Coleman 8D Retro Family-Size Lantern

by Coleman

Product Features

• Coleman's brightest family-size battery lantern: sheds 395 lumens on High
• Runs up to 30 hours on Low, 14 hours on High, with 8 D batteries (not included)
• Reflector directs light upward & outward for more efficient lighting
• Amber nightlight for comforting bedtime illumination
• Easy bulb replacement with quick-release lever

Product Description

Product Description

Don't sit in the dark when you can light up your world. The Coleman 5312-702 Retro Battery-powered Lantern is a hip solution to illuminate your camp site. The 15-watt fluorescent spiral U-tube provides a bright white light, yet remains cool to the touch.

The Retro lantern is powered by eight D-cell batteries (batteries not included; alkaline batteries are recommended) and one set will run your family-size lantern up to 30 hours. The reflector directs light upward and outward providing more efficient lighting. In addition, this lantern has its own built-in night light. And when it's time to replace the bulb, it's easy with the handy quick-release lever.

Product Description

The Coleman 8D Retro Family-Size Lantern is Coleman's brightest family-sized battery lantern, shedding an impressive 395 lumens of light on High. On a single set of 8 D-cell batteries (not included), the Family-Size Lantern will run for up to 30 hours on Low and 14 hours on High. The Lantern's 15-watt fluorescent spiral U-tube provides a brighter, whiter light, while running cool to the touch for safety. A reflector directs light upward and outward for more efficient, focused lighting, while the built-in amber-colored nightlight offers comforting bedtime illumination. Bulb replacement is easy, thanks to the quick-release lever. Limited 5-year warranty. Lantern measures approximately 22.09" x 13.27" x 6.38"; weighs 2.8 pounds without batteries. Replacement bulb #5312-100C (sold separately).

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009PUPWE
• Item model number: 2000000861
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,882 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #64 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Lights & Lanterns > Lanterns

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Coleman Electric Lantern, December 20, 2006

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R. Anderson "Storm Survivor" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman 8D Retro Family-Size Lantern (Sports)

I just ordered 2 more of these Retro 8D cell-powered full size lanterns, having just gone through an extended power outage in the Seattle area (power still not on 6 days after a windstorm). Kerosene lanterns and candles are dangerous and produce little light. Electric lanterns are very safe to use inside and unlikely to cause a fire or pollute the air.

I have owned both a Coleman Rechargeable Twin-Tube Lantern and the Retro Full Size and have found that the rechargeable lantern is more expensive, does not hold a charge very well over time (poor shelf life), does not produce enough light, and only lasts for about 5 hours. In contrast,the 8D cell-powered Retro Full Size is ready to go when needed, produces a surprising amount of very white light, and lasts at least 20-25 hours on the lower setting, which is nearly as bright as the full setting. Also, the night light setting uses very little power and can provide enough illumination to find articles in a dark room when task lighting is not needed. The current price ($19.99) on this item is also the best that I found online. Just buy your D cell batteries in bulk and keep plenty on hand.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brought this on a camping trip, August 18, 2007

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James Lin (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman 8D Retro Family-Size Lantern (Sports)

I bought this lantern for a camping trip and it worked pretty well.

Pros:
- The 8 D-cell batteries gives it a good weight so it won't slide around.
- The light is very nice and bright, and it doesn't get very hot.
- The battery life is pretty good. We used it every night for a week and it still seemed to be going strong.
- Once the battery compartment is screwed tight, the lantern feels pretty solid.

Cons:
- It takes 8 D-cell batteries, which is a bit pricey.
- The batteries are held in a removable battery holder which is then inserted into the lantern and held in place with a Velcro strap. The setup feels a bit flimsy.
- The two brightness settings are almost indistinguishable. We just kept it on the lower setting to hopefully lessen the drain on the batteries.

Overall, this lantern is a good buy. It survived our week long camping trip without giving us any issues. The build quality is good enough once you close up the battery compartment. Just don't be too rough when you're changing the batteries.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, January 19, 2007

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jerry i h (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coleman 8D Retro Family-Size Lantern (Sports)

This monster needs a whooping 8 D batteries, but in return the fluorescent bulb will give you room-filling light, almost the equivalent of a 40 watt light bulb. Plus, the batteries have a lifespan of a few hours more than the conventional alkaline flashlight sitting in your desk drawer. I really like this lantern, and it is a good emergency light for your home.

I have 2 problems with this thing, however. First, the battery compartment is kind of hokey. You have to put it in your lap, hold the base with one hand, and twist the bottom with the other hand. Out comes a plastic battery case held in place with some velcro. Talk about easy to break or lose (hey, son, what happened to the battery holder? Uh, well, it sort of broke, so I tossed it...). The other problem is that the bulb is that harsh, blue-green color that is kind of painful to look at directly.