Solar powered camping lights are widely used as emergency lights. When power failure occurs, the light will automatically turns on. They are also used in natural disasters areas.

Solar emergency lights are slowly becoming part of safety equipments for boats, car and trucks. In some third world countries and remote areas, where electricity is not at hand, they are the only effective way to have some light at night. In addition to camping and emergency applications, solar camping lights are also suitable for fishing, hiking, boating and a lot of other outdoor activities.

More and more people are as well using them as additional solar yard lights or solar deck lights. They are convenient too for summer outdoor gatherings and beach parties for example.

They are available on the market in various models and shapes. On some models the small solar panel is part of the camping light.

On others the solar panel can be removed and placed in a sunny and convenient location, in case you don't want to keep the light outside. If lighting is not enough, here are some additional and interesting features you can find on some solar camping lights: Radio receiver, to listen to your favorite radio station or weather channel. Infrared motion detector, it will act as a solar security light,to protect your camp from intruders, by automatically switching on the light when any movement is detected. Ultrasonic mosquito repeller, to drive mosquitoes crazy... Remote control, for the lazy camper... Washing machine... NO! Just kidding!