is thi lantern as bad as it sounds?
1998357
I guess I was unlucky. I put in two brand new D batteries the right way and the thing just will not work. At all.
1998358
Actually no. It is really good. We lose our power quite a bit due to weather and ice storms. We recieved one of these for a gift and it acutally puts off quite a bit of light. The battery's life is pretty long. We use it everytime the power goes out.
1998359
The lantern was not as bright as the TV commercial made it seem. But, overall, it beats lighting candles. Not the best value. I was going to buy one for everyone on my Xmas list but changed my mind after receiving this one. My vote is neither positive nor negative but neutral because of the above statements.
1998360
It works fine. I don't have a problem with it. It's just not as bright as they make it sound, in my opinion.
1998361
This is not a bad lantern. I don't believe it throws as much light out as one of the old-fashioned kerosene lanterns did, but it does serve well when there is no power and you need light. My lantern works just fine.
1075953
I think your lantern is out of order. I suggest you need to change another one or return to shop which you brought.
2174626
Hey Bruce, yes it is very cool. Everything is as advertised. You just have to be careful when separating the lanterns. Peace.
1864507
Nooooooo! Please these lanterns are terrible!!! The one you want is the "Eco wish lantern" it has its wick permanently attached and is by far bigger and of better quality than this. Search for Eco wish lantern. I hope this helps.
466125
I used a standard size, 60 watt energy efficient bulb (the newer ones that are spiral shaped) They don't heat up much. The Lantern is so wide, I don't think any bulb would cause an issue as long as you center it. Hope this helps.
36473
Excellent question. I will wait to see answer before buying this lantern as I want to use rechargeable batteries with it.
1307107
You should throw the lamp away! I did everything I could think of to make that lamp look decent - and I'm a chemistry teacher. It was definitely a piece of junk!
1539456
I believe they are yes. I guess it depends on how much you use the lantern. I use mine almost every weekend during the summer, so it was worth it in the long run for me
462486
I would certainly NOT recommend trying it! A new lamp costs a lot more than a bulb!
872328
Not being a fisherman, I don't know. It does throw 390 lumens, and it's a fairly high color temperature. Coleman does make a bigger and brighter LED lantern, and I have seen it on Amazon before, but it runs a little less than twice the price. This one will probably work, but that one *for sure* should.
1898317
not a big deal, Bulbs are available thru Coleman- even the one that someone complained about. My lantern works fine
807064
In lantern mode it would be more than adequate. Long as you are in a few feet of it.
738016
No it doesn't and in my opinion save your money because this product is so expensive and mine quit working in about six months. Go online to home depot and they have a much bigger lantern for the same price as this one and I like it much better.
721571
I do not believe it is bright enough for that purpose. It works well to light a small room but it is definitely a lantern.
1951169
HI Robyn, mine never worked, they claimed they check them all before shipping and what can I say they sent me second lantern and it doesn't work, its my opinion don't waste your money.
121151
Hi Nick I'm Thomas I had no problems with the light thou I only played with it for a short while(It's a gift for someone) the easy check the bube if you know for certain that the batteries are good. also stretch the springs a bit for good measure Those are my thoughts about your device good luck. Thomas
1954793
I looked this up and it the 170 lumens is not so. This lantern provides as follows: High for brightest light; 340 lumens; runs 30 hours * Medium for bright light and longer run times; 175 lumens; runs 70 hours * Low provides extended run times for when less light is needed; 33 lumens; runs 295 hours - Red LED (one red LED) * Red LED High - Steady (night vision preserving mode);10 lumens; runs 235 hours * Flash SOS mode for emergency signaling; 10 lumens; runs 430 hours.Bob