know what i'm thinking fellas : ) but i play coy and just let the _desire_ build ; )

A few minutes pass and she's like; "Thom, I AM REALLY HOT!".

I look over her shoulder only to find a puddle of melted wax on top of the sleeping bag.

What a let down.

; )


----but on lighting the camp? We use a single LED lantern near the kitchen and a citronella candle during certain seasons.

 

[UNI]

Good One! :coffeedrink:

 

[Mr. Leary]

Not to harp, but if you just leave the lanterns out it will only take a few minutes to adjust and you will be able to do most routine tasks in the dark. I used to carry flashlights for myself. I still keep them for other folks but find that I have little need for them any more.

 

[billwilson]

lites

i have a bunch of the solar powered garden lites from Wally world
bought em for $2 each

i have hauled em around for a year or so
dont use em much, as we like the peace and quiet and a campfire...
but, they DO work great

 

[GPER]

I pack a couple of the solar powered stink in the ground walk lights. they help keep critters away from the tent me from falling over the tent ropes.:sombrero: