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13/8/2012 at 8:04pm
Location: durham
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We have 2 rechargeable lanterns and have loved them for few years, but, having changed the tubes cannot get good light like I used to. Just wondering whether to buy more tubes or renew lanterns. Any recommendations please. We dont have EHU
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13/8/2012 at 9:29pm
Location: South Wales
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Hello CW
The tube lights I have had often feel a bit "clinical" - too much like an office to feel cosy in a tent, even if they are a good light to read by or play cards etc.
If you want a good battery light, Niclisem's advice is for what I think is the best battery light on the market. The links show the Ring Cybalite, which is identical to the Maplin version, on sale for £14.99 at the mo.
Maplin LED lantern
Again, a bit too cold on the colour spectrum, so some people don't get on with them.
If you want a liquid fuel light (nice and warm, both in terms of colour spectrum and anout 1kW of heat), then I have found the Coleman twin mantle to be better than the Northstar, even though the Northstar is a lot more  expensive. Cheapest I have seen:
Coleman Powerhouse
Not had a gas lantern - so sorry, can't comment.
Finally, for ambience and true camping style - can't beat a paraffin hurricane lamp. A nice one that is sturdy won't cost more than a fiver (loads on line, and Go-Outdoors have them too). Add another couple of quid for paraffin / lamp oil, and pretend you are an outdoorsman
All the best
Earl
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14/8/2012 at 3:39pm
Location: Derby
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another vote for the Cybalite - a superb lantern and great battery life
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15/8/2012 at 4:19pm
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We have one of these which we use in the day room when sat out at night.
Just back from two weeks in France and didn`t need to recharge it during our stay.
Gives a good light.
Griff
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15/8/2012 at 4:59pm
Location: Dorset
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Have to say that we have always used a gas lantern but used the Coleman Duo lantern as it was free with camping mag subs this trip and it is excellent, there are two sections which can be taken off the main body and used to light bedrooms or two corners of a table for example. The light you get is from loads of LEDS and you can get a rechargeable battery for it or use large batteries. Although it is bigger to pack I am leaving the gas lamp at home now.
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15/8/2012 at 9:10pm
Location: Lancashire
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As usual.it comes down to personal choice,we bought camping gaz lamps at a bargain price of £4.50 each earlier in the summer,we also have Tillley paraffin lamps.both give off good light and the bonus of around 1kw in heat when lit.Plus we have various LED and torches for bed room pods and going to the loo at night etc. Tilley lamps can give off a lot of fumes though if they do not light correctly,also any lamp which burns gas or paraffin should be used only in well ventilated tents,an CO can build up.We have had wind up lanterns in the past but have found they do not work properly after a short period,as thet start to go dim very quickly,even after being fully wound up.
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16/8/2012 at 12:24am
Location: Cornwall
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I bought one from maplin last night, didn't notice this thread effectively it is the same spec.
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