Gas Lanterns

A butane camping lantern is a portable gas light that burns butane-based fuel from a pre-filled canister to heat a fabric mantle until it glows. It gives bright, warm, all-round light with no batteries or mains power. That makes it a favourite for campsites, fishing trips and power cuts. Picture the scene. It’s 9pm in … Read more

A gas lantern vs LED lantern comparison comes down to one trade-off. A gas lantern burns bottled butane-propane through a glowing mantle, giving warm, bright, fuel-hungry light that needs ventilation. An LED lantern runs on a rechargeable or battery-powered diode, giving cool-running, tent-friendly light that is quieter and cheaper per hour but often less cosy. … Read more

A gas camping lantern is a portable light that burns butane, propane or a blend from a small cartridge. It either heats a mantle until it glows white or produces a candle-style flame. It needs no batteries or mains, throws warm light across a pitch, and is designed for outdoor use. LEDs have taken over … Read more