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Rachelina

Have you considered a head torch for the reading aspect. Also comes in very handy for a lot of other applications. They are very cheap these days. Just a thought.

Fairfriend here is a pic of a UFO lamp. I think it`s what people mean. Click on the pic.

Martin.

they're basically circular lights which are used on parasols etc

pic: http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Garden-Lighting/Wilko-Light-Parasol-LED-x-20/invt/0273191

How about a rechargeable led vehicle inspection type lamp . My friend took one with him last year when he joined us and was most impressed.Still can't beat head torches though IMO.

Quote: Originally posted by Francais on 14/5/2009

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.... although for that retro light look I do prefer my 1952 Bialaddin X320 Pressure (paraffin) lamp,..... although it does give a super 60watt true light output,....

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nutz, just remembered I still have to collect one ... and a bowl fire from the UK. My head's a sieve!

Hi Spudz.

              Just realised I made a typo, my lamp is a 300X of course, they were not making the Vapalux 320 back in 1952!, I am still contemplating taking the lamp to France with me, I know it can be a faff, compared to using some LED whiz bang device, but there is somthing so special about all that hissing of the pressure, and the glow of the mantel, that a modern day lamp can never give, what should I do?.

The light and heat from the std camping gaz 206 lantern is hard to match, plus that loverly sound.  The heat is very useful for the those chilly evenings. Would never be without one.

Head torch for me every time. It puts the light where you want it, ie right where you're looking, and leaves your hands free.

They are the best thing for reading by imo. We use an adaptable torch/lantern thing for ambient light.