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Coleman 400 Lumen 2-Panel Lantern (Was $19) $10 @ Bunnings

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Coleman 400 Lumen 2-Panel Lantern (Was $19) $10 @ Bunnings
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LJustcuz on 12/12/2019 - 18:56 bunnings.com.au (3003 clicks)
Last edited 16/01/2020 - 15:31 by 1 other user

Was off to grab robinCTS's deal when I stumbled upon a bunch of these at Bunnings Keysborough. Still bought the utility light though for the size!

I bought this at Bunnings when it was $19 for a camping trip. Great little device and really bright. Lit up our camping site easily (hung the panels and lantern off branches) for hours while having dinner and then some more inside our tent - and even then, still had more juice for the next night for dinner without ever dying (didn't use the charging feature though AND the panels were put back to recharge in the morning). The panels also have magnets to hold onto the lantern and whatever else!

Had to post this deal since I had such a good experience with it.

From Coleman's website:

Description

The Coleman 2-Panel 400L LED Lantern will be your go-to device for camping, power outages, and more. Two detachable panels make it easy to take light with you without carrying the entire lantern. Simply pop one or both panels off the base to use as a personal light or flashlight for navigating your dark campsite or house. Each magnetized panel has its own controls to adjust to your liking, and easily attaches to metal surfaces for hands-free light when you need it. The base charges the panels when connected, and features a USB charging port to keep your mobile device powered and ready to go. Combined, the lights shine up to 400 lumens for as long as 20 hours, or 40 lumens on low for up to 200 hours. The lantern is IPX4 water resistant and its LED lights last a lifetime, so they never need replacing.

Product Details

  • 2 take-along light panels recharge on base
  • Perfect for when you need light in more than one place
  • Built-in flashlight on each panel provides directional light when you need it
  • Fold-down panel handles double as stands
  • Magnetic panels provide hands-free light when attached to toolboxes, car hoods, steel-framed shelters and more
  • USB charging port to charge your mobile devices
  • Base light stays lit when panels are removed
  • Fold-down lantern handle for easy carrying in a space-saving design
  • Individual controls on base and each panel
  • 2 modes (lantern): high, low
  • 2 modes (panel): high, low, flashlight
  • Lumens (lantern): 400 (high), 40 (low)
  • Lumens (panel): 100 (high), 25 (low), 100 (flashlight)
  • Runtime (lantern): 20 hours (high), 200 hours (low)
  • Runtime (panel): 3 hours (high), 14 hours (low), 3 hours (flashlight)
  • Beam distance (lantern): 13 m (high), 6 m (low)
  • Beam distance (panel): 13 m (high), 6 m (low), 40 m (flashlight)
  • IPX4 water-resistant design
  • Base powered by 4 D batteries (sold separately)
  • Each panel powered by 3 AAA NiMH batteries (included)
  • Lifetime LEDs never need replacing
  • 3-year limited warranty

From Bunnings' website:

Specifications

  • Model Name: 2-Panel 400 Lumen Lantern
  • Model Number: 1496070
  • Weight: 0.78kg
  • Indoor Use: Yes
  • Remote: Yes
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  • edrift on 12/12/2019 - 19:15

    Great deal. Seems like a better deal than the other post as this is rechargable and comes with batteries

    • Justcuz on 12/12/2019 - 19:21
      +2

      Juuuust to clarify, the lantern (or base if you will), runs on 4D batteries (not included). The panels run on rechargeable AAA batteries (included).

      Edit: and the lantern/base can charge via its USB output 1A

      • edrift on 12/12/2019 - 20:00
        +1

        Thanks. Missed the point about requiring 4 D cells which kinda kills the deal.

        Found this was better as I can use my eneloops and it's brighter:

        https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-5w-battery-operated-handhe…

        • tatasauce on 12/12/2019 - 20:29
          +2

          Agree. Makes it less attractive when you consider the fact that the panels are charged via the D batteries. Have to keep replenishing your D batteries.

          • John Kimble on 12/12/2019 - 21:18

            @tatasauce: Rechargeable D batteries?

            • Steptoe on 12/12/2019 - 21:21

              @John Kimble: D cells not included

              • John Kimble on 12/12/2019 - 21:33

                @Steptoe: I know.

                Was replying specifically to

                Have to keep replenishing your D batteries.

            • Justcuz on 12/12/2019 - 21:45
              +1

              @John Kimble: tatasauce brings up a good point… I didn't really think about it since I already had 4 D battery spacers for the bucket of eneloops I have but then I have yet to test it for prolonged use :(

            • MisterNobody on 13/12/2019 - 11:49
              +1

              @John Kimble: Surely they're extinct….

          • Diji1 on 12/12/2019 - 22:56
            +1

            @tatasauce: I use D size converters that take a AA Eneloops.

            • tatasauce on 13/12/2019 - 01:03

              @Diji1: I would rather find a lamp that uses AA batteries if that's the case.

              Using D batteries to charge AAA batteries didn't click for me.

              Different people have different use cases I suppose.

          • Road Warrior on 13/12/2019 - 12:26

            @tatasauce: There seems to be a lot of venom on the 'net for this Coleman lantern. Bunnings do sell rechargeable D batteries (Varta brand) but they're $14.95 for a pack of two. Those little Arlec ones look great for only $10.

    • Steptoe on 12/12/2019 - 19:25

      600mAh

  • edfoo on 12/12/2019 - 19:17

    Lantern: High 400 lumens, 20 hours.
    Panel: High 100 lumens, 3 hour.

    Hmm sounds like they are just throwing some random numbers into the spec.

    • edrift on 12/12/2019 - 19:18

      Nah it's because the panel can detach from the lantern. So the label is weaker than the main unit

    • legelas on 12/12/2019 - 22:51

      panels have smaller capacity batteries so that makes sense

  • King Tightarse on 12/12/2019 - 20:59
    +8

    These Kmart ones are surprisingly good:
    https://www.kmart.com.au/product/led-lantern-with-usb-power-…
    VERY bright light with a dimmer and charges phones via USB. The whole thing is rechargeable (6000 MAh) and very compact with a nice aluminum body.
    Way better than the usual Kmart plastic crap

    • edrift on 12/12/2019 - 21:27

      Looks like a great deal!

    • Levelgrinder on 12/12/2019 - 23:06
      +1

      Thanks for the tip. Was looking for an only-usb powered latern for camping. The OP one is usb….but requires D batteries etc.

    • DarthLord on 19/12/2019 - 10:19

      looks good, how long does a full charge lasts on high or medium brightness setting?

      want to get this for camping trip, seems bright with that many LEDs in a panel and it's rechargeable.

      But, seems like those USB ports are exposed, maybe not good for rain condition

      • King Tightarse on 19/12/2019 - 10:28

        Well, I used it every night in a tent on a medium setting for a week for say 4 hours a night, and sometime on full power outside it was no where near exhausted.
        Not exactly a scientific test, I know, but I didn't need to recharge it until I got home.
        I did test out fully charging my phone (at home) and that drained it quickly but that seemed fair enough.
        I am quite happy with this unit and hey, it Kmart, so if you don't like it for any reason, you can just return it

        • DarthLord on 19/12/2019 - 10:34

          This sounds really good for its price.

          Yeah, fair enough if you use it to charge smartphone which can easily drain 50% of its powerbank capacity.

          Thanks, i'll get one from kmart today

  • bargaino on 12/12/2019 - 23:00

    I might get these, and hack then with Li-ion cells and charger port.

    Not much of a deal taking D-cells.

    • dufflover on 13/12/2019 - 11:01
      +1

      I was thinking the same, but I'm also a little suss now the charging mechanism for the panels might be "dumb charging" and slowly wreck the batteries in the panels.

    • MisterNobody on 13/12/2019 - 11:54
      +1

      That's a lot of effort for a mediocre 400lm output. You should be able to find a cheap lithium (18650), cree led (XM) lantern that outputs 900lm or higher online.

      • bargaino on 13/12/2019 - 12:43

        Would only do it because I have the parts lying around and its fun :)

        But on second thoughts, I really want a dome light to hang above, not a sideways panel light.

  • Levelgrinder on 12/12/2019 - 23:11

    Not really "rechargable" if it also needs batteries.

  • DarthLord on 13/12/2019 - 09:57
    +2

    D cells powered is a turn off for me

  • Caarvaan on 13/12/2019 - 10:52

    Common guys for $10 it's a turn off for some with the d batteries requirement.
    Just get a AA to D converter. Cost U Less than $1/piece.
    Anyone know if they are available in WA.? North or east side

    • robinCTS on 13/12/2019 - 11:47

      Available at Cannington, Maddinigton, Armadale, Bayswater, Balcatta, Mindarie, and Wangara, to name a few.

    • King Tightarse on 13/12/2019 - 12:26
      +2

      Alkaline D cells that this is designed for are ~ 18,000mHh and Eneloop AA are 1,950 so the run time will be 1/9th with AA in D adapters

  • thydzik on 13/12/2019 - 16:56

    went to bunnings bayswater wa, they had around 3 in stock before reading the comments about d batteries and deciding against it.

    They had this, but Click branded for $1
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-60w-handheld-work-light-wi…

    • ak47wong on 14/12/2019 - 00:24

      That one’s mains powered and a completely different type of product.

      • thydzik on 14/12/2019 - 00:35

        yes, I know, I was just mentioning if anyone goes to bunnings bayswater wa, they also had them on clearance underneath.

  • neddy on 13/12/2019 - 22:48

    I have the bigger version, these are great. Bright, and the detachable lights are very useful.

  • FicklePickle on 14/12/2019 - 13:13

    Is there any way to charge the two side docks without using 4 D batteries to do it? Also, not removing the aaa batteries to put them in a charger (as I don’t have one).

    Ie. it would be good if you could plug in the USB to charge them?

  • tanastra on 16/12/2019 - 15:34

    For anyone who could not find the lantern in Cannington WA , there are 2 brown Boxes left in Isle 67 - plumbing section !!! Not the light section :) thx to the nice shop assistant lady who helped me to find it !

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