Accessories

Like it a lot
I like these lights quite a bit. We do not hang them in the middle of the tent, though, so I can't attest to it lighting up a whole tent (plus our tent is big, 15x12). We use these right above where we sleep in the tent for reading, etc. They hold well and don't pull on the tent too much. We use rechargeable batteries in them, too, so I don't know how fast they go through regular batteries, and each takes 4 AA, so rechargeables would be a good idea. And yes, the lights are an oval shape, just as an FYI. They have a rubberized push button on/off on the side and the batteries are easy to put in and take out.

Tent light...
The only problem with this order was that it took a little too long to receive.

Not bad
This light is fine, but heavy. When you hang it in the tent, it weighs it down. If it were to rain, you would probably have a leak. We actually use it in our camping kitchen and our camping grill. I can't recommend you use it with a grill because it isn't designed for that kind of heat- so be careful. But it's great with the camping kitchen!

Not for camping
I bought it based on Amazon reviews. If you have a closet or cupboard that needs extra light use it there, not out camping. It is heavy duty with the emphasis on heavy. Just about any camping light would be more practical than this. I am dissapointed in the reviewers who gave this a glowing review.

Brighten your night
This lamp will attch with no problems onto your tent. It lights up the interior well enough to see what you're doing, but I wouldn't strain my eyes to read a book with it if I were you. My particular tent is 6'3" high so you may have better luck if your tent is smaller. Overall, I'm very happy I purchased the tent light.