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09/25/2018 08:47AM |
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09/25/2018 09:16AM |
LuminAID
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01/10/2022 08:27PM |
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10/05/2018 01:14PM |
butthead
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09/25/2018 05:48PM |
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01/13/2022 08:54AM |
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09/29/2018 10:12PM |
bwcasolo: "What puts out good light? Efficient, not too spendy, not too cheap."
I don't have one but, I have been somewhat attracted to the Primus Lanterns.
Primus Lanterns
Doesn't really meet the "not too spendy" criteria though.
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08/11/2023 01:18PM |
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08/11/2023 01:01PM |
My 75 lumen LuminAID Solars have worked well, but they do seem fragile and in fact the inflation valve on one of them was torn when I received it (they sent another promptly). This Coleman looks to be a better design.
In any case, if I were buying another lantern today, I think I'd try this one.
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03/08/2023 02:44AM |
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01/12/2022 07:34PM |
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09/25/2018 05:29AM |
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09/25/2018 06:09AM |
Hits the sweet spot between price, quality, weight, and low bulk.
I have read some reviews of poor LED light quality (i.e. arriving burned out)but the three I have work great.
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09/25/2018 06:12AM |
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01/11/2022 11:15AM |
Don't get me wrong, solar powered is nice so I can let them sit out in the morning or on layover days, but to me that isn't the main selling point. They are just plain good lights.
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05/30/2023 07:01PM |
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05/30/2023 02:33PM |
BrianDay: "bwcasolo: "What puts out good light? Efficient, not too spendy, not too cheap."
I like the Primus isobutane lantern:
https://primus.us/products/easy-light-4?variant=29444431249491
I wanted something like this for years. Finally bought one a couple years back. Affordable option as far as these things go. Great for car camping, sea kayak and canoe trips. Good in the tipi winter camping if you keep it away from the stove pipe. Uses the same canisters as my JetBoil and Snowpeak stoves.
Have had bad luck with the Luci lanterns. All mine sprung a leak eventually. Cool idea.
Brian
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Only downside to the butane lantern (and stoves) is that as you approach freezing temp, they work less and less...below freezing, they won't work unless you keep the canister inside your clothing, You CAN invert the can and "liquid feed" some stoves, but that doesn't work for a lantern. I LOVE the old Coleman 200A red lanterns. Single mantle and smaller than the typical green ones. A lot heavier and bulkier than the Micron lantern but I consider them friends and they make me happy out there.
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10/05/2018 09:19AM |
As I was packing a week or so ago, I saw my daughter's multicolored Luci Light in the truck (I bought it for her first time they were available at Canoecopia, she's kind of afraid of the dark at bedtime). Instead of bringing it inside, I took it with me on last week's BW trip. The multicolored ones don't seem to last as long as the solid white ones, but I only used it for brief periods and so it lasted me the four nights. I really liked it, and when you get out of the tent to pee at night and turn the light on in the tent, it looks really groovy the way the tent lights up in whatever color it's set on.
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01/28/2023 04:54PM |
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10/27/2021 05:53PM |
At home I have 6 of the Luci Light 300 lumen lights with 3 light power settings. They are brighter then the lights we have in the house. Power goes out we just pull them out and we're good.
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10/05/2018 11:33AM |
butthead: "OCDave: "bwcasolo: "What puts out good light? Efficient, not too spendy, not too cheap."
I don't have one but, I have been somewhat attracted to the Primus Lanterns.
Primus Lanterns
Doesn't really meet the "not too spendy" criteria though."
OCDave if your looking I have a used Micro with the steel mesh globe, I no longer use. Might save ya a few $$.
butthead"
I recently pulled the trigger on a new canoe purchase. Because the 2nd canoe is somewhat frivolous, I reasoned that if I made no other outdoors equipment purchases for a year and snagged a few overtime shifts maybe I could justify the 2nd canoe.
Tempting as your offer is, I am obligated to decline.
Thanks
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09/25/2018 12:34PM |
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01/09/2022 05:40PM |
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09/25/2018 01:23PM |
hooky: "Luci light fan here too. Still do an old Coleman when car camping. Something about the hiss of the lantern is just comforting."
+1 Love that hiss - takes me back to my first years at summer camp. Still use mine while car camping at the Beargrease. For canoeing, Luci works for me. There may be better out there now, but for $16, you can buy a bunch.
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01/09/2022 06:26PM |
This thing has 3 different light temperatures(plus red emergency/warning light) that vary infinitely from night light dim to blindingly bright. Can be used for a camp light with amazing results or a tent light. It also has a very long battery life, is a clock and thermometer, as well as a 15000 mah powerbank which means you can charge other devices such as phones, flashlights or headlamps should the need arise. It is USB chargeable and holds a charge very well, plenty of lighting capacity for a reasonably long trip. It is rugged and multi functional and I have been very pleased with it.
Ultimate camp lantern
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09/26/2018 02:28PM |
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09/27/2018 12:55PM |
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09/27/2018 01:26PM |
A1t2o: "I never understood the solar lights. I like the concept of it being collapsible and have one similar, but I want to store mine in my pack and bring it into the tent at night. If you aren't base camping, when do you charge it?."
I always charge mine at home on a sunny day a few days before a trip. I usually run it down to zero first. On a trip I very rarely attach to anything during the day to charge. If I use for an hour or two in the tent, the charge will last several days at least. At most once or twice on a trip I'll set it out if sunny whenever I get to camp - typically 3-4pm. A couple hours of charging even In the afternoon and it's good to go for several more days.
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10/04/2018 07:12AM |
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01/13/2022 10:41AM |
We spread them around, nice to have multiple spots lightly lit.
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01/25/2022 11:47PM |
mjmkjun: "Gee, I must be the cheapie for a change. I used an Ozark Trail tent light for about 2 hrs of reading each night and was happy. For $10 had enough light to have Limelight 3 tent (old style) glowing in the dark."
Ozark Trail tent light user as well. Cheap, small, bright enough to find what we’re looking for in the tent (which, ironically, is usually our head lamps). Not sure how long the batteries last but it’s long enough that we don’t bother to bring any extras. Seems durable as well. We’re not real carful about how we pack it, just goes in the pack.
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01/26/2022 07:43AM |
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09/28/2018 08:04AM |
A1t2o: "I never understood the solar lights. I like the concept of it being collapsible and have one similar, but I want to store mine in my pack and bring it into the tent at night. If you aren't base camping, when do you charge it? I don't want anything hanging outside my pack except my water bottle. Charging it at home seems like a bad idea too because it would be so easy to forget and have it dead when I pull it out on the first night and the battery won't last the whole trip on a solar charge. I'll stick to my AAA batteries in a little LED area light."
I get 8 hours of continuous use with Luci Lamps. Hardly on for 1/2 hour a nite in my tent for a given nite. Mine hold charge very well. I just get it out at camp and charge till nite time. Cloudy and rainy days, even multiple, have been no trouble.
butthead
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09/28/2018 11:33AM |
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09/26/2018 02:44PM |
I've used both in store and find little differance 10 LEDs for Luci 2.0 Outdoor and 12 for Luminaid Nova both list 75 lumens, I much preferred the clear globe over frosted. Either can be had in more powerful versions at an increased cost.
butthead
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09/27/2018 07:52AM |
The diffused globes are more fragile than the clear vinyl globes, getting brittle in cold weather (at least the frosted Luci versions).
Both of them blew off a picnic table at 15 degrees. Both still work. I cut the broken frosted globe off the led/light panel and use in the overhead loft of my tents now.butthead
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09/26/2018 08:34AM |
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09/27/2018 11:59AM |
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09/27/2018 12:58PM |
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09/27/2018 01:46PM |
Jaywalker: "A1t2o: "I never understood the solar lights. I like the concept of it being collapsible and have one similar, but I want to store mine in my pack and bring it into the tent at night. If you aren't base camping, when do you charge it?."
I always charge mine at home on a sunny day a few days before a trip. I usually run it down to zero first. On a trip I very rarely attach to anything during the day to charge. If I use for an hour or two in the tent, the charge will last several days at least. At most once or twice on a trip I'll set it out if sunny whenever I get to camp - typically 3-4pm. A couple hours of charging even In the afternoon and it's good to go for several more days. "
Same thing here. Sometimes I'll put a pack strap through the handle to keep it from blowing out or falling off and charge it that way too.
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09/26/2018 07:26AM |
johndku: "I gave up lanterns for Luci Lights. Inexpensive, no batteries needed, throw a decent amount of light and take up virtually no room in the pack. We take 3 or 4 every trip. "
Ditto! We have 3 now oldest 4 years old I guess? Nary an issue, no batteries, no worries about keeping it dry.
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09/26/2018 09:12AM |
BobDobbs: "haven't even considered one since led headlamps became a thing."
+1
My headlamp puts the light exactly where I need it. My preferred headlamp is the BlackDiamond Spot. It provides the perfect amount of adjustable light. One set of batteries will last more than My longest trip and the weight is reasonable.
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09/26/2018 10:20AM |
OCDave: "BobDobbs: "haven't even considered one since led headlamps became a thing."
+1
My headlamp puts the light exactly where I need it. My preferred headlamp is the BlackDiamond Spot. It provides the perfect amount of adjustable light. One set of batteries will last more than My longest trip and the weight is reasonable. "
I agree- except for 2 times: When you are talking with others (could be cooking, playing cards, etc.) and you end up shining them right in the face every time you turn to look at them and when the bugs (especially moths) are out in full force, would rather have the bugs flying to a light source that isn't on my forehead.
With all that said, I still don't carry an extra lantern, just the crush light diffuser I mentioned earlier, from Montbell. works well enough.
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09/25/2018 12:08PM |
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10/27/2021 07:15PM |
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09/25/2018 09:17PM |
Love sitting at the deer shack listening to the old Coleman lanterns.
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09/25/2018 11:39PM |
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09/26/2018 06:54PM |
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09/29/2018 11:57AM |
My favorite lantern is this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014H4036A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Puts out good light, rechargeable, can be used as a flashlight. But in my opinion the only really reliable light is battery operated, assuming you carry extra batteries. If you need light for safety, which I think is necessary, I wouldn't rely on a solar lantern. The Luci is great but can be unpredictable. If you only want to carry one light, I think it should be a headlamp. Maybe put it inside a plastic bag to turn it into a lantern.
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05/30/2023 07:38PM |
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05/31/2023 07:04AM |
tigag: "You can't beat a Luci. Lightweight, packs small, and different brightness settings. Fully charged I use one in my tent and never run out of juice. The other goes under a tarp or on a small tree branch. With the clip on the top of them you can hook to anything around camp during the day to get some more power. I have never run out. Throw in a good head lamp and you are good to go."
I just got two Luminaid solar lanterns. Very similar to Luci but I like the design slightly better with diffused light and two piece strap. Luci has both but not in the same lantern. Too early for a full review but far they work great. I have found I don't really like bright lights as they wreck my night vision, so these little solar lights work well for me.
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05/31/2023 09:06AM |
SevenofNine: "Luminaid lantern would be my latest choice over the Luci lantern It is far brighter than the Luci lantern. Weight is only 5.6 ounces greater than the Luci.
LuminAID "
Not true. Luci base lights are 360 lumens. They sell for $59.95 and were just at 40% off.
We have used Luci lights for years in our camps. Far easier then bringing batteries. We use them over night, then set them out in the sun during the day while we are out. Fully charged when we get back. If we were "tripping", we would just tie them to the top of the packs.
As others have said, I have 4 of the original luci lights and they are still going strong.
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10/03/2018 07:28PM |
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10/05/2018 09:59AM |
OCDave: "bwcasolo: "What puts out good light? Efficient, not too spendy, not too cheap."
I don't have one but, I have been somewhat attracted to the Primus Lanterns.
Primus Lanterns
Doesn't really meet the "not too spendy" criteria though."
OCDave if your looking I have a used Micro with the steel mesh globe, I no longer use. Might save ya a few $$.
butthead
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10/16/2021 03:14PM |
OCDave: "bwcasolo: "What puts out good light? Efficient, not too spendy, not too cheap."
I don't have one but, I have been somewhat attracted to the Primus Lanterns.
Primus Lanterns
Doesn't really meet the "not too spendy" criteria though."
Old post. Good discussion.
I like the Primus Isobutane lanterns. (The Micron)
I REALLY like the glow and hiss of a real analog lantern.
The LED light sources are fine as a headlamp bit as an area light near the table, they seem cold and ugly. I take a Primus with me and a headlamp or two.
The Primus Micron is getting harder to find. The frosted glass cylinder globe model is almost unobtainable. The metal mesh screen model is, but becoming less so. They put out a LOT of heat.... Not super efficient. But OTOH, I have used in in a ventilated tent for drying things out a bit after days of rain sogginess. Obviously I monitor it carefully and don't sleep with it, but the thing kicks some serious heat.
There's another Primus with a round globe. Can't remember what that's called... but it's more available. It's bigger.
EDIT:. It's called the Easy Start
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10/18/2021 07:39PM |
Rechargeable USB + solar, $10: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Solar-Camping-Lantern-100-Lumens-LED-with-3-Lighting-Modes/602844554
3AAA for $3.46: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-100-Lumen-LED-Mini-Camping-Lantern/954677571 High, low, and blinking and when collapsed you can aim it like a flashlight.
I know, I know: what do you expect for $3.46? This is a great little light. Simple, rugged, soft light. High, low, red, and red blinking.
My best quality light is the Stormlight Siege with 4Ds. I hardly ever use it anymore because it's heavy. I find that 3 or 4 smaller lights light up the campsite better. I like Luci Lights but don't find them reliable. They just don't last long before they stop charging.
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10/19/2021 08:03AM |
bwcasolo: "What puts out good light? Efficient, not too spendy, not too cheap."
I like the Primus isobutane lantern:
https://primus.us/products/easy-light-4?variant=29444431249491
I wanted something like this for years. Finally bought one a couple years back. Affordable option as far as these things go. Great for car camping, sea kayak and canoe trips. Good in the tipi winter camping if you keep it away from the stove pipe. Uses the same canisters as my JetBoil and Snowpeak stoves.
Have had bad luck with the Luci lanterns. All mine sprung a leak eventually. Cool idea.
Brian
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10/27/2021 07:03PM |
Between Luci and Crush lights I probably have a dozzen now. Keep one in each vehicle and the rest charged up for use in case of power failures when they come in particularly handy!
butthead