window.document.getElementById(’post-84′).parentNode.className += ‘ adhesive_post’;Good, reliable lighting is essential for camping safety and comfort. Good lighting is an absolute necessity that should top every camping equipment checklist (right after ‘tent’).
So what type is better, and how do you choose one?
First off, one is not really better than the other; for most campers, having both a lantern and a flashlight is a good idea (the exception, possibly, is backpacking where transport becomes an issue).
Flashlights provide fast, portable, lightweight lighting easily taken off-site.
Flashlights spot the light directly where you need it to be.
Lanterns are larger and bulkier items, but they are very good at casting all-around light for sizable distances.
They also stand alone and are hands-free.
The right camp lighting will depend on your style and longevity of camping.
What Kind of Camper Are You?
You’ll need camp lighting that lasts as long as you do and can handle your kind of camping. This directly impacts the kind of lantern and flashlights you should buy.
Battery operated and fuel burning lanterns risk running out of power and require you to carry extra batteries and fuel; these are good for short camping trips or for people camping near to re-supply sources and for those at camping grounds.
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