camping gear have come along way from the days when the only power source available was kerosene which was used for cooking and lighting. Today there are many more options to power up your campground. Not only is there power for cooking and lighting, but you can also operate your GPS unit and cell phone.

Electric and gas are common power sources while camping, but you can also use liquid fuels such as kerosene, unleaded gasoline or Coleman fuel. If you own an RV then you can connect a number of things off the battery, or even use it as a generator source.

Solar powered lighting is a popular choice by many. This type of power source is best used during the spring, summer or fall months, as there is more exposure to sunlight. Photo-voltaic cells absorb and store energy for later use. The energy is converted into electrical power that is stored away within a rechargeable battery. LED’s are used with solar powered lamps to effectively utilize electrical usage efficiently.

Today’s LED’s can now produce a natural light with minimum power that is very bright. Traditional electric Coleman lamps required a heavier battery, such as the large D-sized or 6 volt types of batteries. The power requirements for LED’s are considerably lower so there is no need for these bulk-sized batteries.

Propane and kerosene are still an alternative to electrical lamps. The downfall of using these sources is that they will need to be refilled, and kerosene still has an unpleasant odour. The advantages to these methods are that the cost is considerably lower than solar power.

Bringing along a flashlight and a Coleman-style table lamp is always a good ideal as they can serve as a backup power and lighting sources during your camping trip.

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