How to Choose a Flashlight for Camping

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Choose a Flashlight for Camping

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A good camping flashlight will offer focused and bright light to supplement the light of your camping lantern.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Candle Lantern Candles
Candle Lantern Padded Case
Candle Lanterns
Halogen Bulbs
Vacuum Bulbs
Biteable Grip
Headlamps
Mini Candle Lanterns
Battery-operated Lanterns
Flashlight Holsters
Flashlights
Mini Flashlights

Step1

Look for a flashlight that's guaranteed to be corrosion-resistant, scratch-resistant and waterproof. This should be easy to find for as little as $10.

Step2

Consider a flashlight with an adjustable beam.

Step3

Purchase a flashlight that converts to a lantern or freestanding candle for maximum ambience.

Step4

Select a flashlight that's small enough to fit into your jacket or pants pocket so it's easily accessible after dark. Many mini lights are available that offer intensive light despite their small size.

Step5

Purchase a biteable handle that slides onto your mini light, allowing you to hold the light between your teeth while freeing your hands. These can be found for a little more than a dollar.

Step6

Consider buying a headlamp instead of a flashlight, or a headband designed to hold a mini light. This will allow you to keep your hands free for tasks.

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on 11/22/2005 Wrap a little bit of duct tape around the hand of a mini mag light (you'll have to experiment to find the exact amount but it's a couple of turns). This does 3 things: (1) It makes it a lot more comfortable to grip in your mouth. (2) It makes it fit snugly in the sheath. (3) You always have some duct tape on you.

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