Good lighting makes camp safer and more comfortable, and fiddling with a small, weak headlamp gets old fast when you’re setting up after dark. The Adventure Kings 4 Bar Camp Light Kit is a popular answer: four LED bars that plug straight into your 12V system and light the whole campsite.
I’ve set this kit up in a few different camps. Here’s how bright it is, how easy it is to use and where it falls short.
What’s in the box
A 12V LED camp lighting kit with four 500 mm aluminium light bars (5050SMD LEDs), 7.5 m of leads, a dimmer switch, and magnetic and velcro mounting, all in a tough carry bag.
What we like
- Four bright 500 mm LED light bars
- Total of 7.5m extension leads
- Magnetic and velcro mounting options
- Quick-connect waterproof plugs
- Includes dimmer switch for control
What we don’t
- Not explicitly waterproof rated
- Dimmer switch feels a bit light
- Requires 12V power source
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Adventure Kings |
| Length | Bar50 cmTotal cable7.5 m |
| Light | 5050 SMD LEDs21 a bar |
| Number of Bars | 4 |
| Cable | 12 V cigarette plugAlligator clip adaptor |
| Power draw | About 1.4 Aall 4 bars on full |
| Mounting | Integrated MagnetsVelcro Straps |
| Control | Inline Dimmer Switch |
First look
The first thing I like about the Kings 4 bar light kit is how compactly it packs. The four bars, the leads and all the mounting bits fit into one small carry bag, so it stores easily with the rest of my camp lighting. The bars are solid aluminium: they feel strong, and they’re light enough to handle easily.
Each bar is 500 mm long, which throws a wide beam. What I notice most is how simple it all is. The quick-connect plugs make joining the bars easy, and the magnets in the back of each bar snap onto any metal surface. With 7.5 m of extension cable in total, the kit is made to cover a whole campsite.
Materials & Build QualityMaterials & Build Quality
The four aluminium bars are light but strong, which suits gear that gets packed and unpacked a lot. Each bar holds 21 5050SMD LEDs, which are bright and efficient. The connections are waterproof screw plugs. Screwed together, they feel well sealed against moisture and dust, which matters when it rains unexpectedly.
The carry bag is tough enough to stop the cables snagging or getting damaged in transport. The velcro straps look sturdy and pass neatly through the light bars. The one part that feels less solid is the dimmer switch. It works, but I handle it with a bit more care.
Ergonomics & WeightErgonomics & Weight
The Kings 4 bar camp lights are made to be flexible and easy to use. The whole kit doesn’t weigh much or add bulk. With 7.5 m of leads I can run light bars from the 12V socket in the 4×4 all the way to my camp kitchen at the back of the car.
The quick-connect system is easy to work out. I can link the bars in a row or use just one. The magnets are built into the aluminium, so the bars stick straight onto the rear door or the poles of my 4WD awnings. Where there’s no metal, the eight velcro straps hold them on canvas or poles.
Performance & FeaturesPerformance & Features
The 5050SMD LEDs put out a lot of bright white light. Four bars together flood a large area, which makes cooking, reading or setting up after sunset easy. I don’t always want full brightness when I’m just sitting around, so the dimmer is needed. It turns the light down to a level that’s much easier on the eyes.
There are two ways to power the kit. I can use the cigarette lighter plug in the vehicle socket, or the battery clamp adaptor to connect straight to my off-grid power setup. Either way, I can run the lights wherever I camp.
Conclusion: Adventure Kings 4 Bar Camping Light KitConclusion
The Adventure Kings 4 Bar Camp Light Kit lights a whole campsite. The four bars are bright, connect in any combination and mount with magnets or velcro straps, and the dimmer gives you control. It has no stated waterproof rating, the dimmer switch feels a bit light and it needs a 12V supply. If you run a 12V setup, it’s an easy and effective way to light your camp.
This light kit is bright, good value and covers a large area.
The magnetic and velcro mounting makes setup easy, and the dimmer gives you the control you need. The connections are reliable, but the dimmer unit feels less solid than the rest of the kit.
- Car campers
- 4WD tourers
- Caravanners
Yes. Four 500 mm light bars, 7.5 m of leads, a dimmer and magnetic mounts light a whole camp for the price. It needs a 12V supply and isn’t officially waterproof rated.
