Sneak preview at NEW Coleman Quad Lantern that will be released late 2009. This is a fantastic, multi use lantern which will no doubt make huge impact and inroads in recreational camping.
Only real downfall is that for some reason the US always seem to release battery versions first, although good burn times, quality lanterns in the Australian market always end up being rechargeable. I am sure the next generation of the Quad Lantern will be in rechargeable battery configuration.
Features:
• 190 lumens
• Approximate run time is 75 hours
• Battery lantern features four detachable panels
• Each panel has 6 LEDs
• Each panel has its own on/off switch
• Each section recharges off of the base
• Four lights in one
• Light range is 26 feet
• Operates on eight D cell batteries, not included
• Remove a single section and light your way back to tent or around campsite
• Turn on all four panels at once with master switch on top
• Limited five year warranty
• LED: (24) 5 mm white LED
• Run time: 75 hours
• Operates: 8D batteries, not included
Mcnett produces informative video on how to wash Down filled camping sleeping bags.
In South Africa last week and came across a pretty Neat, compact and nifty camping stove. The ALVA’s Two-in-One Gas Stove and Oven makes the perfect home and camping companion and is the answer for cooking in smaller spaces.
Alva Camping Stove features:
• Dual purpose home and camping stove
• Ideal for indoor and outdoor use
• 2 Gas burners and gas oven
• Double glass oven door
• Carry handle – easy to move
• Oven fitted with flame safety protection device
• Easy to clean enamel surface
• Automatic ignition
• Solid stainless steel construction
• Fits all domestic gas cylinders
• Recommended ALVA cylinder size 3kg – 4.5kg
• Appliance – in accordance with SANS 1539, SANS 1237, SANS 1156
• LPGSASA approved
Amazing how many campers buy a new camping gas lantern, tie on a new lantern mantle, and then have no idea why they go thru so many mantles due to poor lantern performance?
Reason: Not many campers are shown or know the correct procedure of burning in a camping gas lantern mantle before you use the lantern.
Take this little beauty camping, coffee al grande!
