The classic lighting for camping has always been a gas lamp with a glass cover. Although it is large, hot to the touch, and noisy, the light it emits is bright, warm, and long-lasting.
With the continuous development of technology, the introduction of LED camping lights has made these lightweight, bright, and compact lights provide more options for camping lighting.
This article will introduce you to the basics of camping light selection, so that you can understand camping lights and choose the camping light that suits you.
Types of Camping Lanterns
Appearance features: usually composed of a glass lampshade, a metal lamp holder and a wick adjustment device. The glass lampshade is usually elliptical, cylindrical or conical, which can protect the flame from the wind and focus the light.
Advantages: No electricity is required, and kerosene is used to maintain lighting; the brightness is high, which can provide sufficient light for the camp; the windproof performance is good, and the glass lampshade can block most of the wind, making the light relatively stable.
Disadvantages: You need to carry extra kerosene, which will increase the burden of camping; burning kerosene will produce toxic gases, and you need to pay attention to ventilation; you need to clean the wick and lampshade regularly after use, which is troublesome to maintain; improper use may cause fire.
Candle lamp
Appearance: It consists of a candle and a simple bracket or shell. The bracket or shell is generally made of metal, plastic or wood. At the same time, it can be equipped with a wind shield according to needs to reduce the impact of wind on the candle flame.
Advantages: Cheap and easy to obtain; can create a warm and romantic atmosphere; can be used as an emergency light source in the absence of other lighting equipment.
Disadvantages: Low brightness, can only provide lighting needs in a small range; poor windproof performance, need to take windproof measures to avoid use in windy environments; there is a risk of fire, touching flammable objects, it is easy to cause a fire.
Appearance: Mainly composed of bulb, base and outer box. The bulb is generally made of glass, and the outer shell is mostly made of plastic or metal, which is convenient for holding or hanging.
Advantages: Good lighting effect, can clearly illuminate a certain range, while maintaining a good lighting environment; relatively simple structure, more convenient maintenance and replacement;
Disadvantages: high energy consumption, need to be supplied by batteries or power supply equipment, increasing camping costs and load; the surface temperature of the bulb is high and easy to burn; the bulb is easily damaged during outdoor bumps and has a short service life.
LED Camping Light
Appearance: Simple and elegant appearance, diverse shapes, rich colors, mostly made of lightweight plastic and aluminum alloy, usually with hooks, can be hung on branches, hooks or tents according to needs, easy to carry and more convenient to operate.
Advantages: Energy-saving and high efficiency, long battery life; high brightness, can provide a variety of lighting; long life, not easy to damage; small size, light weight, easy to carry.
Disadvantages: relatively high price, need to charge or replace batteries in time.
Appearance: The outer shell is mostly made of plastic or metal, the overall shape is simple, the colors are mainly white, gray or military green, and there may be some heat dissipation holes or textures on the surface. Solar panels are generally rectangular or square, with a layer of transparent protective glass or plastic film on the surface to improve light transmittance and wear resistance.
Advantages: It can be charged as long as there is sunlight, suitable for long-term outdoor camping; low cost of use, no need to frequently replace batteries or solar panels.
Disadvantages: Relying on sunlight for charging, affected by weather; solar panels have a limited service life and need to be replaced later.
