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29/8/2011 at 6:14pm
 Location: Crawley West Sussex
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so after changing the batteries in my lantern several times this weekend i am thinking that it might be time to upgrade to gas...any recommendations for ones that don't cost the earth but won't fall apart after five minutes?

ta muchly :-)



29/8/2011 at 7:33pm
 Location: Norwich Norfolk
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We have a campingaz lantern, lovely bright warm light.  However beware if using inside tent as gas lanterns get hot and will create condensation.

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29/8/2011 at 9:04pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: De Waard Lepelaar & Kleine Burgemeeste
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I have a Primus Easylight (with auto piezo ignition but not the Duo connection which is flawed in my opinion) and absolutely love it.

Click

It is very well made and comes with a very sturdy case for in between trips. It is very quiet but still gives off that lovely gentle hiss that is typical of all gas lanterns. It gives off a good amount of light, especially if you are used to battery lanterns.

Mine cost about £35. It does seem like it will last a long time so I consider it an investment.

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29/8/2011 at 9:34pm
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Double post, Doh!.



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I have a CampinGaz Lumogaz RPZ, great lantern that fits onto the re-fillable 901 cylinders, Piezo ignitions, so lights first time every time. got that last year for £19.99 from Outdoor Action in Blackburn, although not officialy available in the UK anymore.

Last week I picked up a CampinGaz Lumogaz Plus, a Tesco clearance bargain at £4!, it uses the Easy Click disposable cartridges, that can be detached when needed, a 240gm cartridge cost £3.99.

Both lanterns are 80w equivelent, so about 4 times as bright as the brightest LED lanterns that are around. and those sell for £50 a pop, check out 400 Lumen Cree LED lantern.



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29/8/2011 at 11:40pm
 Location: Glossop
 Outfit: Quechua 4.1 seconds base seconds full
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also have campingaz lumogaz plus that uses the easy click cartridge - excellent - cartridges quite expensive but last a long long time - also very warm and can be as bright or dull as you like


30/8/2011 at 9:07am
 Location: Crawley West Sussex
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thanks for the replies guys, your help is much appreciated :-D


30/8/2011 at 10:43am
 Location: Blackpool
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Quote: Originally posted by reggiewac on 29/8/2011


I have a Primus Easylight (with auto piezo ignition but not the Duo connection which is flawed in my opinion) and absolutely love it.

Click

It is very well made and comes with a very sturdy case for in between trips. It is very quiet but still gives off that lovely gentle hiss that is typical of all gas lanterns. It gives off a good amount of light, especially if you are used to battery lanterns.

Mine cost about £35. It does seem like it will last a long time so I consider it an investment.

But it's not very pretty :( no good for glamping !!!



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Carley x

Aug 2011 - Brighouse Bay
Aug 2011 - Wild Rose Park
Sep 2011 - UKCS Meet Skipton
April 2012 - Charity Farm
May 2012 - Primrose Valley (Caravan)
July 2012 - Nantcols


30/8/2011 at 7:09pm
 Location: Buckinghamshire
 Outfit: Lunar Clubman SB
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We had a campinggaz piezo latern that fitted the 901 cylinder.  Unfortunately the valve jammed during the holiday this year.  I can't believe you can no longer get them in the UK.  I should have bought a replacement in Spain but it was €30.

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31/8/2011 at 9:17am
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: De Waard Lepelaar & Kleine Burgemeeste
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Quote: Originally posted by bibsnbots on 30/8/2011

Quote: Originally posted by reggiewac on 29/8/2011


I have a Primus Easylight (with auto piezo ignition but not the Duo connection which is flawed in my opinion) and absolutely love it.

Click

It is very well made and comes with a very sturdy case for in between trips. It is very quiet but still gives off that lovely gentle hiss that is typical of all gas lanterns. It gives off a good amount of light, especially if you are used to battery lanterns.

Mine cost about £35. It does seem like it will last a long time so I consider it an investment.

But it's not very pretty :( no good for glamping !!!





Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

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31/8/2011 at 9:49am
 Location: Blackpool
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Quote: Originally posted by reggiewac on 31/8/2011
Quote: Originally posted by bibsnbots on 30/8/2011

Quote: Originally posted by reggiewac on 29/8/2011


I have a Primus Easylight (with auto piezo ignition but not the Duo connection which is flawed in my opinion) and absolutely love it.

Click

It is very well made and comes with a very sturdy case for in between trips. It is very quiet but still gives off that lovely gentle hiss that is typical of all gas lanterns. It gives off a good amount of light, especially if you are used to battery lanterns.

Mine cost about £35. It does seem like it will last a long time so I consider it an investment.

But it's not very pretty :( no good for glamping !!!





Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
very true !!

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Carley x

Aug 2011 - Brighouse Bay
Aug 2011 - Wild Rose Park
Sep 2011 - UKCS Meet Skipton
April 2012 - Charity Farm
May 2012 - Primrose Valley (Caravan)
July 2012 - Nantcols



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