How Safe are Kerosene Lanterns for Camping in 2023?

Are you curious about using kerosene lanterns for your camping trips? Do you wonder if they are safe and reliable? If so, this video is for you. In this video, I will review the most common type of kerosene lantern that you can see in many camping videos. I will explain how it works, what are its advantages and disadvantages, and how to use it safely in different scenarios. I will also share my personal opinion on whether kerosene lanterns are suitable for modern tents and campers. Watch this video to learn more about the old-fashioned but still charming kerosene lanterns. Thanks for watching.

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[oldfatncranky]

I have been using kerosene lanterns since the late 50s and canvas tents just as long. It has always been my understanding that a tent is to block wind & rain, heat retention is the job of your sleep system and clothing.

[ostekuste]

I’ve got a couple of these old lanterns my grandfather used around his farm. I also have several kerosene lamps in the house that have been in the family for ages. All are clean, tuned up, and are used when power goes out. I find them much more reliable than storing batteries for long periods of time. All you have to do is respect that it is a flame source and use some sense. That is where the problems start😂

[DWMurry]

I been using them for like 60 years now... So far, so good.

[scudrunneradv]

Fond memories from my childhood camping with my father and brother. 60 years later still using a kerosene lamp and cast iron cookware. Nothing can beat it.

[jeffnelson]

For those who haven't used kerosene in a kerosene lamp before, I'd just like to add that the difference in light output between kerosene and 'lamp oil' is something you have to see to believe. With kerosene, you really have to adjust the wick height to the "sweet spot" -- not too high or too low. Too high and it smokes; too low, and you don't get as much light. When you adjust it right, it's so bright it hurts your eyes to look at it. You just don't get that kind of light output with lamp oil (or candles, etc.) It's no wonder kerosene lamps were so popular back in the day.

[DamianBloodstone]

I have a Jupiter Dietz lantern. My friend was terrified to use it indoors. (My condo is anything but airtight in any room. A canvas tent might be better.) So to prove it was safe against a knock over with lamp oil, I set it up outside, lit it and intentionally turned it over on a concrete pad. The flame went out almost instantly. A little lamp oil did leak out afterward, but nothing caught fire. Even the lamp oil wouldn't burn on the concrete with a match in it. You can also use clean olive oil in them, but they soot some. Some lamp oils burn cleaner than others and have little smell or sooting. Kerosene does not burn clean and the smell is terrible. It will soot your globe.
As to the airflow in a tent, the lantern will do just as you said. It will destroy the humidty/condensation but not truly heat the tent. I've tried it in a mesh walled tent. No good at all. In a mesh ceiling and fabric wall tent, it does warm it as much as a candle might, but that's not much.
One tip I remember, I think, you taught me. Never light a cold globe on a lantern. It will shatter. Always carry it close your body until it warms.
I juat thought I would add these things. Thanks for another wonderful vid and time. Take Care and Stay Safe.

[bowdiersackett]

I'm using my grandfather's feuerhand from 1940, works great

[crankyyankee]

My first memories of those lamps goes back to the mid '50's-the smell of Kero. burning never fails to make feel warm and fuzzi with camping memories, along with Coleman lanterns and the gasoline stoves hissing along.

[preacherman]

I can't speak to the lantern, but only a Coleman stove. I only tried this once and it was almost the last. The temp dropped suddenly and didn't prepare so I brought in the stove to take the chill off a few minutes. It didn't take but a few when CO poisoning built up. I didn't smell it. Got seriously sleepy, sick, headache and fought myself to awake and get to fresh air. It took a long time to get back to normal. Keep that in mind guys if you burn anything in a tent. Also remember that nylon and polyester burn like matches that drip napalm. One careless bump sideways could be a bad night.

[mikebolton]

I have a whole bunch of these! I just use them outside around my porch, and by my picnic table and fire pit.

[WillysCJ]

Old tents were like old houses, plenty of air leaks. 40 years ago you could burn a kerosene heater in the livingroom. Not a bad idea to take a carbon monoxide detector with you. They sell quite a few models for between $30 - $40.

[nickbarry]

Back in the 80s I did a lot of Harley camping in the summer up here in the northeast. My kit varied depending on the trip. The two things that always were included, a ten inch cast iron pan and a kerosene lantern. Two of the most time tested camp utensils that never let me down! Thanks for bringing back all of the memories.

[MichaelR]

Good video Blackie, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[Julian-bqqv]

BTW - do you remember the Y2K panic? One of my friends from up North, had been really worried so he bought a kerosene heater.... he asked me later, if he could use GASOLINE in it. I laughed and said, well, yeah, once... then I explained what to use, how to work the heater and so on.

[Julian-bqqv]

Always so good to see you, a fellow Alabamian- I enjoy your channel so much. I cannot go camping any more due to some health issues but watching you still provides me some happy memories. Thanks!

[robertberry]

I have 4 lanterns. 2 are the big #80 dietz. I use uls diesel. No problem with sooting. Burns brighter and longer. At 1/4 the price of kerosene.

[ericvater]

Thank you Blackie that was a very bit great of information about these lanterns. I really like information you provided. Thank you Blackie 👍👍

[willkillingsworth]

I had one of those dual fuel lanterns. Burned gasoline, kinda dangerous, but it worked during hurricane Michael. Great watch thanks Blackie.

[michaelschwab]

Thank you, Blackie! I liked the explanation of how the kerosene lamp worked and I learned something new as well. Mike

[hiramhaji]

Great information.
My only problem with kerosene is the suit in a closed area