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Just twist the bottom. The battery compartment is located beneath the green line that goes around. There are other videos on RUclips that shows you how. Good luck
We discovered these lanterns a few years ago when out power company decided to shut down the electricity whenever it got a little warm and windy. These lanterns are just about perfect for every kind of use, from home safety to camping, to sitting out on the lawn in the evenings. Thanks for the great videos!
I had to put all my brand name bias aside and not listen to all the hype from people who buy the ridiculous overpriced ultra bright lights and just make a list of what I wanted. Now I have about 8 of these things😂
I've had this lantern as part of my survival kit rotation and I never knew you can take the shroud off while hanging it. That's awesome. Thanks for sharing with us!
I’m in Scouting and I’ve had one of these lanterns for over a year. It has served me well on many camp outs and can even light up an entire camp site by itself! I got the version that takes three D batteries and I use rechargeable D batteries in it, so I don’t have to throw them away.
i got 2 of these in my amazon cart, hopping for good luck with them. i bought a 3 pack of lanterns last year from another company, only 2 worked on arrival 1 broke that very day and the last one died 4 days later.
You said you were looking for and may have found the perfect lantern. May I suggest having a look at the SOFRIN BLF LT1. This video is 2yrs old and maybe you have already seen it. I think you will be very surprised about its construction material, battery life, white/soft light capabilities being step and variable, 4-186650 batteries.
I have looked into them in the past and while it’s a fine lantern the cost is a bit much for the uninitiated. It would probably be the next logical step up if someone wanted to upgrade.
I've owned the Streamlight for over 10 years now. It also runs on 3 D batteries, but I probably paid close to 80 dollars for it back then. A few days ago, I purchased the LePro LE 1000 lumen camping light from Amazon for 19 dollars! They both have their pros and cons, but I think that I would be better off having 4 LePro lanterns instead of just 1 Streamlight. The LePro has noticeably more flicker but also has more intensity and temperature selection capabilities. The Streamlight has a battery level indicator, red light, and almost no flicker on the higher and lower intensity settings, and also floats if you drop it overboard. Your review is over 3 years old now, how have they been holding up?
@@normandothegreat it has help up great. A few scratches on the globe from being dropped but it works perfectly fine. It’s still one of my favorite lanterns. I search every few months to look for new lanterns that might be better at a similar price point but I haven’t come across one yet.
That looks great but my question is does it have any digital trickery that comes in a lot of modern products? A couple years ago I purchased one of the best selling lanterns on Amazon the Rayovac Sportsman 305 lantern. They've been available for decades and people really like them. The issue is it's supposed to be 305 lumens on high for 70 hours but the light only gives 10 minutes at that level and then kicks down to low mode even using fresh d cells! Its actually common for a lot of flashlights and lanterns to do this so they get a lot of hours listed in the specs that's not really true. The other issue is my Rayovac has noticeable PWM flickering in the light. When I walk around or turn my head quickly its noticeable to the eye. I think for any lantern it needs to operate bright for a long time.
Pulse Width Modulation is a blessing and a curse. It's more efficient than dumping excess current in a resistor, but it is torture to those of us who are sensitive to higher frequencies. The sad thing is, all it usually takes is a smoothing capacitor in parallel with the LEDs to eliminate the flicker. Pennies add up I guess.
Loving your review videos, thanks for the work! One suggestion, if I may, would be that you look more directly into the camera. Otherwise there's that funny "he's avoiding eye contact" feeling 😄
Sofirn BLF LT1 lantern is hard to beat. 4 18650 batteries, runtime seems to last forever. Charges in a few hours, and can be charged using solar or a battery bank. Only downside depends on usage, not the best for hiking as it is heavy.
How do you get that damn LE lamp to work? Please excuse the choice of words, but I'm really pi**ed off because it just won't work :(( I put the batteries in correctly and put the cover back on every possible way - NOTHING. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Although I have never heard of them having a defective unit. It sounds like you may have one. The battery installation is simple as well as the operation so I’m sure you have double checked all of those things. It’s either bad batteries or a bad lantern. I would send it back for a replacement.
Great video. My two cents: a) Replicable batteries are better. Once you have this for say, 10 years, what condition will the internal rechargeable battery be in?? When they deteriorate their 'full charge' is a fraction of what it once was. At least with replaceable you can put in a fresh set and you have full power/long life.. b) Why, WHY do they make items with odd numbered batteries?!? It's "ok" for AAA or AA since they are very cheap and the batteries come in large packs. But why have 3 D sized batteries when you have to by 4 of them. What do you do with the fourth one?
I agree. For starters I am not the most responsible person when it comes to properly maintaining rechargeable devices especially those that I store although I wouldn’t have an issue with replaceable rechargeable batteries. I also wonder why they only utilized 3 batteries vs 4 on this lantern. I still think it’s a great lantern but there is always room for improvement.
Strobe light settings are annoying. Warm temperature lighting attracts mosquitoes. Diffusion is also known as "how to waste as much battery power as possible with a light". If it's not rechargeable with internal 18650 batteries (or better) it's junk. Primary features that I'd suggest are Price, moisture resistance, and rechargeable lithium battery chemistry (or better).
One specific thing that ruins all the advantages is PWM! In dimming modes. This annoying manufacturer's habit just pisses me off, it was ok 15 years ago, ok 7-8 years ago, but now, do they kidding us? PWM is visible on any camera and can be seen by some people, those glimmering light on the video. That means they use a cheap driver, they save just a few bucks and do still make crappy pwm flashlights. In my country there is the same lantern under a local brand, but without pwm in all modes, but with built in lithium battery and no dual fuel support (lithium and alkaline), no glass dome over leds when you put out the outer plastic flood dome... Just another chinese factory or another order, china can make everything you order them. But pwm is my number 1 point in buying a flashlight or common home bulb, if I see this thing - I would not buy it and support a lazy-crazy manufacturer. It must be free dimming from very low to high, without any pwm, good CRI and color temp or a separate switch between warm\cold temp - thats what a quality lantern must be in 2020+ year! Thanks for the video, anyway was nice to see another version of this model on the foreign market.
we just want to know how to open the battery compartment we don't kneed you history
Here at Uncle Bills Camping we strive to make videos how we want about what we want. In no way are we obligated or willing to offer assistance to someone who goes out of their way to be rude. If you need further assistance fix your attitude, ask nicely or take yourself over to another channel that will put up with that mess.
Bless your heart and you have a great day😀
Just twist the bottom. The battery compartment is located beneath the green line that goes around. There are other videos on RUclips that shows you how. Good luck
Lmao
This person has more problems than she realizes if she can’t figure out how to access the battery compartment. SMH 🤦♂️
she needs help with singing as well as her spelling.
We discovered these lanterns a few years ago when out power company decided to shut down the electricity whenever it got a little warm and windy. These lanterns are just about perfect for every kind of use, from home safety to camping, to sitting out on the lawn in the evenings. Thanks for the great videos!
I had to put all my brand name bias aside and not listen to all the hype from people who buy the ridiculous overpriced ultra bright lights and just make a list of what I wanted. Now I have about 8 of these things😂
@@unclebillscamping We're going on three years with the same batteries in both of our lanterns, which is a double win in my book.
I've had this lantern as part of my survival kit rotation and I never knew you can take the shroud off while hanging it. That's awesome. Thanks for sharing with us!
Your welcome 👍
I’m in Scouting and I’ve had one of these lanterns for over a year. It has served me well on many camp outs and can even light up an entire camp site by itself! I got the version that takes three D batteries and I use rechargeable D batteries in it, so I don’t have to throw them away.
Are you using the lithium or nickel metal hydride rechargeables?
@ Nickel metal hydride batteries
i got 2 of these in my amazon cart, hopping for good luck with them. i bought a 3 pack of lanterns last year from another company, only 2 worked on arrival 1 broke that very day and the last one died 4 days later.
I think you will be satisfied with these. Mine are still going strong.
Purchased immediately. Thanks for solving my issue of indecisiveness, haha!
No problem and thank you for the comment. I hope you enjoy the lantern👍
You said you were looking for and may have found the perfect lantern. May I suggest having a look at the SOFRIN BLF LT1. This video is 2yrs old and maybe you have already seen it. I think you will be very surprised about its construction material, battery life, white/soft light capabilities being step and variable, 4-186650 batteries.
I have looked into them in the past and while it’s a fine lantern the cost is a bit much for the uninitiated. It would probably be the next logical step up if someone wanted to upgrade.
I have 3 le lanterns 2 rechargeables 1 battery all excellent
It’s hard to believe something this inexpensive works this well. I put these right up there with Morakniv for affordable quality.
Sold! Thanks for the great review! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you
thanks, very helpful as there is so much rubbish out there.
Thank you. These are my favorite reviews. It’s not often to find something that checks all of your boxes and doesn’t break the bank
I've owned the Streamlight for over 10 years now. It also runs on 3 D batteries, but I probably paid close to 80 dollars for it back then. A few days ago, I purchased the LePro LE 1000 lumen camping light from Amazon for 19 dollars! They both have their pros and cons, but I think that I would be better off having 4 LePro lanterns instead of just 1 Streamlight. The LePro has noticeably more flicker but also has more intensity and temperature selection capabilities. The Streamlight has a battery level indicator, red light, and almost no flicker on the higher and lower intensity settings, and also floats if you drop it overboard. Your review is over 3 years old now, how have they been holding up?
@@normandothegreat it has help up great. A few scratches on the globe from being dropped but it works perfectly fine. It’s still one of my favorite lanterns. I search every few months to look for new lanterns that might be better at a similar price point but I haven’t come across one yet.
That looks great but my question is does it have any digital trickery that comes in a lot of modern products? A couple years ago I purchased one of the best selling lanterns on Amazon the Rayovac Sportsman 305 lantern. They've been available for decades and people really like them. The issue is it's supposed to be 305 lumens on high for 70 hours but the light only gives 10 minutes at that level and then kicks down to low mode even using fresh d cells! Its actually common for a lot of flashlights and lanterns to do this so they get a lot of hours listed in the specs that's not really true. The other issue is my Rayovac has noticeable PWM flickering in the light. When I walk around or turn my head quickly its noticeable to the eye. I think for any lantern it needs to operate bright for a long time.
I have never noticed flickering on this light. As far as dimming over time this light will do the same but after it’s stated run times.
Pulse Width Modulation is a blessing and a curse. It's more efficient than dumping excess current in a resistor, but it is torture to those of us who are sensitive to higher frequencies. The sad thing is, all it usually takes is a smoothing capacitor in parallel with the LEDs to eliminate the flicker. Pennies add up I guess.
Great lighting, but I have trouble turning it off.
You should be able to just tap the selector switch and it shut off.
How do you place the batteries in. I have 2 but when I placed the batteries in then, they won't come on!
Does it support 1.2 v 3 d rechargeable batteries
The box has instructions that state not to use rechargeable batteries. I am unsure of why this is but there is a rechargeable version of this lantern.
How do you put the battery in
Twist the bottom counter clockwise. It’s a little snug but it should come loose.
Loving your review videos, thanks for the work! One suggestion, if I may, would be that you look more directly into the camera. Otherwise there's that funny "he's avoiding eye contact" feeling 😄
1st time camper here!
Glad to have you here. If your looking for a good camping community check out reddits camping gear and camping subreddits.
Sofirn BLF LT1 lantern is hard to beat. 4 18650 batteries, runtime seems to last forever. Charges in a few hours, and can be charged using solar or a battery bank. Only downside depends on usage, not the best for hiking as it is heavy.
@@travis1118 I do like the Sofin model but the price point is a little high for the folks just getting into camping
@@unclebillscamping It is pricey, there was a groupbuy when it first came out, was quite a bit cheaper.
How do you get that damn LE lamp to work? Please excuse the choice of words, but I'm really pi**ed off because it just won't work :(( I put the batteries in correctly and put the cover back on every possible way - NOTHING. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Although I have never heard of them having a defective unit. It sounds like you may have one. The battery installation is simple as well as the operation so I’m sure you have double checked all of those things. It’s either bad batteries or a bad lantern. I would send it back for a replacement.
@@unclebillscamping Ok, I see, thank you! And thanks for the video, great work!
Lantern, flashlight and headlamps that takes AA batteries in alkaline, rechargeable Ni-MM and lithium with long life.
Great video. My two cents:
a) Replicable batteries are better. Once you have this for say, 10 years, what condition will the internal rechargeable battery be in?? When they deteriorate their 'full charge' is a fraction of what it once was. At least with replaceable you can put in a fresh set and you have full power/long life..
b) Why, WHY do they make items with odd numbered batteries?!? It's "ok" for AAA or AA since they are very cheap and the batteries come in large packs. But why have 3 D sized batteries when you have to by 4 of them. What do you do with the fourth one?
I agree. For starters I am not the most responsible person when it comes to properly maintaining rechargeable devices especially those that I store although I wouldn’t have an issue with replaceable rechargeable batteries. I also wonder why they only utilized 3 batteries vs 4 on this lantern. I still think it’s a great lantern but there is always room for improvement.
Getting Gerald Undone vibes.
I’ll take that as a complement as he is one of my favorite creators when it comes to videography and cameras.
Strobe light settings are annoying. Warm temperature lighting attracts mosquitoes. Diffusion is also known as "how to waste as much battery power as possible with a light". If it's not rechargeable with internal 18650 batteries (or better) it's junk. Primary features that I'd suggest are Price, moisture resistance, and rechargeable lithium battery chemistry (or better).
I appreciate your opinion. Have a great day😀
...I'd gladly give up the strobe feature for a dim red light option for nighttime marine use.
You and me both👍
One specific thing that ruins all the advantages is PWM! In dimming modes. This annoying manufacturer's habit just pisses me off, it was ok 15 years ago, ok 7-8 years ago, but now, do they kidding us? PWM is visible on any camera and can be seen by some people, those glimmering light on the video. That means they use a cheap driver, they save just a few bucks and do still make crappy pwm flashlights. In my country there is the same lantern under a local brand, but without pwm in all modes, but with built in lithium battery and no dual fuel support (lithium and alkaline), no glass dome over leds when you put out the outer plastic flood dome... Just another chinese factory or another order, china can make everything you order them. But pwm is my number 1 point in buying a flashlight or common home bulb, if I see this thing - I would not buy it and support a lazy-crazy manufacturer. It must be free dimming from very low to high, without any pwm, good CRI and color temp or a separate switch between warm\cold temp - thats what a quality lantern must be in 2020+ year! Thanks for the video, anyway was nice to see another version of this model on the foreign market.
For the life of me I can get it to close.
If I’m not mistaken there should be a notch in the center that must be lined up before you push don and twist
sometimes it is necessary to invest in teeth than in packed soup!
Indeed
1st time camper here!