Electric lantern recommendation

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We had some pretty heavy wind in the area last night, and for a while our lights were down. We've all got flashlights on hand, but they only illuminate so much. We've got a lantern available, but it's a kerosine burner and with my allergies it's rather painful to use. I want to pick up an LED lantern from Wal-Mart, but there's no less than 20 different models to choose from.

This one inparticular sticks out, especially since it can use rechargeable battery packs as well as regular batteries, and that strikes me as a money saver.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846

Can anyone recommend the Coleman XPS lantern as being a worthwhile investment?
 
I've got the Siege LED Lantern by Streamlight [about 35 dollars through Amazon]. Like it so much that I've gifted one to m best friend who is going to use it [on low] as his anchor light for the sloop he and his wife are planning to get. Here are the Specs: http://www.streamlight.com/en-ca/product/product.html?pid=287

Also planning to purchase a second to accompany the emergency gear in my vehicle.
 
My go to for power outtages is the Energizer weatherready. This and my Coleman sports cat catalyst heater is the only reason I store some D cell batteries. The lantern will light up a large room just fine, and even has a little built in nitelight. There are some posts on AR15 and candlepower forums where people have tested the insane runtime they advertise and it will run 127hours. The light output at the end of 127 is a good deal lower but will still do its job. And from just 4 Dcells. It is the far left in the below photo

I do have some of the eneloop AA to D adapters and solar chargers for the AA while run time is not as impressive it will run about 12 hours with just 4 AA and the adapters. I mainly store AA lights like Les mentioned, but I like the Black Diamond (2nd from the right) since when it is collapsed there is NO chance it will accidental turn on since the globe blocks the switch. I also like the little Snowpeak Houki or whatever it is called, (2nd from left). It is more of a fun light but it can act like a candle and as you walk around it or if in the tent and the wind blows it will fluctuate and flicker like a candle, then when done you can blow it out like a candle. My daughter really like that about it. It can stay on like a standard light too, but little things like this make kids happy.

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Another for the Black Diamond Apollo.
It's rechargeable with the NRG kit and can also be recharged in the car with an adapter.
A little pricey but worth it IMO for the versatility.
 
Those are all some very good recommendations for alternatives, especially compact alternatives.

But what drew me to the Coleman as a possibility is how it can use either regular batteries, or a rechargeable battery pack that, like a rifle magazine, can be topped off inbetween uses, rather than just continually used until it runs down entirely. There's also the fact the battery pack itself has a warranty on it, so if you get a dud you can get it replaced.
 
I have the Coleman Pack-Away 4AAA LED Lantern [rectangular boddy] and love it. It weights around 8oz and is perfect for camping, backpacking or use in the home. I keep mine handy when at home in case of power outages. Coleman has some good options with 4-D batteries, some 4-D's take the larger 6v rechargable batteries too. My brother has one of those models and it's really nice also.
 
I have a little Sipik SK51 Flashlight/Lantern. About $13. Runs on 1 AA or 14500 battery. I have had it about a year now and I really like the little light. Not SUPER bright, but pleanty servicable as a flashlight and really handy as a lantern. I recently saw another similar AA flashlight/lantern called the Goread C7, I think I might have to try it out as well, looks a little less bulky. I will post a pic when I get home.
 
Has anyone tried the solar Weather Ready lantern? It says it runs off of three d cells, if you don't use solar power.
 
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