Which Lamp?

[smokinbarrels]

Could you please give any views / pointers on which Lamp I should
consider buying for use on the beach? I would be using it quite
infrequently (maybe once a month?) and as such don't want to spend the
earth!! However, have told the missus it would be handy for a power
cut (LOL)!!

I have heard a bit about Tilley and Coleman lamps and have seen that
they can be quite pricey. Are Tilley and Coleman ultimately very
similar or do they work on different principles? Likewise, are there
rechargeable ones that are as good for similar or less money? Is it
worth spending that bit more i.e. do you get that much better?

I would be looking to spend around £50 (depending on response to
above), and have seen the Coleman Northstar 2000 for £59.99, Coleman
Powerhouse for £52.99, the Coleman Dual Fuel for £34.99 and the Tilley
Storm Lantern for £66.99 - all at Jim's Tackle
(http://www.jims.org.uk) Which is the one I might want to consider?
Are they good value? Are there other sites or shops that may offer
better deals?

Sorry for the several questions in one!!

Many Thanks!!

[Simon]

smokinbarrels wrote:
> Could you please give any views / pointers on which Lamp I should
> consider buying for use on the beach? I would be using it quite
> infrequently (maybe once a month?) and as such don't want to spend the
> earth!! However, have told the missus it would be handy for a power
> cut (LOL)!!
>
> I have heard a bit about Tilley and Coleman lamps and have seen that
> they can be quite pricey. Are Tilley and Coleman ultimately very
> similar or do they work on different principles? Likewise, are there
> rechargeable ones that are as good for similar or less money? Is it
> worth spending that bit more i.e. do you get that much better?
>
> I would be looking to spend around £50 (depending on response to
> above), and have seen the Coleman Northstar 2000 for £59.99, Coleman
> Powerhouse for £52.99, the Coleman Dual Fuel for £34.99 and the Tilley
> Storm Lantern for £66.99 - all at Jim's Tackle
> (http://www.jims.org.uk) Which is the one I might want to consider?
> Are they good value? Are there other sites or shops that may offer
> better deals?
>
> Sorry for the several questions in one!!
>
> Many Thanks!!

Take a look at:

http://www.marsh-tackle.co.uk/headlamps-lighting.html

and the:

Endurance Leisure Lamp
This lamp is Fully Rechargeable, either in the car or at home from the
mains, it is waterproof/shockproof it floats, it is also remote control.
Rating: brilliant light source, great value, be sure to buy a extra
battery.
Price: £29.99

I bought this in the summer because I wanted to do more night fishing. I
thought about getting the more expensive one with more lighting but the
thought of the extra weight put me off. I am really impressed with it.
nice lighting, remote control very handy and the battery's last ages.

Hope that helps.

--

Simon Day
Free desktop wallpapers of Torbay at: http://www.simonday.com

[Luis Troyano]

I have the Coleman Duel Fuel which is excellent and VERY bright.
Easy to fill and light and cheap to run on unleaded petrol.
You can get it for under £30 at any branch of Millets.
I don't thinks its worth spending the extra on the Northstar.

Luis

"Simon" > wrote in message ...
> smokinbarrels wrote:
> > Could you please give any views / pointers on which Lamp I should
> > consider buying for use on the beach? I would be using it quite
> > infrequently (maybe once a month?) and as such don't want to spend the
> > earth!! However, have told the missus it would be handy for a power
> > cut (LOL)!!
> >
> > I have heard a bit about Tilley and Coleman lamps and have seen that
> > they can be quite pricey. Are Tilley and Coleman ultimately very
> > similar or do they work on different principles? Likewise, are there
> > rechargeable ones that are as good for similar or less money? Is it
> > worth spending that bit more i.e. do you get that much better?
> >
> > I would be looking to spend around £50 (depending on response to
> > above), and have seen the Coleman Northstar 2000 for £59.99, Coleman
> > Powerhouse for £52.99, the Coleman Dual Fuel for £34.99 and the Tilley
> > Storm Lantern for £66.99 - all at Jim's Tackle
> > (http://www.jims.org.uk) Which is the one I might want to consider?
> > Are they good value? Are there other sites or shops that may offer
> > better deals?
> >
> > Sorry for the several questions in one!!
> >
> > Many Thanks!!
>
> Take a look at:
>
> http://www.marsh-tackle.co.uk/headlamps-lighting.html
>
> and the:
>
> Endurance Leisure Lamp
> This lamp is Fully Rechargeable, either in the car or at home from the
> mains, it is waterproof/shockproof it floats, it is also remote control.
> Rating: brilliant light source, great value, be sure to buy a extra
> battery.
> Price: £29.99
>
> I bought this in the summer because I wanted to do more night fishing. I
> thought about getting the more expensive one with more lighting but the
> thought of the extra weight put me off. I am really impressed with it.
> nice lighting, remote control very handy and the battery's last ages.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> --
>
> Simon Day
> Free desktop wallpapers of Torbay at: http://www.simonday.com
>

[Derek.Moody]

In article >, Simon
> wrote:
> smokinbarrels wrote:
> > Could you please give any views / pointers on which Lamp I should
> > consider buying for use on the beach? I would be using it quite
> > infrequently (maybe once a month?) and as such don't want to spend the
> > earth!! However, have told the missus it would be handy for a power
> > cut (LOL)!!

> Endurance Leisure Lamp
> This lamp is Fully Rechargeable, either in the car or at home from the
> mains, it is waterproof/shockproof it floats, it is also remote control.
> Rating: brilliant light source, great value, be sure to buy a extra
> battery.
> Price: £29.99

But not a lot of use in a power cut unless you always keep it charged and
not even then if the cut lasts a few days like the big one last year.
To justify the excure you need a refuellable lamp.

> I bought this in the summer because I wanted to do more night fishing. I

Although I usually carry a small pocket torch when night fishing I never take
a lantern. A poweful light may sometimes be useful when fishing for species
attracted to light but more often it'll just make you obvious to fish and
make them wary. This is especially so in summer.

Cheerio,

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[Wideangle]

nowadays the coleman is more convenient to use than the tilley, they are both
good hand warmers.

[Wideangle]

p.s. recomend the coleman dual fuel

[John]

From personal experience, a Northstar 2000. Very bright but adjustable.
Sturdy, reliable and electronic ignition so no farting about with matches.

John

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"smokinbarrels" > wrote in message
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> Could you please give any views / pointers on which Lamp I should
> consider buying for use on the beach? I would be using it quite
> infrequently (maybe once a month?) and as such don't want to spend the
> earth!! However, have told the missus it would be handy for a power
> cut (LOL)!!
>
> I have heard a bit about Tilley and Coleman lamps and have seen that
> they can be quite pricey. Are Tilley and Coleman ultimately very
> similar or do they work on different principles? Likewise, are there
> rechargeable ones that are as good for similar or less money? Is it
> worth spending that bit more i.e. do you get that much better?
>
> I would be looking to spend around £50 (depending on response to
> above), and have seen the Coleman Northstar 2000 for £59.99, Coleman
> Powerhouse for £52.99, the Coleman Dual Fuel for £34.99 and the Tilley
> Storm Lantern for £66.99 - all at Jim's Tackle
> (http://www.jims.org.uk) Which is the one I might want to consider?
> Are they good value? Are there other sites or shops that may offer
> better deals?
>
> Sorry for the several questions in one!!
>
> Many Thanks!!

[Hugh Neary]

On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 05:47:31 GMT, "John"
> wrote:

>From personal experience, a Northstar 2000. Very bright but adjustable.
>Sturdy, reliable and electronic ignition so no farting about with matches.
>
>John


'Takes all the fun out of things! Have you never experienced the sheer
joy & delight of trying topoke a lit match up the seemingly miniscule
hole in a force eight? :-)

Seriously though, how is the ignition produced, is it a piezo
"clicker" or fully electronic? Is it reliable?

I haave been tempted to upgrade but high voltages and damp conditions
often lead to reliability problems.


HN