Hey, folks. To accompany my "sleeping pad" post, I also need a lantern. The two camping trip thus far this year were basically car camping, but the two upcoming trips are not. When car camping, I borrowed a coleman propane lantern, which worked perfectly fine, but will be too bulky to transport in a kayak (I'm assuming). What are you using for a lantern, how do you like it, does it give sufficient light, is it rugged, is it fuel efficient, what kind of fuel does it take etc..... All comments very much appreciated! Rick - Poquoson, VA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
From: <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com> > What are you using for a lantern, how do you like it, does it give sufficient > light, is it rugged, is it fuel efficient, what kind of fuel does it take etc..... I use as little light as possible. Since Georgian Bay, where I paddle and camp the most, is halfway between the equator and the north pole, nights from now till well into August are bright until late (though "late" for a weary paddler isn't "late" for a urban partier). I hate the bright lanterns that some use - they destroy any semblance of night vision; I used to call them "portable supernovas". Save your night vision and use the light from the sky to see around the campsite. Enjoy the starry skies. I use a candle lantern when I need one. The collapsible Uco, single candle type work fine. I bought the full lampshade to go with it and it significantly reduces glare. One candle lasts for several hours and spares are small and easy to pack. You can hang it inside the tent (with care - fire risk) and light the tent if you're stuck inside on a dark, stormy day. Most of my nighttime lighting needs come from a headlamp, though. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
<Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com> wrote: > Hey, folks. To accompany my "sleeping pad" post, I also need a lantern. The two camping trip thus > far this year were basically car camping, but the two upcoming trips are not. When car camping, I > borrowed a coleman propane lantern, which worked perfectly fine, but will be too bulky to transport in a > kayak (I'm assuming). In propane, that's pretty much the standard. Going with other paddlers, it is not too bulky to take. I use a white gas version that is more compact, harder to keep lit, and cantankerous. It is incredibly cheaper to run, and requires a very small volume of fuel. In the latter two respects (and the cantankerous one, too), it's more like me, so I guess I'm stuck with it. YMMV on this one, for sure! -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Rick, I have the Peak 1 micro lantern and the Peak 1 micro stove. ab. $25 .I found a bunch of reviews on google, but couldn't find an exact picture...I'm thinking they have modified it and it might be the Coleman Exponent Outlander standard stove and this is $35. At any rate, Primus makes a similar model. Somewhere it says that it used to be Epigas but Coleman bought them out. It collapses and is quite small. They also make padded cases for the stove and the lantern. they use the small butane/propane canisters (ie not the standard Coleman propane ones). Mine has glass around it, so one with a metal screen would be better. As for the candle lantern...when i went to check on the above I found out that the glass on the candle lantern had broken... see the lantern at: http://www-users.cs.umn.edu/~wymore/coleman.htm Micro Lantern The micro lantern is light enough for even the most weight-conscientious backpacker, yet provides an incredible amount of light. Forget flashlights - light your entire area! Coleman Peak 1 Micro Lantern - #3112-700T Coleman Peak 1 Lantern Stuff Sack - #3112-599T 12 Butane Fuel Canisters - #3100-712T sandy kramer *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I'm another who doesn't like gas lanterns. I find them too glaring. Though I always pack a collapsible candle lantern, I rarely use it, partly because summer days are so long where I camp, and because I like to look at the stars. A bright light blinds you to the world around you. My most useful light around camp and for evening paddles is a Princeton Tech waterproof headlamp, but I also carry a couple of small LED lights for reading, finding the path to the toilet, and emergencies. I also have a Mini Mag that I carry in my kayak for emergencies, but hardly ever use. I second the comments on the Thermarest pads. I have used a full-length, 1-1/2-inch thick Thermarest for sleeping on snow, cobble beaches, and everything in between for 20 years. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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