Directly from the WILD-1 store manager! "How to choose a lantern" that even beginners can understand

When you enjoy the outdoors in various ways, you will want to prepare a set with your own tools. It is difficult to consider various things such as "tent", "sleeping bag", "tarp", and "lantern". .. ..

So how do you actually choose! ?? For those who are in trouble, Mr. Morita, the manager of "WILD-1 Odaiba Decks Tokyo Beach Store", introduced us how to choose various outdoor goods and recommendations!

This time, as a WILD-1 collaboration project, we will teach you "how to choose a lantern" that even beginners can understand.

It's a fairly modest supporting role, but a lantern is just as essential as a tent or tarp. Without a lantern, you can't see anything in a fun camp. If there is no light on the barbecue, it will look like a dark pot.

So, first of all, I asked about the types of lanterns and their characteristics.

"Lanterns can be broadly divided into two types:" fuel-powered lanterns "that use gas or gasoline, and" battery-powered lanterns. "Fuel-powered lanterns have strong light and are ideal as the main light for campsites, but they are suitable for handling. Be careful. Battery-powered lanterns have low light, but they are safe because they do not use fire. "

So, I've summarized the advantages and disadvantages below.

◆ Fuel-powered lantern
○ The light is strong
× Handle with care
(Because it is burning, it is dangerous for small children, and there is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in the tent, etc.)
× You need to learn how to use the "mantle"
* The mantle is necessary to ignite a lantern, and is like a filament in a light bulb.
◆ Battery-powered lantern (LED lantern)
○ Safe because it does not use fuel
× The light is weak

Well then, which one is better after all? However, since each has a different role, it is necessary to have them separately for dining tables and tents. So how many do you need to buy for the first time?

"Ideally, you need three. Ideally, you should have one fuel-powered instead of a streetlight, one small LED or fuel-powered tabletop on the table, and one battery-powered for the inside of your tent. I think two are enough, but many people want another one when they actually use it. "

Certainly, when I go camping, there are many occasions where I have a drinking party under the BBQ or tarp, so it may be quite convenient to have three on the table. However, when I have small children, I'm worried about the fuel system. ..

"For those who are reluctant to use gas, gasoline, etc., there is such a product that is safe and bright."

It doesn't convey that much in the photo, but it's so bright! The light is reflected by the mirror. If this is the case, it may be possible to change the fuel type.

We also introduced such products.

The light part of this LED lantern is removable, so it's very convenient when you go to the bathroom without a flashlight.

By the way, there are such things everywhere in the WILD-1 store.

Under the title of "Basic knowledge of camping equipment selection answered by WILD-1 staff", there is an explanation about the part of concern about equipment. There are a lot of things that I think are quite good, and I'm glad that such detailed attention is given.

Returning to the story, when I was looking at various lantern corners, I found a kerosene-type lantern!
There are various types of fuel type.

It looks luxurious and looks cool.
It just feels like a professional, but what about kerosene type for beginners?

"Since this is also a fuel type, it can be quite bright. However, kerosene is hard to vaporize, so it takes a lot of time to ignite, it is difficult to handle, and it is not recommended for beginners."

It is wise for beginners not to touch it.
However, if you try various things and get used to it, even such a process may become fun.

When I was about to move to the next corner, I looked at the side shelf and found a fashionable lantern! What is this? !!

Actually, it seems that when you light it, a flame that sways like a candle will come out. How fashionable. ..

"Lumiere lanterns are fashionable, but this gas can part seems to spoil the fashionable feeling. That's why such covers are also on sale."

Oh, that's good. The fashionable feeling of the camp will increase at once. It turns out that lantern products are also evolving day by day.

So, this time, for those who buy lanterns for the first time, Mr. Morita introduced how to choose and various types. Next time, I will introduce the recommended selection method for those who buy a barbecue stove or cooler box for the first time!

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