Weather related power outages are a reality for many of us, and there are lots of solutions for "When the lights go out" Candles work, are relatively inexpensive, but if you have children or are tired they also present a danger. Coleman style gas or propane lanters are really useful, eliminate the flicker of candles, but you still have to be mindful of the danger of fire and their globes and tops can give one a nasty burn. Battery powered incandescent lights, and flashlights are useful, but most only run for at most an hour or two depending on the unit, and the freshness of the batteries of course. Fluorescent lanters are extremely useful, provide a steady stream of light and can be very compact as well. They tend to run for relatively long time periods on batteries, and are a good choice.
But at our home, when the power goes off the first thing I reach for is one of my LED lantern style lights. There are some cheapie units that emit a bluish or reddish glow, this unit gives off crisp, clean, bright, white light. Battery life is awesome and if you fall asleep, well no harm done, just a little less battery life. Therefor if you have young ones, or cats or dogs this eliminates any worry of fires. Additionally they come on with the light at full intensity and do not require any warm up whatsoever, unlike fluorescents.
I bought this unit as an addition to the RayoVac Sportsman model that also requires three D sized cells. The UST lantern is well made and feels pretty darn solid with good quality plastics and fit well and render the lantern weather resistant- but it is not designed to "Throw into the pool." The globe can be removed leaving you with an illumination beacon similar to a bare light bulb and this is wonderfully useful for a room light, as there is a nook on the base allowing you to hang it up.
Bright illuminates my 12 by 25 family room fairly well, and my 52 year old eyes can read on the low setting- and this is good for 30 days of use. I have not yet verified this, but I did read a review that reported this time frame was actually conservative. Wow, guess you don't have to worry about wasting the batteries by falling asleep there! The globe diffuses the light well and I have not had to take the globe off in order to see properly.
The intermittent SOS light would be really useful in an emergency situation for say when you are camping, and might lead rescuers to you. Additionally this light is a great size, about as tall as a 20oz soda, but a little wider. It is pretty light weight without batteries, and the three batteries add their weight as well. It is a great lantern for camping for all these reasons. If you are a motorcyclist or serious backpack camper you might prefer a smaller lantern, but on the other hand you give up a lot of usefulness and functionality by doing so.
For an emergency light, useful for reading, walking to the bathroom, kitchen or any other part of your home this lantern "Shines" brightly. The unit also has what they call a "Lifetime" warranty on the box, but of course that is only good as long as the company is in business, which hopefully will be a long time. It would be great for most campers and it really is the only lantern most of us would ever need, period. There are brighter lanterns, there are smaller lanterns and there are those that cost less- but this unit strikes a wonderful balance while still having a fair price and solid construction.
God Bless ya!
| Finish Type | Rubberized Plastic |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 7.2"H |
| Battery Description | Alkaline |
| Brightness | 300 Lumen |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Battery Life | 720 Hours |
| Bulb Shape Size | B10 |
| Number of Batteries | 3 D batteries required. |
| Voltage | 4.5 Volts |
| Wattage | 3 watts |
| Manufacturer | Ultimate Survival Technologies |
| UPC | 812713014577 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00812713014577 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.29 x 4.29 x 4.21 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.97 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.5 x 3.5 x 7.25 inches |
| Brand Name | ust |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer warranty. |
| Model Name | WG01457 |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 20-PL20C3D-08 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Included Components | Lantern |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking, Outdoor Lifestyle |
