I have used coleman lanterns (the white gas ones), i have used propane/butane lanterns, old fashion oil lanterns. But i have came to the conclusion, that a proper LED lantern is smaller, lighter, safer, has no maintaince, no replacing any wicks/mantels and a lot cheaper to run (i use rechargables).
True in many cases, but I would not want to be without oil or LPG lighting as well as battery light sources.
Oil or LPG lamps put out a lot of heat which is a decided advantage in winter especially if other heating be unavailable.
30 kilos of oil or bottled gas contains a lot more energy than 30 kilos of batteries, keeps longer and is cheaper.
Battery lights are safer for portable use esp in the presence of kids or pets, but in a long power outage a gas light connected to a large LPG bottle gives a lot of light and some warmth for a week if lit 24/7 and several weeks if used only in the evenings.
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