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#29077 - 07/12/04 02:51 PM Latterns?
Polak187 Offline
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I'm looking for a lattern but it has to be electric. Preferably LED to hang from a tree or tent post. It has to be brighter than Krill sticks but no bigger in size than a mug. Any ideas?
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#29078 - 07/12/04 03:29 PM Re: Latterns?
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Registered: 11/14/03
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Loc: Milwaukee, WI USA
Fireflies in a pint mason jar? <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Bountyhunter <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

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#29079 - 07/12/04 03:45 PM Re: Latterns?
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Tried that. Couldn't find the constant on switch.

One of the Ocenographic conventions had jars filled with salt water and glowing organisms used as lighting.
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#29080 - 07/12/04 04:26 PM Re: Latterns?
rbruce Offline
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Registered: 05/25/04
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Loc: California
Check out this Lantern from Gerber. I haven't tried one yet, but it might work for you.

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#29081 - 07/12/04 04:54 PM Re: Latterns?
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Loc: Frederick, Maryland
These might be of some interest:

http://www.eddiebauer.com/eb/product.asp...474|21336|21342

http://www.backcountry-equipment.com/accessrs/a-hd_lmp/brunton_lamplight.php


I just bought the second one at an Eddie Bauer Outlet store with the EB logo for $10.00. An okay light for the money, have not had the chance to use it camping.
Pete


Edited by paramedicpete (07/12/04 04:57 PM)

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#29082 - 07/12/04 05:30 PM Re: Latterns?
KenK Offline
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Here is another LED Lantern:

Bonfire Lantern

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#29083 - 07/12/04 05:32 PM Re: Latterns?
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I should have pointed out that it is the same as mentioned earlier, but has a choice of white or red.

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#29084 - 07/12/04 05:47 PM Re: Latterns?
Polak187 Offline
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Yeah I was looking at that ... I was trying to figure out which one is brighter.
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#29085 - 07/12/04 05:49 PM Re: Latterns?
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Just saw this on CPF, looks promising:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=145895

Pete

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#29086 - 07/12/04 05:51 PM Re: Latterns?
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I have the BonFire also one downfall is the switch. It is on the top and is easily activated in a pack. Pete

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#29087 - 07/12/04 05:59 PM Re: Latterns?
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Do you have 3 Amber LED or 2 White/1 Red model?
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#29088 - 07/12/04 08:07 PM Re: Latterns?
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The amber

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#29089 - 07/13/04 02:05 AM Re: Latterns?
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Is there a reason you got amber model over the white/red model or latter was just not available at the time of purchase?
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#29090 - 07/13/04 01:52 PM Re: Latterns?
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The amber was the only version available at the time. Pete

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#29091 - 07/13/04 08:12 PM Re: Latterns?
joblot Offline
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Registered: 02/21/03
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Loc: Scotland
Hi
Not wishing to hi-jack the post, but I thought the link below might be a light weight option. The only problem being I have no idea on the quality of the product.

http://outdoorsuppliesuk.com/uzi/ZF0006BKFC.jpg

Its an Uzi 3.3 inch, 3 bulb LED with Key chain and swivel Clip

It might do as a backup

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#29092 - 07/15/04 08:49 AM Re: Latterns?
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I was not able to see the CMG Bonfire first hand when I bought it from REI.

The designer of this light had a brain freeze. The lid is not very secure, just a small force and you can say goodbye to the lid.

I concur, the switch is a major letdown. It's not able to be switch on confidently and you'll have a hard time to switch it on with gloves on.

It wasn't cost effetive to ship it back to REI for me. It's a paperweight now on my desk.


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#29093 - 07/15/04 11:29 AM Re: Latterns?
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I found it for 18 plus 6 shipping. And everyone I spoke to says it works but but also has nothing else nice to say about it. I think I may skip it.

Matt
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#29094 - 07/15/04 03:08 PM Re: Latterns?
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]Polak187[

I wouldn't recommend the CMG Bonfire to my enemy.

HTH.

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