Coleman 4D Rugged Personal Size Rugged Lantern
Reviews of Coleman 4D Rugged Personal Size Rugged Lantern
1.) Great Purchase
Reviewed by: Jennifer Florida
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I just bought this lantern for camping and it works great. I would highly recommend it. It takes a lot of batteries but it lasts a long time and is very bright. The smaller version takes less batteries but works about the same. I have now added this lantern to my hurricane supplies, as it will come in handy if I lose power this season.
2.) Great emergency light
Reviewed by: Kenneth R. Shaw San Francisco
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This is a good light that puts out a nice amount of light and doesn't kill batteries too fast because of the flourescent light. Good for blackouts and a nice handle.
3.) Cheap, and got us through two power outages.
Reviewed by: lighten_up_already2 Kirkland, WA USA
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I bought two of these 8 D-cell lanterns for an impending storm, and sure enough the storm happened. Two of these lanterns could light the main floor of our house enough to comfortably walk around and see everything. I was told that one of our neighbors thought we had a generator. So, stock up on batteries next time there's a sale, and be ready for those power blackouts.
4.) This lantern rocks!
Reviewed by: Laura Wheeler
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This gives off a lot of light. When I put it on a table with a mirror behind it, it's even better. During a power outage, I can easily read with the amount of light this lantern produces.
5.) Served it's purpose well
Reviewed by: Value Shoppin' V Greensboro, NC
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We took these lanterns on our camping trip this past weekend and they worked admirably. I was concerned that I may have chosen the wrong size however two of these worked admirably for our needs. I would suggest these handy sized lanterns to anyone that is looking for serviceable without size and weight.
6.) A great light back-up in time of bad weather
Reviewed by: Book Collector LA
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After Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana three years ago, local news stations provided a list of items that families should keep handy in case of emergency situations. I found this Coleman Rugged Battery Powered Lantern (Personal Size) to be perfect for my needs. In fact, I'm thinking I need one for both ends of the house to prevent carrying back and forth.
I have not had to use it yet, but I have gone through the procedures of replacing batteries (Oh my, I need back-up packs of D-batteries--4 are needed). The length of time for the lighting is 14 hours on high and 23 hours are low. I agree with other reviewers: it is hard to see much difference between high and low. I have also practiced replacing bulbs.
All is good. I hope I don't need this Colman Lantern, but I'm ready if I do.
7.) I SNEER AT HURRICANES!
Reviewed by: hotdog Houston, TX USA
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Well, O.K., I don't sneer at hurricanes. But after Hurricane Ike and a week without power, we decided to upgrade our emergency lighting to more than flashlights, candles and chemical light sticks.
I bought three of these family-sized Coleman lanterns and three MicroPacker lanterns (also reviewed). The first time I turned on this family-sized lantern I said "WOW!" This is a serious light! I measured the light output of this lantern (I'm a photojournalist) and discovered it puts out half the light of a bare 40 watt bulb, but much, much more light than a 25 watt bulb. That is plenty of light for reading and walking around like a human being instead of stumbling around with flashlights.
The "low" setting is almost as bright as the "high" setting (only one-half stop dimmer), but extends the battery life from 17 hours to a fantastic 28 hours! I figure one set (8) of fresh "D" cells should last though a week of dark nights.
The family-sized lantern is tough and well-made. It's not waterproof, but I wouldn't worry about taking it out into the rain. It doesn't have rubber seals, but the nice, tight fittings should keep it dry.
One minor point: the large clear housing is a Coleman tradition, but a simple clear cylinder would be more streamlined and compact. The lantern is about the size of a full-sized gas mantle unit. I wouldn't backpack with it, but it is a great unit for emergencies and base camps. Now if Coleman only made a battery-powered air conditioner . . .
8.) Perfect for emergencies or camping
Reviewed by: Jane Knoxville, TN United States
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This personal sized coleman is perfect for an electrical outage or camping. It's nice to have a safe alternative to kerosene. Just keep D sized batteries on hand and you are ready to go! I recommend this for anyone kids to adults. It has an easy to use switch high or low; although, it's hard to tell the difference. Both illuminate well.
9.) Coleman manufactures terrific products.
Reviewed by: C. Tutaj
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I bought two lanterns for backup in case of a power outage and they're terrific; lightweight, economical and reliable. Would recommend highly.
10.) Bright and convenient
Reviewed by: Peter Munton Florida, USA
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I have tried several similar lamps. This is bright enough to read by comfortably. It's sturdy and uses easy to install D batteries which are available everywhere. Two light levels saves battery power.
11.) Great light when there's no power!
Reviewed by: Susan Oxford, OH
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We were without power for a week in September. For most of that time I was making do, and that not very well, with candles and flashlights. That quickly got really old. Then I discovered and bought this lantern. It makes great light, enabled me to do more, and lifted my spirits. I was so impressed that I got one for each of my kids and their families, and for a couple of friends, so that none of them will have to be in the dark in the way that and for as long as I was.
12.) Coleman Lantern
Reviewed by: Caroline K. Reich Bagram, Afghanistan
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I purchased this lantern for use in Afghanistan. Although, it requires 8 D batteries it puts out a great deal of light. It's perfect for environments where there is little availability for electricity. I recommend it. It's worth the money.
13.) Awesome emergency lamp!
Reviewed by: Comic and Sci-Fi collector New Jersey
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this this is great.I got both the larger family model and two of these indiviual smaller models. I also got a set of each for my mother. these thigns are the best of their kind i've seen so far, they these smaller models take only 4 D batteries to work and they last on the low setting for like 20+ hours!!!!! there is no noticial difference in light output between the High setting which last for like 17 hours or the Low setting which lats for the mid 20 hours range so just use it on Low setting and save your battery charge.they use floursent bulbs and are very light weight so very very easy for anyone to carry by their handles from room to room.I use the large family one to keep in a main room and the two smaller indiviual models here for both my wife and I each to carry from room to room as we need while moving around the house.the lamps are plastic but very well made and seem very sturdy to me.You can't go wrong getting these for how safe they are made of plastic with no glass parts except for the floursent blub inside and that they use the much cheaper D batteries.
14.) Compact, light and bright
Reviewed by: Honest reviewer Charlotte, NC
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Picked this lantern up to have as backup lighting in the house when power goes off and to use when camping or for other outside uses. Used it for camping and found it to be perfect light for in the camper or outside next to the grill. Highly recommend.
15.) Coleman Rugged Battery Powered Lantern (Personal Size)
Reviewed by: Josue Caracas, Venezuela
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Exelente. The lamp, gives a very good vision at night. It is practices and she is not complicated.
16.) Perfect for many purposes
Reviewed by: Bookworm Shell Lake, WI United States
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We have used this for camping, blowing breakers in our bathroom, power outages, and lighting our way to our neighbors to visit. Easy to recharge, and we don't have to buy stinky white gas or propane cylinders.
17.) Great Lamp!!!!
Reviewed by: Richard J. Beamish Blacksburg, VA
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This is a great little lamp with plenty of light for reading, etc. I have a small, solar-powered camper and use this lantern instead of my camper's led lights. I use rechargeable batteries and just "top them off" in the morning. If I do forget my charger or batteries, you can find the D batteries anywhere. Many battery powered lanterns (Coleman included) have batteries that are not replaceable. So if you forget to charge your lantern, you're out of luck.
18.) excellent..
Reviewed by: wolfatlga Avondale Estates, Ga USA
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We purchased this after reading previous good reports and finally got to use it after a storm knocked out power for about 8 hours. I used it to read by and was glad we had bought a couple of these lanterns. We have cats so open flames is not a good idea and love having these in our emergency kit.
19.) Great emergency light
Reviewed by: Comic and Sci-Fi collector New Jersey
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very good emergency lamp.I got one for one of these large ones and another of the smaller ones of the same lamp both for my mother and I was so impressed with their ease of use that I ordered another large family one and two of the smaller ones for my wife and I in our own home. these things are great!.they give plenty of light and last for a very very long time on one set of batteries, and the good part is that they use the cheaper large D type batteries.the large lamp gives good whole room light and the smaller ones are very light for each person to carry from room to room as needed.This larger family one is a bit heavier due to it useing 8 D batteries. but the smaller is a lot lighter in weight due to it only using 4 D batteries.
20.) a GREAT BIG light
Reviewed by: B. Lemkin
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Recently we had a black out and my small lantern did not work so we worked off candles. I have a small child and knowing that isn't safe the next day I ordered this lantern. I was so shocked by the BIG size when it arrived that I am glad I made the purchase.. We will never be in the dark again and I am thrilled to know that the candles will never have to be lit again for a power outage... GREAT purchase. Thanks Coleman
21.) Great little lamp
Reviewed by: max843
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Very bright even on low - big improvement over the round-domed Coleman table lamp. Well made. I love it!
22.) Brilliant
Reviewed by: Noname
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I bought this lantern because we didn't have enough light for our trip last year. This lantern performs beautifully. It's nice and large, doesn't require flammable fuel, isn't too heavy -- and it's bright white light . . . bright enough to light up our 10' x 10' canopy area.
There is a high and low setting, but the low setting is not very much lower than the high setting, so we set it on low to conserve the battery life. I've just gotten back from a two night camping trip and this lantern has plenty of juice left in it.
I am happy with this lantern and would buy it again.
23.) Keep this on hand
Reviewed by: AnimalWise Asheville, NC
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I'm not a camper, and instead bought this to keep on hand for a power outage, having endured one last month with nothing but a puny flashlight. This lantern gives a lot of light, is easy to put batteries in (I ordered a large pack from Amazon so would have extras on hand, too). I highly recommend this item as a great light source inside the house if the power goes out and to use outdoors to walk the dog at night, or a myriad of other uses.
24.) Much Needed Item
Reviewed by: Dat Guy columbus, oh usa
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Two of these will keep you "out of the dark" during power outages! Uses 4 D-cell batteries rather than 8 on some other models. Low light setting would be recommendation; no noticeable difference in brightness and prolongs battery life.
25.) Works Great
Reviewed by: digicam guy Morehed City, NC USA
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Have used on two camping trips. Works great. Like two level light intensity setting. Also serves as emergency light source during storms.
Still using original batteries. I remove one battery when storing. Much more convenient than lugging gas or having to replace gas bottles.
26.) camping lantern
Reviewed by: Illah M. Pratt Mason. MI
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This battery-powered lantern is light weight, easy to store and gives a strong light or mediumj which ever you want.
27.) Coleman Battery Powered Lantern (Family Size)
Reviewed by: M. Burrough Alabama USA
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The lantern puts out a good light. I purchased it for power outages which we have quite often. So far I haven't had to use it but feel it will be much better than using candles and will put out more light.
28.) Great lantern for camping
Reviewed by: K Tang Alameda, CA USA
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Bought this lantern for a 3 days camping trip. This lantern is very bright and last for a long time. It still has a lot of battery power left after the trip. Don't forget to take out the batteries and save it for next trip or emergency. Highly recommended this product.
29.) Great, inexpensive lantern
Reviewed by: Jeremy Haile Atlanta, GA USA
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We used this for tent camping recently. The lamp was plenty bright at the campsite and in the tent. Like the fact that it's electric so I can leave on in the tent without worrying about it.
30.) Power out - again!!
Reviewed by: CavalierZ Blairstown, NJ
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I bought this lantern for the House where the dogs live, it's abut 1000 square feet. Three days after I received it (and hubby bought the batteries) the power went out - again. The lantern lit the entire back yard so the dogs could see when they went out to potty. I was amazed at how much light it threw. It also has two settings so I used the lower setting inside. If I only need it just that one time, it was still worth it! Generator being installed as I write this!
31.) A little light for dark places
Reviewed by: JDZ Central City, KY USA
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A few weeks ago, I bought this little lantern to provide light in dark places. I liked it so much, I just purchased another. How's that for a recommendation?. :)
Jack
32.) excellent lantern
Reviewed by: Down Home
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These Coleman lanterns are exactly what you need for power outages. They require a lot of batteries but they're worth it. They are very bright. I bought 5 - they made great Christmas gifts for folks who don't realize they'll need them some day.
33.) It's bright, it's not too heavy, and it works
Reviewed by: Homie NY, USA
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There is not much difference between hi and lo settings, but lo is fine. This is just a plain, old, good product.
34.) Great lantern for emergency
Reviewed by: C. Potvin Chicago, IL
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I bough this lantern when I was living in Florida and suffered a bunch of power outages. It it light, real bright, and it works great. The batteries last long.
This is a good lantern to have to be able to go around the house, read a little, cook a sandwish... This lantern really fit the bill for an emergency light.
35.) Great emergency lighting
Reviewed by: AhJay
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The weather has been brutal this year in the northeast.
We recently lost power for three days, and these lanterns were a godsend.
They're sturdy, well made, and light up a huge room.
And like similar products, they don't seem to eat up the batteries as much.
We have two, but I definitely plan on ordering a few more.
36.) Nice Rugged little lantern
Reviewed by: Raving Penguin leckrone, pa United States
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The cons - it takes 4 d batteries. Buy then at the dollar store and pay about 3.00. The Pro's- sits flat, you can hang it, and it lasts for a long time on those batteries. The difference between the low and bright is noticeable and its nice to have the choice between the 2. Our electric went out for about 4 days this winter and it did a fine job on our dining room table as we played cards when it got dark outside., Used it outside for camping. I am going to purchase another. I see they have a family version, but geeze it takes 8 D batteries so I'll pass on that one.
37.) Great Lantern
Reviewed by: Terence L. Camp Colorado
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This lantern is everything as described and more. Gives off plenty of light, has a rugged handle and looks good. It requires 8 D batteries which are easy to install. We'll see how long they last. A great lantern for emergencies or camping.
38.) Top notch
Reviewed by: Speedyplus Oklahoma
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I bought this lantern to use in our storm shelter. The light is quite bright and the batteries last a long time. An excellent buy!
39.) coleman battery lantern
Reviewed by: Barbara E. Lynch sunrise, fl usa
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We won't be in the dark if and when another hurricane comes our way. The lantern is bright.........happy with it.
40.) Latern
Reviewed by: William O. Krueger rio, il
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The order arrived on time and was as advertised. I would order from this vendor again.
41.) Fabulous lantern!
Reviewed by: Jenny King Maine, USA
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LOVE this lantern. It's rechargeable (indoors OR via car cigarette lighter) and the best part is that there is a storage compartment on the bottom of the lantern for the power charging cords, so they DON'T GET LOST. Wicked bright, Wicked durable. It is pretty large, so if you're looking for something compact it's not for you. But I HIGHLY recommend it.
42.) Low and High are different
Reviewed by: D. J. Gulliford Colorado
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Something must have changed, because with this unit I just recently bought the light output of low and high is noticeably different. I fully expect battery life will be too. Low is fine, unless it isn't.
43.) Does the job for a fair price
Reviewed by: Sammy Squirrel Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
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Appears rugged enough to withstand the rigors of car camping. It's not particularly bright, but will illuminate your immediate area adequately. The difference in light output between High and Low settings is barely noticeable, you might as well use it on Low most of the time to save battery.
44.) Very Handy
Reviewed by: C. R. Nelson Reno, NV USA
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I just got two of these little lanterns for the winter time, in case the lights fail in Reno here (the winter is looking to get crazy this year). These lanterns are smallish but give out a good amount of light. They aren't something you'd want to go spelunking with but they are fairly durable for home or light camping use. The battery duration is decent and the controls simple. I'd definitely recommend them.
45.) a good lantern
Reviewed by: G. Treado Leesburg, VA United States
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The lantern is very sturdy and provides a bright white light that shines up to 20 feet if you hold it correctly. It is rugged and sturday. It fell from about 4 or 5 feet onto the ground a few times without breaking and kept shinning. The one minor problem with this is the batteries only last about 12 hours, so stock up on D batteries.
46.) adequate
Reviewed by: T. Steed tampa, fl
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Shines brighter than i expected. I keep as back up for hurricanes that cross my part of sunny florida!
47.) great little lantern
Reviewed by: bj Federal Way, WA United States
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The lantern is sturdy and very functional. The light is good not as bright as a propane lantern but it does the job on just four D cells.
48.) good lil lantern
Reviewed by: cold country northern,minnesota
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this is a very good lil lantern for the money. Gives off the amount of light I need when the power goes out. Liked it so much bought another one. Would recommend it. Compact and light weight.
49.) Dependable but not ultra-bright
Reviewed by: Ruth
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I received one of these lanterns as a gift a few years ago and have found it to be handy and dependable both for camping and for when the electricity goes off. So I gave one as a gift this year. I like the battery type because you don't have any fire and there are no mantles to break. It is better than rechargable because you can replace batteries immediately. However this is not as bright as a propane lantern. Ruth
50.) A solid light
Reviewed by: Big Swede NY, NY
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We took the lantern camping for the first time and beat it around during travel and around the campsite. It performed well (although I still miss the "hiss" from the white gas model). Haven't used it enough to comment on battery life but the light that it generates is excellent.
51.) works for me
Reviewed by: Doc Stanton, Kentucky
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This was actually the third one I have bought. I had two in my house. We recently had a severe ice storm in Kentucky. I used one for myself and one for my disabled wife in another part of the house. The one I bought was for a neighbor who did not have power for five days. The lantern is reliable, provides good light, and has remarkably long endurance.
52.) great little lantern
Reviewed by: E. Johnstone Downers Grove, IL.
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I needed this lantern for a backpacking trip with my kids, the one we already have is too big. I bought one for each of our tents. the lantern worked out perfectly, it's lightweight enough to hang from the middle of the tent and plenty bright enough for a four man. I noticed the difference in the brightness of the low setting and high setting but definitely, if you don't need the high, don't waste the batteries. If there is a brighter, small, not too expensive lantern out there, I'd like to know. I wish this was brighter but it was sufficient.
53.) pretty good!
Reviewed by: Aquarian Hamster Bellingham WA
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This is pretty good! The light is not all that bright but it works well for those times when we need to see what's going on in the barn at night. And it's been great in our recent power outages. I do recommend it.
54.) Good lantern, good price
Reviewed by: R. Stevens Phoenix, AZ
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Perfect amount of light for a moderately sized tent (2-5 people). Has "high" and "low" settings although I couldn't discern the two. No matter. If you're looking for good little lantern, this should be your pick.
55.) Not as bright as Coleman 4D Dual Action Widebeam Flashlight
Reviewed by: samthewebman Philadelphia, PA USA
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I purchased the "Coleman 4D Dual Action Widebeam Flashlight" for $20 at Amazon to replace the same product which stopped working. While I was at it I bought one of these lanterns. I wanted to have a second and decided to try this for variety, instead of two of the former.
Coleman products have served me well and I like both of these products. However, I was puzzled to see that the light was brighter from the large flashlight than the lantern.
Both products have u-tube fluorescent lighting and both require 4 D batteries, but they clearly (to me) are different in their brightness. Since both products cost $20 and the flashlight also offers both a halogen bulb AND the u-tube, I would recommend buying that instead.
Had I never owned the flashlight version I would have rated this 5 stars which is how I would rate the flashlight.
Something to think about if you want a product to get you around your house when the power fails. Coincidentally, 3 days after these Colemans arrived we lost power for 45 minutes and then a week later for 1 1/2 hours (Philadelphia, PA). These are indispensable to me. I don't do camping but if I did I would still prefer the flashlight for its brighter tube.
Hope this helps you with your decision ... Sam
56.) Coleman is reliable
Reviewed by: Tess Black Loma Mar, California
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This item was delivered just in the nick of time -- we had an unexpected big storm days after we got the second lantern by UPS. Power was out for only about 6 hours but it enabled us to read and make dinner on our propane stove, made us feel very comfortable. Everything functions well. I'm waiting to see how long the batteries work (we didn't have to push the lantern to its limit). The only complaint I might have in the future is that we need to keep so many large batteries on hand.
57.) Does the job - lots of batteries
Reviewed by: Robin Schlatter
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This light is actually very nice! It puts out a lot of light, but the amount of batteries it takes it kind of ridiculous though.
58.) Quality build, good light output for smaller areas, easily transportable
Reviewed by: reviewer
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We bought this for our house for power outages and will be buying another one as well as the larger family one. This is perfect for bedrooms or small rooms for power outages--much better than flashlights and candles. I hadn't originally thought of a camping lantern for this purpose, not sure why, but in the face of an anticipated storm and power outage we saw this at the store and thought it was a good idea.
Turns out it was a great idea and works perfectly for this purpose. And it will be great to take camping as well--small, portable, easy to store. Bulbs can be replaced.
UPDATE: i do like this lantern, however, i found one that i like even better. it has a better light and seems much more durable. GE SteelBEAM Classic Krypton Lantern (Green)
59.) Coleman
Reviewed by: Pamela D. Goldberg Ohio
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I bought this lantern to use when the electricity goes off. It is very sturdy and works fine. But, it is not quite as bright as I had hoped. Overall, I am satified with the quality of the product and will probably buy a Coleman lantern that uses eight batteries. That might be better suited to my purposes. Amazon shipped it fast which is always appreciated.
60.) This is very different from the latern I received
Reviewed by: irenemct Thousand Oaks, CA USA
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The product I received has a dome bulb cover and a small ring instead of the sturdy handle shown.
61.) Battery operated lantern
Reviewed by: Grace USA
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I bought the wrong one...I bought the one that was battery operated but I wanted the one that was recharable. So, I returned it, which, by the way, was so easy to do.
62.) Arrived broken, bad customer service
Reviewed by: eleibs
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This lantern was to replace the previous Coleman that died for no reason. This one arrived broken, shedding a faint blue light no brighter than a candle. Coleman material says contact them. They have limited phone hours. The e-mail to customer service went unanswered. I did get through by phone several days later and the nice lady at Coleman did ship a replacement bulb and then everything was fine. They finally answered the e-mail 31 days later and asked that the lantern be shipped back to them. Not even clear who pays return shipping.
63.) Disappointed
Reviewed by: Meticulous Mike New York
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This "rugged" lantern arrived with scratches in the plastic bulb enclosure. The scratched area is about the size of a quarter. This "rugged" lantern seems pretty flimsy to me. Coleman appears to be unworthy of its past reputation.
64.) tent lantern
Reviewed by: Michael A. Decicco
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the collapsible mechanism is too weak and it doesn't seem as bright as you'd expect. Buy something else.
Features of Coleman 4D Rugged Personal Size Rugged Lantern
Built for outdoor use, so it's perfect for camping, hunting, and other activity, the Coleman 4D Rugged Personal Size Lantern sheds 140 lumens of light on the High setting. Sporting a 7-watt fluorescent twin U-tube for a brighter, whiter light, the lantern runs cool to the touch for safety. It operates on 4 D batteries (not included), running for up to 23 hours on Low and 14 hours on High. Bulb replacement is a snap, thanks to the quick-release system. The Lantern's rugged design is weather-resistant and shatter-resistant, including a non-slip, rubberized handle for comfortable carrying, and heavy-duty thermoplastic and rubber construction so it stands up to heavy use in the outdoors. Lantern measures approximately 11” x 7” x 7” and weighs 1.81 pounds without batteries.
The Coleman 5326A700 Rugged 4D Battery-powered U-tube Lantern lets you bring light with you wherever you go without the smell and danger of spilled fuel. The Rugged lantern runs on four D-cell batteries (not included) and provides light for up to 23 hours on low, or 14 hours on high. The seven-watt fluorescent U-tube creates a brighter and whiter light with less power. The rugged exterior is designed to be both weather-resistant and shatter-resistant and includes a non-slip rubberized grip handle, while the bulb on this Coleman lantern utilizes an unique, quick-release system that makes it easy to replace. Convenient, durable, and affordable, this battery-powered lantern is perfect for any use, inside or out.
Manufacturer Warranty
Five-year warranty
1.) 7-watt fluorescent twin U-tube for a brighter, whiter light: sheds 140 lumens on High;
2.) Heavy-duty thermoplastic and rubber construction makes lantern extremely durable;
3.) Runs up to 23 hours on Low, 14 hours on High on 4 D batteries (not included);
4.) Easy bulb replacement with quick-release system;
5.) Cool-touch fluorescent tube keeps lantern running cool, for safety;
Package Height x Length x Width: 10.5 in. x 10.5 in. x 5.3 in.
Package Weight: 1.4 lbs.
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