I plan on camping/hunting this fall and am in the process of getting a list of supplies. I don't have anything fancy tent wise just a basic Coleman style tent. I got most everything I need but was curious what light source I could use for inside the tent.. Maybe an electric lantern or real lantern ? Push button type light or just a flashlight ( but want something hands free)? I got a few ideas but wanted to ask those who camp quite often . Thanks

I've used a Black Diamond Orbit lantern the past several years to good service. I purchased it for backcountry/ultralight use, but I've also used it with the kids on a handful of backyard/car-camping type outings and it works great.

I'm only using it for reading at night and to provide enough light to see inside the tent. For its size and cost (apx. $25) it's exceeded my expectations. I believe Black Diamond also makes some larger versions that might better suit your uses....

I just use a cheap Coleman electric lantern to change clothes to go to bed. I keep a small flashlight handy for emergencies. I also keep a pee jar in the tent so I don't have to struggle out of it in the middle of the night or early morning.

I mostly use my flashlight. It is a fenix pd30 and has a light diffuser attachment. I hang it from the top loop in my tent and it gives me enough to dress and read a little.

This is the one that is always in my pack.  Great for extra lighting when setting camp or dressing an animal.  Wrap around a branch, tent pole or hang from a guy line or loop.  Three AA batteries, pretty light weight for the amount of light it throws.

I use a small Coleman LED lantern.  It doesn't take up much room and is plenty bright enough for my large dome tent.

+1 on the pee bottle.  Make sure it holds enough to get through the night

Good deal,  I'll look into these . I appreciate the tips .

A candle lantern is all you need, it will give plenty of light inside a tent and extra candles don't take up much room.

 

I've done a lot of backpack camping trips and we always tried to save weight.  I bought a good flashlight and we just ran t on the low setting with a diffuser on the tip for lighting inside the tent or around camp.  Puts out a good amount of light given the size.  

 

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I bought this one last fall. Its really nice.
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LUCI solar light, check it out.
Thom

x2 on the LUCI light.  If you don't know what it is, please check it out.  Lots of lumens, lightweight, never needs a battery and packs very small.

Ron, that is a cool lantern.  I may try to make one.

I have a grease lamp or Betty Lamp as some call it. It's small and takes up hardly any room in your pack. I use it when I'm packing very light with just a small canvas for a lean-to shelter. It's fueled with the grease or oil from your fry pan (my pan is small with a folding handle).. the wick burns bright and gives off as much light as you need. If you have a chunk of slab bacon in your pack you'll have plenty of fuel.

   

   

Sounds like car camping to me. I'd suggest a small Coleman lantern. Makes a lot of light for little fuel and has the benefit of giving off heat for those chilly fall mornings.

QuoteSounds like car camping to me. I'd suggest a small Coleman lantern. Makes a lot of light for little fuel and has the benefit of giving off heat for those chilly fall mornings.  

Hey Charlie ya don't need heat, that's what they make long johns for.      

Charlie x 2.  I like the heat and the light- a plus for me.

Toughen up guys, light a few more candles if you need heat.

Long John's? What are those?