15 Comments

Amongst all the LED lanterns and even a few fluorescents from AC power, one troop from Delaware had an old Coleman dual mantle going.

Reminded me of the 80s and I was glad I dropped in on them one evening a couple weeks ago.

Expand full comment
author

Love it! They put out way more light than most LEDs and it's a beautiful soft light by comparison.

Expand full comment

The smell and the hiss! Ahhh such great memories, thank you!

(And the torture of changing the mantle!)

Expand full comment
author

😀

Expand full comment

I am a happy camper. Enjoy the fresh air the most, especially in the morning

Expand full comment
Aug 11, 2023Liked by Jimychanga

One of the best things in life!

Expand full comment
Aug 11, 2023·edited Aug 11, 2023Liked by Jimychanga

I also enjoy washing dishes the "good enough for camping" way which often means just a swirl of water or wiping it down lol

Expand full comment

I use to play UNO with my family while camping under the gas light in the 80's and 90's.

Expand full comment
author

Yes!

Expand full comment
Aug 11, 2023Liked by Jimychanga

I love camping. But I’m also finding glamping a lot more fun these days. Lots of different yurts to rent depending on location and your preferences. & grab the propane lanterns before they are banned along with all other the other stuff the climate change nuts are taking out of circulation.

Expand full comment
author

Lol. No doubt the Bidengrinch will pay us a visit.

Expand full comment
author

Be carefull camping in NWO climate persuasion and coercion areas:

Here's why. Watch

https://www.bitchute.com/video/1wMdPMFwCITA/

Expand full comment
author

Here you go. Pick one up for old times sake! Ozark Trail 2 Mantle Propane Lantern https://www.walmart.com/ip/246571375

Expand full comment

Remember propane tanks have a life expectancy

Expand full comment

I can recall filling the stoves and lanterns with liquids. Not sure what they were exactly. I can recall a few of us neighbor kids chipping in about $30 to buy a 9' X 9' umbrella tent from Epps, I think it was. That was fun for a few years camping out in the back 40. Or, we would get all manner of items to make our own tents to sleep overnight in. Today's kids should be so lucky.

Expand full comment