For people who like to camp as minimally as possible, you can’t do much better than hammock camping. Hammock shelters are gaining in popularity among backpackers and spontaneous travelers because they’re lightweight, easy to set up, and simply delightful to sleep under the stars in. Of course, you’ll need some kind of lighting to read by when the sun goes down, and we think these options are just perfect for hammock camping.
Eagles Nest Twilights Camp Lights – $15.95
Everyone loves Christmas lights, even when it’s not Christmas, and there’s no better way to add a bit of charm to your hammock shelter than with a string of Twilights Camp Lights from Eagles Nest. This 10-foot strand of 23 LED lights runs off 2 AA batteries in an enclosed battery pack, so you can run them as long as you like with no need for a power source (virtually unlimited with a solar panel and rechargeable batteries!). You’ll get 72 hours of continuous burn time on one set of batteries, and they stow neatly in their own nylon carrying pouch when not in use. Also available in multi-color.
Snow Peak Mini Hozuki LED Candle Lantern – $35.95
Candlelight adds a cozy feel to any outdoor setting, but it’s not exactly practical in a hammock shelter — unless, of course, you have the Mini Hozuki LED Candle Lantern from Snow Peak. This compact, yet very durable LED lantern utilizes a silicone handle and a magnetic ball for flexible mounting options, whether you want to hang it from a guy line or snap it onto the corner of your hammock. And when you’re ready for the soft flicker of candlelight, simply switch the lantern into candle mode to get that romantic candlelight feel with no danger of setting the forest on fire. Runs on 3 AAA batteries. Available in 2 colors.
