Kai Rios
Optics, runtime modeling, and UI logic for headlamps and lanterns
About
Engineer-turned-field tester focused on beam geometry, candela-per-watt, and power plans that scale from solo overnights to 8-person camps.
Core Beliefs
Lighting works when it disappears—target tasks precisely, waste nothing, protect the sky.
Perspective
I favor measured output, narrow spill for tasks, warm CCT for social zones, and standardized cells.
Author Articles
Warm White vs Cool White Camping Lights: Preserve Night Vision
Choose warm white (2700–3500K) to preserve night vision, reduce glare, and save battery life; cool white delays adaptation and disrupts sleep. Reserve neutral/cool beams for brief, focused tasks and verify CCT, CRI, dimming, and beam shielding for safer, more comfortable campsites.
History of Camping Lights: From Lanterns to LED
Learn how camping lights evolved from flame to LED and why measured beam control, warm CCTs, dimmability, and runtime matter more than raw lumens. Get practical settings for task, social, and path lighting to preserve night vision, neighbor comfort, and the stars.