MountainStreamer
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Something tells me I may have already asked this question but I couldn't find it anywhere, so here goes.
I need a good lantern. I've already decided on Coleman. I don't want electric, so I'm looking at the Duel Fuel lanterns or the Propane lanterns.
Any advice or experience would be appreciated!
Thanks,
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retired48
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I use a Coleman propane lantern with the auto-lighting feature. Works great and eliminates using that messy Coleman fuel. |
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There was a guy that jumped from an airplane for the first time. His parachute failed to open. As he was falling towards the ground, he saw another guy coming in the opposite direction. As they passed, the first guy says, "hey buddy, do you know anything about parachutes?" The second guy says, "No, do you know anything about Coleman lanterns?"
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Canoetripper
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I have two Coleman lanterns. One of them is the standard Coleman fuel, dual-mantle that probably everyone on this board is familiar with. The other one is a single mantle that is much smaller and more practical to pack on a canoe trip. They both worked fine until my friend tripped into the tripod holding the smaller one and it didn't survive the violent fall. My friend blamed that fall on Anheiser-Busch.
My only complaint would be that the mantles get very brittle and need to be treated with TLC. Always have spare mantles.
I read in Cliff Jacobson's book "Canoeing Wild Rivers" that propane cannisters aren't as efficient and don't work as well in cold weather as does Coleman fuel/white gas. I don't know since I don't have any propane camping stoves or lanterns.
I do think that propane stoves and lanterns are easier to use from what I have observed. I have an Optimus 111B stove. This is arguably my best camping trip item. It is way too big and heavy for back packing, but it always works and I've had it since 1983. I could throw that stove in the Greenbrier River and know it would work when it was time to cook.
I've never done this but before I upgraded to my current level of water-proof protection, there are/were plenty of other items on canoe trips that needed to be water-proof protected before the Optimus 111B.
A lot of my friends don't like it because it is loud and really doesn't simmer very well, and it is an art to prime it for those unfamiliar with it. That is one big advantage that I have definately observed with propane products. No priming like with Coleman fuel/white gas.
I just figure that it is best for me that my lantern and stove use the same fuel.
I should state that I have no experience with dual fuel products.
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danl
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My experiences with fuel based lanterns goes way back, but I did stop using them because of the fumes. Not sure how healthy they are in closed or semi-closed areas. I did switch to propane and while there's no fumes, the drawback is carrying spare canisters. Lately I have gone to small battery ones for inside a tent, and I just use good candle lanterns otherwise. Much easier to carry a few candles and the light, while not as bright, is functional. Quality candle lanterns are easily found at Panther Primitives on the web- I stick with tin ones. Wood ones can be a tad dangerous!
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Jerry60k
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I have used the liquid fuel lanterns all my life and despise the propane type except on short trips.I have never had a propane last a full nights flathead fishing.I may have to pump the liquid ones a few times but I can fish with assurance that I will have light.
As for the dual-fuel ones they are great but remember this gasoline burns alot dirtier than does the white gas,therefore you will eventualy learn to or pay to have the generator replaced.I have also used plenty of gasoline in standard Coleman lanterns without a problem except every other summer I had to put in a generator.( I do not condone this)
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McFishin
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Quote: Originally Posted by Jerry60k
I have used the liquid fuel lanterns all my life and despise the propane type except on short trips.I have never had a propane last a full nights flathead fishing.I may have to pump the liquid ones a few times but I can fish with assurance that I will have light.
I will second what Jerry says. Those propane one's are nice and convienent but if your looking to burn one on bright all night, don't bother unless you want to pack along 20 canisters. I have also noticed the cylinders don't seem to have as much fuel in them as they did 10 years ago. Seems we used to get almost a full night of fishing out of 1, now we go through about 2-3 a night while catfishing/camping. The white gas pump kind will go around a night and a half to 2 nights on one tank of fuel and a gallon of the fuel is a lot cheaper than 5 propane tanks...If I were you, i'd go with the white gas pump version, but there will be fumes, and it can be messy, but if you use a funnel and all that jazz, then they are by far the best to use.
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I have both types and prefer propane. No mess.
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MountainStreamer
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Quote: Originally Posted by retired48I use a Coleman propane lantern with the auto-lighting feature. Works great and eliminates using that messy Coleman fuel.
Thanks for all the advice. The above is what I went with. One of the main reasons was I also have a propane stove. A couple places said they didn't carry the coleman fuel lanterns anymore. The brochure says the propane lantern should get about 7-8 hours per tank of propane. I guess we'll see! Maybe that's the reason they sell those tanks in pairs!
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"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, it is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver."
- Jack Handey
“I’m not saying stumpin isn’t risky. When you’re out there with nothing but chains, beer, and a winch…..You can rip your arm off, and there ain’t no one out there to sue.”
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I've had propane, electric and the older white gas lanterns. Now, I just wear a headlamp, and encourage everyone in my party to wear one. Once you get used to them, they beat lanterns hands down, in my opinion.
A plus is that many have an option for a red light setting...which doesn't interfere with your night vision.
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I like the hands-free function of the head light up until bug season. At that time it becomes irritating. Lanterns, regardless of their fuel source, are great for attracting insects away from your face when you are trying to cook.
When I am canoe camping, there is nothing like the sound combo of running water and a crackling fire. I don't even own a boom box and wouldn't allow one on a canoe trip. As soon as the lantern has served its purpose, I turn it off. Coleman fuel lanterns do put out a lot of decibels.
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MountainStreamer
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I have a headlamp too. The lantern is mainly for use in a cabin with no electric or gas (and yes it is kept very well ventilated when the lantern is on). I did notice they are a bit loud though!
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- Jack Handey
“I’m not saying stumpin isn’t risky. When you’re out there with nothing but chains, beer, and a winch…..You can rip your arm off, and there ain’t no one out there to sue.”
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Not sure what you're intended use is,but for camping I like to set a couple of kerosene lanterns around. They don't give off that blinding light the gas lanterns give off. However if gas lanterns are needed, I like the propane over the coleman fuel.
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MountainStreamer
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I should have made myself clear! I have a headlamp, I have two "hurricane" kero lanterns. I was wanted a bright Coleman and my big problem was fuel/vs propane. Seeing as how I didn't have anything else that ran off fuel and the propane seems easier to light and keep going, I went with the propane. I do agree it's always good to keep around a few cheap kero lanterns, of tiki torches for that matter!
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"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, it is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver."
- Jack Handey
“I’m not saying stumpin isn’t risky. When you’re out there with nothing but chains, beer, and a winch…..You can rip your arm off, and there ain’t no one out there to sue.”
-Lucky (King of the Hill)
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