RV FEATURE
Area floodlighting is imperative at camp . The cylindrical unit was great , the triple fold-out LEDs on the stand is , well , even greater ! The hanging method was brilliant , but I got to thinking : imagine if it had a magnetic base to whack on the side of the van for those times we didn ’ t have the awning out , or there was no suitable tree branch . Off to the hardware store I went to buy some magnetic self-adhesive tape to test my theory . Yes , it worked a treat , but my chestbeating self-appraisal to my partner was short-lived , as it slipped and hit the gravel . Luckily , the quality build of the case and the sturdy LED lighting system didn ' t smash . But my ego was !
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In searching for a camp light that combined everything I ' d learnt from decades of camping and technology advancements , I came across an LED lamp stand from Rockarmor . No , this company is not well known for its camp lights but rather for its bull bars and other hefty steel accessories for 4WDs .
This light has three high-strength , base-mounted magnets that have been tested to take the light ’ s weight better than my home-made version , a top-mounted hook , and a telescopic stand . That stand does add bulk to the whole deal but is a perfect addition for allowing the light to self-stand from waist height up to , ah , I dunno , roughly the height of my partner sitting on my shoulders – 2m or thereabouts . The light section unwinds from the stand to allow for hanging , sitting on a table or attached via the magnets , making it an extremely versatile setup .