The propane light might seem just a bit brighter because the LED light is more purely white light; but I think the Cabela's lamplight is generally comparable in intensity. There are other 12 LED lamps available elsewhere; but one think I really like about the Cabela's lamp is that there is a quick-clip on the lamp where you can keep the remote when you are storing the lamp. This way, they never get separated or nor does the remote get lost.

I can't say enough about the luxury of being able to switch on "the porch light" from within the tent. That's just so cool!

The other added feature of using the LED lamp is that there is no need to be concerned with heat issues - scorching trees, igniting tents, etc., not to mention the problems of carrying extra fuel canisters or even liquid fuel for those other kinds of lanters. (Remember those all-too-fragile lantern mantels?)

Oh, I forgot to mention that the Cabela's lamp is completely plastic and is a lot less fragile than those glass chimneyed lanterns. The battery chamber, BTW, is sealed with an O-ring and so is quite resistant to rain.