Review: Coleman 8D Pack-Away Lantern

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Mudy_ovl

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I decided to buy fluoresent camping lantern for my trip last weekend because I was tired of packing my propane lantern like it was a piece of cherished family crystal. So I zipped down to my local Sports Chalet to see what was available. I ended up getting the Coleman 8D Pack-Away lantern. It has a 15W fluoresent spiral U-tube bulb (output equivalent to a 60W incandescent bulb). It is pretty bright even on the low setting, but the best part is that it collapses and takes up about the same amount of space as a roll of TP. When collapsed, the bulb and plexi shield are inside the hard plastic casing, fully protected from knocks and scratches. It ran me $20.00 (plus batteries, of course), but now I can just toss it in the back and not worry about shattered glass or broken mantles. Link is provided for anyone interested.
Chris D.

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5317-700&categoryid=1045
 
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barefoot

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yeah...my buddy got one of those the other day and they are purtty bright for battery powered. although, i dont know how ling they last yet...i know they go for 2 hrs

i just really like the heat while im night fishing...keeps my feet warm! plus, the smell of that old coleman is nastalgic and u can catch a cheap buzz fillin er up :D!

i have just been tossing mine in a small bucket...it actually amazes me how the mantles hold up offroading! i always bring spares but never need them.
 
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bri

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I got one of the cheap plastic carry cases for the standard issue coleman multifuel latern. Works great.
 
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Eric N.

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I have one of those older coleman battery lamps and it SUCKS!!!.. Takes four D cells and gives off less light them my keychain mag light... I'm sure that one is better then the hunk of crap that I wasted 20 bucks on but, with 8 batteries that's got to have some weight to it..

I just use my little LED head lamp for in the tent and around the camp and then for camp site light I use my Little Lantern.
 
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