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Features
Compact, space-saving lantern runs up to 15 hours on three AA batteries
Two bright, long-lasting, 0.5-millimeter LEDs provide a surprising amount of light
Reflector slides up to project forward-shining beam for flashlight-style use; collapsible design folds down by half for packing
7.5-inch tall lantern weighs just seven ounces, including batteries
Includes limited one-year manufacturer's warranty
Description
Operates up to 125 hours using three AA batteries
Two bright, long-lasting LEDs
Reflector slides up to project light forward for path lighting
Push-button on/off control
Powered by three AA batteries (included)
7.5 tall when in use
Product Details
Product Length:
2.38 inches
Product Width:
6.0 inches
Product Height:
9.5 inches
Product Weight:
0.5 pounds
Package Length:
9.3 inches
Package Width:
6.0 inches
Package Height:
2.3 inches
Package Weight:
0.5 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 95 reviews
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: ( 95 customer reviews )
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178 of 181 found the following review helpful:
Quality lantern Aug 29, 2008
By John Gault This is a rugged little lantern. I have to say that for $10, I was not expecting something of this quality. This is a solid well constructed unit that will not disintegrate if it gets knocked on the floor.
Other reviewers have stated this provides light for weeks. Not so... While technically it may output light on 3 AA batteries for 125 hours, it isn't at usable levels.
I bought two of these, and as soon as I received them, I took one of them and inserted the batteries that were included with it, turned it on and left it. I wanted to see if it would live up to other reviewers claims on battery life.
I realize that battery life would be extended with intermittent usage rather than continuous use, but if you are planning to use this for emergencies, you may need it running continuously for extended periods.
Anyway, the first 24 hours were the brightest. It easily illuminated my 10 X 12 study well enough to distinguish objects around the room, and I had no problem reading by it. After 48 hours, it did get somewhat dimmer and to read by it, I had to hold the book right next to the light. At approx 72 hours the light was feeble and I had difficulty reading a book with the light right next to the book. The light output was less than a standard night light I have in my bathroom.
At this point, I opened up my second lantern that I had purchased, inserted the included batteries and set it side by side with the lantern that had been running continuously for 3 days. The lantern with the fresh batteries was far far brighter, so at this point I ended the experiment as I felt that the light output from the lantern that had been running for 3 days really wasn't useful.
The last thing I did was to insert 3 fresh energizer batteries in the lantern that had been running for 3 days and set it side by side with the lantern with the fresh batteries that were included with it. The lantern with the energizer batteries was noticeably brighter.
So, buy the best batteries you can and you may well get the 125 hours of light this is purported to produce.
All in all, this is a very good value for the price.
UPDATE 06/05/2011:
It's been almost 3 years since my original review and both lanterns are still running in top notch condition. My neighborhood in Springfield MA took a direct hit from an EF3 tornado 4 days ago and these lanterns have been my primary source of light since then. I've not been running them non-stop as in my original tests, but only for about 5 hours a night, and they put out extremely useful light levels. I haven't had to change the batteries out once. My utilities were restored yesterday, but these lanterns performed the task extremely well. I'm going to order a few more.
74 of 76 found the following review helpful:
Phenomenal emergency light Jun 29, 2007
By C. Stoneham My wife and I bought two of these on a Tuesday for a weekend camping trip and, lo and behold, the next night a storm knocked out the power. These were a godsend. Absolutely fantastic. They aren't the world's brightest things because of a reflective sleeve that casts the light in a fairly uniform direction, but once it gets darker, they're easily brighter 2-3 candles and without the fear of accidentally leaving one on to burn down your house. With good alkalines, they could easily run for weeks due to the low power draw of the LED's. These are fantastic emergency lights for the house, car, etc. And at the going price of $10, they just can't be beat. I highly recommend them and have already urged my entire family to stock up.
They work very well for camping too. ;)
PS I would recommend staying away from the "exponent" line of Coleman LED lanterns. They're designed poorly as far as light distribution and LED placement.
51 of 52 found the following review helpful:
Excellent packagable lantern Feb 04, 2007
By lordhoot
"lordhoot"
Coleman Micropacker compact battery lantern proves to be a highly useful camping device. The lantern stands 6.5 inches tall, about 2 inches in width and weight only 6.5 ounces. Its armed with two LED lights that gives off plenty of good light for its size and the three AA batteries got excellent life span which really help. The lantern itself isn't waterproof but it seem to be well sealed so several times I took it out in foul weather, it held up without any problems.
There is sliding reflector that goes up and down. While it up, the lantern can serves as a directional wide flood light while when it down, it serves as an surrounding light in all directions. There is enough light there to read a book or play cards.
Small size, good battery life and lightweight carry load make this an ideal backpacker light to used inside the tent. It also got a fold out handle on the top to you can hang it almost anywhere for any situation. While it won't turn night into day, it will shed enough light for you to function.
Overall, a pretty good product from Coleman.
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
Great little compact camping light May 20, 2008
By P. Falcioni
"Ducatisti"
Our friends had one of these when we went camping a few weeks ago, and it was so great I ordered it the minute we got back home.
We used it for the first time this weekend, and it was perfect. Small and lightweight, it uses 3 AA batteries (supplied!), and gives off a very even light.
Inside the tent, we hung it from the top loop and used it to read by.
The light isn't extremely bright (I wouldn't want to do brain surgery with this as the only light source), but it's very even and doesn't create any glare.
Earlier in the evening, my husband allayed our fears of its fragility by dropping it on the cement - it didn't break, chip or even show a scratch, and worked perfectly afterwards.
It takes up the same space as a flashlight, but is way more useful for our needs - so the flashlight's out, and the Coleman's in!
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
practical, functional lamp Feb 28, 2008
By adjective No need to go into great detail here, as the other reviewers have managed to describe this item adequately. My experience with this lantern can be described thusly: it's about the size of a can of beer, is lightweight, casts enough light to read by, and it doesn't feel like it will fall apart at the first stiff gust of wind it encounters. It definitely will not survive being immersed in water. The reflector is pretty much a joke. If you live in hurricane country or in any other place that could conceivably be subject to long power outages, then a low-output LED lamp like this one, with its absurdly long battery life, can provide a safe substitute for candles.
EDIT: It took two years to wear out the first set of batteries, and I've found that the switch is not entirely reliable (fails every fourth or fifth time its turned on.)
based on 95 reviews
Phenomenal emergency light Jun 29, 2007
By C. Stoneham
