Coleman Quad LED Lantern

by Coleman

• Area lantern with 4 removable LED panels that function as independent lights
• Each LED panel includes 6 white LEDs, top handle, and rechargeable NiMH battery
• LED panels recharge in lantern base; provides 190 lumens of light with all panels
• Lantern base requires 8 D-cell batteries (not included); runtime of 75 hours
• 26-foot light range; each LED panel runs for 1.5 hours per charge; 5-year warranty

Product Description

Coleman's versatile Quad™ LED Lantern is like getting four lights in one with panels that function together as one 190 ultra-bright lumen light when attached to the base, or as four single, detachable units. It's a great addition to your tent as a lantern, then for an emergency or trek out just pop one of the four lights off the base for a personal flashlight. Each of the panels is a fully functioning light, with six 5mm white LEDs, a rechargeable NiMH battery, an independent on/off switch, and a top handle for carrying or hanging. Once they're back on the base they will recharge and the 24 LEDs last a lifetime, so they never need replacing. The Quad's LEDs run cool to the touch so it's always safe.Lantern: 190 extra-bright lumens.Panel: 47.5 bright lumens each.Range for both, 26 ft. (8 m).Easy-carry handles for the lantern and each panel.On/off switches on lantern's top and on each panel.Lifetime LEDs never need replacing.Cool-running LEDs are safe to touch.Diffused lenses reduce LED glare.Water resistant against rain and splashing.5-year limited warranty.Weight :with power source: 6.15 (2.79 kg).Size: 6.5 in. x 11.7 in. (16.51 cm x 29.72 cm).

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00CHHU62Q
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (275 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,111 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #5 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Lights & Lanterns > Lanterns

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

224 of 228 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Camping Lantern Out There July 4, 2009

By Wildness VINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Red|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been a long time believer in only using propane lanterns when car camping. Previous battery operated lanterns with florescent bulbs that I have tried have always lacked for sufficient light to eat by let alone cook or setup a tent with.

But, then I discovered the Coleman LED Quad Lantern and everything has changed. This is, by far, the best camping lantern I have ever used! Not only is it super bright, it is smaller and more convenient than a propane lantern - especially since I no longer need to tote around gas canisters.

But, this lantern is more than just a lantern; it provides for personal lighting needs as well. Each of the lantern's four light panels detach and work as rechargeable hand lamps for that rummage in the back of the truck for gear or the scramble to the bathroom site in the middle of the night. And, with a 1-1/2 hour charge time, that makes these light panels useful for reading in the tent, etc.

It is not only this lantern's overall design that make it great, but the attention to little things as well. For example, the rechargeable light panels are powered by AAA rechargeable batteries. Unlike other rechargeable light systems where the battery is sealed and inaccessible, if a battery eventually fails, it can be easily replaced with a matching, off-the-shelf rechargeable battery. The lantern as a whole is powered by D cell batteries.

No more propane, no more broken mantles, no more trying to light a propane lantern in the dark. The Coleman LED Quad Lantern is the lantern of the future that I bet all competitors will try to copy.

87 of 87 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the most ingenius lantern January 4, 2010

By TWK

Color Name:Red

I bought this for my father as a camping lantern, and he's been totting it around to family get-togethers, he likes it so much. We have NOT been camping yet, but we've tried it out in window-less rooms and I have to admit that it puts out quite the amount of light (which is a relief, since the lumen count is lower than the CFL Coleman lanterns), and it isn't too harsh to look at. There are diffusers over the LED's, so while they ARE bright, they aren't painful.

One interesting feature is the main base overrides the panel settings. Thus, if you have a panel turned on, plug it into the base, and turn the base off, the panel turns OFF. Then if you were to remove the panel from the base, the panel setting would kick in again, and it would flip on. Similarly, if you turn a panel off, and plug it into the base, it will use whatever setting the base has. This means that you can't turn off individual panels on the lantern BASE. However, this also means that you don't have to turn off the panels individually, so I guess that evens out.

As a previous reviewer said, the NiMh batteries in the panels will lose charge over time (NiMh hold charge for 3-6 months), which means there will be a slow but continuous drain on your D-cell batteries while in storage. If you are using this lantern for camping, simply remove the D-Cell batteries during storage and then load them back into the lantern when you are loading your car, SUV, RV, etc. By the time you reach the campsight, the panels will be charged.

You CAN replace the batteries in the panels, but ONLY put rechargeables in there! You might be tempted to throw in some alkalines in the event that the D-Cells drain (meaning, you used old D-cells in this, you aren't going to drain it in a weekend, even if you left it on all weekend), but don't do it. That's like throwing an alkaline in a battery charger (which causes it to overheat).

All in all, I haven't found any flaws yet. There is even a handle (you can see it in the picture) on the base unit so that you don't have to carry the lantern by the panels, though you'll find transporting without the batteries in it to be much more convenient. 8 D-Cells ARE a bit heavy.

63 of 64 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Bright, cool lantern...perfect for the family September 22, 2009

By D. J. Bell

Color Name:Red

Brightness:
When all four panels are attached to the base, the lantern puts out a great deal of light. It will illuminate a campsite with ease. The individual panels when detached put out an adequate amount of light. Great for a trek to the restroom or the back of the truck to fetch some gear.

Portability:
The 8D batteries in the base make the lantern a little heavy. But each panel when removed is extremely light, as they only contain a small rechargeable battery. There are plenty of handles at the top for easy toting.

Battery/power:
I've used my lantern several times and have been very pleased with the runtime of the battery. In addition, it seems to take a long time away from the base before the panels go dim.

Summary:
The lantern is expensive compared to other battery lanterns, but it is well worth the money. My family loves it!