The most likely solution might be to get Another lantern... Most lanterns that I have seen have an opaque cover on top, usually white in color which would reflect the light downward already. Little would go upward to where it would be reflected by the underside of the tarp, and that will have been dispersed over a broad area. I have seen circular reflectors for the Coleman lanterns that direct the light toward one side only rather than in a full circle. That might help... Why not try, as a first approximation, some aluminum foil arranged in that fashion, or over the top of the lantern. You dn't need to be camping to check this out.... Joe P. PS --With all those other campers darting around, how about reflective line for the tarp/tent lines? *************** >>After dark, we had only one two mantle coleman propane lantern. It put out good light, but for the next family "so called camping" trip, I want to maximize it so that all 4 of us can read or whatever under the light. I should mention that with all the RVs, bicycles darting around, neighbors radios etc, screaming kids and crying babies, there was no point in a "lights out" camp suitable for enjoying nature. Anyway...... I'd like to add some silvery reflective material to the underside of the tarp to reflect the light back down to the picnic table. Would that work? What should I use? I was thinking of gluing a cheapo survival blanket to it. Has anybody done anything like that? Suggestions? Cautions? Tips/tricks? Other material to use rather than the blue poly tarp that is already reflective? *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Apr 24 2003 - 09:57:03 PDT
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