This steampunk-style kerosene lantern will level up next camping trip

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 5, 2024 / News / Camping, Outdoor Lighting / 2 Comments

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NEWS – The Petromax HK500 is a pressure outdoor kerosene lamp invented in 1910. It’s hand-assembled in Germany and features temperature-resistant borosilicate glass and optional accessories that will turn it into a heater and a stove. The one quart tank has a burning time of 8 hours and a light output of 500 CP (candle power). The Petromax is available in chrome or brass from Petromax.com if you’re in Germany, or head over to Amazon where you can buy one for $311.95 – $324.98. Grab one for your next outdoor adventure.

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November 5, 2024 at 4:18 pm

The HK500 shines extremly bright. It’s best if you use it wirh a reflector, which you can get as an accessory.

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1. Julie Strietelmeier
  November 6, 2024 at 9:14 am
  
  Michel, which one do you have, the chrome version of brass version?
  
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