Cyba-Lite is Eco Friendly

So you need a light source that is always available, as you most probably know batteries are quite expensive to replace. The wind up products from Cybalite are always ready and is powered through winding it up. If you cant muster up enough energy to wind the lamp or torch up then you also have the option to charge up from a solar panel or by plugging the product into your cars cigarette lighter.

Cyba-Lite Features & Specifications

• Powered through winding it up, solar energy or electricity.
• The lantern has 15 bright LEDs
• Lantern has an emergency siren
• Collapsible Lantern
• Easy storage
• Hi/Lo light settings
• Torch has dual light source
• A focused spot beam mode
• Flooding short beam mode

Here are the amount of minutes lighting time you for the Cyba-Lite lantern in relation to the wind up times. Obviously the light lasts longer on Lo settings than on high.

• 1 minute winding will give 10/8 minutes light (Lo/Hi).
• 3 minute winding will give 15/12 minutes light (Lo/Hi).
• 5 minute winding will give 20/15 minutes light (Lo/Hi).

The Cybalite wind up LED range is a nice addition to have on your camping trip as either an emergency back up or to use as your main lantern or torch.

Who are Petzl?

Petzl is a French company based near Grenoble in a place called Crolles. They manufacture many different types of petzl equipment from petzl climbing gear, caving gear and most famously the petzl headlamps.

The company was started in the 1970s by a mean name Fernand Petzl an avid cave explorer, the business is still family led with the current CEO being Paul Petzl who is Fernands son.

Petzl is at the forefront of technology by being the first to use LED (light emitting diode) technology within its headlamps, this happened in the year 2000.

Petzl look for constant innovation, the LED headlamps use new generation 5mm LED and high output LED. They are more battery efficient and last longer. The petzl head lamps also are very compact and light weight which is ideal for people practising outdoor sports, hiking or ideal for on camping trips. All petzl headlamp models are also water resistant and will therefore be fine in the snow or rain.

Due to the innovating design of the petzl headlamps the technology used has been adopted by a lot of other players in the outdoor headlamp market.

The Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp model

From our review of the Tikka plus model from petzl we can see its a nice model. It boasts 4 LEDs and has the ability to choose from 3 lighting levels. The 3 levels are maximum, optimum and economy levels and also has a blinking mode. The headlamp has an adjustable headband and is very comfortable so no issues if you need it on for a prolonged period of time. The light can be tilted so you can beam the light to the direction you desire.

Here are some features and specifications of the petzl tikka plus headlamp:

• The light reaches a distance of 17m
• The duration of the light is 120 – 150 hours
• Uses 3 AAA batteries which come supplied
• 4 LED’s
• A weight of 78g (this includes the batteries)

The tikka plus model is an upgrade of the tikka headlamp which has only 10m distance and has only 3 LEDS. The non plus model is slightly lighter weighing in at 70g.

Some other Petzl Headlamps:

• TAC Tikka Plus – this can emit a Red or White light
• TAC Tikka XP Adapt – you can change/choose from red, blue, green and white lenses

There are many types of campfire grills that can be used whilst cooking food over a fire and we can hopefully give you some ideas and advice in choosing the correct campfire grill within this article.

What campfire grill plans are there?

There are a few options for campfires, some are basic and some are more advanced and cost more money. Here are some campfire grill plans below:

A Coleman Stove or Gas Grill

Well if you camp on a regular basis you may want to invest in a Coleman stove or some kind of gas grill. With these two options you have the most control over your cooking. You can start it up with little effort using the click of a button or twist of a knob and you can then determine how high or low you want your cooking flame giving you that perfect cooking environment for your sausages or burgers.

A Do it Yourself Campfire Grill

You may think a Coleman stove or gas grill is cheating a bit though and decide to go for the more back to basics options and build your own campfire and grill setup. All you basically need is a safe area with plenty of space. Ensure there is enough space for the fire and nothing will catch alight.

For fuelling the fire you may use some charcoal you brought or use some nearby wood. The best type of wood to look for is dead wood as this is dry and free of moisture. You can also look for some kindling which is any dry dead twigs etc. Some camps or parks may provide the wood so be sure to check this out firstly also. Best thing to do before setting up your campfire is to make sure you have enough to build a decent fire with as you don’t want to be searching for more supplies half way through.

So once the fire has been built (not lit yet) you then need to set up a makeshift grill to cook on. Using some stones or bricks on either side of the fire build it up to the desired height and then lay your grill across. You can then start your campfire and begin cooking.

If you don’t have a grill you can always do the old scout cooking method and cook your food on a skewer or stick which will give you the control to move the stick up and down etc to cook your food the way you want it.

A PreMade Campfire Grill

One of the best and most convenient options is a campfire grill that you buy from any good camping or outdoor shops. Basically made of metal and steel its all set to go, you can just add some coal, light it up and as they say bobs your uncle.

There are some different features that these sets have and you should think about. To find out more check out adjustable campfire grills and tripod campfire grills.

Some points to keep in mind when buying a campfire grill

You should think about the size of grill you are taking with you on your camping trips, is it too big or too small. The size will also determine how you will you transport also. Another point with transport is does the set up have its own carry case or not.

You also need to keep in mind how easy the grill will be to clean. I’m sure you don’t want to spend a long period of your trip cleaning your grill before packing it up and heading off again.

The type of campfire grill you get may also determine what you want to buy. Some grills have a one inch raised edge which is pretty cool as this can stop stuff rolling off the edge of your campfire grill and into the fire. Some grills also have two tiers which enable you to move cooked stuff out the way of the flames/heat but allow it still to stay warm.