how long does the battery last? I need it for back country camping for a week.
1831101
In standby, 48-50 hours if used continuosly. With "rest" periods it has been 3-4 days. You could use a cheap portable battery (usb power bank) and it will be getting data 10-15 days
1831102
I don't know if it will last for a week, it depends how long you will keep it turned on (you can turn it on only when you take the shoots and this way you should have enough batery life for a week, but it depends how many hours a day you will use it).
504550
I used it for an entire camping trip and it stayed strong throughout the whole weekend. I brought an extra battery just in case, but never needed it.
1539454
I think it depends on how often you will be using the lantern. We camp about 4 times a year, for 3-5 days each. The lantern went with us each time. We used regular batteries and did NOT have to replace them once. With a fire at night, we really didn't end up using the lantern for hours at a time. I'm glad we didn't put out the expense of rechargeables, unless you would use them for something else when you are not camping!
40014
I have been amazed at how long the battery actually lasts. I use mine for Children's Church once a week on Sundays. I can go over a month before I have to charge it again.
1646053
I will agree with previous response. Charge time is usually 8-12 hours. Ride time depends a little on terrain and slope, but you can expect 60-90 mins. I bought 2 of these for my 2 sons 2 years ago and both still have the original battery and even though the ride time is slightly less than when new, they are both still going strong. These things are well made and very durable.
2162
Fully charge... Havn't done that yet. Owned it for many years now. It stays in my trailer all year and gets used each time we camp. The rechargable pack still works, but I only use it for a minute or two just to get a quick light when needed.
2228132
Not sure how long the batteries last yet put it in the woods over Labor Day weekend, going to get it late September during my hunt.
2015330
The battery lasted about as long as most. I bought a back up, so I never worried.
1093912
It has to be plugged in or you can make a splice an get 12v battery an Connect the wires to it an it'll last ya for about a week it just depends how much an how long you party a night hope this helps
1182384
Great Questions. I have had mine for almost a year. I use it several times a week and it is great. It charges in little sunlight. I experienced discharge of battery and replaced the battery after a year ( keeping in mind I used it on a daily basis but I let it sit for about 4 months). My suggestion is to remove the battery for long term storage or when you need to use it or only putting battery in once every month to recharge if needed. I have found it very useful when camping, in the office, and in power outages for getting emergency alerts when the power goes out. From my understanding you should be able to find a replacement battery (only one needed) on amazon for around $10 (Ambient Weather WR-BATT 3.7V / 800 mAh Rechargeable Battery (LIR123A)) . One of the reasons I chose this unit is because the rechargeable battery could be changed. Allot of these rechargeable type units the battery can not be changed. But overall the reception is good, all the charging options are included with the unit, the unit recharges small electronics, and it is compact and lightweight. The volume is not overly loud, some may want a louder unit but i think it is loud enough. I would recommend this unit if you are looking at alternatives like this one for a reasonable price.
465634
I believe it draws around 6 amps/hr. If you know (or can calculate) the total amps in your battery, you can divide it out to get approximate hours of use. In my camper using a deep cycle battery I can easily use on medium for two nights without a problem.
475806
no, I have not run it off an external battery. It's an interesting question--especially for people who go camping.
946163
I used it while backpacking, and hung the solar charger from my backpack to let it charge during the day while hiking. At the end of the day, I connected my phone, and it took about an hour to charge it up. Battery life lasted me more than a day, for photos and onboard apps, using the phone in airplane mode to conserve power.
951341
Seriously, if that guy up there is getting that poor of a battery RETURN IT. It lasts for me about 9-10 hours because i switch songs a lot and use the backlight. But no big deal for me, ive got chargers everywhere so who cares.
353805
It depends. In the ground blind we find that the battery holds out for about 6 hours. In a tree stand however it's a little less. You can still count on about 4 hours though.
348617
For me it lasted about a week without having to charge it, I had only tested that once while on vacation because most of the time its on the charger every night.
847038
I don't know the exact battery life but all of the reviews I have read that compare it to other headlamps have said that the battery life is great. Of course, this depends on how you use it. If it is on the highest setting the whole time it will not last as long as when it is dimmed. I have taken mine on several camping trips and have yet needed to replace the batteries. There is a feature that locks the headlamp so it won't accidently turn on in your pack which helps save battery as well.