I want some sort of lantern that I can use to sit down on a work surface or the ground and flood the whole area with light, just like an ordinary lantern would. I would prefer one that is LED for the better battery life. Any suggestions on brands, models, etc?
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Any suggestions for an LED lantern?
- Thread starter FastKat
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Been using this for about a year:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cordless-rechargeable-work-light-with-35-led/p-03473904000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
Has a magnetic clip on it. Decent light and coverage. Battery lasts about 3 hours continuois
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cordless-rechargeable-work-light-with-35-led/p-03473904000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
Has a magnetic clip on it. Decent light and coverage. Battery lasts about 3 hours continuois
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rlitman
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I have that one. I'm very happy with it, for the $20 sale price I got it for.
I'd be happier, if it worked with removable lithium batteries, but still, it's not half bad.
Unfortunately though, it still gives a smaller area of light than a plug in trouble light, but as a battery light goes, it is pretty good.
I'd be happier, if it worked with removable lithium batteries, but still, it's not half bad.
Unfortunately though, it still gives a smaller area of light than a plug in trouble light, but as a battery light goes, it is pretty good.
Get one the CFL types that looks like a standard camping gas lantern. Those put out a fair amount of light. A set of batteries should be good for a full nights use. I got mine from costco, don't remember the brand (might have been GE?)
Hmm, yea I have been considering an LED trouble light but I am just not ready to jump on one yet. I want something that's non-directional like this:
http://www.cabelas.com/lanterns-coleman-cpx-rugged-led-lantern-1.shtml?WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03361361&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=166B2FC4-6BB6-E111-8DC4-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=21046041071&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=22549717391
I don't think I want a CFL. I don't totally trust them from a durability standpoint. I have dropped my plastic trouble-light with U-shaped bulbs a few times, but I'm still not 100% sold.
http://www.cabelas.com/lanterns-coleman-cpx-rugged-led-lantern-1.shtml?WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03361361&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=166B2FC4-6BB6-E111-8DC4-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=21046041071&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=22549717391
I don't think I want a CFL. I don't totally trust them from a durability standpoint. I have dropped my plastic trouble-light with U-shaped bulbs a few times, but I'm still not 100% sold.
I highly recommend this one: Rayovac Sportsmans LED Lantern
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018S4XIS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I picked it up this summer, and have been using it for camping & deer hunting. Great so far.
Just noticed they are charging $40 for it now. It was $25 when I got it. Keep an eye on it, maybe it will go down again.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018S4XIS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I picked it up this summer, and have been using it for camping & deer hunting. Great so far.
Just noticed they are charging $40 for it now. It was $25 when I got it. Keep an eye on it, maybe it will go down again.
cgv69
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I've been reading a lot of good things about that one /\ recently and plan to pick one up soon. Another one I have that works well and it probably better suited for your purpose is the Energizer Weather Ready Folding Area Lantern seen here http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Weather-Ready-Folding-Lantern/dp/B001D937SY/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1352428336&sr=1-4&keywords=coleman+led+laternI highly recommend this one: Rayovac Sportsmans LED Lantern
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018S4XIS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Another one that is good for smaller spaces is the Coleman High-Tech LED Mini Lantern. Seen here http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-3AA-High-Tech-Mini-Lantern/dp/B00339C2VA
If you have one in the area I've found the best place to find all of these models at a good price is Meijer (even though they are not all listed on their website)
djkyle65
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Haha.. but in all seriousness look at this rayovac it does a decent job and is pretty cheap.
Rayovac Lantern
Haha.. but in all seriousness look at this rayovac it does a decent job and is pretty cheap.
Rayovac Lantern
Provincial
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I saw a battery-operated LED lantern the other day at Costco that was essentially four puck lights arranged on a camp lantern-type frame. Each puck could be controlled individually and could also be removed from the base to use as a work light or flashlight. I don't recall if it used regular replaceable batteries or not. I just looked on their website and could not find this item, so it might only be in stores.
It seemed interesting because it would be versatile.
It seemed interesting because it would be versatile.