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31/7/2006 at 2:25pm
 Location: North Warwickshire, west midlands
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any advice?

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31/7/2006 at 2:31pm
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I like a gas lantern best, can have it bright or turn it down and it gives out a bit of warmth too.

Mine is an old Campingaz Bleuet 206.



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31/7/2006 at 2:41pm
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Yes we like gas lamps too -we have a big lantern attachment for our 907 Campingaz bottle. However, it does get quite hot so it may not be you best choice if you have little uns running about. I am sure others will be along with non-gas recommendations

I also like the wind up torches for general use too - and no worries about running out of batteries!



31/7/2006 at 2:58pm
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I prefer the gas lantern too, they give out a nicer glow than torches. Ours is a campingaz one.


31/7/2006 at 3:36pm
 Location: Notts
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is there one that is safe and light to use/carry.. i have a Maglite \(and a knackered Petzl but can't afford to replace) but is hassle to read at night.. anyone help?? (i need it v compact as i am a backpacker without a car)..

many thanks xxxb



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31/7/2006 at 3:47pm
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I found that the rechargable battery ones with a energy efficient tube at a tenner upwards are excellent.
Ours has a remote control and can charge off the car.


31/7/2006 at 9:48pm
 Location: Warrington Cheshire
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Solar powered garden lights. 

Mike J



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31/7/2006 at 9:52pm
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Hi we to use solar powered garden lights


01/8/2006 at 3:00am
 Location: Coventry
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Quote: Originally posted by brenroamin on 31/7/2006


is there one that is safe and light to use/carry.. i have a Maglite \(and a knackered Petzl but can't afford to replace) but is hassle to read at night.. anyone help?? (i need it v compact as i am a backpacker without a car).

Then a headlamp would be perfect. Very small & lightweight. I use mine for reading (light shines directly on your book)and for trips to the loo at night (obviously it shines just in front of where you're walking, so you never trip over anyones guyropes).  Mine has 3 settings & takes 3 AA batteries & they last ages.



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01/8/2006 at 9:50am
 Location: London
 Outfit: Tent - Quechua T6.2 XL (6 berth)
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Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 31/7/2006

I like a gas lantern best, can have it bright or turn it down and it gives out a bit of warmth too.

Mine is an old Campingaz Bleuet 206.


I didnt even think about that!! the getting a bit of warmth out of it, must invest in a couple for those cold nights!!


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01/8/2006 at 10:08am
 Location: Nearly always sunny Scunny
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For Kazzi, a 12 volt strip-light powered by a leisure battery. Sorry thats no help to Bren, but I have bought my daughter a cheap lamp from Asda which converts from a lantern to a torch, runs off 2 AAs, and has a hanging loop.


02/8/2006 at 8:33am
 Location: North Warwickshire, west midlands
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thanks

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