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Lighting: Aladdin Oil Lamps
Consider getting an Aladdin Oil Lamp, a kerosene oil lamp that offers several advantages over pressurized lanterns, other oil lamps, and candles.

The end of the first white-LED bulk-buy...
I'm sure most regulars to TB2K remember (and some even participated in) a bulk-purchase of white LEDs direct from the manufacturer enmasse for the sake of decent per-unit pricing.

Lanterns for Canucks
However, at the Canadian Tire yesterday, I picked up a kerosene and an oil lamp, C$12 each. They also had a good supply of kerosene and oil, and extra chimneys and wicks. Not a bad Y2K day, all told.

Lanterns
What's the difference between a dietz and petromax lantern?

Need info on Baygen lantern
An article in today's paper about the recent Consumer Electronics show described the Baygen windup lantern. It said that it can be used as a generator to power most devices that require two AA batteries.

Petromax lantern vs. Coleman?
I have been reading posts here for sometime about lamps. I want to buy one as I finish up my preparations.

Aladdin lamps: burning kerosene vs lamp oil questions
Several folks have mentioned burning kerosene in my Aladdin lamp because it is cheaper than lamp oil. I have never used kerosene for anything before.

Solar powered garden lights
I was strolling around Home Depot yesterday and came across these solar powered garden lights.

Has anyone compared salt-powered lantern, Dynalight to Baygen lantern,etc.
I am trying to research more into the following. Has any of you experienced people compared the following: the new salt & water lantern,

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