Best 12V LED Strip Lights for Camping and 4WD Setups in Australia (2025 Guide)

Trying to set up camp in the dark with a dodgy torch in your mouth? Forget it. If you’re travelling off-grid or building out your canopy, the right LED lighting can make a massive difference. Whether you're after task lighting, a bit of accent lighting, or a durable setup that handles tough Aussie conditions, this guide to 12V LED strip lights will help you choose the best option for your next adventure.

We’re comparing three of the most popular and best LED strip lights, each built for a different kind of setup. Whether you need versatile LED strip lights, hardwired light bars, or quick-stick solutions, you’ll find the right LED lighting setup below.

Hard Korr 50cm Tri-Colour: Best All-Rounder

If you want a versatile strip that adapts to your campsite, the Hard Korr Tri-Colour LED Light Strip is hard to beat. It’s only 50cm in length and uses just 0.6 amps, making it great for those watching their wattage while off-grid. A fantastic feature is that you can easily connect one strip to another, to increase the total length of your connecting strips. So, determine if you need more than one and light up your setup as much or as little as you'd like with more or fewer strip segments!

What You Get:

• The 50cm LED strip light.
• Tri-colour dimmer switch (cool white, warm white, and bug-safe orange).
• Extension cables, clips, flush-mount end caps.
• Built-in magnets for mounting.

It’s perfect for task lighting under your awning, inside your tent, or even in your toolbox. The cool white gives you bright, clean light, warm white helps you wind down, and the orange mode keeps mozzies away. Because it's plug-and-play, it's a breeze to install, even if you're not a sparkie.

Best for: Changing setups where flexibility and dimmable colour temperature control matter.

Tuff Terrain 60cm Dual Colour: Easy Install, Budget Friendly

Need a no-fuss LED lighting solution with a fast install? The Tuff Terrain Dual Colour Strip Light is a great choice. It’s slim, sealed in epoxy, and runs straight from a 12V power source, including lithium batteries. Installing 12V LED strip lights can be challenging, but not with these. These colour-changing led strip lights mean you only need to run one type of light and get the benefits of two colour choices.  

In the Box:

• 60cm white and amber LED strip.
• Open-ended 12V power lead.
• Mounting hardware + 3M adhesive backing.

This LED strip comes with two separate switches to choose your colour, one for white LED and one for amber, or have dual colour, white and amber strips together at the same time. No controller needed, just click and hold to adjust the brightness. If you want to install LED strip lights under your canopy, on your drawer system, or in tight spaces, this one’s for you. 

Available in multiple strip lengths — 30cm, 60cm, and 90cm — these 12V strips are made for custom lighting projects. The adhesive backing makes it easy to install without drilling, and the slimline body fits just about anywhere. 

Best for: Quick installs, smaller builds, and campers who want less light at night and a brighter light when cooking.

Narva 50cm High Powered: Built Tough for Work & Marine 

This LED high-density strip is in a different league. If you need a high-output, hardwired LED lighting setup for your toolbox, marine setup, or work tray, the Narva 500mm LED Strip Light delivers serious brightness. This waterproof led will need a power supply 

Features:

• Output measured in lumens: 1300 lumens per metre. 
• 50cm length of strip. 
• Single white LED beam. 
• Rugged aluminium housing. 
• Hardwired, no connectors, just bolt it in, use one, and go. 

There are no fancy modes or dimmers here, just pure, neutral white light. With a focused beam and high light output, it’s perfect for jobs where visibility matters. Once you’ve mounted this 12 volt light, it’s staying put, rain or shine. It’s ideal for heavy-duty lighting options where wattage per foot and brightness matter more than flexibility. 

Best for: Hardwired installs where you need a strong line of light in all conditions.

Quick Comparison 

Feature	Hard Korr	Tuff Terrain	Narva
Light Output	590 lumens	~500 lumens	1300 lumens
Length	25 / 50 / 100cm	30 / 60 / 90cm	11 / 17 / 30 / 50cm
Colour Temperature	Tri: Cool/Warm/Orange	Dual: White & Amber	White Only
Mounting Options	Magnets, Clips, Flush	Adhesive, Bolts	Bolt-on Only
Power Source	12V Plug & Play	12V open-end lead	12V open-end lead
Bug-Safe Mode	Yes	Yes	No
Install Style	Versatile, indoor/outdoor	Quick and clean	Permanent, rugged
Strip Is Best For	Awnings, tents, flexible installs	Drawers, Canopy doors, budget builds	Marine, toolboxes, fixed setups

Tips for Choosing the Right LED Strip Light 

When choosing LED strip lights, it’s important to know how and where you’ll use them. Here are a few quick tips: 

1. Measure the length of your space first 
2. Decide if you want cool white, warm white, or colour-changing LED modes 
3. Consider if you need dimmers, a controller, or switch 
4. Make sure you’ve got the right connector and power supply for your setup 
5. For under-cabinet lighting or drawers, go for low-profile or led tape lights 
6. For big installs, check the max run length before you connect multiple strips 

Whether you want white strips or tuneable white, the key is to choose the right type of strip for your rig.

Final Thoughts 

Each of these strip lights comes with its own strengths. The Hard Korr is a great strip with multiple colour modes and a lightweight design. The Tuff Terrain is simple and budget-friendly, with easy adhesive backing and dimmable modes. And the Narva? It’s your go-to for rugged, fixed installs with maximum lumens per meter. 

No matter your style of travel, from DIY campers to serious tradie rigs, there’s a 12V LED strip for you at Outback Equipment. 

Want to See These Lights in Action?

Check out our full YouTube review, where we install LED strip lights on real rigs and show exactly how they perform at night. 

Head over to outbackequipment.com.au to shop our full range of LED lighting solutions, connectors, and lighting guides for every kind of outdoor setup. All these three strip lights are available at Outback Equipment.