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Turn Key · 05-08-2008, 08:38 PM

We almost always camp with at least "power & water". Used to light the area with a clip light w/60watt bulb. I'd clip it to the branch of a tree and shine the light up into the foliage. The ligt reflected back down was enough to allow you to walk around the camp site without tripping.

Came up with something better. I took a white 5 gallon bucket w/lid and made a lamp out of it. Got the needed hardware from Lowe's. Drill a hole in the center of the lid to match the ferrule and mount everything up. Put the lid on the bucket and your good to go. Bucket can sit on the ground, a table or be hung from a tree branch or lamp standard. Costs little to make and gives a nice, non-glaring light to the camp site. I started with a 60 watt bulb but found that a 40 watt was plenty for what we wanted. DW has gotten some camping decal/transfers from Hobby Lobby and decorated the outside of the bucket. Looks great and does just what we want.

Hope this helps and happy camping!

05-08-2008, 08:38 PM	#4
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 511	Re: Campsite lanterns? We almost always camp with at least "power & water". Used to light the area with a clip light w/60watt bulb. I'd clip it to the branch of a tree and shine the light up into the foliage. The ligt reflected back down was enough to allow you to walk around the camp site without tripping. Came up with something better. I took a white 5 gallon bucket w/lid and made a lamp out of it. Got the needed hardware from Lowe's. Drill a hole in the center of the lid to match the ferrule and mount everything up. Put the lid on the bucket and your good to go. Bucket can sit on the ground, a table or be hung from a tree branch or lamp standard. Costs little to make and gives a nice, non-glaring light to the camp site. I started with a 60 watt bulb but found that a 40 watt was plenty for what we wanted. DW has gotten some camping decal/transfers from Hobby Lobby and decorated the outside of the bucket. Looks great and does just what we want. Hope this helps and happy camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW & Tilly, The Camping Boston Terrier '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins!