Lanterns

[ntsqd]

Grim beat me to it, I was pondering what the environmental cost of all of those batteries was as I was reading thru this thread.

I have a propane Coleman (with a broken globe!) and a Coleman fluorescent that's probably the same vintage as Dave's, though it uses either 12 VDC or it's two 6 volt lantern batteries. The fluorescent hasn't moved off the shelf in years. Last night I was looking at the Partner Steel stoves & noticed a lantern with a stainless mesh globe. I recall seeing cheep versions of the globe at Big 5 sometime ago, but never could figure out which one would fit my lantern.
Hum.... might have to see what mcmaster has in SS mesh.....

[DaveInDenver]

My issue with battery powered is money and waste.

This is the main reason I still use the white gas lantern, just a lot less waste. I have the fluorescent light for inside the tent, I'm not as brave as you about taking a fuel lantern inside.

[dennisuello]

Grim beat me to it, I was pondering what the environmental cost of all of those batteries was as I was reading thru this thread.

I have a propane Coleman (with a broken globe!) and a Coleman fluorescent that's probably the same vintage as Dave's, though it uses either 12 VDC or it's two 6 volt lantern batteries. The fluorescent hasn't moved off the shelf in years. Last night I was looking at the Partner Steel stoves & noticed a lantern with a stainless mesh globe. I recall seeing cheep versions of the globe at Big 5 sometime ago, but never could figure out which one would fit my lantern.
Hum.... might have to see what mcmaster has in SS mesh.....

Let me know what you find. I'd keep the propane lantern I have if I can get by without the glass.

[Mike S]

Petromax (aka BritLyte)

[LandCruiserPhil]

LED...Light, efficient, and effective with 3 way settings

http://cgi.ebay.com/60-LED-CAMPING-L...QQcmdZViewItem

[cowboy roscoe]

My vast preference is for the candle lantern. The light is warm pleasant, burns for about 10 hours on 1 to 3 candles and does'nt make a wilderness deafening roar.

Admittedly, I dont' read much at night when I camp and if I were to do so would use an LED head lamp. For any kind of work effort (cooking etc.) I think LED head lamp is the only practical light source. For wide area, general lantern light, it is candle power for me...

[dennisuello]

Let me know what you find. I'd keep the propane lantern I have if I can get by without the glass.

I got replacement globes for my lantern to use for mild family camping, but here's a lantern I will be getting for this summer's camping season.

Brunton Lucy

[RHINO]

Grim beat me to it, I was pondering what the environmental cost of all of those batteries was as I was reading thru this thread.

yup, thats my big hang-up. i dont like the thought of buying and disposing of all those batts. i use the white gas lantern while cooking, glass is easy to get but i have only broken one in over 20 yrs, i use a LED headlamp for walking around and stuff and i set out solar landscape lights around the camp for general battery free lighting.

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I love my old school Coleman Lanterns............. and I have several! I now tend to use my Coleman Lanterns more just during the cold winter months. They put out some good warmth.

But now that White Fuel has gone up to almost $6.00 bucks a gallon.........I find myself plugging in my emergency lantern more and more. I carry this with me in case I break down on the highway. It has red and amber flashing lights for an emergency on the road....and I can plug it in and put it up on top of my roof for an Alert. It also has a very loud screaming alarm you can switch on. I figure I could use that in the middle of the night if I hear a noise outside my truck while sleeping.

It has a flourescent light that works perfect in camp.


http://www.familydefense.com/lantern-alarm.htm

[preacherman]

Speaking of batteries and the environment. Coleman has a new rechargeable lantern that can be recharged from a 12v source (you could recharge it while you drive) It's even got that retro look

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colem...ategoryid=1045

It does not look that bright however, but at least you could have a conversation while it was on.