Amazing to think that a single LED light stand can cast that much light . It ’ s by far the best broad-area camp light I ’ ve ever used .
LIGHT ’ EM UP
MARK ALLEN LOVES A GOOD CAMP LIGHT AND HAS OWNED MORE THAN HIS FAIR SHARE OVER HIS DECADES IN THE BUSH . THESE ARE HIS FAVOURITES THROUGH THE AGES …
Nope , no one type of light is perfect for camping trips . Never was , never will be .
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Take , for example , needing to do a midnight run to the dunny at a communal campground . A small , handheld pencil or slightly wider beam would be ideal . Ideally , it needs to be small enough to tuck into your strides while you ' re squatting to do your business , or to be held in your mouth or strapped to your head , leaving your hands free .
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That same torch will never be ideal for lighting up the campsite for cooking duties , eating or playing a round of cards . That means at least two light sources are needed for any camping adventure , but what types are best ?
Let ' s walk down my memory lane and explore the many lights I ' ve used and owned for over four , pushing five , decades .