Campsite lanterns

[pjcd]

 Very nice, I've picked up several NIB stoves and lanterns at yard / estate sales. They usually don't sell for much. I guess people would rather use propane.

[swbc150]

[p]These little guys are not lanterns but work very well for portable motion detectors around your outside Trailer. I even have one mounted below the Frig inside the Camper for when I get up during the Night. I use Velcour to mount them, easy take-off when you leave the campsite.
I have one mounted above the entry step on the LL frame, one on each side at the rear of the Trailer. Anything moves around outside the motion detector lights up for 45 seconds/turns off if movement stops after the 45 seconds. The motion range of these little battery operated units is very good and a heavy rain storm doesn't seem to affect them if they are mounted outside.
For the inside unit I used some colored film to tone down the bright white light, I inserted the colored film inside the lens cover. You have Off, on and auto.[/p][p] [/p][p]When set to "Auto" they only come on during the Night Hours and since they have a LED Bulb, they do light up.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/3-pk-ideaworks-motion-activated-led-night-lights?a=1724965[/p]

[pjcd]

Neat,,,,gotta get me some!

[ron]

Bought a nice led solar powered lantern when we got our 14dbs.  Have not used it more than .5 hours in 50+ days camping; much too bright and overpowering.  I carry a ton of various size high tech flashlights with multiple light levels.  I have a four sevens Mini MMa that I love, one AA battery, and the low level is perfect for moving around a dark campsite. We like the low glow of a dying campfire and no neighbors with bright lights.  The only service my lantern provides is for lighting the campsite up when I have left a ton of stuff unsecured, and I need to light the entire area for a quick campsite cleanup before turning in which is extremely rare.  Before darkness comes I have our equipment secured.   I really advocate getting in touch with dark skies, as our modern lives prohibit this.  Google search for night sky maps for your camping dates and locations and sit in amazement of the stars and moon phases.

[admin]

@ron, I have to agree that there is nothing better than a site illuminated with the glow of a fire. I think thats part of the reason I like the Coleman lanterns as much as I do. With them set to a low output it gives a nice warm glow vs the harsh white/blue light from an LED. I have plenty of LED lights ranging from the "As Seen on TV" LED hurricane lantern (dont judge, it was on sale for something like 5 bucks ) to a few Petzl headlamps and other hand lights. I think I collect lights much like some collect knives.
I will say that I've noticed I tend to fall back into my backpacking days when it comes to camp lighting if I'm not thinking about it. I tend to gravitate to my headlamp with a red filter most of the time. It saves my night vision and keeps the light directed where I need it. No worries about shadows, etc.

[ron]

Hi Sean, hope you and your family are well.   I can seen that the old timey glow would be OK,,perhaps even nice.  I have tried to dampen my LED, but have not found a way to do so. Might reconsider this at some point.  

We found a couple of nice parks, one is new River sp in North Carolina, not new River trail sp in va.  Beautiful little state park with great facilities, and new River canoe outfitters just down the road.  We have not done much in this heat, looking forward to getting out a good bit in the coming weeks.  My lovely wife writes a little camping article  in a local magazine, outnaboutmagazine.com, give it a look.  Be well my friend.  R

[whoofit]

Here's one I thought was interesting. Sticks or pellets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1DZ06uXLEQ

[pjcd]

I've picked up some really old coleman lanterns and stoves at yard sales, they usually go for around $5 - $10 (for working lanterns). I know its not a lantern,but I just found a Coleman A47 GI pocket stove, it was brand new.  I run across 70's era coleman and Primus all the time, there great dependable lights and with a little care last forever.

[daplumbr]

We had a lightning strike zap (kaboom!) the solar electric system at our cabin last week. We got out the old Coleman fuel double mantled gas lanterns that had not been used since 2003. They lit right up and worked perfectly. 

[pjcd]

[quote source="/post/15497/thread" timestamp="1443234490" author="@whoofit"]Here's one I thought was interesting. Sticks or pellets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1DZ06uXLEQ
[/quote]That is really neat, looks like a biomass stove I have,,,,,gotta get me one!  8^)

[whoofit]

[quote source="/post/15512/thread" timestamp="1443283539" author="@pjcd"][quote source="/post/15497/thread" timestamp="1443234490" author="@whoofit"]
[/quote]That is really neat, looks like a biomass stove I have,,,,,gotta get me one!  8^)[/quote][p]Yes! I ordered one but haven't received it yet. I too am a sucker for biomass and am what is known as a "Stover". Someone who tinkers with building stoves and wasting endless hours and countless gallons of Denatured Alcohol waiting for that perfectly efficient "rolling boil". It's actually one of my favorite hobbies. Hiram Cook is also an addict. That is one of his vids above.[/p][p]
[/p][p]For Biomass I have the Solo, Scandi Army, Bushbuddy, Emberlit, Firebox and Nano, the Biolite plus several of my own designs. I make the morning Joe with the Biolite every day while camping in the Camplite. Great start to the day. If I do stir-fry while camping I do that with the Biolite too.[/p][p]
[/p][p]What biomass stove do you have?[/p][p]
[/p][p]P.S. That lantern in the vid above will do cooking as well. A good dual use item. Hope it works well with twigs or I'll have a shelf queen.
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[pjcd]

I have a Biolite, Kelly Kettle, a Solo and a couple of alcohol stoves. I read some reviews about the firefly, pellets works best, twigs, it seem generates smoke or so some people claim.

[whoofit]

[quote source="/post/15534/thread" timestamp="1443321991" author="@pjcd"]I have a Biolite, Kelly Kettle, a Solo and a couple of alcohol stoves. I read some reviews about the firefly, pellets works best, twigs, it seem generates smoke or so some people claim.[/quote][p]Always wanted to try a Kelly Kettle. [/p][p]
[/p][p]I would expect to have more smoke and creosote with the twigs and sticks. I will have a problem with it if the soot and creosote fouls the glass. If it doesn't foul maybe the smoke will help to beat the bugs down. Now, if only Biolite would come out with a lantern and a one hour run time per load...that would be the ultimate in my opinion.
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[pjcd]

Yes, I like the biolite, (I bought it when it was on one of those "kick start" programs), but I feel that you have to tend the fire too much, I had a rocket stove and I had the same problem. I did buy their Base Camp model, was never happy with it, compared to their little stove, the workmanship on the base camp was terrible, (maybe I just got a bad one). I ended up selling it for half of what I paid, and to be honest I don't miss it all.

[pjcd]

Oh, and yeah I ordered a FireFly last night.  8^). BTW I know it little messy at times, but I use an old Dietz lantern filled with citronella torch oil for a lantern when sitting around the fire, gives off a nice warm light and, (maybe) the citronella helps keep the bugs away.