| Tired 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. |
 lantern review | | Review Date: June 29, 2006 | | Reviewer: Gary Janeway, Knoxville, Tn. | | The lantern is very bright and the charge holds for a long time. I would highly recommend this item and I may buy another lantern in the future. |
Great lantern | | Review Date: June 25, 2006 | | Reviewer: Matthew J. Carlisle, Beverly Hills, CA United States | | We've used this several times since buying a couple of years ago. The amount of light it gives off is incredible, and it lasts pretty much as long as they say it will. It's not light though - the battery is fairly sizable and I think it may be lead-acid - not sure. |
An excellent alternative to fuel lanterns for power outages | | Review Date: January 10, 2007 | | Reviewer: Judy, CT | | This was just what I was looking for to give my mother in case of a power outage. She would not be at all comfortable using a fuel powered lantern and I did not want to give her something that required batteries. This way she only needs to recharge the lantern twice a year unless she has occasion to use it and it should be ready to go in case the power goes out. I was very please with the amount of light the lantern gave off. I'm seriously considering getting one for myself, although I already have 2 fuel lanterns. |
Rechargeable on AC and 12-volt. Nice light, bright, and safe. | | Review Date: June 13, 2008 | | Reviewer: Gary in Sun City, AZ, Arizona | | Well built & heavy. Actually it holds a curly type bulb, not a u-shaped tube, giving off more light. Storage in bottom for the 12-volt car charger. The built-in nite light is actually rather bright, bright enough for leaving on in a tent while sleeping. So far very satisfied with the purchase. Years ago I used a Coleman propane light which ran very hot, and unsafe to leave on in a tent while sleeping. This makes more sense. Eco-friendly. Guess you can re-charge it during the daytime off your car battery, except it takes many hours. Update 7/2008: We had our first 3 hour power outage last nite. This lantern worked great! Actually, I found that running it on low was bright enough to find my way around the house. Left it on the "night light" setting after returning to the bedroom. Still bright enough to see in the bedroom yet sleep. This lantern is excellent! |
Great Emergency Light | | Review Date: February 1, 2008 | | Reviewer: Art, OR USA | 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. |
Coleman Latern | | Review Date: October 3, 2007 | | Reviewer: J. Camp, Atlanta, GA | | Just what I wanted in a rechargeable lantern. Provides plenty of light for occasional loss of power or otherwise. I have never been disappointed with Coleman's products. J.C. |
Mom loves Coleman's Rechargeable Lantern | | Review Date: February 5, 2008 | | Reviewer: R. Lindel, Waukegan, IL | Got this rechargeable lantern for a night reading lamp for my elderly Mom. She loves to read at bedtime and it came handy when the electric power went out during a winter storm.
Amazon also offered 3 small battery operated lanterns as a package deal. Mom used them in the kitchen and the bathroom so she can see her way when the lights are out.
No more worries about candles. |
Best, Safest and Hassle Free!! | | Review Date: February 7, 2009 | | Reviewer: Surfer Dude, Corona, CA USA | | The best lantern! Through my over 1/2 a century of camping and using old Coleman white gas/colemand fluid type and then the propane bottle type. This lantern is wonderful. Bought one last season just to try and now have 3 of them. Passed on the old one's to my son. No more mantels, transporting extra bottles of propane, cleaner, safer and do not run out of fuel while using. I used them on several 6 day trips last summer and never had to recharge on the trip. No hazzle, light wt., and excellent candle power. Thanks Coleman! Environementally Great too! No more propane bottles to dispose of! |
SOLID PERFORMER | | Review Date: August 29, 2008 | | Reviewer: ALDO, BOSTON,MA,USA | | Most of the other reveiws stated it was heavy well it was not that bad,nice bright light,well built, beats gas lanterns any day |
Incredible value for such a useful product! | | Review Date: October 18, 2008 | | Reviewer: David W. Lucas, Gardner, MA | Two things sold me on my choice for this lantern: the Coleman name and reputation that I've come to rely on since the mid 1960s and the fact that it was 'shipped and sold by Amazon.com', another name and reputation that I've relied on heavily over the years...have never been disappointed by either.
My purchase of the original lantern (I now own three) was largely based on the need for a quality lantern for power outages in my area. I'm elderly and disabled and the last power outage we had earlier this year resulted in my injuring my ankle from stumbling in the dark getting my flashlight. That minor bump turned into a major leg infection that has severely limited my mobility this year.
Decided I would get a dependable lantern that I could set up in my apartment to come on automatically in the event of another outage. This lantern provides more than enough light for me and with the 'night light' feature, I can easily navigate if I leave it on when I retire at night. The low setting on the lamp easily provides enough light to read by and walk around safely just about anywhere in my apartment. I liked the lantern so much that I bought two more of them, one goes in my kitchen and the other serves as a backup in the event of a prolonged outage. Great product...easily performs as advertised! |
Rechargeable Lantern | | Review Date: January 14, 2008 | | Reviewer: Walter K. Louie, | | The lantern is a bit heavy but it does its job. It is nice and bright. It is very useful during power outage. |
Super Lantern | | Review Date: June 7, 2008 | | Reviewer: Ghostrider, Rapid City, SD | | Outstanding unit for the price. Battery pack makes unit heavy enough so as to not be blown over easily. Would purchase again. |
Excellent lantern | | Review Date: July 22, 2008 | | Reviewer: Wolftrap Veteran, Vienna, VA United States | | Does exactly what it says - came on time and as promised. So far, works fine. |
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