When you're ready to head home, the lantern doesn't require any disassembly—just turn it off and let it cool It’s one of the best gas lanterns on the market but it ended up with a low rank in our Top 10 list. Prolonged exposure on the skin and repeated inhalation over a long period of time may cause organ failure or blood cancer.

I’m Jim and this is my place where I talk and write about climbing stuff. As an avid climber and family man, I love to be outside and spend the day climbing, camping, and having a good time. Never ingest it or get it in your eyes. If this happens, you need to call emergency services for help. If you go looking for either of these fuels and can’t seem to find them, try looking in the following places and trying these tips:Kerosene is a tried and true fuel. People have used it for over a century to fuel their lamps/lanterns and heat their homes, believe it or not! It is slightly similar to white gas because they are derived from the same substance: petroleum. The difference is that kerosene is heavily distilled and burns more slowly than white gas would.

One lantern to rule them all! Don't like propane or constant battery failure? Neither do I. So I bought this lantern. If you enjoy camping with the family frequently, this lantern is the long haul one to own. I've broken tons of battery lamps, flashlights, and headlamps over the years, yet this lantern continues to be almost bomb proof. Some variation of this lantern has probably been around for 60 plus years. We have put this lantern through the paces for about 8 years now. I can attest that… Full review When it comes to kerosene powered lanterns, there are quite a few cons to go with the pros. Just consider the space where you will be using it, the weather, and your health. Dual Fuel lantern from ColemanIf you don’t necessarily go for the white light of LEDs, you’ll love this warm glow. A bell handle makes it easy to carry or hang the lantern, and the fuel tank provides a steady base when the lantern is placed on a table or other surface. We used the funnel to fill in the tank with Coleman Liquid Fuel – it’s well built and secured, which makes refuelling easy.Propane has a peculiar smell that not everyone can bear. People with sensitive noses should also go with white gas. The 3 year warranty is also great – it’s not as durable or easy to use as the electric lanterns but it can give you service year after year without too much maintenance. This one is easy. You can find gasoline at any gas station near you (provided that there isn’t a shortage for some reason.) You can get it by the gallons for all of your camping and vehicular needs in one go. It’s the cleanest fuel available, meaning that it keeps you and the environment reasonably safe. The smoke output and smell reduce your discomfort levels and lessen the risk of dangerous inhalation.

Even though it seems like there could be very few things wrong with unleaded gas because many people use it frequently, it has its downsides for several different reasons. Let’s get into why it could be a good choice and how it could potentially be something that just is not right for you. Using this liquid fuel lantern isn’t simple – compared to the ‘one-switch’ electric lanterns, it needed a lot of work just to start it running. Coleman has been a long-trusted brand for campers when it comes to all sorts of outdoor gear! Their products are known for being durable, versatile, and reliable. Part of that great reputation comes from being able to switch up how you use each product; this is true for both their camping stoves and lanterns.If you understand how to operate any Coleman pump style stove or lantern you will have no problem operating this lantern. And the potential for saving money on fuel is substantial. I highly recomend it. When I first received my new lantern I tested it out at home using unleaded automotive fuel. Mantle setup and pumping are just like all other Coleman lanterns regardless of vintage. To light, I set the valve at low to ignite the mantles and allowed the generator to warm for around 20 seconds. (If… Full review Anyone who likes to go hut-to-hut hiking trips enjoys hunting or kayak excursions, and even snow sled expeditions in the winter will know the benefits of having a fuel-powered camping lantern. Winter campers really ought to choose another fuel source for their trip. Propane is difficult to heat to the proper temperature in extremely cold environments. You will spend more time trying to make it work with little to no positive results yielded overall. The total run time you get from your lantern is directly related to the brightness level used. The darker the brightness setting, the longer the run time. When choosing a lantern, try to select one that has enough run time to meet your intended activity or situation. You may even want to overestimate the required run time to ensure you are not left in the dark.