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Gear Review: Coleman LED Quad Lantern
By Jay Cassell
I probably own about half a dozen Coleman lanterns – a couple of propane and duel-fuel lights, but mostly those that run on Coleman fuel. My favorite is a lantern that my father used to have back in the 1950s. It’s in mint condition and it still works perfectly (though I had to replace the generator and O rings a couple of years ago).
When I first saw the LED Quad, my first reaction was, why isn’t it green? That can’t be a Coleman lantern! Well, it’s red, it’s a Coleman, and it’s a totally new twist on camp lights.
The deal with this is that it’s got a base that holds eight D-cell batteries. Turn it on and it’s bright enough to light up the night – for 75 hours, according to the company. The cool thing is that the Quad has four lighting panels that can removed and used separately. Each has six 5mm white LEDS, for a total of 24 in the whole unit. A rechargeable NiMH battery runs each panel for half an hour it while it’s away from the mothership. Place it back in its docking station and it’ll recharge from the D batteries.
I’m not giving up my old Colemans, but I can see where this lantern is going to fit right into the mix. It’s bright, it’s quiet (doesn’t hiss like the gas models), and it’s versatile. The $69.99 msrp is a bit higher than most gas lanterns, but the price doesn’t seem unreasonable. It’s available from www.coleman.com – Jay Cassell
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Comments (6)
75 hours on 8 D-size batteries sounds good but you forgot one real question, how does it hold up in freezing weather?
Propane lanterns running off large tanks are nice for camp. I’ve found dual fuel the best using unleaded gas or Coleman fuel. I always have plenty of gas on hand and the lantern works great taking the “nip” out of the air in the tent at night!
PS
You know when it's cold is when your propane doesn't work.
BEEN DAR DUN DAT!
Like Clay said... I bet it lights up the night a lot better but it probably does not provide the warmth like a gas which would be nice in cold weather. I guess it is a trade off that you would have to make depending on where you live and how you use it...
You know when it’s cold?
Is when unbreakable plastic becomes brittle as egg shells!
You know when it’s cold?
Is when star light is brighter than your fluorescent bulb!
BEEN DAR & DUN DAT!
Gear Review?
ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!
I’m not giving up my old Colemans either, however I'm going to check out the Coleman LED Quad Lantern
PS
I have a Element k2, one bulb LED 3 cell that uses AAA and it's far better than my Mini Mag that used two AA's!! and last a long long time!
http://www.clarionledger.com/misc/blogs/Outdoors/babroom/uploaded_images...
It sure is pretty!
I thnik I'll try one out on my fall hunt ...
2Poppa
I WONDER HOW IT WOULD HOLD UP?
We have Gear Review done by the Staff; perhaps we need Gear Busters like us to proof test it!
Call it being “UL” tested by Sportsman’s by Sportsman's who are not paid or coerced fear of losing their job at F&S and that’s why L.L Bean is pretty good for a reason!
Been wondering about this one. My wife calls me a "Flashlight Nut" because I am always searching for a better flashlight and lantern. I think I will give this one a try during the rifle season in Da U.P. Gets a little chilly then. If it holds up, might be good for ice fishing. If not, in the box with the rest of the other failures.
My wife and I were looking for a new lantern after a camping mishap. We were in bass pro and saw this beauty and were just about to buy it when we say the price tag. Its not that we didn't have the money or that we didn't want it, we just didn't have that much money on us.
Looks handy and bright. How much does it cost?
It would be interesting to know if this new model weighs more or less than the older models and also the height difference between them. Also, I don't see a carrying handle?.
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We have Gear Review done by the Staff; perhaps we need Gear Busters like us to proof test it!
Call it being “UL” tested by Sportsman’s by Sportsman's who are not paid or coerced fear of losing their job at F&S and that’s why L.L Bean is pretty good for a reason!
75 hours on 8 D-size batteries sounds good but you forgot one real question, how does it hold up in freezing weather?
Propane lanterns running off large tanks are nice for camp. I’ve found dual fuel the best using unleaded gas or Coleman fuel. I always have plenty of gas on hand and the lantern works great taking the “nip” out of the air in the tent at night!
PS
You know when it's cold is when your propane doesn't work.
BEEN DAR DUN DAT!
Like Clay said... I bet it lights up the night a lot better but it probably does not provide the warmth like a gas which would be nice in cold weather. I guess it is a trade off that you would have to make depending on where you live and how you use it...
You know when it’s cold?
Is when unbreakable plastic becomes brittle as egg shells!
You know when it’s cold?
Is when star light is brighter than your fluorescent bulb!
BEEN DAR & DUN DAT!
Gear Review?
ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!
I’m not giving up my old Colemans either, however I'm going to check out the Coleman LED Quad Lantern
PS
I have a Element k2, one bulb LED 3 cell that uses AAA and it's far better than my Mini Mag that used two AA's!! and last a long long time!
http://www.clarionledger.com/misc/blogs/Outdoors/babroom/uploaded_images...
It sure is pretty!
I thnik I'll try one out on my fall hunt ...
2Poppa
I WONDER HOW IT WOULD HOLD UP?
Been wondering about this one. My wife calls me a "Flashlight Nut" because I am always searching for a better flashlight and lantern. I think I will give this one a try during the rifle season in Da U.P. Gets a little chilly then. If it holds up, might be good for ice fishing. If not, in the box with the rest of the other failures.
My wife and I were looking for a new lantern after a camping mishap. We were in bass pro and saw this beauty and were just about to buy it when we say the price tag. Its not that we didn't have the money or that we didn't want it, we just didn't have that much money on us.
Looks handy and bright. How much does it cost?
It would be interesting to know if this new model weighs more or less than the older models and also the height difference between them. Also, I don't see a carrying handle?.
Post a Comment