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Hi ArtJackson.

                     I agree with you, my tent is fully lit by a 150 LED 1.2m tube type light, and a couple of 20 LED outside lights, the kitchen tent is fully lit with a 13watt fluoresent inspection type lamp, I did recently restore a Bialaddin 320 (Vapalux) parafin lamp, handed to me by the father in law (83yrs), he picked it up back in the 1950's, it sure gives of a very nice light, far more romantic than LED's, but like you, I can't see the point of taking it camping, although I am tempted to do so!.

Gail and my self have used our petrol lantern and cookers ( coleman and primus ) in our tents and caravan awning, and i have used my famous 8r stove in snow holes and have never had any incident. Providing one uses a little common, dont light or fill inside there is nothing to fear.

For those who panic and say only battries in our tent I wish I could show them the horrific chemical burns inflicted on one small lad who had tucked his torch in to his sleeping bag with him, he turned it on and nothing, his parents had on what they belived to be good advice reversed one battery to prevent discharge. I have no idea what happened I am no expert in these matters but a battery exploded. I seam to rember that they were ni-cad's but the poor lad suffered terrible burns to his upper body So it just goes to show there is no such thing as gauarrented safety You just have to make Your own choice and follow the instructions. That said I do understand that the considerations for family camping are diffrent, but as a cub scout in 1970's hurricane lamps the thing and never an accident in sight.

I got a coleman northstar and we do use it in out tent and have been doing for several years now. a little common sense is needed like ventilation and olso the northstaris designed so that when it topples it goes out so no risk in burning down.

but we only use it for a short duration to take the chill out of the tent just before we turn in