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Hi Fizz35.

               I was recently given an old Bialaddin 300X (Circa 1950!) Paraffin Preasure lamp, and have just refurbed it (£10), it is almost the same as the modern day version the Vapalux M320 (£130!), and I have to say I am smitten, a superb Glow of around 60Watts equivelent very easy and safe to use, having said that I like the idea of having a Campingaz Lumogaz R (£25!) which I am told is brighter, which you can run of a refillable 901 Campingaz Bottle, and if you have two 901's you will never be in the dark, also the Campingaz is less of a faff to light than the Paraffin lamp, hope that helps. 

We're looking at lanterns too, and considering Gaz v LED battery or wind-up, but we want a lantern bright enough to read etc, so not just a tiny LED torch type.

The Campingaz Lumostar looks good, and one version of it (C270) comes with a case.

The brightest LED lantern might be this one:

http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1428744-10294381?url=http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001501&productId=1500354767&langId=-1&engine=froogle&keyword=Rechargeable+30+LED+Lantern

Definately a fair weather camper. I don't like rain. Rain + Tent = Trouble.
2011:
July: Galpton, Devon
August: Duinrell, Holland

We have a cadac gas lamp. It is ok but not fantastic.

Not one I would recommend

We get better light from a cheap UFO light

Angie

  Hi Fiona

  I picked up a UFO light today in Poundland for 'a £1' and it's brill, it's really bright has loops on it to hang up and it also has a hole in the middle with clasps to fit onto a pole (meant for a patio umbrella pole) also picked up a twin pack of smaller push-in LED lights that come with peel off sticky pads to stick up somewhere, thought these would be handy for the bedroom pods.

  Best wishes Sam

LED lights may appear to be bright but they do not light up the tent nearly as much as a gas or conventional electric lamp.

We have a camping gaz Stellar light - on its highest setting you could ward off ships with it.  It comes with its own little case which has space in it for your gas cannister.  I think its been on offer at a few places too

I can recomend the SILVERPOINT Expedition CREE LED Camping Lantern . I have had it for some time now as i collect LED lights. It is very bright and has a very good burn on the AAA batteries.

 CREE LED – up to 136 lumens
* Innovative Convex Reflector provides Flawless Reflection
* DC-DC regulated circuit
* 3-mode electronic switch
* Green LED indicator shows lantern in darkness
* Durable aluminum body with rubber end caps
* Removable top end gives elumination under the lantern
* Water resistant
* 3 x AA batteries included
* 16hrs burn time at maximum light output
* 53hrs on low light output
* 35hrs flashing
* Size 55 x 130 weight 197.6 gr incl. batteries

It's a fantastic light trust me.

There is a brighter lantern made by silverpoint but it is bigger and maybe better for you.

Silverpoint Daylight SL707  300 Lumen LED Camping Lantern, Ideal for all types of outdoors pursuits from Family Camping to Experdition

 

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