Lanterns for campers come with a
wide variety of features, materials and fuels. Lanterns give your
camp a gentle, glowing light. Whether it's a late night snack or
friendly card game, you'll see your way clear to owning one of
these handy units.
Like camp stoves, lanterns run
can on many fuels: propane, butane, kerosene, white gas, or
unleaded gas. There are also battery-operated, rechargeable, and
candle models. Light output can be as high as 80 watts, remarkably
bright. The light source can be a compact florescent tube on
battery/electrics or a glowing fabric mantle on propane and butane
models. An old-fashioned wick provides light on some kerosene
models. On high-tech lantern models, super-bright krypton bulbs
are often found. You will also see features like electronic
ignition and even remote controls. A lantern with some
adjustability is best -- you should be able to regulate the amount
of light that is emitted.
Materials include metal, plastic
and glass. More expensive lanterns have durable baked-enamel
finishes. High-end models use stainless steel, aluminum and brass.
Some will even float. Regardless of material, your lantern should
be fairly weatherproof, easy to fuel and simple to light. Choose
one that burns the same fuel as your stove, if you have one. If
you camp in cold temperatures, be sure the lantern works well
below freezing. A protective case is a good way to protect the
glass in your lantern. Accessories include reflectors, stands and
metal mesh globes to replace the breakable glass ones.
As night falls in camp and you
get the lanterns lit, the tent pitched and the supper cooked, a
warming glow falls over all. Another day quietly ends in the
backcountry.
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