Small Lantern for Backpacking

[Bubba]

I'm looking for a Lantern (non Battery) thats light weight and can be carried in your back pack. "I seen a picture with Aron using one when he was skinning out an elk" Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bubba

 

[aron]

Primus makes a lantern that runs off fuel canisters used for the stove if that is what you're looking for.

 

[Bubba]

Thanks Aron, thats what i was looking for!!

 

[Manosteel]

Yup the primus micro latern, I have been using it for more than 3 seasons or so. always with me on trips no matter how short.
http://www.mec.ca/product/5005-874/primus-micronlantern/

 

[luke moffat]

I had the Brunton Lucy with the mesh globe but it wasn't bright enough.

I got the Primus Easy Light and it gives off a lot more light than the wire mesh ones do. Worth it for me anyways for the slightly heavier bulkier one.

http://www.amazon.com/Primus-EasyLight-Lantern/dp/B004OYXD7A

 

[COlineman78]

Snow Peak makes a couple, one small and one huge. A little on the pricey side though. If you wanted a clear glass globe it's an option.

 

[Darktimber]

I read the reviews on the Primos Easy Light. It seems like a great device but I am wondering if an LED flashlight with a diffuser tip would be better for backpack hunting. The LED burns batteries but not many. I am sure the gas lantern probably doesn't burn much gas, but I read where it can burn up all your fuel if left on the canister overnight. The one big advantage I can see with gas is having a heat source to dry out gloves etc. and reduce tent condensation.

 

[COlineman78]

I read the reviews on the Primos Easy Light. It seems like a great device but I am wondering if an LED flashlight with a diffuser tip would be better for backpack hunting. The LED burns batteries but not many. I am sure the gas lantern probably doesn't burn much gas, but I read where it can burn up all your fuel if left on the canister overnight. The one big advantage I can see with gas is having a heat source to dry out gloves etc. and reduce tent condensation.

Completely agree. I'd think that an extra battery for a bright flashlight would be cheaper than the extra gas.

 

[Ruskin]

There is also the solar lantern. Is plenty bright in tipi. Lasts a couple nights on one charge and you can recharge if needed.

 

[Lastcar]

If willing to skip the fuel style...

The Luci lanterns are pretty slick. I have a couple of them. Just leave them outside during the day and you should be A OK for a week, as long you left home with a full charge.

https://www.mpowerd.com/

The fuel canister ones do chuck some heat from what I've read, so two birds one stone if you want to warm the tent up a bit too.

 

[luke moffat]

I am sure little ones like these will work as well just never used them.....price is right though

http://www.amazon.com/Bulin-BL300-F...sbs_468_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=08FYVF7N0E1X76QMKAE7

http://www.amazon.com/Docooler-Port...5H31O/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t/177-2254513-7114815

 

[rodney482]

I think I will add a couple of these to my pack. Thank you

If willing to skip the fuel style...

The Luci lanterns are pretty slick. I have a couple of them. Just leave them outside during the day and you should be A OK for a week, as long you left home with a full charge.

https://www.mpowerd.com/

The fuel canister ones do chuck some heat from what I've read, so two birds one stone if you want to warm the tent up a bit too.

 

[5MilesBack]

I got the MSR Micron more for the heating capabilities than the lighting. Most all of my hunting is during the archery season and I just want to be able to take the chill off every morning.......especially when I'm above treeline without much fuel for a stove.

 

[Bubba]

Thanks everyone for the input! I'll be look int all of my options.

 

[rodney482]

I fire up my jetboil in my tent for about 2 minutes. Heats my entire tent quickly.

I got the MSR Micron more for the heating capabilities than the lighting. Most all of my hunting is during the archery season and I just want to be able to take the chill off every morning.......especially when I'm above treeline without much fuel for a stove.

 

[5MilesBack]

I fire up my jetboil in my tent for about 2 minutes. Heats my entire tent quickly.

Hmmmm.......mine doesn't get that warm. But with the Jetboil AND the Micron running at the same time......I should be styling with heat.

 

[AndyB]

This ones a coleman micro lantern, definitely adds heat. Worth the carry in cold weather for me.

 

[chenger]

If willing to skip the fuel style...

The Luci lanterns are pretty slick. I have a couple of them. Just leave them outside during the day and you should be A OK for a week, as long you left home with a full charge.

https://www.mpowerd.com/

The fuel canister ones do chuck some heat from what I've read, so two birds one stone if you want to warm the tent up a bit too.

I'll cast a vote for these guys, they work awesome and compress down to nothing.

 

[7stw]

Anyone used a keova gas lantern ? About to pull the trigger on a small lantern these are a tad cheaper option than a primus or Coleman just curious if the durability is comparable.

 

[Dos Perros]

Ever considered putting a headlamp inverted on a milk jug? I have a small 1qt plastic milk jug that I carry for that purpose. Lightweight and has other uses as well.