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About 2-3 cheap string-lights that run off USB battery packs (EDITed out this: ~~run off the 2x AA-battery-packs~~). Mulitple light angles is better than a single light source. Cheery and festive. Get a multicolored string, if camping with kids or you are a fun camper.
Also OSMand mapping software, configured with offline maps of your camp area. Install the hillshades and height maps for extra detail. Enable and add an overlay-layer of Satellite data. Then scan your camp area and surrounds while online, so that it will cache the satellite map tiles needed when you are off-grid.
I just want to add that I got a cheap string of LED red lights that just power off a USB power bank. Red light lets you see in the dark while not ruining your night vision! I create a huge circle around me because somehow that makes me feel safe when I’m sitting at a fire.
Nice, I'll check for the USB ones.
A large red circle... summoned anything yet? :^P
Thanks for sharing the OSMand recommendation and configuration.
I've got a hike coming up, so I just installed it - wow, it's fantastic. It captures the elevation change and distance. I thought I'd need to limp along with Google maps, but OSMand is sooo much better (and open source).
edit: a word
You're welcome. OSMand is a fun powerhouse.
You can test which offline-map tiles you have by switching to airplane-mode.
There is a 3D map view also, but it may still be in testing status.
As always, for all people heading out remote, it's good practice to have a secondary map available, such as a laminated paper map.