Spending time in a tent is relaxing, fun and sometimes the only way to stay warm and dry while camping. But if you don't have a way to light up the night, you'll be left in the dark. There are a few tricks when it comes to keeping usable light illuminating the tent. Often, campers find all they need is enough light to see for short periods, but it's nice to have efficient lighting for things like repairs, reading and other tasks.
Candle Lanterns
Candle lanterns are simple, easy to operate and inexpensive, and they can help add warmth to a cold night in the tent. They can be as basic as a candle in a pot, or as elaborate as a bulky glass and metal models. Many campers enjoy small versions, like UCO's candle lanterns, which are compact, collapsible lanterns that maintain a constant flame height with a spring device that houses the candle. According to UCO, each candle has a burn time of nine hours.
Fuel Lanterns
Fuel lanterns burn well and shine brightly for hours. They either burn kerosene, use propane canisters or burn a liquid fuel, depending on the model, but many are too large and hot for tent use. There are, however, compact versions that are suitable for tent lighting. However, with the advancement of LED technology, foolproof battery-powered lights are often favored over these fuel-burning lanterns.
LEDs
Several companies sell LED tent lights that mount by magnet or Velcro fixtures without damaging the tent fabric. These lights, like Cabela's LED Tent Light, can burn for 35 hours on three AAA batteries, according to Cabela's.com. Many experienced campers simply use their LED headlamps or flashlights as tent lights. Head lamps can hang from tent storage attics or be fixed to loops. Flashlights can be set up to illuminate areas in need of light, and combinations of all of the above can work to make your tent as bright as you like.
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