{"id":1135,"date":"2017-08-24T11:24:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T09:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.nl\/blog\/?post_type=listing&p=1135\/"},"modified":"2019-11-18T14:48:07","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T13:48:07","slug":"light-dark-right-kind-camping-lighting","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/light-dark-right-kind-camping-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Light in the dark: the right kind of camping lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Campers know all about this. You’re just about to start a second round of Rummikub, or the next chapter of your book. Then you notice just how dark it has become…time for your camping lights! The huge selection can make it fairly\u00a0difficult to choose the right one. Read further to find out which type of lighting is best for your camping situation.<\/p>\n

Gas lamps, petrol lamps, fluorescent lights, led rails, candles: there is plenty of choice available. First, you’ll need to ask yourself where and for what purpose you need the lighting. Is it for your awning, sleep cabin, or for outside? Do you need it for reading, playing games, or for not tripping over the stakes and guy ropes? There’s a solution for every situation.<\/p>\n

The bookworm<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>People who love to read know how difficult it is to put down\u00a0a good book . If it\u00a0starts to get dark, you may well want to keep reading. You need the kind of light that\u00a0only lights up a small area. One easy solution is a book light. These affordable led lights <\/a>can be clamped on to your book.<\/p>\n

Another option might be a\u00a0(dimmable) head torch<\/a>. These are also useful\u00a0at other times when you need to keep your hands free.\u00a0With an e-reader you don’t need to worry about the dark at all. Tip: adjust your screen properly, otherwise you’ll strain your eyes.<\/p>\n

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Playing games
\n<\/strong>Nothing’s more fun than playing cards or a board game with friends or family. Everyone around the table, a drink, and just see who’s the best\u00a0(or has the most luck). What is important is that your lighting is strong enough, and covers a large\u00a0area.<\/p>\n

If you’re playing inside, you could try a hanglamp<\/a>. If you’re playing a game outside, you’re better off with a\u00a0table lamp<\/a>. Before you buy your lighting, make sure you check the light strength, and read any reviews you can find.<\/p>\n

The romantic campsite
\n<\/strong>Stars in the sky, a glass of wine, and each other. Quite often, not much is needed\u00a0to create\u00a0a cosy or romantic atmosphere. If you only want to see each other’s faces a bit better, or if you’d prefer to put your glass on the table instead of putting it\u00a0next to the table, candles are ideal. Do take care not to burn your fingers, and do make sure that the candle is stable.<\/p>\n

Table lamps<\/a>\u00a0come in different colours, and a dimming function can provide a beautiful effect as well. A\u00a0string light is another original atmosphere-enhancing solution. If you don’t have power, or if you’re looking for that characteristic scent, a campfire, gas or petrol lamp<\/a>\u00a0or a flare<\/a>\u00a0are other good options for you.<\/p>\n

Some gas or petrol lamps have an additional advantage: they can\u00a0keep insects at a certain distance. Do check before you set off which types of lighting are permitted at the campsite you’re going to. In particular, when the weather is very dry, or if your campsite is located\u00a0in a forested area, there’s always a risk of fire.<\/p>\n

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Inside
\n<\/strong>In your tent, you often need some light to see what you’re doing, and to find your belongings. A hanging\u00a0fluorescent lighting<\/a>\u00a0is a good solution. Another option is a so-called\u00a0LED track, which you click onto your tent pole, and it\u2019s very practical in your awning or sleeping area. A rail like this gives enough light, and doesn’t get in the way.<\/p>\n

Electric lighting is always the preferred option inside your tent or other camping vehicle. Lighting which uses gas or petrol, as well as candles and flares, are better used outside to prevent fire.<\/p>\n

Enjoying the outdoors
\n<\/strong>Make sure you consider others when buying outdoor lighting; you don’t want to keep the whole campsite awake with a very strong light. A few well-placed led lights can be\u00a0enough to\u00a0prevent you tripping over the stakes and guy ropes. Dimmable lighting is also\u00a0practical for you and your neighbours.<\/p>\n

An old-fashioned torch or wind-up torch in an accessible place are very useful items to light up a small area. Do bring spare batteries with you! Then you’ll always can get safely to and from the toilet block.<\/p>\n

Colours, operation and functions
\n<\/strong>In the age of smartphones, we all know that blue light can cause you to fall asleep less quickly. Therefore, choose lighting with a white light in order to not negatively affect your night’s sleep.<\/p>\n

If you need light quickly, you’re best off with led lamps. These give you light at the push of a button. Gas and petrol lights do require more preparation, but they\u00a0have the advantage of not needing to be switched on and off all the time.<\/p>\n

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Some lights have interesting\u00a0additional\u00a0functions. For example, there are lights\u00a0that can serve as a\u00a0charger for your smartphone or tablet (via USB). However, this will deplete the battery of your light a bit more. You can also buy handy solar-powered lights.<\/p>\n

Do you have any more tips to light up your spot at the campsite? Then leave a comment below, and help other campers.<\/p>\n

Want to stay informed with fun and useful camping news? Then sign up for the\u00a0Eurocampings newsletter<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Campers know all about this. You’re just about to start a second round of Rummikub, or the next chapter of your book. Then you notice just how dark it has become…time for your camping lights! The huge selection can make it fairly\u00a0difficult to choose the right one. Read further to find out which type of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":1114,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"listing_type":[1398,1400],"class_list":["post-1135","listing","type-listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","listing_type-camping-info","listing_type-camping-supplies"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/1135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1135"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/1135\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1114"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1135"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing_type?post=1135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}