Gas Light Glass Breakage

Yeah, Kim and josh are on the money. You hafta warm the glass up slowly, over about 30 secs or so. Then you can turn up the gas. And if the mantle has a hole which lets a jet of flame out it will create a hot-spot on the glass and, bingo, its gone.

Frankly I've moved on from gas lights, just too much trouble. But there was something satisfying about their sound, and they did give a great light.

I must agree.

In the past I always preferred gas lamps. But eventually you get sick of replacing the mantles and glass. Especially if you do a lot of driving.

These days rechargeable lamps and torches (both 12volt and 240volt chargers) are the way to go.

My 2 cents worth

Agree.

I was a die hard fuel lantern advocate until recently and loved my Coleman duel fuel lantern. Ran it on shellite. Stumbled across a Black Diamond Apollo lantern when I was killing time one day. It uses 4 AA batteries. Never used the Coleman lantern much after that. It is out of use now.

Info at http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/lighting/apollo

No doubt there are other similar products and maybe better ones available.

In my setup I can easily recharge AA and AAA batteries on the move. Changing from the duel fuel lantern means less liquid fuel needs to be carried. I use shellite in the stove but can now get away with smaller amounts of the stuff on trip.

I did like the way the Coleman lantern would slowly go dim before needing another pump. Sort of soothing. Sometimes I would let it run down and take that as the cue for turning in for the night. I will miss that.

Flynnie

oppss!! didnt read the post above,,,, sorry guys. Michael