However, a few lights require that you cycle through these different settings to turn the light off, which can definitely be an annoyance around bedtime. For optimal portability, having a set of string lights with a built-in battery will allow you to bring light anywhere without further complications. Great for parties, BBQs, weddings, camping, events, building or job site, underground construction, tunnels, vehicle repair, marine, military etc.

We focused on important functional differences in brightness, battery life, durability, and weight, and each light passed through the gauntlet of our unique testing regimen. She grew up camping with her family in the Colorado backwoods, and now spends almost every weekend night out of the summer sleeping outdoors. Many cheap brands will offer 12 month warranties (if at all), and they do that for a reason – they don’t expect their products to last much longer than that. In my working life as a location portrait photographer I use rechargeable batteries every day in my remote flashes.Their cables are durable and can easily hold the heavy lights, but do require robust mounting hooks to keep the lights secured. We also wish the internal battery lasted a bit longer, as at full brightness they only last about 8 hours.

Whether you need ambient lighting in your tent or a well-lit cooking area, our camping strip lights have got you covered. Turn night into day with a single dip in water; this aluminium flashlight utilises a Cree LED for continuous light for 300+ hours. Overall, the BioLite SiteLights are compact and great for single campers, but not super versatile or great for filling big spaces. A power cable will be required which has a standard 12V cig socket on the end so you can power from your vehicle, camper or battery pack.Strip Lights As well as spotlights, downlighters and exterior lighting, another essential for your recreational vehicle is strip lights.