Propane Lantern Recommendations

CitizenQ

CitizenQ

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I'm in the process of replacing my liquid (kerosene & white gas) fueled devices with propane appliances. Stove is done. Heater is done.

Next up is a new lantern: I need a unit that runs on standard 1-pound disposable propane cylinders.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks as always fellas.
 
Coleman,with the built in ignition ,,I have one and it works flawless..going on it's 3rd year & has not giving me a single problem.
 
I use the standard Coleman double mantel lantern. Mine is pretty old now and the pliezo igniter is dead, but the lantern itself still works great. There may be smaller/lighter/more fuel efficient units out there now, but I have no issues with this one.
 
texastonydobbs said:
Coleman,with the built in ignition ,,I have one and it works flawless..going on it's 3rd year & has not giving me a single problem.
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Tex: does your ignitor run on batteries and -- if yes -- does the lantern allow for manual ignition when the ignition system breaks or one has no batteries, as (I imagine) Codger's does? Thanks!
 
Mine uses essentially the same bottom plate to the burner as the manual lantern and has round holes thru which a match can be inserted. The flame from a bic lighter works as well, and is what I normally use. The igniter might be repairable, but I just haven't bothered.
 
CitizenQ said:
Tex: does your ignitor run on batteries and -- if yes -- does the lantern allow for manual ignition when the ignition system breaks or one has no batteries, as (I imagine) Codger's does? Thanks!
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no batteries,it is manual, with two mantles...going on 3yrs w/o a hitch...:D
 
I have never understood the appeal of having a bright lantern illuminating the campsite. You lose being in touch with the night. If you can't have a fire, I prefer a candle lantern. I've carried the little CandleLantern since they first came out and find them perfect for my needs. They need a frosted glass shade though and I understand I'm not the only person to suggest it to the company. They are considering adding one. If you want more light, they make the three candle Candeliera.

Haven't owned a propane lantern in 20 years. If you have need to fill the campsite with bright light, these won't do but they work well in the wind, are cheap to own and operate (candles last about 8-9 hours and are a dollar each).
 
I to own a candle lantern as well but most people for what ever reason don't care for them,i love mine and use it quite often but the main thing I use my lantern for is night fishing and cover 3/4 of the lantern lens with a Dr. pepper can that a way I direct the light towards the water help attract the fish,that is the main use of the lantern,I own,I love the night time with a campfire in the back drop...
 
Yes, good point. I own several candle laterns too. However, I need a propane lantern also.
 
CSG said:
I have never understood the appeal of having a bright lantern illuminating the campsite. You lose being in touch with the night. If you can't have a fire, I prefer a candle lantern. I've carried the little CandleLantern since they first came out and find them perfect for my needs. They need a frosted glass shade though and I understand I'm not the only person to suggest it to the company. They are considering adding one. If you want more light, they make the three candle Candeliera.

Haven't owned a propane lantern in 20 years. If you have need to fill the campsite with bright light, these won't do but they work well in the wind, are cheap to own and operate (candles last about 8-9 hours and are a dollar each).
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Try following a blood trail, dressing a deer, fixing your truck, tying a hook on your line, and thousands other things that you need a lot of light for with a candle lantern.

I love candle lanterns and when I am sitting around camp in my comfy mocs with maybe a bit of sipping whiskey I never turn my lantern on, but when you need it, it is great to have a lot of light.

I like the standard coleman 2 mantle lanterns, I have several of them and they are bulletproof. Chris
 
Hey Guys..

I've got the colman North Star..

Awesome lantern and the Brightest lantern Coleman makes..

You also may want to look into a Propane Tree..You screw it to a 20lb tank and can run 3 different things off of it.. Lantern on top, stove and BBQ, or larger burner for large Skillet..

If you are Dead set on using 1lb bottles,, you need to get ahold of a Mac Coupler, to transfer propane from the 20 lb tank to the 1lb bottles.. I've got one and it works Awesome.. Bottles now cost roughly $1.00 each instead of $3-4.00..

They are safe and work pretty good...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
Runningboar "Try following a blood trail, dressing a deer, fixing your truck, tying a hook on your line, and thousands other things that you need a lot of light for with a candle lantern."

IMO a headlamp is better suited for these activities. Petzyl Tactikka specifically for me. Much less weight and more-directed beam.
 
There is for sure a lot to be said for a good head lamp, especially when space is limited, but if given the chance for everything I listed, and several more, I like a lantern. As far as weight I am not talking about backpacking and even with my 400 dollar coonhunting headlamp I have not seen anything that puts out the amount of light as a lantern. Chris
 
I second Normark. I also have the Northstar and refill from a 20lb. tank. Been doing that for several years.
Terry
 
runningboar said:
Try following a blood trail, dressing a deer, fixing your truck, tying a hook on your line, and thousands other things that you need a lot of light for with a candle lantern.

I love candle lanterns and when I am sitting around camp in my comfy mocs with maybe a bit of sipping whiskey I never turn my lantern on, but when you need it, it is great to have a lot of light.

I like the standard coleman 2 mantle lanterns, I have several of them and they are bulletproof. Chris
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Well, I don't hunt, fix my truck at night or tie hooks on lines (but that's what my little cap clip-on flashlight is for). I guess that's the thing - at night, I'm chillin', not working. ;)
 
CSG,
You do know that you can turn a propane lantern down to the same level of light as a candle lantern? I am not trying to be a smart ass, just asking, for inside the tent or just chilling, my lanterns are never turned up full blast. Chris
 
runningboar said:
CSG,
You do know that you can turn a propane lantern down to the same level of light as a candle lantern? I am not trying to be a smart ass, just asking, for inside the tent or just chilling, my lanterns are never turned up full blast. Chris
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Actually, I'd forgotten about that. As I said, it's been at least 20 years since I've owned one. They were a staple, along with the green Coleman white gas stoves, of my childhood camping experiences. Still, for my personal needs, I prefer the candle lantern (or fire if it's cool to start one where I'm at) and flashlight. But I try to travel light so the only propane lanterns that would work for me would be the little backpacker ones. Then you've got fuel cannisters to lug about.

Car camping is a whole other ball of wax though. Like canoe or kayak camping, you can take a lot more stuff for luxury camping.
 
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