Camp Lanterns

[Lifestyle Overland]

Let's see your camp lanterns!

In the past you only had a couple of choices for camp lanterns but now, with the new LED technology there are tons of options out there. What kind do you rock in your campsite?

We have been through several phases in our camp life. From the old mantle and propane colemans to the new LEDs. Right now our favorite is this awesome little guy from Wagantech:

 

[RaggedViking]

We use old Coleman gas lanterns up at my cabin in the winter as they last longer than anything battery powered when the temps get down below 0..
But I love LED! LOVE IT!

I just wrote about these in another post, but check out these new lights from GearAid - I've got nothing but good things to say about them: http://www.gearaid.com/lights/

 

[Kelly]

I use this...

Because the battery also gives me these...

 

[Masheen365]

Our lantern is a Coleman Propane, takes the same bottles as the grill and lasts a long time. I have the 1000 lumen version and can't see needing anything brighter as of right now.

We also carry all sorts of flashlights, headlamps and spotlight.

 

[The other Sean]

My favorites are a pair of LED lamps I won at a work Xmas party.

https://www.uline.com/BL_7340/Touch-Top-LED-Lamp?keywords=Led Lamp

Also, the Coleman lantern gets used fairly regularly as well.

 

[Billy "Poserlander" Badly]

Our lantern is a Coleman Propane, takes the same potties as the grill and lasts a long time. I have the 1000 lumen version and can't see needing anything brighter as of right now.

We also carry all sorts of flashlights, headlamps and spotlight.

Same. The Coleman is super bright and the canisters are versatile. I also have the old pump version, but I rarely bring that anymore... I use LED's in the tent.

 

[vegasjeepguy]

You can never go wrong with a classic Coleman lantern

 

[Steve]

I have two old Coleman white gas lanterns with a bunch of spare mantels, two brass hanging candle lanterns I've used while backpacking and several boxes of candles, and a Black Diamond Apollo LED lantern

 

[Jose]

That's what I have right now a Coleman lantern I got it for $5 when The Sports Authority stores were all closing down.

 

[BeardedOverland]

For four years we used nothing but kerosene for light at night, like it better than anything else. Out on the trail we use battery LED flashlights and headlights, with candles for backups.

 

[expeditionnorth]

I still use my coleman whitegas or propane lanterns


lately I've been switching (preferring) over to LED, since I cant tolerate smoke of any kind

 

[Kelly]

Don't forget Luci...

 

[scubasteve2002]

I support Luci 100%. I have one and love how well it works. Packs down pretty flat and puts out a decent amount of light for a 4 person tent. Also every Luci light sold helps get light to people in need. Kind of like what GoalZero does with solar panels and Toms does with shoes.

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

I still use my coleman whitegas or propane lanterns


lately I've been switching (preferring) over to LED, since I cant tolerate smoke of any kind

This is exactly where I am right now except the smoke doesn't bother me. Nice shot of a Luna moth btw.

 

[shoredreamer]

LEDs rule the roost now a days for us. I like rechargeable or solar compatible and compact. Goal Zero Light-a-Life 350 lanterns have a great soft white wide angle beam for hanging or convertible to place on a table.
Luci solar lanterns are easy and quick too. Hang anywhere.
In the tent we love the Mini Hozuki lanterns. Again easy to hang, dimmable and have a magnet hook and loop. Candle mode.

 

[AdventureWithDanan]

I've got the Coleman dual fuel lantern. Gasoline or white gas

 

[Lassen]

I've got the Coleman dual fuel lantern. Gasoline or white gas

Yep, but it seems all Coleman gas lanterns were dual fuel. Back in 1990, was on a trip, had a devil of a time finding white gas. When stopped for gas for car, asked attendant where I could find white gas for lanterns and stove. He said just use unleaded gas. Tried it and haven't used white gas since. For clarity, the stove is a Coleman 3 burner from the 1950s and one lantern also from the 1950s. They still work great! And at prices of white gas today - about $15/gallon - vs unleaded - about $2.40/gallon - do the math!

 

[jerdog53]

I have several, my wife calls me a lantern hussy among other things....
First was a 2 mantle white gas Coleman lantern

Also have a Ultra Light oil lamp that collapses upon itself. Holds about a 1/2 cup of lamp oil with a screw cap so no spillage and lasts a good 30 hours

Then a Bushman single candle lantern from South Africa, uses standard 7/8" dia candles

Lastly is a the Snow Peak Mini Flame, a lovely bit of light with a lot of style runs a 110g Butane/ propane mix can for 15 hours supposedly .

 

[Barton Fink]

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[Rogue Beardsman]

I picked up a cheap texport LED lantern on sale and it hasn't died yet and gets rough use so im pretty impressed. I also use chemlights sometimes. They are fun. I try to keep a dim camp. Enough light to do things safely but dark enough to keep some night vision.