Pop-up lighting

[dtcm]

Anyone have any experience with attaching rope or string lighting to their pop-ups that they can leave in even when they take it down? I have a clam summit, and I was thinking of buying some battery operated LED lights but don't love the idea of having to string them up each and every time. I did a search on here but it seems like most of the other posts relate to flip over style shacks.

[zamboni]

Use zip ties

[St_Croix_Banks]

I have a HUB also. I still hang my lantern with 1 lb tank from the ceiling and it works. But in the spirit of traveling lighter, I'm considering LED. Zip ties will work but you need to cut them off each time out. Why not some short velcro straps to attach the LED on the overhead bars?. Thats what I'm going to try.

[fishwater]

I use rayovac extreme diode lanterns in my hub, they have little hangers that you can wedge nicely between the poles and the fabric. Two of them will light up a command post. Leaving wires in a hub is asking for problems IMO.

[SchrodenMN]

I have the summit as well. I love my rope lights, use two pair and put them along the back so they are not over your holes... and yes use zip ties, and get an extra vex battery to run them off of, they work great, I have left the light attacted the whole life of the house. No problems and no holes, it is slick

[Ed Carlson]

The Frabill Large Quad Light Bar system does a great job in Hub Style shacks. Two Velcro straps makes it easy to put up and to remove to store when done for the day. Each module on the light bar can be focused to the area you need the light, so it puts light where you need it. They last 74 to 78 hours on 6 AA batteries.

I own two of the Frabill Quad Light Bars, one I use in my Frabill Frontier Hub and the other in my Frabill Commando R2 Tech. They do the job really well and they keep things nice and simple and clean.

[MN_BEEF]

I use two rechargeable mechanic lights. Just wedge them between the shelter rods and the top fabric. They will last 6 hours on a charge. I hate constantly buying batteries, JMO.

[MN_BEEF]

The Frabill Large Quad looks nice and seems to last a while on 6 bats. Cool thanks

[jwmiller33]

+1 on the Frabill light... I have used it in a couple different portables and it works absolutely great in all situations

[NELS-BELLS]

The Frabill Large Quad Light Bar system does a great job in Hub Style shacks. Two Velcro straps makes it easy to put up and to remove to store when done for the day. Each module on the light bar can be focused to the area you need the light, so it puts light where you need it. They last 74 to 78 hours on 6 AA batteries.

I own two of the Frabill Quad Light Bars, one I use in my Frabill Frontier Hub and the other in my Frabill Commando R2 Tech. They do the job really well and they keep things nice and simple and clean.

Will one light bar be enough for a 6'X 12'?

Nels

[NCLaker]

Ed, 74-78 hours for one set of batteries for the Frabill? I am surprised that it would last that long. Is this with all the lights on, in the cold, and using standard Energizer/Duracell type batteries?

Anyone else attest to experience with battery life on the Frabill Quad lights?

Thanks

[mntim]

+2 on the Frabill light, just got one last week so I'm not sure on the battery life as of yet, but good light, good price and very easy to use in my 6x12

[Transporter]

The light will operate on three batteries, (I only had four on me when I put it together) and it has lasted for over 16 hours thus far. I have had several othe lighting options in the past and this is by far the best yet. I leave it mounted in my Otter lodge all the time and only travel by snowmachine,over a 170 miles towing this season and never a problem.

[Ed Carlson]

Quote:

Will one light bar be enough for a 6'X 12'?

Nels

It would likely take 2 of the Frabill large Quads if you want a lot of light. That is a big hub shack, with lots of area to light.

Depends on how you set your holes really? 1 large Frabill Quad and maybe a smaller light would do it. 2 quads would do it very well and add more flexibility in lighting. I think one on each peak would work best of all.

[fishersofmen]

I purchased the Frabill light bar a few days ago and used it last night in a flip over. Puts out plenty of light and couldn't be happier with the product. I would recommend this light to anyone. Thanks for the info guys.