Camping Lanterns Reviews

If spending a vast amount of time in the great outdoors is your ideal vacation, e.g. hiking or camping, then high calibre, durable equipment is essential. So purchasing a high quality camping lantern should be a top priority. There are three types to choose from; Gas, battery and candle, each has it's own plus and minus points.

When choosing a lantern for the first time, a little research into the various types is recommended. This will ensure that the correct lantern for the job is chosen.

Below is a review of some of the best camping lanterns available on the market today. The review will choose two lanterns from the three different category types.

Gas Operated Lanterns:

Coleman 2 Mantle Gas Lantern 288b700

Price - $50

An excellent lantern for the avid camping enthusiast. Gives the equivalent amount of light as a 100 watt bulb. Other features include;

Adjustable lighting control
Burning time of 7hours on high, 14hours on low setting
Porcelain steel venelator
Heat resistant globe

Coleman Xcursion Lantern

Price - $40

A versatile lightweight lantern that is equally at home when used for camp sites or back country hiking. Works extremely well in colder climates. Other features include;

Uses high performance Powermax fuel
Burning time of 6 hours
Quiet operation
Refillable in 20 seconds
Sliding door for light reflection

Battery Operated Lanterns:

The first range of lanterns come from the Coleman Retro Series, and will be listed in order of price.

Coleman Retro Rechargeable

Price - $40

The Coleman Retro Rechargeable is the brightest lantern in the series. It's features include;

11watt fluorescent tube for a whiter, brighter light
Built in night-light
Battery life of up to 9 hours
Emergency power unit
Quick change bulb replacement lever
Multi-directional light control

Coleman Retro Lantern with remote control

Price - $35

The remote control version of the Retro Series is considered to be the best family lantern on the market. It's features include;

Remote control with up to 40 foot range
Built in night-light
Battery life of up to 30 hours while using D cell batteries
Multi-directional light control
15 watt fluorescent tube
Quick change bulb replacement lever

Candle Operated Lanterns:

UCO Candelier Lantern

Price - $34

A new improved version of the popular series. Now comes equipped with a three candle version. Other features include;

Three legged base for extra stability
Burning time up to 9 hours
Lantern top can be used to keep food warm, boil small amounts of water
Economical to run
Can be fitted with a side light reflector. (sold separately)

UCO Original Candle Lantern

A lightweight and versatile lantern that can serve a variety of outdoor purposes, from camping to hiking. Other features include;

Price - $22

Telescopic to protect glass chimney while travelling
Constant flame height system
Easy to store and carry
Burning time up to 9 hours
Various add on to increase functionality

Conclusion

The above items are just a small cross section of the available lanterns on the market. The above lanterns were chosen by the popularity of the products within many camping stores, both on and off-line.