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DaveT said:
I have both the lanterns Craig lists above - got the Nuwai first, and I'm very happy with this one, especially the listed runtimes (haven't tested it out). Also, just recently got the three-pack of Sportsman's Guide lights...nice output for a smaller light, and I like the smaller size...and having several lights for about the same price as the bigger light. Here's an earlier thread on these lights:
Guide Gear thread
I'm also glad to have two similar lanterns with different battery needs - diversity might not be a bad idea in this case. What I can't speak to is the water resistance/accidental bang and drop sturdiness. I'd say both types are decently made, but in the aftermath of a hurricane, they'll probably be treated fairly roughly. That said, my estimation is that both of these would survive at least as well as the GE Steelbeam lantern I have - and I think the LED would survive better than the fluorescent bulb.
Good luck
Dave
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on the sportsmansguide 4aa lantern, do you have any other commononly know led light that it's on par with? do you have the energizer arc white w/ the flourescent lamp?
im trying to decide on getting this lantern for backpacking.