Alternatives to Traditional Camping Flashlights

Sierra Trading Post Tip: If you don't like to carry a lot of gear, think about multi-tasking when it comes to camping flashlights. Some models come equipped with a radio, high-intensity, long-lasting light, and built-in charger that charges up other gear like cell phones and such.

Taking a radio along camping is an excellent idea. You can listen to your favorite music, but more important, you can keep tabs on updated weather reports and such, which is important information when you're enjoying the outdoors.

It's also a good idea to keep items like cell phones charged up and ready to use. There are many cases of campers getting lost in the wilderness, and calling for help with their cell phones. If you don't carry one of these multi-taskers, at least add a battery-powered radio to your camping checklist in case of emergency.

It's always a good idea to carry a flashlight in the car in case of an emergency, whether you're camping or not. Keeping a multi-tasking camping flashlight in the car at all times provides a radio in case of emergency, a light if you're caught out with a maintenance problem after dark, and a charger in case your cell phone needs charging between charges at home. Some of these units don't need batteries, so you'll never be caught without a flashlight in an emergency again.