LED lantern for camping (not for inside of tent)
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Corey
OverCamping Specialist
My three Nokero lights came yesterday direct from Hong Kong, but they required a signature.
Just got back from the post office with them, and they have a charge in them.
To operate them it must be dark, as the solar panels if receiving any light will not allow them to turn on.
I went into my dark hall and hit the switch on top, and they put out decent light.
You can also cover the solar panels to do the same.
I am letting them sit by the window now to get more of a charge built up, and I may try and shoot a GoPro HD video of them later tonight or early tomorrow morning outside.
I was not happy about having to make a trip to the post office to pick them up, and I hope they do get these partnered up with Amazon later like one of the reps told me they were shooting for.
Just got back from the post office with them, and they have a charge in them.
To operate them it must be dark, as the solar panels if receiving any light will not allow them to turn on.
I went into my dark hall and hit the switch on top, and they put out decent light.
You can also cover the solar panels to do the same.
I am letting them sit by the window now to get more of a charge built up, and I may try and shoot a GoPro HD video of them later tonight or early tomorrow morning outside.
I was not happy about having to make a trip to the post office to pick them up, and I hope they do get these partnered up with Amazon later like one of the reps told me they were shooting for.
SafariPacific
Adventurer
I have this one. Super bright. 136 lumins and backpack size.
http://riverrockledlights.com/shop/lanterns/3aa_nightfire_led_lantern_r-lc3aa.php
http://riverrockledlights.com/shop/lanterns/3aa_nightfire_led_lantern_r-lc3aa.php
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
Great news for anyone wanting to pick up the Nokero N100 light bulbs like I bought awhile back.
No longer do you have to wait for it to come from Hong Kong, they are on Amazon now, and it is also offered under "Prime" which means if you are a Prime member like me, you get them for free shipping and to your doorstep in two days.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Nokero-N100-Solar-Light-Bulb/dp/B004ARSQN2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291680603&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: Nokero N100 Solar Light Bulb: Home Improvement[/ame]
If you want the newer N200 model, they are not available as of yet via Amazon.
No longer do you have to wait for it to come from Hong Kong, they are on Amazon now, and it is also offered under "Prime" which means if you are a Prime member like me, you get them for free shipping and to your doorstep in two days.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Nokero-N100-Solar-Light-Bulb/dp/B004ARSQN2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291680603&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: Nokero N100 Solar Light Bulb: Home Improvement[/ame]
If you want the newer N200 model, they are not available as of yet via Amazon.
djrez4
Adventurer
Expensive, but the SnowPeak Hozuki Lantern is full of awesome.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
Nokero just emailed me, they now have a light to clip on your book.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9404216.htm
[video=vimeo;40182343]http://vimeo.com/40182343[/video]
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9404216.htm
[video=vimeo;40182343]http://vimeo.com/40182343[/video]
JJBiggs
Supporting Sponsor | SEES
+1 - LOVE the Rayovac's. In fact, have two of them. VERY bright and batteries last forever.
C.
Expedition_Matt
New member
Cool stuff on here. It's amazing where technology is bringing us. I have used the Coleman white gas models for years mainly due to reliability but these things are just about there! I do like the sheer danger of a Coleman though!
I've been very impressed with the Rayovac Sportsman Extreme:
- 300 lumen out put
- 72 hr run time on high, 150 hr run time on low
- Only three D cell batteries
- Compact size (A little bigger than a can of soda in all dimensions)
- Nicely profiled carry handle that folds out of the way
- Very rugged construction with dense polymer and rubber on base
- Removable outer lens
- Hook on bottom so it can be hung upside down
I had a couple of the CFL 4-D cell based camping lanters but I wanted something with more run time that I didn't need to worry about at the campsite. Turns out the Rayovac unit is spot on. It looks to be about 40-50% brighter than my old lanters, takes 25% fewer batteries (3 Ds instead of 4 Ds), and runs about 5x as long on full bright. Oh, and it'll run almost 10x as long on dim. Something the CFL-based lights can't do (dim, that is). And it's smaller and more compact.
I figure if I'm running the light non-stop for 4 hrs a day (8pm to mid-night?) it'll last me 18 days straight of solid camping. AT that rate, one set of batteries will probably last me 2 years, at least. I like to go camping but it's usually on a couple days at a time and only a few times per year.
Anyways, color me VERY impressed.
Oh, and it's ~$25 at Amazon.
I ended up buying Coleman's lantern stand to go with it as my campsite lighting system. The lantern does an awesome job of pumping out the light. And the stand does an awesome job of getting the lantern up high enough so it'll broadcast that light around the campsite. I view them as a system for my purposes.
This is the Rayovac hung upside down on the Colman lantern stand.
The outer lens has been removed and set on the ottoman to the right.
Without the lens it's a little brighter.
The lantern stand folds up to about the same length as a folding chair but slightly slimmer. Cost is ~$30 and it's built pretty well. Alternatively, for about the same cost one could make their own lantern stand out of 7ft or 9ft photographer's lighting stands. Just get a metal bar with a hole drilled in on end and bend up the other end to hang the lantern.
- 300 lumen out put
- 72 hr run time on high, 150 hr run time on low
- Only three D cell batteries
- Compact size (A little bigger than a can of soda in all dimensions)
- Nicely profiled carry handle that folds out of the way
- Very rugged construction with dense polymer and rubber on base
- Removable outer lens
- Hook on bottom so it can be hung upside down
I had a couple of the CFL 4-D cell based camping lanters but I wanted something with more run time that I didn't need to worry about at the campsite. Turns out the Rayovac unit is spot on. It looks to be about 40-50% brighter than my old lanters, takes 25% fewer batteries (3 Ds instead of 4 Ds), and runs about 5x as long on full bright. Oh, and it'll run almost 10x as long on dim. Something the CFL-based lights can't do (dim, that is). And it's smaller and more compact.
I figure if I'm running the light non-stop for 4 hrs a day (8pm to mid-night?) it'll last me 18 days straight of solid camping. AT that rate, one set of batteries will probably last me 2 years, at least. I like to go camping but it's usually on a couple days at a time and only a few times per year.
Anyways, color me VERY impressed.
Oh, and it's ~$25 at Amazon.
I ended up buying Coleman's lantern stand to go with it as my campsite lighting system. The lantern does an awesome job of pumping out the light. And the stand does an awesome job of getting the lantern up high enough so it'll broadcast that light around the campsite. I view them as a system for my purposes.
This is the Rayovac hung upside down on the Colman lantern stand.
The outer lens has been removed and set on the ottoman to the right.
Without the lens it's a little brighter.
The lantern stand folds up to about the same length as a folding chair but slightly slimmer. Cost is ~$30 and it's built pretty well. Alternatively, for about the same cost one could make their own lantern stand out of 7ft or 9ft photographer's lighting stands. Just get a metal bar with a hole drilled in on end and bend up the other end to hang the lantern.
dirty Bakers
Conservative
um pictures or link please.
HillbillyfromAL
Explorer
Wow I was checking out that Hozuki lantern and they have a white gas model for 336$$$$$ someone has too much money just sitting around.
I'll toss a vote in for the black diamond Apollo. For the size it's perfect for sitting on a table. For the price you could get a couple of them and have plenty of light around the campsite. I bought the rechargeable batteries for mine and it last about twice as long as alkaline energizers. It also compacts down to the size of a can of soup. Not to mention they have a car charger for it.
I'll toss a vote in for the black diamond Apollo. For the size it's perfect for sitting on a table. For the price you could get a couple of them and have plenty of light around the campsite. I bought the rechargeable batteries for mine and it last about twice as long as alkaline energizers. It also compacts down to the size of a can of soup. Not to mention they have a car charger for it.
Omar Brannstrom
Adventurer
Hi
Led is great but sadly it gives a very cold light. I wish Led will come with warmer light in the future. My girlfriend hates led light so I have to use candle light or something for her.
Led is great but sadly it gives a very cold light. I wish Led will come with warmer light in the future. My girlfriend hates led light so I have to use candle light or something for her.