New Coast LED lanterns. Anyone have one yet?

[light_emitting_dude]

Just came across these. Maybe they are not so new but first time I have seen them.

http://www.brightguy.com/products/Coast_LED_Lantern_4_AA.php

http://www.brightguy.com/products/Coast_LED_Lantern_4_D.php

........200 hours

 

[chvylvr35O]

The 4AA looks exactly the same as the Eddie Bauer lantern I got at Target on clearance for $15.00. They are really nice for the price I gave. My only complaint is that the button is too easy to activate.

 

[Flying Turtle]

I suspected the Eddie Bauer's were made (or marketed) by Coast. I got one on clearance, too. I like mine better than the old River Rock, because of its dimming capability. On high it's not as bright, but not so much glare either. That soft press switch is too easy to turn on. There's a thread here somewhere about these (4AA) lanterns.

Geoff

 

[Dawg]

The Eddie Bauer lanterns that closed out at Target were clearly maked on the packaging that they were made by coast. I was lucky enough to get 2 for $7.99 each.

Poor Brightguy won't sell too many at their price.

The big D cell model looks very tempting. The price is a little hard to swallow though.

 

[leprechaun414]

I am curious about the light output as stated "ideal for illuminating small room or tent" and "enough light to illuminate a large room or campsite". I hope someone can put these to the test.

 

[leprechaun414]

So I got to play with the smaller lantern at a place near me that has them to demo in their camping section. It is bright enough to light up a small area. It is nice on the eyes with its frosted globe. They did not have the larger one. I hope someone can add some insight on the larger one.

 

[leprechaun414]

Alright so I just bought the small one. Flashaholic? This is a great lantern. It is a bit bigger than the compact lanterns but is much brighter. Think how bright it would be if they added a CREE I would love to order the larger one but have a hard time with the price tag. Who on earth would spend that much on a lantern? Flashaholic?

 

[leprechaun414]

Alright so I just received the large Coast lantern. WOW this thing is bright! I found it at a place http://www.lightsandknives.com/productid/647/18/1.html

Today I see it is $79.99. I paid $99.00

I would pick one up for that lower price. If I can figure out how to post pictures I will try to do some "beamshots"

 

[light_emitting_dude]

Looking forward to some beamshots. Thanks for the heads up. Do you have any other LED lantern to compare it with?

 

[leprechaun414]

Still working on the beamshots. Lanterns to compare to I thought I would try an Essential Gear 12LED large lantern. I could also compare to a couple of Coleman Flouresent lanterns using the twin tube and single coil. By eyesight it seems much brighter. Does anyone have a suggestion for posting pics without me making the file to big? I think I could use some help with that.