Lite for reading in bed?
 

Picked up a book from library the other day and got really involved in the storyline....nothing deep, just lite fiction...but anyway.....couldn't fall asleep last nite so thought I'd continue my read. Btw, no one else in room....so I turned on lamp on my nightstand....not bright enough....pulled out of the drawer the flashlight that's there for emergency...clumsy to jiggle book and f/l.......oh, I know use kindle....I have, but this was new.....so hard cover was there.......my question- any ideas on bright portable lite in case I get this urge again.

My husband uses this type of reading lamp. It clamps onto the headboard and he can bend the light so it's not bothering me while I sleep.

http://www.staples.com/Simple-Design...product_285076

Years ago, I had a battery operated light that clipped onto my book. Don't know if something like that is still available.

I have an old 'Itty bitty book light' (brand name). They apparently are no longer made. The best replacement I've found thus far are some LED clip on book lights. Not as stable as the itty bitty one but it works. I looked at them and passed but DH picked on up for me a couple of months ago as we were traveling and he thought it would be easier packing with that. Used it while on vacation and worked fine. I read in bed every night. I wear glasses to read in bed and the kindle/tablet just has no appeal for me as I can't get the type large enough to not wear glasses. The actual books are just as easy for me.

BTW - picked this up in either Walmart or Target - forget where I saw it. About $20 I think??

I saw one in the book section at WalMart this week. It's a clip-on. Have no idea how bright it is but seems like a "good idea".

Thanks for the info....back to Walmart again!

I got one a couple of years ago at the dollar store. For a dollar.

I picked up a clip-on reading light at a k-mart years ago. It is attached to my headboard.

The last clip on book light I bought lasted about 2 hours per new battery. If you find one that lasts and gives good light please post.

I don't know if you have an Aldi's (discount) Grocery store near you, but this week they have an LED desk lamp w a twisty neck for $12.99. I love mine so much I'm going back to get another one for use by sewing machine too.

Our Costco had these little lamps last year for under $10 Cdn. There were 2 in a pack. I have used it a lot and it is now dimming so will need new batteries to get it brighter. We use them to play cards when camping and also I take to my quilt days as some people don't have as much light in their house as I need. Just read the review and forgot they came with a cable... I should dig it out and see if it makes them brighter again :-) http://products.ottlite.com/p-429-led-book-light.aspx

Years ago I had the original Itty Bitty Book light and I love it for years and years until it finally failed. I have tried several battery operated lights and they are all weak and the light fluctuates on every one of them so battery lights are off my list. I have been looking for a replacement for my IBBL for years.

Chasing Hawk may have found what I want. TFS

peace

Best light ever! So reasonably priced.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20315674/
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20169658/

We have the floor model of this lamp. While it puts out the light, the switch is something to be desired. It wore out rather quickly and doesn't work properly (and out of warranty). My husband is going to replace the switch with a toggle type one or one of those in-line types.

The link for the Ikea lamp is the lamp I use for machine sewing. It sits behind my sewing machine. The bendable neck is long enough to reach over my machine and I can focus the light where it's needed. I've had it over 2 years without any problems and the cost was reasonable. The clip on might work for reading in bed.

I have had a few clip on lights over the years, and most of them broke in some way, usually the clip breaks off.

I too have one clamped to my headboard too; not the same as the above one, but it has an led light in it and is dimmable, so it can be adjusted and when tired, don't have to "wake yourself up" getting out of bed to turn it off.

I should say mine was NOT a clip on; it has and upside down "U" shaped piece that the light is attached to and the U piece just sits over the headboard and is somewhat adjustable. I put a piece of cloth or could use felt on the inside of the U piece so as not to scratch the wood. I've had it for years; I also have one on the guest bedroom headboard.

I hate to post another message. And I don't know if this will go through or not. I found a light like what I have; the only different is mine has a round dial that turns it on and adjusts the light; this one is just on or off, but the rest is the same. Maybe if you keep searching ebay you might find one with the dial. Good luck!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Mobilite...item2cbba592bc

I need a new one also and found this one on Amazon..https://www.amazon.com/Book-Bookmark...reading+in+bed.

I've tried several reading lights. Most of the LEDs are too sharply bright. I want adequate light, but not piercingly bright so I have been disappointed. I might look into the adjustable one, but it seems really clunky. Still looking.

While at Home Depot looking for a laser light I did see some small clip on lights. They had bendable 'necks' that weren't very long so might work very well. I think they were $10-20.

If you don't mind having something on your head here is a suggestion. Go to Harbor Freight and get one of the "coal miner" head lamps. They are light weight and can be directed to right where you are looking. The straps are soft and easy to adjust, the light is enough to read by and soft, and it takes a couple of batteries. They run about $3.00 - $5.00.

I use a clip on light called the MightyBright flex LED light. You can get it on Amazon for about $12. I have had it for a couple of years, can't remember the last time a changed the battery!

If your present bedside light has a regular screw-in base, you can get an Ott light bulb in a size that would be bright enough for your needs. Take a look at some of the Ott lights at Joanns online or in store. The flip version is good for many places. The Ott lights are frequently on sale for 40-50% off.

Oh my I thought I was the only one who still has " itty bitty book lite ". One is original ,,have instruction book and charger but also have a copy type. Both are up north but I needed one the other night while here in Fl.

sewnclog I use to have a light just like that!!! Got rid of it about 6 years ago and missed it. We have a light w/a clip that is on the headboard and the neck is flexable so I can move the light when DH goes to sleep and it does not disturb him. Mine is similar to this https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays...luded/44782714