Portable Lanterns

I favour LED type lights that take AA or AAA batteries as they are cheaper than the D types etc and I buy my batteries in the bulk packs of 30 odd from Bunnings etc
I find that it is a cheap and easy way to go without the recharging hassles although if you prefer you could still use rechargables

We have both and although the LED (rechargable version) lasts a long time between charges, I agree it is hard on the eyes compared to the fluro.

We have the Arlec one that has two fluros in it and a little LED night light. You can choose to have either one fluro or both on or just the night light. Built in rechargable dry cell battery (replaceable) so no stuffing around with disposable batteries...

As far as battery powered lighting is concerned....LED is the way to go.

LED has come a long way in the last year or two and a lot of the issues of the past, like a slightly off colour and eye irritation have in the better products.

One very real issue with LED is that because it is far more efficient it is so easy to end up with something that is too bright, or a very intense little thing that is not properly diffused.

Ya gota look at every product on its merits and higher price does not necessarily mean more suitable.

There are some very well priced LED items that work very well......similarly there are some very expensive items, that are just not worth the money.

cheers

I have the Coleman rechargeable lantern and find it just great. Great battery life and 2 light settings. I find the low setting very comfortable on the eyes inside the van. Can recharge from battery, cig lighter or 240. About $50 I think, although I got mine when they were on special for $30.

If you happen to have a Ryobi drill and battery at home (One + system) you can get a lantern that runs off the same battery. I bought one to use when camping, I also bought the 12v charger so I can charge it while out camping if needed.

It is LED with two settings, it puts out a nice light which I don't find annoying at all.

http://www.ryobi.com.au/Products/PowerTools/ONEplus/Misc/CAL180G

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Thank you all for your very helpful advice

This is the one I have.

Have a look here for details

Thanks very much Fred. A picture's worth a thousand something or other,

Peter H

We use LED worklights for camp site lighting like these....

http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/inspection-lamps

We find the light output is better, they are more robust and most importantly they take up a lot less room when packing.

Around a camp site you can use an extendible awning pole and put the light on top increasing it's illumination.