Osram Sylvania Battery Operated Mini Lantern
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Sports reviews of Osram Sylvania Battery Operated Mini Lantern
Customer Review: Strong light, long battery life
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is one of the best little lanterns I have found. It's really bright (LED) and gives great overall lighting so you don't trip over things. This thing has an outstanding battery life (see stats in the ad) 200 hours on low and 80 on high for 4 AA batteries! And to note, the low setting is only a small difference from the high. So don't worry, still lots of light.
I purchased one last year, a little skeptical, but have now gone back to purchase 3 more for emergency/camping use.
One reviewer said there was a sliding shield - there isn't. Maybe they were just reviewing the wrong lantern. The light is diffused enough you shouldn't need it anyway. I also own a Coleman X (Pack-Away) lantern (the box shape, not triangle). In comparison, I would take this Sylvania lantern any day for 3 reasons. 1.) It's cheaper by at least $10+ 2.) The battery life on this Sylvania cannot be beat (Coleman it's 12 hrs on low) 3.) The glare on the Coleman is outrageous for an LED. They wanted to make it bright but forgot usefulness. Also, since the Coleman has corners (the Sylvania doesn't - it's cylindrical) it has shadows everywhere.
One thing to note about this Sylvania, while it is good for working by and seeing things around you, if want to do any long term reading I would recommend a headlamp instead. You can still read by this lantern (it is bright enough) but the light won't be directed on your reading page and might be cumbersome if you want to lie down in bed and read.
One tip for protecting this lantern's clear shield so it doesn't get scratched up in transport or a gear bag (it's plastic, so it won't break): Put it in a clean, thick, soft sock, twist the end and then double it back over itself. It will stay in place and your lantern will be ready to go with you at any time.
You can't go wrong with this lantern. Cheers!
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