How to Choose a Camping Flashlight

All campers need a flashlight, whether it's for the trip to the toilet block and back, for cooking food by in the dark, for finding your sleeping bag zip or for checking out strange things that go bump in the night. There is a wide variety of flashlights to choose from and it helps to know which features and types of flashlight will bring you the best value for your money, as well as meeting your specific needs.

Steps

Method 1 Deciding on your needs

1. 1 Decide which features matter most to you. When camping, reliability and brightness are probably the key features that will ensure a good nighttime experience. If you plan on being in the wet a lot, water resistance or waterproofing will also be an important feature.
2. 2 Consider the affordability of the flashlight. The amount of features and the strength of the flashlight can really increase the cost of the flashlight. For example, brighter flashlights usually cost more. Be aware of this before making your choice within your budget.

Method 2 Choosing suitable features

1. 1 Look for good features. A good flashlight should be affordable with features of corrosion-resistant, scratch-resistant, and waterproof as well because it will go through a lot of damage in the bush. Good performance is most important.
2. 2 Check its weight. It should be light and handy, thus will not add weight to your baggage.
3. 3 Try to see what kind of a beam it has. A good flashlight should has an adjustable beam so you can adjust the intensity of the beam. If possible, the different positions and ways that you can use the flashlight can also make a difference on your trip.  
4. 4 Purchase headbands where you can place your flashlight or a headlight so that you won't even have to worry about holding onto the flashlight any time.
5. 5 Consider purchasing a headlamp instead of a flashlight, or a headband designed to hold a mini light. This will allow you to keep your hands free for tasks.