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Camping Lights

In this article we list and describe the diverse range of lights available today and the options you might consider before embarking on your camping trip.

Twin Duo Yellow/White LED Strip Light

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The Twin Duo Yellow/White LED Strip Light features bright white LED's for general lighting and bright yellow LED's for those times when insects become a nuisance (insects aren't attracted to the

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Hi all, need to replace our rechargeable camping lantern with some form of alternative. This is the THIRD (believe it or not- should have given up after two) Coleman Retro lantern we have bought and they all fail the same way- great the first two uses but then fail to hold charge, fail to charge from the 12 volt cord,fail to hold charge after being plugged into 240 volts .I did a quick internet search and found a product review site with many people complaining about this very same lantern- looks like it is a dud product. So - anyone out there have a recommendation for a good rechargable lantern style(ie stands up on its own) light? We have a Coleman dual fuel light which has been fantastic, however it broke this weekend too. Will have to see if we can get it repaired. Thanks, doc.,

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Reply By: Road Warrior - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 16:17

Reply By: Member - Hillel K (VIC) - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 16:30

Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 16:30

Hi there I have found the Primus lights to be the best-they have battery type and rechargeable led lanterns and have found them to be the brightest and to have the best burn time.Tried copies and found them not as good.

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Follow Up By: oz doc - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 16:40

Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 16:40

Hi HK, do you have a particular model that you can recommend? doc.

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Follow Up By: Member - Hillel K (VIC) - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 20:09

Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 20:09

Hi look at the Primus Nova max 300 led and the Nova max 400 rechargable

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Follow Up By: oz doc - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 20:29

Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 20:29

Hi Hk, just had a look at one of these this afternoon- the 400. Looked good. Any idea how good the battery is? doc.

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Follow Up By: virginia - Thursday, Sep 01, 2011 at 21:02

Thursday, Sep 01, 2011 at 21:02

I've got the Primus Nova max 300 and it is the best light I have ever had! I just put rechargables in it and you could leave the lamp on 3 days! I've found its heaps brighter than any rechargable lantern. I used to be wary of anything with batteries but this light is so good! Reckon its the brightest around

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Follow Up By: oz doc - Friday, Sep 02, 2011 at 07:52

Friday, Sep 02, 2011 at 07:52

Thanks for that Virginia. I have given our coleman dual fuel a tickle up and it is currently working however not at its best. I see the parts I need are no longer available so I think it is on its last legs. Following numerous suggestions I am charging and discharging the coleman retro to see if this makes any difference(before I chuck it in the bin) and the other half has just bought a led Energiser from Woolies to get us through for now. I'm tossing up between led head lamps and the Primus as the long term solution to our problems and was very impressed by the Nova when I has a look at it inthe camping store.Your comments are much appreciated. Might have to put it on the wish list before we go away in October. Cheers, doc.