Camping lanterns

[rxtx]

I'm after a lantern for various reasons, I've toyed with the idea of a Tilley or Coleman but they're quite pricey, and although I prefer the idea of a fuelled lantern I also quite like the idea of something LED based that's a bit sturdier (as in not made of glass and flammable liquids that might spill in the car), but that then relies on having batteries around, and electronic things don't tend to last as long.

I'm one of those people that only likes to buy once. Are the Tilleys/Colemans worth it? It won't be used too often, but I want to be able to rely on it when I do. I think I've just talked myself into buying both actually, £20 would buy an LED lantern which pales when considering £100 for a fuel-based one.

Any experiences?

[rxtx]

Thanks all, I think I'll have to get a Tilley or Coleman, as well as a cheap LED one.

Incidentally, this has nothing to do with tents, caravans or motorhome, it's most definitely a gadget and stuff thread. I often marshall at various events and can be in the middle of nowhere at night.

[rxtx]

It's all horses for courses isn't it? For quick lighting, like needing a pee, I will have a torch for that. I'm thinking of longer periods; power cuts (perhaps inside my house, which doesn't happen too often to be honest), or like I was at the weekend, marshalling in the middle of a field for a local Scouts/Guides' night-hike until 1am.

The Campingaz lamps look good for the money but need gas, whereas the Colemans can be fuelled by petrol if needs be - at the cost of simplicity. Tilleys are paraffin only if I'm correct. Looking at chrisga's pictures I'd rather go for a Tilley (is that a Kindle there? I will need to be able to read one of those with it) than a hurricane.

I think the Tilley is the way to go. Thanks all

ETA, I just realised it isn't a kindle, it's the instructions to the camping stove, hah!