Phaserburn
Flashlight Enthusiast
What's so interesting about a new Coleman led lantern? How about coming stock with a warm led!
This is the lantern: http://www.kellyscamping.com.au/p/7470830/coleman-cpx-6-reversible-retro-lantern.html
For some reason, Coleman is offering this lantern in Australia and New Zealand right now, and not North America. I paid through the nose, and then some, to ship one from Australia to the US. Just got it tonight.
Anywho, here are the list of nice improvements over some other lanterns:
Warm led, but not too warm or yellow. I would estimate 3200k. Extremely pleasant.
transparent dome, so hangs upside down well without a dark spot directly under it.
Frosted globe - no glare! The led itself is in a small frosted dome inside as well. The effect of the dome and globe together is that it looks like its using a very bright white incan bulb. It's a cool look.
4 amber LEDs for nightlight
Low is a very useable level. Decently bright, but noticeable from high.
Dual power sources - 4Ds, or Coleman's rechargeable CPX 6 pack. Comes with the 4D holder.
Feels sturdily built. It will take some knocks.
Rated at 175 lumens. Looks every bit of it.
Unique modern look, but retains the classic Coleman shape. The outside of the base is transparent, which balances nicely with the clear top
Strong steel bail is sturdily attached.
This is the lantern many of us have been looking for. Coleman, please bring it to the US!
Don't be deceived by the 175 vs. the 300 of the 3D rayovac. They are not far apart at all.
I ordered a Gentos (aka Rayovac, aka favourlight, aka many others) from Japan, with warm led. Looking to compare...
This is the lantern: http://www.kellyscamping.com.au/p/7470830/coleman-cpx-6-reversible-retro-lantern.html
For some reason, Coleman is offering this lantern in Australia and New Zealand right now, and not North America. I paid through the nose, and then some, to ship one from Australia to the US. Just got it tonight.
Anywho, here are the list of nice improvements over some other lanterns:
Warm led, but not too warm or yellow. I would estimate 3200k. Extremely pleasant.
transparent dome, so hangs upside down well without a dark spot directly under it.
Frosted globe - no glare! The led itself is in a small frosted dome inside as well. The effect of the dome and globe together is that it looks like its using a very bright white incan bulb. It's a cool look.
4 amber LEDs for nightlight
Low is a very useable level. Decently bright, but noticeable from high.
Dual power sources - 4Ds, or Coleman's rechargeable CPX 6 pack. Comes with the 4D holder.
Feels sturdily built. It will take some knocks.
Rated at 175 lumens. Looks every bit of it.
Unique modern look, but retains the classic Coleman shape. The outside of the base is transparent, which balances nicely with the clear top
Strong steel bail is sturdily attached.
This is the lantern many of us have been looking for. Coleman, please bring it to the US!
Don't be deceived by the 175 vs. the 300 of the 3D rayovac. They are not far apart at all.
I ordered a Gentos (aka Rayovac, aka favourlight, aka many others) from Japan, with warm led. Looking to compare...
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