Whenever there is something that is portable, that usually is not, we know that it will be using batteries. This is pretty much everything that requires electricity and now is a product where you can just walk around with it and not have a cord follow you wherever you go. We are leaning more towards wireless and cordless and portable. I think that we are all sick of the cables and cords in our lives. And removing all of this hassle and mess means that we do not need to worry about cord lengths or extension cords.
When it comes to camping we know that is very unlikely that we are going to have electricity. This is the type of camping where you do not have power available to you and are probably living in a tent. We really need everything to be portable or find ways to make do without electricity at all. When it comes to having light in the dark then it is a necessity. This is where batteries are really our friend. Without this light we would have trouble seeing where we are going when we need to get up in the night and go to the toilet, if there is a toilet around. If not then the light is even more necessary.
Having a camping lantern that takes batteries instead of a fuel means a few things. It means that there is less to carry with us on our trip. We only need to carry a handful of batteries to change the ones that will eventually die. This of course depends on the number of days you will be away but it is always a good idea to take some spares with you too. If you have rechargeable batteries via a solar panel then there will be even less for you to pack and this can only be a good thing.
When it comes to batteries and portability our lives generally have been made a whole lot easier. When it comes to camping this is also true and you have the added benefit of having a lighter and more spacious trip. It seems that there are only good things to be said about having a camping lantern that is powered by batteries and this is true. However, all the things you know about battery disposal still hold true. Maybe decide upon some rechargeable ones so there is nothing for you to throw away.