This is our first year of camping and we have managed so far with a Coleman lantern (the one which can be pushed down into itself for storage). It's ok but a bit feeble (to say the least)!
So, have any of you good people got any recommendation for a decent lamp that produces a powerful, bright light? Not sure about gas lanterns - not keen on the idea of using it inside the tent.
Await all your suggestions eagerly (the sales have started!!)
Deb
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we have a night searcher and the light that it produces is brilliant and it lasts for around 6 hours. its also rechargable and can be recharged from the cigarette lighter in the car. think its on a review on here somewhere.
We have the Coleman collapsible light and it is fine, but a bit feeble - as you say - and this gets really noticeable now as the days shorten. So we bought a Coleman Northstar battery light. It looks very big and solid in comparison to the collapsible one but it really kicks out a very bright light. It is recommended for big tents, so should be able to cope with your Diablo OK! MT
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i have a coleman dual fuel lantern (petrol/coleman fuel)... it is extremely bright.. i know you have said about not wanting a gas lantern for use in a tent, but we have had ours for 2 years and it has been fine... just make sure you keep it about a foot away from the fabric.
it also has the added advantage of keeping the tent 'heated' to s small degree, just takes the chill out in the winter.
Tilley storm lamps, the brightest by a long way. Even moreso than the twin mantle ones I've seen. And they cost a fraction of the price. See well known net auction site or local paper. Other benefit they run pretty hat and so give off good heat.
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Topic: Help - Feeble Lantern!
