Krill lights

**Tripitaka** · 28-10-2008, 10:11

I have been looking for a small lantern for my hammock for a while now. I like the UCO ones but they are bulky and chew through the candles - you would be looking at two per weekend.

The LED type lanterns are better but they also have poor battery life.

Then I can across the Krill lamps - 120hrs off one set of batteries. Does anyone have any experience of them?

**warthog1981** · 28-10-2008, 10:15

Yes I use them regularly there my tent lights they kick out enough light to see what your doing

And I also use them a hammock marker lights so when you go for a pee in th middle of the night theres none of that wandering around saying I know my hammocks around here some where

cheers Russ

**SimonM** · 28-10-2008, 10:18

I have one and use it inside my Hennesey. It provides a nice safe light to get organised to, without any of the hazards. No dripping wax, no burn problems etc.

I haven't used it for hours on end tho - just getting settled in at night, if you know what I mean.

Simon

**MagiKelly** · 28-10-2008, 10:36

I use one as well in my hammock. A good amount of light to see what you are doing in the middle of the night when you need to get up to answer the call of nature

A good long battery life and nigh on indestructible in normal use.

**FGYT** · 28-10-2008, 11:13

yes they arn not waterproof as they say

i flooded several diving at 3m suppoesd to be rated to 50m (6ata)

luckly the then importer was just down the road so i got my money back

but if your not diving it shouldnt matter

ATB

Duncan

**Hammy734** · 28-10-2008, 11:27

I have used a green krill for the past few years inside my tent. At the start of the evening it doesn't really look up to much but when its dark there is an ample glow off it that enables you to see comfortably in such a small/ confined area as you would expect.

Plus as others have mentioned it is so easy on batteries - I have had my last set in it for the past 2 years, so en route to the campsite it normally hangs off my rucksack and as soon as the tent goes up the first thing I do is hang it up inside and can happily forget about it!

**scanker** · 28-10-2008, 11:47

Glo toobs are something else to consider. Smaller than krill lights I think, but useful.

**SimonM** · 28-10-2008, 11:49

Originally Posted by scanker

Glo toobs are something else to consider. Smaller than krill lights I think, but useful.

... and I'm running a group buy at the moment! £18 for 50 x 6" Glow sticks delivered to UK address.

Something else to consider...

Simon

**Tripitaka** · 28-10-2008, 12:29

Originally Posted by FGYT

yes they arn not waterproof as they say

i flooded several diving at 3m suppoesd to be rated to 50m (6ata)

luckly the then importer was just down the road so i got my money back

but if your not diving it shouldnt matter

ATB

Duncan

I have my Greenforce 100W HID for diving!

I have considered the glowsticks but IMHO they are the worst solution in terms of cost. At least you can blow out a candle or turn off a battery powered lantern. Appreciate that others think differently though.

Will check out the glo toobs. Anyone compared the two?

**scanker** · 28-10-2008, 13:05

Originally Posted by SimonM

... and I'm running a group buy at the moment! £18 for 50 x 6" Glow sticks delivered to UK address.

Something else to consider...

Simon

Glo toobs are something else. http://www.glo-toob.co.uk/

I researched krill lights vs glo toobs at the time of buying and went for the glo toob option. Can't remember why exactly! I haven't directly compared the two.

**Tripitaka** · 28-10-2008, 13:11

Just looked at glo toobs but they use an odd battery - 23A and there is no mention of their light output to compare with the Krill. While the batteries are reasonably cheap on ebay, because they are non-standard it means I can't use rechargeables. They are also comparable, if not a little more expensive than the Krill lights.

The more I look, the more I like the Krills. http://www.kriana.com/pages/howtochoose.html

**scanker** · 28-10-2008, 13:31

I think I bought batteries from Maplins. I bought one as a spare, but haven't had to use it yet. I'd be interested in a comparison if anyone has both. Or if you get a krill, I can send you my glo toob for a comparison yourself.

**Wallenstein** · 28-10-2008, 13:34

I tip that (IIRC) Wayland mentioned was that when you use a battery in e.g. a camera or GPS, after it's "dead" it will still retain enough charge to power a krill light for a few hours.

So rather than chucking away batteries when they will no longer power energy-hungry gizmos, keep 'em handy for your krill lights and you'll extend their useful life significantly.

**MagiKelly** · 28-10-2008, 14:35

Another hint is to cut a piece of hose pipe to the right length and then slit this along its length. You can then "clip" this onto the krill light to allow you to make it a 180 degree krill. Handy for reading etc.

**Sniper** · 28-10-2008, 14:47

What's the price of these things Mark?

**Tripitaka** · 28-10-2008, 15:14

£22 inc postage.

Methinks I'll talk to a supplier for a group buy.

**jungle_re** · 28-10-2008, 16:00

Had a green one for years when i was still in the Army it was my map reading light and one lit up on one side. Really good bit of kit took alot of abuse only gave out when an unfortunate foot trod on it when packing kit. I would certainly buy one agin without doubt if a had a need.

**FGYT** · 28-10-2008, 18:23

Originally Posted by Tripitaka

I have my Greenforce 100W HID for diving!

I have considered the glowsticks but IMHO they are the worst solution in terms of cost. At least you can blow out a candle or turn off a battery powered lantern. Appreciate that others think differently though.

Will check out the glo toobs. Anyone compared the two?

i use a Halcyon 18w HID for main (similer your GF )

I did get a Glo Toob but never used it under water i dont bother with Glow markers diving now ( if that cant see the HID

)

its oks and mine has 6-7 flash options

its knocking about in a draw some where (has been for years ) might get a new battery and clip it perminamtly in my hammock
but i use a Tikka Head torck as a camp lightmuch more usfull and easy to hang up and a lot easier to turn on i nthe dark etc

ATB

Duncan

**Toddy** · 28-10-2008, 18:29

The krill lights are excellent, they give enough light and yet don't dazzle night vision.

£19.99 + £2.20 p&p from this ebay seller.
http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/Glob...543208QQsofpZ0

cheers,
Toddy

**AJB** · 28-10-2008, 18:49

Of those of you who have them, do you have the 180 or 360 and why?

**Wayland** · 28-10-2008, 18:54

I have a couple, you can have a look if we ever get the beach trip sorted...

**Scots_Charles_River** · 28-10-2008, 20:18

Originally Posted by Tripitaka

The LED type lanterns are better but they also have poor battery life.

I have a wee lidl £2 led lamp that hangs or sits like a lantern, it has 2 AAA, which have been in since March, and are still in after 6 weeks summer hols and a few weekends camping.

At least 40hrs and still going.

Nick

**Hammy734** · 28-10-2008, 20:47

Originally Posted by AJB

Of those of you who have them, do you have the 180 or 360 and why?

I have the 360 version, due to wanting it to hang in the tent, or on a tree, or anywhere else I feel it might be useful and be visible from all directions.

Though especially from hanging inside the tent, the 'ambient' 360 glow is kinda nice and lights up all the right places!

I have a friend who has the 180 version and to be honest I don't think there would be that much of a difference in them! He uses his for map reading and I guess it only being 180 degrees means its not glowing in his eyes when reading the map... Thats the best I can come up with!

**scottishwolf** · 28-10-2008, 21:00

We were talking about disposable chemical glow sticks in one of my environmental science lectures today. They are REALLY bad for the environment due to a: the plastic they are made of and not bio-degrading etc, and b: the carcenogenic chemicals in them. Not good folks, much better with a candle or a battery powered lamp with 're-chargable' batteries. Yes, I know neither of those is totally environmentally friendly 100% but they are a hell of a lot better than chemical glow sticks. The damage done when trying to dispose of these things is horrendous. If the chemical compounds inside them get into a water source it can be devistating. They cannot be recycled.

Rant over..... soz.......

**AJB** · 28-10-2008, 21:03

Many thanks Hammy, more useful than you would think!

Cheers

Andy

**AJB** · 29-10-2008, 22:19

You convinced me £16 at Penrith Survival!

**FGYT** · 29-10-2008, 22:24

get the 360 and use a bit of electrical tape to make it what ever angle you want

**AJB** · 29-10-2008, 22:29

Having seen the clip shade they do for that use - I came to the same conclusion

**Toddy** · 29-10-2008, 22:32

Originally Posted by AJB

You convinced me £16 at Penrith Survival!

That's an excellent price

cheers,
Toddy

**AJB** · 29-10-2008, 22:43

I'm a sucker for a bargin

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