Anyone have a really good lamp or lantern they really like for touring? Most of them I've tried are kinda ok but not great. Brightness & comfort are the two things that seem to be lacking. I've tried: Petzl headlamp. This is ok I guess but a) it sucks up batteries like crazy and b) can get somewhat uncomfortable and itchy after a while when it's hot & muggy. I have switched to Eveready rechargeable batteries and have 2 AA solar battery chargers. Not water resistant so really can't use it for night paddling. Candle lanterns. Really not bright enough to read by even with a reflector. Multiple candle lanterns might be brighter but would be too hot in summer. Peak DualFuel Lantern: I have the smaller backpacking version. This seems to be the brightest of all I've tried. Problems are a) unleaded fuel smokes and stains the top of the tent (to say nothing of what it must be doing to my lungs b) it requires pumping every 5-10 minutes to keep it pressurized c) extra fuel to carry around. It is pretty self contained. I've knocked it over and recovered with no problem. Coleman Rechargable Flourescent (?) Lantern. Can recharge from outlet or 12volt (cigarette lighter attachment). Supposed to last up to 9 hours. I plan on getting a solar battery charger to power my notebook and can get a cigarette (can't get away from the damn things) lighter attachment. Not bright enough to read by though unless right next to it. Pretty large and fairly heavy. I'm kinda tired of buying and trying. Maybe y'all have some better suggestions. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jan 13 1999 - 06:50:50 PST
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