I'm looking to get a lantern now the nights are drawing in so I thought I'd cast around for suggestions / favourites.
Ideally it will be a small but robust one that will throw out a decent level of light, will be safe to use inside a tent but also won't blow out under a tarp, and uses mantles etc. that can be acquired easily.
Fuel-wise, I'm unsure whether petrol or bottled gas is best. Certainly the only petrol lanterns I've come across seem much too large for carting around easily (more the sort of thing you'd throw in a vehicle), so it looks like gas might be more practical - however I'm open to suggestions. Most battery lanterns look to be fairly hungry and low light.
Common makes appear to be 'Camping Gaz', Karrimor, Coleman and Primus. Anyone recommend any of these?
Your help appreciated - thanks.
Bob :-D
Ideally it will be a small but robust one that will throw out a decent level of light, will be safe to use inside a tent but also won't blow out under a tarp, and uses mantles etc. that can be acquired easily.
Fuel-wise, I'm unsure whether petrol or bottled gas is best. Certainly the only petrol lanterns I've come across seem much too large for carting around easily (more the sort of thing you'd throw in a vehicle), so it looks like gas might be more practical - however I'm open to suggestions. Most battery lanterns look to be fairly hungry and low light.
Common makes appear to be 'Camping Gaz', Karrimor, Coleman and Primus. Anyone recommend any of these?
Your help appreciated - thanks.
Bob :-D