Posted: 11/2/2013 3:40:01 PM EDT
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American Blackout got me thinking that we need and LED lantern for short term emergencies. We have many candles, Coleman fuel lanterns, and kerosene lanterns. However we want to get an LED lantern.
Something with enough light for a room yet really great rUn time. Run time is more important then lumens. Battery source does not matter as we stock many of all batteries. Thanks for any help. |
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http://www.batteryjunction.com/rayovac-se3dlna.html Google for best pricing... |
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I have several of these, batt junc throws them on sale at times, stock up... |
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Quoted: I have several of these, batt junc throws them on sale at times, stock up... Quoted: I have several of these, batt junc throws them on sale at times, stock up... At this point I wouldn't buy much of anything until black friday / ciber monday, when coupon codes will likely go nuts... |
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I have several of these, batt junc throws them on sale at times, stock up... Quoted:
I have several of these, batt junc throws them on sale at times, stock up... This is the best of the one's I've tried. Found it for $14.99 last year at the holidays. Own several. The smaller AA ones are ok too but not nearly as bright. |
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if you decide to standardize on AAs...Coleman 3AA high tech mini lantern....very small... shown next to a Dietz Air Pilot for size
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-3AA-High-Tech-Mini-Lantern/dp/B00339C2VA/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1383443317&sr=8-27&keywords=coleman+led+lanterns 
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I've got two of these, I really like them for using up in the attic and whatnot. |
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How about a solar powered or hand cranked to charge battery in one lantern?
http://shop.monolithic.com/products/mini-solar-lantern |
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This is the best of the one's I've tried. Found it for $14.99 last year at the holidays. Own several. The smaller AA ones are ok too but not nearly as bright. Quoted:
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I have several of these, batt junc throws them on sale at times, stock up... This is the best of the one's I've tried. Found it for $14.99 last year at the holidays. Own several. The smaller AA ones are ok too but not nearly as bright. yeah, these are awsome |
Another vote for the Rayovac lantern. The D-size and AA-size ones are both great based on need.
Amazon Link |
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I have 5-6 of these and really like them! I need a few more, I'll have to look for them on sale. |
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I like the Coleman that others have posted. You can adjust brightness and it takes 3 AA batteries. They are not as bright as others, but they last a decent amount of time.
It makes sense to get a LED lantern that uses the batteries you have the most of, which rules out D size for me. I try to standardize on AA batteries. |
