Budget "camping ceiling" light?

[randomlugia]

What I mean is, one of those lights you stick to the top of a tent to light it up. Ex: DX SKU 10376

I'm looking for a higher amount of lumens though, preferably 100. I very rarely see these lights but I'd like to get a higher quality one. Also, what are your thoughts on hanging a Trustfire Z1 without the reflector?

 

[mcnair55]

Not sure which part of the world you are in but Aldi recently had pairs of mini camping lanterns and one member was so impressed he bought several pairs,I swiftly legged it down to mine and followed suit and bought a pair,well made robust and bright.They also had a larger type throwing out more power and they also looked very robust.

One other thought that may be of interest,how about an outside summer parasol light,similar in design to your pictured light but they have a large hole in the middle to slide the light to the top of the parasol,although I have not one I have seen them in use and they seem very bright but I have no idea what lumens they are throwing out.Cost here in the UK are under £10 and a close out store I use had them on offer for £4.99 and they sold out in a day so missed my chance of snagging one.

 

[odd]

I suggest this:

and this:

you´ll get this:

Solarforce L2/L2m/L2r/L2i/L2p + Lantern Head

A great flashlight and lantern for a very good price.

 

[randomlugia]

I'm in the US... So those aren't an option.

 

[odd]

search for itc_shop on ebay. shipping is very low($2) or free.

 

[Linger]

rig an old power led (like a Cree xre P4, a Lux III, a K2) to a AA cell or two, and a low boost driver.
The 3mm or 5mm leds pictured are very in-efficient. Instead of a dozen old bi-pin leds, use a 'newer' power led bare and led the pure flood light up your tent.
Driven at 100ma to 200ma, the waste heat will be minor.
--So avoid lights like the one pictured.

 

[sol-leks]

coleman makes a 4AA and a 3cr123 pack away lantern that look pretty good but I don't own. I have one of their larger packaway lanterns and I like it. It is a bit hard to look at though I covert it with a plastic shopping bag to diffuse it and it works great.

The romisen rc-c6 or rc-29 might make a nice bounce that would also be good for lighting up a tent. Also the fenix e20. You could also try something like the trick with putting a clear film cannister over the head of the rc-n3, makes it into a great candle.

Oh something else that might really help you in this situation: get some mcgizmo clips from unique titanium, they are awesome for quickly attaching your lights to various places:
http://www.uniquetitanium.com/CarabinersClips_c_9.html

the whole website is filled with awesome little toys actually

 

[mvyrmnd]

+1 on the Solarforce. I have one of these with a warm tint dropin and it makes a wonderful lantern.

 

[boomhauer]

ledshoppe has a 2 mode 3 watt camping lantern for $11.99 that looks just like the old River Rock lanterns carried by Target, which were a good deal for $20.

 

[swxb12]

randomlugia, how much runtime at 100lumens are you looking for?

 

[randomlugia]

Sorry odd, I wasn't talking to you! You beat me to the post... I'll definitely get the Solarforce, I was planning on getting an L2 anyway so that works out great. Thanks.

 

[photonstorm]

A Quark MiNi 123 with a water bottle cap used as a diffuser is a very effective lantern. You have a choice of 3 brightness modes.

It tail stands nicely. If you wanted it pointed downward in the tent use the split ring and the included lanyard to hang it.

 

[rekd0514]

What I mean is, one of those lights you stick to the top of a tent to light it up. Ex: DX SKU 10376



I'm looking for a higher amount of lumens though, preferably 100. I very rarely see these lights but I'd like to get a higher quality one. Also, what are your thoughts on hanging a Trustfire Z1 without the reflector?

You could also just grab a UltraFire 504B with sku: 24201 from dealextreme for $14 shipped. It is essentially the exact same as the Solarforce L2 for cheaper. The threads are the same.

I suggest this:

and this:

you´ll get this:

Solarforce L2/L2m/L2r/L2i/L2p + Lantern Head

A great flashlight and lantern for a very good price.

This is cool ^^^^! I didn't know they made that and it would work perfect for him. I may have to get one myself for camping.

 

[damn_hammer]

ledshoppe has a 2 mode 3 watt camping lantern for $11.99 that looks just like the old River Rock lanterns carried by Target, which were a good deal for $20.

It does look like the River Rock from Target. However, the RR takes AA batteries, where the ledshoppe lantern lists AAA. My suggestion is for a warm white version of the RR:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C5BXGQ/?tag=cpf0b6-20

 

[rekd0514]

It looks like its $20 shipped on ebay for the LT-1 and the item # is 280428653545.

 

[boomhauer]

It does look like the River Rock from Target. However, the RR takes AA batteries, where the ledshoppe lantern lists AAA.

I think it's just a misprint, typical of specs that come across the pond. It looks just like my RR in every aspect.

 

[boomhauer]

It looks like its $20 shipped on ebay for the LT-1 and the item # is 280428653545.

Even better for $15.90: 280428972204

 

[randomlugia]

You could also just grab a UltraFire 504B with sku: 24201 from dealextreme for $14 shipped. It is essentially the exact same as the Solarforce L2 for cheaper. The threads are the same.

Thanks! I had been looking at that, but I wasn't sure about the threads. Would you happen to know about SKU 33549, the Uniquefire L2? I'd like an R5 if I could get one.

 

[rekd0514]

Thanks! I had been looking at that, but I wasn't sure about the threads. Would you happen to know about SKU 33549, the Uniquefire L2? I'd like an R5 if I could get one.

I think it is the same threads, but I'm not entirely sure. It is another good P60 host though according to this thread.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=280455

In that thread I decided not to go with the Uniquefire L2 because the R5 drop ins from DX have been very unreliable from reports on the forum. It is also $7.50 more to get the R5. Why not just get the 504B for 14 and grab one of those solarforce R5 drop ins off ebay for. I just ordered one as it is only $13 and then you have the option of both. Use the R2 for throw and longer runtimes and the R5 when you want something brighter with more flood. You can also get the extension tube to add another 18650 on ebay for $8 to increse the runtime on the R5. I grabbed one of those while I was at it.

I decided against the camping lantern as I already have an led and propane lantern for camping as it is. I think it is a cool idea/gadget for the L2 though.

 

[randomlugia]

I think it is the same threads, but I'm not entirely sure. It is another good P60 host though according to this thread.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=280455

In that thread I decided not to go with the Uniquefire L2 because the R5 drop ins from DX have been very unreliable from reports on the forum. It is also $7.50 more to get the R5. Why not just get the 504B for 14 and grab one of those solarforce R5 drop ins off ebay for. I just ordered one as it is only $13 and then you have the option of both. Use the R2 for throw and longer runtimes and the R5 when you want something brighter with more flood. You can also get the extension tube to add another 18650 on ebay for $8 to increse the runtime on the R5. I grabbed one of those while I was at it.

I decided against the camping lantern as I already have an led and propane lantern for camping as it is. I think it is a cool idea/gadget for the L2 though.

But I don't really need an R2, as I already have a Kai RQ for throw & runtime, and I don't want 1-mode anyway. Have you heard about the Kai drop-ins? I'm looking at the 504B R5 for $18, and right now it's looking like the best choice.