Coleman Cabin Tent: Coleman 8D Square Pack-Away Full Size Lantern Review

Average Reviews:
4.7 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I got this lantern because I needed something besides than a flashlight in my home hurricane kit, and I'm glad I chose this lantern.

I live in southwest Florida on the Gulf and when a hurricane or tropical storm hits and you and your family are in your home and the hurricane shutters are up and the wind is blowing outside...it's just a matter of time before the electricity goes out. Those of you that have metal hurricane shutters or plywood shutters know how dark it can get in your home, even in the middle of the day. At night it's even worse. A flashlight is just not enough.

The reason I chose a battery powered Coleman lantern is because it's safe to use indoors even when all the windows and doors are shut, (no open flame) so there's no danger of fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. The light has two settings, low and high, and I was happy with the battery life. There was more than enough light to read by and to illuminate the room.

If you're thinking about hurricane preparedness...this light... and a battery powered fan can make life a whole lot nicer when you lose electrical power and the air conditioning goes out.

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Product Description:
Designed for convenience, the Coleman 8D Pack-Away Family Size Lantern features a clever telescoping design. Packed up, the lantern creates a built-in carry case for compact and easy storage and transport. Simply pull up the top to unpack the lantern to its full size (12" tall). The lantern's 15-watt fluorescent spiral U-tube provides an extra-bright, white light, with a reflector that directs light upward and outward for more efficient illumination -- it sheds an impressive 390 lumens of light on High. The light automatically turns off when the lantern is closed, to conserve your batteries. The lantern's bail handle is convenient for comfortable carrying or for hanging. The 8D Pack-Away Lantern runs for up to 24 hours on low or 12 hours on high, with a single set of eight D batteries (sold separately). The bulb and battery are easy to access and replace. Includes a limited 5-year warranty. Lantern measures approximately 12.13" x 6.81" x 6.57" extended, and weighs 2.58 pounds without batteries.