Any experience with these LED lanterns?

September 24, 2017, 11:54 AM

AH.74

A while back I got got a Fenix CL25R and it's an excellent unit. I like that in addition to the hanging handle it also has a magnet on the bottom so you can easily stick it to metal surfaces. It's very handy. Also it's tiny- an inch smaller in width and height as compared the AA Seige. And at the 350L setting it really lights up a good area for such a small size.

I have a few other Fenix re-chargeable lights and I'm very impressed with the quality of their own name batteries. They have excellent run times.

I like the looks of the AA Seige so ordered one as well. I like the thought of having another lantern with the common batteries.

September 24, 2017, 11:58 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
I use Fenix for almost all my lighting needs. I have a dozen or more 18650 batteries so I just use one of their Rechargeable laterns. I've got a crapton of the batteries, Plus three cars to use to charge them if I need for longer than a few weeks. The runtime is kind of short but since I have all the batteries I don't care. Also if used on low it will last 500hrs (20+ days).

If you're not into rechargeable batteries they also will use 123's instead. Reason I like rechargeable is I have very little that uses alkaline batteries anymore so I'd be buying new batteries just to replace my backups every 2-3 years.

I also have three 20,000 mAh battery packs for charging things too.

ETA

If you happen to purchase a Fenix lantern, please use this link as I get a kickback and I can use the store credit to buy more lights

http://fenixoutfitters.com?afmc=38

It's free shipping in US for orders over $35. Discount Code APP10 gets you 10% off too.
They also will do any warranty repairs for Fenix lights purchased from them.

My game cameras use AA batteries which I get the 4 pack for $1 at Dollar Tree. But that is still a waste.

The lithium-ion technology is the only way to go due to more storage energy and recharging capability. I have one of the Imuto X4 power packs which I paid $50. It is a 20 AH capacity and I noticed they are on sale now at about half that price so I may get another one:

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=U...ef=pd_sl_5h0ogyojn_e

September 24, 2017, 12:23 PM

Skins2881

quote:
Originally posted by 41:
quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
I use Fenix for almost all my lighting needs. I have a dozen or more 18650 batteries so I just use one of their Rechargeable laterns. I've got a crapton of the batteries, Plus three cars to use to charge them if I need for longer than a few weeks. The runtime is kind of short but since I have all the batteries I don't care. Also if used on low it will last 500hrs (20+ days).

If you're not into rechargeable batteries they also will use 123's instead. Reason I like rechargeable is I have very little that uses alkaline batteries anymore so I'd be buying new batteries just to replace my backups every 2-3 years.

I also have three 20,000 mAh battery packs for charging things too.

ETA

If you happen to purchase a Fenix lantern, please use this link as I get a kickback and I can use the store credit to buy more lights

http://fenixoutfitters.com?afmc=38

It's free shipping in US for orders over $35. Discount Code APP10 gets you 10% off too.
They also will do any warranty repairs for Fenix lights purchased from them.

My game cameras use AA batteries which I get the 4 pack for $1 at Dollar Tree. But that is still a waste.

The lithium-ion technology is the only way to go due to more storage energy and recharging capability. I have one of the Imuto X4 power packs which I paid $50. It is a 20 AH capacity and I noticed they are on sale now at about half that price so I may get another one:

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=U...ef=pd_sl_5h0ogyojn_e

Same ones I have. If anyone picks one of those up you will need a 2.1a charger for it. It comes without any charger and I thought mine was broken until I realized that it would charge with my wall outlet USB, but not my phone plugin one.

It also comes with built in flashlight on it, so that can also be handy.

September 24, 2017, 12:55 PM

Pipe Smoker

I'm sold. I'm going to buy two Streamlight Siege 44931s (D cell). One for me and one for my brother.

September 24, 2017, 02:25 PM

FiremanFrank

You guys convinced me to buy new LED lanterns. I ordered one of the D cell Streamlight models but I was able to find the new 540 lumen model as most places only had the older 340 lumen version. Hope to get a couple of the AA models as well once I find a good price on them.

Here is the link to the new model but I purchased elsewhere for less.

http://www.streamlight.com/pro...tail/index/the-siege

September 24, 2017, 02:37 PM

Ogie

I have the Siege 320 lumen model and I like it. I will probably buy the 1000 lumen model sometime soon.

September 24, 2017, 07:23 PM

SIGfourme

I would recommend Goal Zero lanterns.
400 lumen, allows you to charge your cell phone, has hand crank. Pricey but worth it.

link:http://www.goalzero.com/p/379/lighthouse-400-lantern-usb-power-hub

September 24, 2017, 07:31 PM

BB61

quote:
Originally posted by Fenris:
I have purchased a number of the GE lanterns from Costco. I've had good luck with them so far. They take 8 D cells and have three light levels. The LED ones are a vast improvement over the old florescent ones.

We have two of these from Costco too. They have worked well. We use them camping FWIW.

September 24, 2017, 08:09 PM

comet24

Make sure you get something with adjustable power settings. I have two LED lanterns. One was a cheap Amazon and while it is bright that is the only setting.

I also have a set of these I got with some outdoor gear. It's a 5-foot rope/string of led lights with a USB plug on one end. Just plug it into any USB power pack.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...ailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

September 24, 2017, 08:23 PM

drew3630

I'm glad I found this thread. I live in earthquake country and I realized the only emergency lighting I have are flashlights and candles. I ended up ordering a couple of the Streamlight Seige lanterns after reading through this thread.

September 24, 2017, 08:52 PM

bubbatime

Wal-Mart has a new line of lanterns, that look good for the price.

$8 AA model
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oza...523085&wl13=&veh=sem

Same flashlight at Amazon for $13
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...ilpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And if you want the $15 Wal-Mart alternative to the D model Siege, this is a good value for the dollar. Takes 3 D batteries, and has similar run time to the Siege.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/OT-...UprxuNZEAzTK4omBW1RM

Or the $25 deluxe lantern.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oza...TK4omBW1RM#read-more

Or the $29 rechargeable lantern.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/OT-...TK4omBW1RM#read-more

September 24, 2017, 09:00 PM

bubbatime

quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
quote:
Originally posted by bubbatime:
I use D to A battery conversion sleeves in the D model flashlight.
Nice. It wouldn't have occurred to me. Not that I would set mine up like that, but what's the runtime with those batteries?

I really dont know. Streamlight claims the AA battery model will run for 37 hours on alkalines on low. So probably similar. I keep a stack of rechargeable AA batteries at the house, so that's what I run in them.

The new Eneloop batteries last 10 plus years and can be charged over 2000 times. I highly recommend them.
https://www.amazon.com/Panason...ords=eneloop+charger

D Spacers so you can use AA or D batteries.
https://www.amazon.com/Panason...Y6WA1RBQ4FWTWG7S5QNF

September 24, 2017, 10:03 PM

jimmy123x

In addition to the lanterns I have these flashlight combo shoplight. The batteries are internal and last around 5 hours straight in shoplight mode. They're $30 and magnetic so will attach to something. The best is they use an android charger, so I have 2 and can recharge them in my car if the power is out. A Slyde king, the regular slyde uses AA's or AAA's I can't remember.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=U...f=pd_sl_29ysco3rd3_e

September 24, 2017, 10:26 PM

Joe123

I have the eneloop battery adapters from AA to D. Works great with the rechargables. I also purchasedsome rechargeable D's. Solar panel, 12V battery and charger. All set.

September 24, 2017, 10:33 PM

Joe123

Para, four hour run time in the D model with AA rechargeable on low. Not sure on full power, it is too bright!

September 24, 2017, 10:37 PM

Pipe Smoker

Puzzle.

This Amazon link is for a Streamlight 44931 Siege lantern, Coyote, with C4 LED technology. It says that the maximum brightness is 340 Lumens.

https://www.amazon.com/Streaml...ds=siege+streamlight

This Streamlight link is for a Streamlight 44931 Siege lantern, Coyote, with C4 LED technology. It says that the maximum brightness is 540 Lumens. 200 more that the Amazon link says.

http://www.streamlight.com/pro...tail/index/the-siege

Both links seem to describe the same product, but state different max light intensities. What’s the deal?

September 24, 2017, 10:56 PM

jimmy123x

quote:
Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
Puzzle.

This Amazon link is for a Streamlight 44931 Siege lantern, Coyote, with C4 LED technology. It says that the maximum brightness is 340 Lumens.

https://www.amazon.com/Streaml...ds=siege+streamlight

This Streamlight link is for a Streamlight 44931 Siege lantern, Coyote, with C4 LED technology. It says that the maximum brightness is 540 Lumens. 200 more that the Amazon link says.

http://www.streamlight.com/pro...tail/index/the-siege

Both links seem to describe the same product, but state different max light intensities. What’s the deal?

The 540 lumens is most likely a newer version. LED technology keeps evolving fairly quickly.