Coleman Retro Rechargeable Battery Powered Lantern (Family Size)
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Description of Coleman Retro Rechargeable Battery Powered Lantern (Family Size)
Lantern, Retro Full Size, RechargeableTired of camping lanterns that burn through batteries like nobody's business? Turn to the Coleman rechargeable lantern, which offers up to nine hours of runtime on a single charge. The family-size lantern features an 11-watt fluorescent spiral U-tube bulb that shines brightly regardless of its locale, with a reflector that directs the light upward and outward so more people can enjoy it. Should the bulb burn out, the lantern offers a quick-release lever for easy bulb replacement (an extra tube is included). Most importantly, when the lantern starts to lose power, you can easily recharge the battery via a 120-volt AC outlet or a vehicle's 12-volt DC power port (cords included). That means you can recharge the lantern before leaving on a trip, or you can recharge it at the campsite using your car's lighter port. Other details include an "emergency on" circuit that helps overcome power failures, a built-in nightlight, and a recyclable battery. The lantern--which also runs extremely cool to protect against fires--measures 6.75 by 14 by 8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 7.78 pounds.
About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.
Sports reviews of Coleman Retro Rechargeable Battery Powered Lantern (Family Size)
Customer Review: Bright, good looking, easy to use.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
When I first got the lantern I was concerned that it wasn't going to be bright enough. Though once its on for just a couple of min it is significantly brighter. I guess it just needs to warm up a little.
I got the retro looking lantern because I needed the small carrying handle for hanging on hooks. I got 1 of these to try. I wanted it to replace using the propane or Colman fuel lanterns that can smell and get really hot. This worked great. I ended up buying two more after trying it out.
There are 3 settings.
High, lights a small room up completely. Lights a decent area of a large room up.
Low, works well for a reading light.
The night light shines up and out of the little yellow plug on the side. It is a yellow dim light that would work perfect for someone afraid of the dark. Or if you need to move around in the dark around people who are sleeping it is light enough to let you see without waking anyone up.
The base is a bit heavy, but no more so that a propane or gas lantern that would have the tank at the bottom filled with fuel instead of a battery.
Customer Review: BRIGHT LANTERN
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I DIDN'T REALLY NEED THIS LANTERN, BUT I WAS BROWSING THROUGH THE AMAZON SITE AND RAN ACROSS IT AND FROM THE PICTURES AND DESCRIPITONS I LIKED WHAT I SAW, SO I ORDERED IT. I AM NOT SORRY I DID. IT ONLY TOOK TWO DAYS FOR DELIVERY. WHEN IT WAS DELIVERED, I TOOK IT OUT OF THE BOX RIGHT AWAY AND SCANNED THROUGH THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AND PUT IT ON CHARGE. I LET IT CHARGE OVERNIGHT AND THE FIRST TIME I TURNED IT ON I WAS AMAZED AT THE LIGHT OUTPUT. IT IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE BRIGHTEST BATTERY POWERED LANTERN I HAVE EVER SEEN. IT COMES CLOSE TO THE COLEMAN GASOLINE TYPE LANTERNS. THE THING I LIKE ABOUT IT OTHER THAN IT'S LOOKS, IS THAT IT IS COOL IN OPERATION AND OF COURSE GIVES OFF NO FUMES OR DANGEROUS GASES. A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER RECEIVING IT, THERE WAS A POWER FAILURE, SO I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT OUT MY NEW LANTERN. I WAS ABLE TO SIT IT ON THE KITCHEN TABLE AND READ MY MORNING NEWSPAPER AS I ATE MY BREAKFAST. I AM VERY WELL PLEASED WITH THIS LANTERN AND I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WANTING A CAMPING LANTERN OR JUST TO KEEP AROUND FOR POWER FAILURES.Customer Review: Great for emergency power outages
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I love that this lantern can be plugged into a wall socket and if the power goes off, it will come on (provided you have the switch to the high or low position). You can test it to make sure it is working by plugging it in, turning the switch to the high position and then unplugging it. when plugged in, it should be turned off and when unplugged it should turn on automotically.
the advantages of this turning on automatically are many--mostly though, if it is completely dark and the outage was unexpected, you automatically have a light for safety to move about to look for other emergency supplies.
This is a very heavy lantern so i can't imagine taking it backpacking. Although I could see the great benefit to having it camping. If the battery dies, you can recarge it with the included car charger (stored in base of unit).
I am very satisfied with this purchase and wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.
Customer Review: Great Emergency Light
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
It's heavy, and has a large lead acid sealed battery inside-if used outdoors not likely to be blown over in a strong wind. Has a very bright white fluorescent light. It has 2 light levels that do seem to be different, and a night light that might be useful.
I like the option of the ac charger and car accessory charger. Cranking lanterns are OK but they make people mad especially at 1am in the morning when car camping. I plan to use this mainly at home for emergency use when the power goes off, but may get one to carry in the car for winter travelling. It stands solidly on the ground, and ideal for using when putting on chains, also bright red. Target sell these also, I purchased mine at llbean with a coupon.
Not suitable for uses where you have to carry it some distance, it's just too heavy. As far as the retro look,
I think it looks just fine.
Update: have used 2 of these a lot with no problems.
Customer Review: Worth every penny
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have had dozens of different camping lanterns from liquid gas to propane to battery powered but never one like this rechargeable lantern. The night light function is great when you need a little light around the room or tent but don't want to destroy your night vision. The two level light selection is also great when you are nursing the battery life for all it is worth out where there is no electricity to hook up to. I bought one, tried it for about six months and came back for a second one based on my experience with the first. If you live where power outages are fairly common, camp in the wilderness, or live off the power grid this is the lantern to beat all lanterns. My power generator ran out of fuel during a big dinner celebration and we grabbed our lanterns, a few candles and the party continued. Buy a couple of these for your RV or camping trailer, you won't regret it.