Hammock light for comfort and safety

**Malcolm** · 08-25-2019, 21:16

This summer, I decided that I don't need to bring my Luci light with me. I always carry a small flashlight, and I can save ~4 oz by leaving the lantern. However, I've been rethinking this choice.

One night on a bathroom run, I very briefly lost track of my hammock. Now, I never go far at night, and I wasn't lost for very long (a few moments). But it seems to me that a light in the hammock anytime I'm away from it at night would be a nice safety feature.

I'm looking at some different lights. The Luci is great, and the soft white model is very soothing to have at night. I recently learned of the (also solar chargeable) Solight Twilight (~2oz), and a keychain light by Nite Ize that uses a couple very small batteries (0.65oz).

I'd love to learn from others' experience. Does anyone else like to use a light at night? If so, what do you use? If not, why not?

**Saltfly** · 08-25-2019, 21:17

Nite ize moonlit.

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**ChinoUSMC** · 08-25-2019, 21:39

Originally Posted by Saltfly

Nite ize moonlit.

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This is what I use for inside of the hammock. I use the light to also read a book or an instruction manual, has a handy little hook to attach to the ridgeline. You can get white, or red if you want to save your night vision.

I also like to use glow sticks, they last all night and also used as a marker for guy lines.

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**psyculman** · 08-26-2019, 03:45

A small patch of some reflective tape on the hammock line, or the like will really show up in the dark, to help get you back, paracord with glow is neat too.

**cmoulder** · 08-26-2019, 06:42

Reflective Glowire for guy lines. Can see the tarp from several hundred yards away with these.

**Dvankirk** · 08-26-2019, 08:27

I agree with both suggestions above. I have the Night Ize moonlit hanging on the ridgeline, but you won't be able to see it from very far away from your hammock. Lawson's glowire on your tarp ties outs can be seen from a good distance with a headlamp. Glow sticks are always and option as well, but I like to be a little stealthier most of the time.

**Shug** · 08-26-2019, 08:41

I always slip my headlamp on stepping out to relieve myself.Keep it hanging on my hammock ridgeline.
Easy peasy.
Shug

**OneClick** · 08-26-2019, 09:05

Originally Posted by Shug

I always slip my headlamp on stepping out to relieve myself.Keep it hanging on my hammock ridgeline.
Easy peasy.
Shug

Headlamps are a must for me. I took a Luci light on a few trips to later realize it was all novelty and no functionality. The headlamp did everything it could do, and better. If the bugs are out, leaving a light on will just attract them. Same with my string of x-mas light (but they were pretty nice). I'm kinda glad because now I have a good reason not to carry them. Less weight and fuss.

**leiavoia** · 08-26-2019, 10:45

My flashlight has a lantern adapter (translucent plastic cone) that I put on if I need ambient lighting. You can probably DIY something similar.

**DocWatson** · 08-26-2019, 11:08

+1 for the Nite Ize Moonlit Micro Lantern. I love mine. Can easily leave it on the ridgeline and pack it away. Before I picked up the Nite Ize I was hanging a $1 LED headlamp that I picked up at Walmart from the ridgeline. The head lamp is slightly larger than the Nite Ize (especially if you remove the strap and use a cord to hang it.

BTW: I see that Nite Ize has a rechargable micro lantern now. Looks to be about the same size as the Moonlit.

- Clyde