... so weak to the point where is was not useful. As far as being an LED lantern
932318
The fan was so weak to the point where is was not useful. As far as being an LED lantern, it works well.
3315358
The 3M multipurpose tape light just barely works. The quality is barely acceptable, and it isn't up to what I would normally consider 3M's standards. I installed it under a kitchen cabinet where the general lighting has always been poor. The stick-up anchors were "interesting" and difficult to place properly. The switch on the battery box is VERY hard to use, and you have to hold your head just so, stick your tongue on the correct tooth, and wish really hard while trying to make the switch work.

Does it give good light? Sure. And the batteries, when I remember to turn the light strip off after working at that counter appear to last just fine (although I would put very heavy duty batteries in it).

Would I buy another one? Probably not. There are other LED light options out there that are more robust than this one, and I'll probably go for one of them instead.

Walt Boyes
2145143
Stupid me.  I needed something to grab an item that dropped down a vent, and thought an illuminated grabber would be ultimate.  Unfortunately light doesn't bend, so the flexible grabber is limited in it's illumination skills.  The LED was pretty dim too--even in the straight section, it didn't light up much.  As for the grabber mechanism itself, its fine.
4605376
LEDs are not very vibrant, and the pattern quickly becomes predictable (just a rotating disc randomizing a pattern which then goes through a diffuser). The diffuser does its job too well, rendering it useless. The lasers were the best part.

After about a month I salvaged the lasers for other projects and ditched this unit.
261039
Flimsy,not too bright, will buy a different brand that has more lumens
3297567
Physically, these lights are on the flimsier side as far as battery-operated LED puck lights go.  They're made from thin, relatively brittle plastic. On the other hand, that also makes them very lightweight, so more likely than some to stay put using only the double-sided tape provided, even if you don't want to bother screwing it into a wall or ceiling (and screws and even (unnecessary) mollies are provided, which is a nice touch.)  (You do have to clean the surface you want to attach it to well, but that goes for any sort of adhesive and especially something light-duty like double-sided tape.)

But I was pleasantly surprised not only at the brightness - and they are VERY bright for LED puck lights  - but at the unusually well-designed reflector.  The lighting is unusually uniform across the entire field of illumination, with none of the annoying bright/dim spots this type of light typically suffers from.  Kudos to the engineer who actually put some thought into one of the more important aspects of lighting design even on an inexpensive convenience light like this one.

Last but not least, I got mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond where, somewhat to my surprise, they were about $1 less than on Amazon.  The 3-pack is cheaper here, though (the price varies, sometimes it's as much as half MSRP, sometimes only a few dollars less, and the best deal if you need more than 1 of them.

PS:  Looking at the critical reviews, I see that a shocking number of people (the ones who think this extremely bright light is "too dim") apparently to expected this, or any, battery-operated "convenience" light, to adequately substitute for a proper 120V light fixture.  Obviously, it can't do that.  These are meant for relatively small spaces like closets, cabinets, etc., where it would be inconvenient or impossible to install a normal light fixture.  If you're trying to light a room (even a small one like a bathroom), or a stairwell, or any are larger than a closet, or if you need full working illumination, don't bother with this - or any other battery-operated "puck light" - you need a good old regular 120V lamp or light fixture!  And these "convenience" lights also aren't intended to be used for longer periods at a time.  If you use them for lighting a sink where you wash dishes, etc., for example, it's totally unrealistic to expect the batteries to last very long. They're meant to be used for a few minutes at a time.  If you need a longer lasting light, you need  either a fixture that connects to your house wiring, or something battery-operated, but much larger (and heavier, and more expensive) that runs on C/D/6-volt batteries.  No puck light that works on AA or AAA battery will work well in that scenario.
3213126
Don't even think of hanging a lantern on the lantern hook, it bends with a Coleman lantern on it.  As we saw in previous reviews the paper towel holder didn't work, we threw that away.  We have to brace the bottom shelf as that too is
flimsy.  On the upside it packs up easy and doesn't take up much room, and it kept us organized while cooking.  We are disappointed with the quality, but like it just enough not to return it.  Never could figure out what the basket on the end was for.
2048260
This battery power sucking outdoor fan/light was absolutely worthless as a fan and not great as a light. I really wanted this to work as I like to be cool as I sleep. I purchased this fan/light combo and a fresh pack of batteries and took it camping. On the positive side it is versatile in design. Being able to sit it on a surface or hang it was compelling. I purchased it with the intent to hang in my tent on a 3 day camping trip. Unfortunately the fan blew so faintly that I barely felt it as I laid just 30" below. The light was good enough to not leave me in total darkness but wasn't bright enough to use in any other scenario beyond extremely close quarters. Also, the batteries needed changing out daily. I'm sad to report that the reality doesn't match the dream with this product.
3687676
I own a bunch of black+decker devices, so it's a cool idea to be able to reuse the rechargeable batteries, but this light is pretty much useless.  It's as bright as the small tiny flashlight I have on my keychain.
1575926
I was not impressed by the sturdiness of these lanterns.  Both of them seem to have loose connections, right out of the box.  They would turn on and back off again, so I'd have to open, close, re-open... to get them to stay on.  Then if they bumped anything, they'd turn off again.  I also found the light to be painfully bright.  I understand that it's supposed to be bright, so it's accomplishing that.  But because it is a lantern and can't be pointed in one direction, it's like having someone shine an ultra-bright flashlight into your eyes if you accidentally glance it it.  I'm seeing spots 10 minutes later.  It's painful.
3639872
As many other reviewers have written, it is very exciting to have an efficient and long lasting LED bulb power your night lights. However, this is the not the right solution. It is very, very dim. Almost to the point of being useless. What's the sense of a bulb that doesn't provide enough light at night. I will be looking for others ones. These will get returned. Buyer be wary, these are very dim.
1689071
These night lights are absolutely worthless.  They put out a dim greyish light.  I regret purchasing them.  Now I have 4 of these useless lights that aren't worth even giving to somebody as the light they emit is too faint to be effective for anything.  I'm surprised at some of the reviewers mentioning that these lights were bright.  Ive been using a standard  4 watt incandescent night light which has been serving its purpose well.  Now I know that this night light is only .03 watts.  However, having used other 5000K (Daylight) LED bulbs in the home, those bulbs are designed to put out a good amount of light at substantially reduced wattage compared to their incandescent or even CFL counterparts. So the LED technology is effective. Just not with these.  Now I can see how I might have gotten a lemon if I purchased just one of them but all 4 of these lights from the package were underwhelmingly the same.  I'll be on the lookout for something better and I would respectfully suggest the same for you.
850470
The strip is too short and WAY underpowered. As an accent, fine, but if your primary use-case is for lighting an area with white light, there are much better alternatives.
4538385
I took the Princeton Tec Impact XL on a recent trip to Cayman Brac and used it for my daytime light and was very disappointed with the brightness of the light.  It did a poor job of illuminating under overhangs and into nooks and crannies while looking for lobsters and micro creatures.

The LED's are insufficient for all but very close up looks.  I guess if I want a good bright light I should expect to pay for it.  I'll go back to my old favorite - Underwater Kinetics if I can find them.  I did FIND a larger Princeton Tec Shockwave II last year on a dive in Little Cayman that I carry as a backup on night dives and while not as bright as my Underwater Kinetics, it isn't as large or heavy either.
1680388
I was excited to find a low-priced lantern that was a combination of solar and crank powered, just to make sure it could be used in any situation. I think this is great technology, and this is the only reason it has two stars instead of one. I used it for a 2-night camping trip, then returned it in pieces the next day. I was very disappointed with the product for the following reasons:

Illumination:
It is not very bright and there was no perceptible difference between the three settings. I also felt that the light was directed in an awkwardly narrow range so that it's completely dark above and below the plane of the lantern. For example, if you are walking with this held in your hand, only things at hand-height to shoulder-height around you will be illuminated, leaving the ground completely dark and you stumbling through the woods at night. It's also difficult to hang because the handle is so thick that it won't fit on a lot of hooks or a carabiner. The good news is that you wouldn't bother to hang it since nothing below the lantern would be illuminated anyway.

Construction:
My most significant complaint is that its very cheaply constructed. This thing is made entirely out of thin plastic, held together with glue. On the second night I used it during a camping trip, I lifted it by its handle off a table, and the top popped right off! The silvery cone inside then came right out too because its not actually attached to anything, just wedged between the top and bottom. I couldn't put it back together because the joint is just a lip about 2 millimeters tall with a tiny dab of glue on one side; there was no screwing mechanism or joints that could be clicked into place, which would be a much more robust design. It was so poorly made that it couldn't support its own weight of 1 pound!

In conclusion, this lantern is more of a plastic toy than a real lantern made for utility. I returned it after its first weekend of use in 3 pieces stranded together by the LED's wires. After returning it to amazon, I got a followup email from the company asking for a 5-star review, and asking to contact them with any problems before leaving negative feedback. I did this and explained everything, then asked how they could make it better and earn those 5-stars. I was thinking they would send me a new one for free or something. Instead, they told me that all of their products come with a 1 year warranty, so if I buy it again and it breaks again, I could get a free replacement next time! I'd rather have my money back and put it towards getting a real lantern, for $10 more.
3017691
I did install this on my bike, however, I'm going to be using RTV and plastic to make the housing waterproof. It's behind the fairing, so hopefully that'll protect it from the worst of the rain.

The biggest gripe I have about this unit, however, is that the backlight is weak to the point of being useless. It consists of a string of SMD green LEDs along one long edge that shoot into a white plastic diffuser behind the LCD. You can see from the product photo how irregular the lighting is, but more importantly it's very, very dim.

As ambient light lessens your eye acclimates, but at some point you can no longer see the display numbers. It isn't until it's completely pitch black before your eye adjusts enough for the backlight to start becoming visible. It's not nearly as bright as your dash lights, or your radio display. The irony is that the packaging offers "Strong backlight" as one of the selling features. Perhaps they were hoping for placebo effect?

All in all, this is basically a very inexpensive piece of import electronics that, IMHO, isn't worth more than $10 and most definitely isn't suitable for use on a motorcycle without significant modifications.
1640093
The light seems to work fine, but the lantern is poorly constructed.  The
crank handle fell off after a couple of days.  The top plastic hanging handle also kept falling off as well.  If you are out camping and don't want something you have to mess with,  I would recommend something else.