Energizer(R) Hard Case Lantern

by Eveready

Product Features

• Batteries Required/Included - 4 D alkaline, not included
• Bulb(s) Included/Not Included - Krypton bulb, included
• Warranty - Manufacturer's lifetime
• Special Features/Suggested Use - Waterproof, floats; PVC/stainless steel; shatterproof lens
• Includes - Integrated two-position stand; pushbutton switch

Product Description

Hard Case Lantern Eveready Flashlight

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 4.6 x 6.3 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008IOX1
• Item model number: TUF4D1H
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #762,370 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Ridiculous, Totally Great, March 19, 2007

By 

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

This review is from: Energizer(R) Hard Case Lantern (Sports)

This thing is the most impractical flashlights ever made, and that is why I like it so much. I stuck a xenon bulb in it, and got powerful, night piercing light. Fully loaded, it weighs in at 4 lbs. (yes, you read that number correctly: 4!). It is so heavy, that carrying it for more than a few minutes becomes a chore. It is built like one of those German main battle tanks from WW2: totally indestructable.

I tried to stick in an LED module for the bulb, but discovered something interesting: the positive terminal from the battery goes to the collar of the bulb rather than the button base, totally backwards of the usual battery lantern.

No, I do not have a legitimate use for this beastie, but it demands that I use it as often as possible, no matter how inappropriate and inconvenient. Yes, the label really says it will survive a 15 foot drop onto a hard floor. Outside of roofers or construction workers, it is hard to imagine anyone who really needs this thing, but you should buy one nevertheless.

One nit to pick: it has a clip for an extra bulb on the cover of the battery carrier, but it is empty, so pick up an extra bulb when you buy it. Also, it comes with a krypton bulb, so you might as well buy 2 extra xenon bulbs and also replace the stock bulb.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Utility Flashlight I've Iver Owned Indestructible, October 16, 2007

By 

Bob "Bob in Big Bear Ca" (Big Bear, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

I bought this at a local store on sale for about $29.00 plus tax, thinking it would be a good heavy duty flashlight for my 4X4 truck. My guess was right, this light has been banged around in my 4X4 for the past couple of years and is still on the original set of four D cell batteries, and not that it matters but it still looks great. I also keep a Mag-Light in the truck, but when I need a bright light this light works great.

I recently bought a rechargeable emergency spotlight that does put out much more light, but it only stays charged for about 40 minutes of use, and then takes at least a 4 hour recharge. In my opinion that just doesn't cut it for an emergency light source. As I had said earlier the Hardcase 4 D Cell light has is still on the original batteries and has gone through both power outrages and some some night time work off-road.

For serious 4X4 use I would recommend a spotlight that will plug into your cigarette lighter or extra power output of your car or truck.

But for general use this flashlight/lantern is tough as they come, puts out a great deal of light and uses easy to come by D cell batteries that last much deal longer than I expected them to. Definitely a better choice than the old fashion style car lantern with the large battery and spring terminals, and it is a lot brighter than my 3 D Cell Mag-light. I would bet it's brighter than a 4 D Cell Mag-Light, but I don't have one so I'm betting that it would be in a side by side comparison.

I would recommend this light to anyone, with a clear conscious.