Lights for Night Hiking and Camping



Whether you’re hanging a lantern inside your tent so you can see before going to bed, or you need light to get camp set up or your first started, artificial light is helpful.

You don’t want to get caught in the dark, so check out some of the best lighting for backpackers.

This extremely versatile tent light has 5 brightness settings and fits in the palm of your hand.

Supernova Halo LED Tent Light Info

Weight 3.5 oz
Lumens 150
Batteries 3 x AAA

This lightweight, collapsible lantern is chargeable by USB or solar, and it also has an outlet to let you charge another USB device.

ErgaLogik Compact Solar Charging Camping Lantern Info

Weight 8 oz
Lumens 63
Batteries 1 x Lithium Ion

A rugged and durable camping lantern that’s lightweight, collapsible for packing, and affordable.

Etekcity Collapsible LED Camping Lantern Info

Weight 12.6 oz
Lumens 60
Batteries 3 x AAA

The best-selling, most affordable option for a decent all-around headlamp.

LE Hands-free Camping Headlight Info

Weight 4 oz
Lumens 78
Batteries 3 x AAA

A weatherproof headlamp that’s lightweight and simple to use, with two lighting modes to manage battery life.

Petzl Tikka Headlamp Info

Weight 3 oz
Lumens 100
Batteries 3 x AAA

A seriously bright headlamp that you can run in low most of the time, and still have the serious power when you need it.

Outdoor Pro Gear Bright LED Headlamp Info

Weight 4 oz
Lumens 1000
Batteries 3 x AAA

These bright green light sticks are handy to have for situations requiring emergency lighting backup.

Cyalume SnapLight Industrial Grade Glow Stick Info

  • Provides up to 12 hours of battery-free illumination.
  • Hook and hole on the end to easily hang or attach.
  • 6 inches in length.
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