String lights are also an effective way to light paths during the night. If you are wild camping then lighting the way to the toilet area is essential in avoiding trips or accidents under the cover of darkness. Let the buyer beware: not all 12v LED camp lights are created equal, even if they are the same length. Whilst they may appear very similar on the surface, cheaper lights cut corners in a number of critical ways. Here are some that we’ve seen. Number and brightness of LED’s per bar / per metre Car charging: Some lanterns have a 12V DC charging cord which allows you to charge the lantern in your car.

It can be tempting to search for a set of string lights and go with the first product you stumble upon. While this may feel much more convenient, there is a chance that you may end up with something that doesn’t meet your needs. While camping string lights are not one of the essential pieces of camping equipment, and certainly not one of the most expensive, you still need to look at the features before making a commitment. Indoor Or Outdoor? There are string lights that are made for indoor use and those that are designed to be used outdoors. We would always recommend getting outdoor string lights even if you plan to use them inside your tent as they tend to be much more resilient.Built to Last: With an IP67 lamp belt protection level, these lights are designed to resist dust, dirt, and water. You can rely on them to maintain their performance, no matter where your adventures take you. Hardkorr camp light bars use double-insulated, oxygen-free, 22AWG cable to minimise voltage drop and ensure maximum brightness even if you use long extension leads. Warranty There are several ways to charge a rechargeable camping lantern, depending on the type of lantern and the charging options it provides. Some common methods include:

Some camping lights use alternative light sources, such as the fiber optic lights in the Nite Ize Radiant ShineLines. These lights are generally not as consistently bright as LED lights, and offer more of a glow than a shine. The fiber optic design means that the light isn’t consistently bright through the cord, but is brighter the more it is bent. Not a very bright light on its own, the Nite Ize ShineLine perks up when it’s wrapped around something; (photo/Maddie Downie) Light Adjustment Lastly, the durability test involved some good old-fashioned muscle power, and saw our testers pulling, stretching, and yanking on these lights to see if they would break under abuse. Though this test might have been more aggressive than what these lights would see in their normal use, it not only determined each light’s general durability, but where a user might see wear and tear over time. Every set of string lights we tested made it through our multi-facet testing regimen, and are built to last; (photo/Maddie Downie) Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy Camping String Lights For lights that don’t come with a battery, the Light-A-Life Minis are fairly expensive. But they do come with a number of features we really enjoyed.The Radiant ShineLines are also rechargeable, which makes them even easier to bring along. They have a mini USB port, meaning you can plug them into anything with a USB power source. It takes about an hour and a half for these lights to charge completely, and they run for about 6 hours on a full charge. This short battery life means you’ll have to be prepared to charge them on a longer camping trip.

For optimal portability, having a set of string lights with a built-in battery will allow you to bring light anywhere without further complications. These lights have the benefit of not needing anything else to work, but that means they’re another thing you’ll have to remember to charge before heading out for the weekend.

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Furthermore, you should always make sure that the string lights are positioned in such a way that they cannot be easily pulled down or tampered with. Things To Consider When Buying Camping String Lights Powered by the Best: Our camping strip lights feature a rechargeable lithium battery with a capacity of 1500mAh. This means you can enjoy hours of continuous lighting on a single charge, reducing the need for frequent recharges during your outdoor expeditions. One of the advantages of LED camp lighting is that it is a very efficient user of power. Each of our 48cm lights will only draw 0.6A per hour at full brightness, so you can power a pretty decent setup overnight without killing your car battery.