Secondary Lighting: Kerosene Lantern v. Battery Lantern
Although it may seem like an insignificant decision to choose between a kerosene lantern and a batter powered lantern, it makes a world of a difference when the luxury of light is removed. It may be in a chosen situation such as a camping trip or an unfortunate situation of a power shortage after a hurricane. In either case, one will quickly realize how little we can do without the luxury of light!
A kerosene lantern seems to serve its purpose in an emergency situation like a hurricane. All that is necessary is a lighter or some leftover restaurant matches in order to light the wick. A simple check to see if the lantern is working before hurricane season or before a camping trip will suffice. They do however run on the kerosene oil, and once the oil has run out you need to refuel or the lantern if of no good. A lantern that seems low maintenance at the beginning becomes deceiving because of its minor, yet necessary components. If you are on a camping trip it would be very easy to loose a matchbox or lighter, and without either lighting a manual lantern would be impossible. You would be better off attempting to start a fire and use that as your sole lighting for the evening. Also children with oil and fire, are never a good combination. So the care of a kerosene lantern will have to be up to only (careful adults). This may become a pain after the second night of adventurous children wanting to investigate anything in the dark.
On the other hand, there are our trusty battery operated lanterns. These seem to be a much better choice for either a camping trip or emergency power shortage situation. A box full of batteries will a guaranteed way to have a portable, safe, and children friendly lighting device. Batteries are currently very long lasting and inexpensive at certain stores. Batteries can be inserted and each child may have their own lantern to flash it wherever they desire. Battery operated lanterns are very low maintenance, and are usually made out of plastic, contrary to the original version that was made of glass.
In any situation, whether emergency or planned without natural/artificial it seems that having a battery operated lantern is much more cost and time efficient. It seems that lanterns have evolved and so should the consumers. There really is no reason to keep using the dangerous, and complicated oil and wick lanterns. We should all progress with the advancements and switch to longer lasting, safer, and durable battery operated lanterns! So purchase one and go test it out on a camping trip trip and save it for any power outage emergencies!!
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