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Lantern
While a lantern may not be as essential given many campers have headlamps or hand-held lights they are convenient while eating, playing cards, and other activities at the camp table. They lend a certain ambience and warmth and bring people together, a little like the fire. As a kid I remember watching my dad struggle to light the propane lantern mantles. Newer LED lanterns are better in pretty much every way.