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Gear talk: the Coleman F1 Lite- was this the lightest gas lantern ever made?

For those wanting both a stove and light that will operate off a small gas canister, Coleman once produced what was probably the lightest lantern option. Does the F1 Lite still have a place for the modern backpacker and camper?

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Gear talk: an oil burner insert for the UCO candle lantern

Three Points of the Compass fits a lamp oil burning replacement to one of his UCO candle lanterns

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Gear talk: the Cool Camp gas-powered candle lantern

The Cool Camp gas-powered candle lantern is a simple little light to keep around the house for either ambiance or emergencies. It also has a particular feature that might, just might, lend itself to outdoors duty.

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Gear talk: changing the mantle on a Primus Micron lantern

The Primus Micron is a gas powered lantern with a mantle. Every now and then, a mantle requires changing. It isn't difficult, but can be a mystery to those new to the process.

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Gear talk: Microspikes

Only a few years ago, there was little in the way of choice if you were looking to purchase a pair of microspikes. Today there is an almost bewildering choice. Some are good, some not so good. You makes your choice and whatever you buy will probably last you many years.

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Gear talk: the Montbell crushable lantern shade

If a little lantern is wanted for night-time use in the tent on lightweight backpacking excursions, there isn't much smaller or lighter than this minimal offering from Montbell. It provides the means to convert the beam from a headlamp, into a gentle 360° spread of light

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Gear talk: Olight Obulb

The Olight Obulb is a small rechargeable LED globe lantern that provides 360° of soft light. It has a wide range of possible applications. The light weight and size, weather proofness, warm low light and runtime also makes it suitable for some backpacking and camping application.

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Gear talk: the BRS-55 gas powered ‘Dream Candle’ lantern

Three Points of the Compass has previously looked at a couple of small and light lanterns for use in camp or home. One was candle-powered, the other was gas-powered. As an alternative- the little BRS-55 is a gas-powered 'candle' lantern.

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Gear talk: the Primus Micron gas lantern, with steel globe

Winter is around the corner. Three Points of the Compass went rummaging through the gear locker to see what there was for lighting the long dark nights. An old favourite was found. Time to put it back into service.

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Gear talk: the UCO candle lantern

Three Points of the Compass has a lingering fondness for this piece of 'old school' technology. Undoubtably these lanterns still have a place today, if only as a means of embracing old technology that compliments new. The UCO lantern I have used most is the Original Candle Lantern+LED. Unsurprisingly, this is powered by… candle.

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Gear talk: RovyVon Aurora A5 USB-C ‘glow-in-the-dark’ Keychain Flashlight

Following a couple of upgrades, the third generation of RovyVon Aurora A5 glow-in-the-dark (GITD) keychain flashlight is now (probably) the best ‘keychain’ hand-held light available to backpackers. It has now replaced my Nitecore NU25 headlamp on trail

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Long Distance Trails, lightweight backpacking and gear, map measures and anything outdoorsy

Gear talk: the Coleman F1 Lite- was this the lightest gas lantern ever made?

Gear talk: an oil burner insert for the UCO candle lantern

Gear talk: the Cool Camp gas-powered candle lantern

Gear talk: changing the mantle on a Primus Micron lantern

Gear talk: Microspikes

Gear talk: the Montbell crushable lantern shade

Gear talk: Olight Obulb

Gear talk: the BRS-55 gas powered ‘Dream Candle’ lantern

Gear talk: the Primus Micron gas lantern, with steel globe

Gear talk: the UCO candle lantern

Gear talk: RovyVon Aurora A5 USB-C ‘glow-in-the-dark’ Keychain Flashlight

Gear talk: RovyVon Aurora A5x Red

Gear talk: The Nitecore NU25- a quick mod

Gear talk: A few grams here, a few grams there… in search of the perfect USB LED light