Light Your Way With A Nostalgic Camping Lantern

Those of you who are like me and spend quite a bit a time camping when you were a kid, probably remember the old liquid fuel lanterns. The kind you had to adjust just right to get to light and burn and the filament mantles that were constantly burning out and needing to be changed. Well good news for you nostaligia buffs. You can still get the green 2 mantle Coleman liquid fuel lantern. Although it is quite a bit more expensive then I remember it being at around $65.

But for those people who like the nostalgia of the camp lantern but would also like the modern convenience of rechargeable battery power. You may want to check out the Coleman Retro Rechargeable Battery Powered Lanter. That was a mouthful. This lantern looks nice, costs less then then the liquid fuel lantern, and runs cool so no more burnt fingers or fire hazards caused by the old style lanterns. The battery can run up to 9 hours on a single charge and can be recharged with a 120-volt ac outlet or a 12-volt dc power port. So you can recharge the battery from your car’s lighter port.

Changing the bulb is easy with the quick release lever. And the light shines brightly and upward and out with the built in reflector. The battery is recyclable and there is a built-in nightlight. If you want to save a little cash you can also just get the Coleman Rugged Battery Powered Lantern.  It only costs around 25$ and will keep your tent lit for hours. It can run on low up to 28 hours and on high up to 18 hours. It also runs cool and is a great addition to your camp.

When I camp I like to have at least a couple of lanterns for lighting those dark mountain nights. Plus, some extra flashlights for quick trips to the restroom or walking at night or for searching for things in the dark. Plus if you are startled at night you want something quick, that will light with the push of a button.