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Not for nothing......you're only save a dollar or two and you're getting the smaller lantern. If you really desire another color go to the WT Kirkman site and order what you want., it's a Dietz 76 original you're looking for.
If you want my opinion, get the larger sized lamps that take the 7/8" wick. They give more light. I have one 5/8" wick and I'm burning deordorized K1 in it and it's not all that bright. <snip>
I agree, sorry I found this a bit late...
$5 off is nice but I like the Air Pilot light better. It has the 7/8 wick and with it's 31oz tank (compared to 8oz) it burns upto 27hours (compard to 11hrs) and it certainly gives off more light.
See:
http://image.lehmans.com/lehmans/Images/pdf/dietz_chart.pdf
Nothing wrong with having extra lanterns around one way or the other and at about $10 you can abuse them and not feal bad but for SHTF I suggest considering adding a couple of the original's big brother.
JMHOs after playing with both for a year or two now.