Is it better to have propane lanterns or battery powered lanterns while camping?

Posted: August 27th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Gear | Tags: , , | 5 Comments »

I do not even know if it matters which you choose to use, but I am going to be buying camping gear & I want to make sure I get my money’s worth. Any pros & cons to both?

5 Comments on “Is it better to have propane lanterns or battery powered lanterns while camping?”

  1. 1 chris w said at 12:31 am on August 27th, 2010:

    Safety being a key factor, battery lanterns have been improving greatly in the last few years some of the newer products out there are as bright as some single mantel kerosene lanterns. Led technology also puts the burn time right up there with kerosene and with the use of rechargeable batteries, it puts the subject to rest.

    I have this one for my back pack
    http://www.rei.com/product/777554

    and this one in the camper
    http://www.rei.com/product/723290

  2. 2 jandismommie said at 12:31 am on August 27th, 2010:

    Personally I prefer propane lanterns. They seem to last longer and are a brighter then the battery powered ones.

  3. 3 David L said at 12:31 am on August 27th, 2010:

    Safety and the ages of the people using them.

    No Flames in Tents!

  4. 4 stargazer said at 12:31 am on August 27th, 2010:

    I prefer the battery, only because my daughter likes to play with it.

  5. 5 Billy M said at 12:31 am on August 27th, 2010:

    If you’ll have small unruly children around your campsite it’s best to use battery-powered lanterns for safety sake…no, they will not put out as much light as a propane lantern, but they won’t set stuff on fire either.

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