Looking for lighting for your camping trip? Our Curated experts try to make that decision a whole lot easier. They have made thousands of recommendations to campers and hikers of all kinds. Check out this list of most recommended lighting and headlamps under $50, then chat with a Camping & Hiking expert to find out which product is best for you.
- Black Diamond Moji Color Lantern
- Mpowerd Luci Color Essence
- Petzl E+Lite Headlamp
- Petzl Accu Core
- MPowerd Luci Core Utility Solar Light
Black Diamond Moji Color Lantern
Weighing 3oz and taking up minimal space, this lantern is great for throwing in your bag and bringing car camping or backpacking! Uses 3 triple A batteries, so you don't have to worry about recharging out in the wilderness. 100 lumens of usable light. Comes in a few color options!
Fantastic option if you get a couple of these and have them set up around your camp. Also really good lighting for hanging inside your tent without being too powerful.
Mpowerd Luci Color Essence
This lantern collapses and is lightweight. It has several color settings to provide fun lighting when you get to camp and can be a lot nicer than a headlamp when hanging out before bed.
Petzl E+Lite Headlamp
Ultralight, waterproof, and very compact - this is an ideal option for emergency kits. This can be stored with lithium CR 2032 batteries for up to 10 years. Beam distance of 10m with 2 brightness levels.
Petzl Accu Core
Rechargeable battery core for Petzl headlamps! Swap out those one time use AAA batteries for this bad boy!
MPowerd Luci Core Utility Solar Light
This solar powered light has an adjustable silicone arm which can be used as a stand or for attaching to various points for hanging. It is 40 lumens, and has a battery life of 12 hours!
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