RV FEATURE
MY FUTURE FAVOURITE
Besides an orange light mode option on the Rockarmor camp light , a separate , detachable handheld rechargeable torch that slides out of the lantern would make the perfect all-around camping kit . That covers all lighting needs from campsite to nighttime walking adventures , be it to the loo , in search of nocturnal critters , or plain old bushwalking into the night . A more compact yet stable stand would be a bonus , too , as the current well-built one is quite large to fit into the camp kit . To push the envelope even further , solar panels on the rear of each LED panel would provide yet another charging solution .
Perhaps this combination already exists , or maybe it ' s in the wings of someone smarter in design and manufacture than me . If it is , hit me up with an email to the editor to let him know . He ' ll surely pass it on to me so I can add it to my collection , which will undoubtedly be passed down to my kids , as their dad is a hoarder !
I lost count of how many metres of cabling is required to set all of my LED light strips up . Same goes for how long it took … no idea !
MARK ’ S WISE WORDS
Regardless of what type of lantern or torch you choose to use , look up , look down , look around , and you ' ll see the light as to how great we have it in Australia with the sheer number and geographically variable camping places we have on offer .
Look after it so our future generations will be able to light up the same patches we have . Not doing so will eventually turn off the light on our ability to escape to the serenity of the bush and beach camping .
Don ’ t forget the extra mantels ; it ’ s inevitable you ’ ll need at least one per camping trip .
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