When it comes to camping lanterns, new campers often have the same questions. Unfortunately, many new campers overlook the necessity of a multifuel camping lantern when camping in remote places. Take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional multifuel outdoor lanterns.
Even the newest camper is familiar with the venerable Coleman outdoor lanterns, which are still in production today. The main advantage is that they use multiple sources of fuel (from Coleman fuel to gasoline) and burn very efficiently.
Multifuel lanterns work by feeding fuel from the reservoir into a “mantle” or wick with air pressure that is induced by pumping a pump mounted on the reservoir. The lantern is lit with a match or striker mechanism attached to the lantern. It will continue to burn until it runs out of air pressure, or fuel, or the mantle breaks.
The major disadvantage of a multifuel camp lantern is that it produces a lot of heat and is not suitable for use indoors during the summer (or in emergencies such as a hurricane, which generally take place in warm weather. Because they use flammable liquid fuel, they are if handled improperly.
Multifuel lanterns have been around for about 50 years and are generally reliable. They are convenient on long, remote campouts where they can generally burn whatever fuel is available. Because they use liquid fuel, they are also the most dangerous to use. Take care when using your multifuel camp lantern and you will enjoy the warm glow of this venerable piece of American camping equipment.
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