Note (May 2108): FIRST BOUGHT VONT LANTERN NEARLY THREE YEARS AGO (paid more $$) and despite seeing the many 'copies' of the VONT Lantern, this week RECEIVED THIS 4-PACK from Amazon (real deal, giving couple to friends), ONE IN LIVING ROOM, ONE IN MASTER BEDROOM, ANOTHER in NEW SUV, VONT IS LITERALLY THE LIGHT USED MOST WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT AND STAY OUT (Living in National Forrest, every time there's a storm, blowing a tree limb or entire tree on power lines, it's nothing for power to go out for 8-12 hours and more). IN 2017, Hurricane Irma, power was out here for NINE DAYS. Back in 2005, almost 3-WEEKS before power was restored in our remote area (it's 38 miles to Wal-Mart OR any major store, also 15-miles to gas station, should have idea)
. FYI-- Cabin has three different types of Lantern, including VONT, plus more than FIFTEEN Flashlights ( three Dorce >2" x 7" size, six of Dorce 1"x3" pocket size (real bright for size), ASP baton flashlight combo (takes N cell pain and $$$), ONE T6 Aluminum CREE 3000 Lumen waterproof cost 3x MORE using three #18650 rechargeable battery only light that is brighter than the VONT.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
PRO: COMPACT SIZE, BRIGHT LIGHT, and repeating what everyone's saying, CRAZY BRIGHT LIGHT( you will see spots if looking directly at light when turning on) ... EASY TO USE = TURN ON you PULL HANDLES (or top) UP and to TURN OFF = PUSH DOWN TOP UNTIL STOPS/CLOSED (no light). WIRE HANDLE can be Up or Down, when UP, the Double Wire Handle makes the Lantern EASY TO CARRY OR TO HANG,
LANTERN USES the LED CREE type bulbs which are sturdy with incredible LIFE expectancy (many 1000's hours, no bulb to break or change). CREE LED give off no real heat compared to iridescent type bulbs, VONT Lantern is STURDY n SAFE even when used by Children (real important if camping with family, avoiding ANY chance of FIRE, at least from this Lantern), CAN SPEAK FROM OWNING VONT FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS, UNIT DOES TURN OFF WHEN DOWN AND USING Panasonic Eneloop Rechargeable battery, it had been more than 6-9 months since the lantern was charged, then ALONG COMES Hurricane Irma, was still able read for FIVE HOURS with no dimming of light. Second or third night, installed another set of batteries.
WHEN DOWN, THIS LANTERN IS VERY COMPACT, EASY TO STORE OUT OF THE WAY ON SHELVE UNTIL NEEDED. BUYING IN A 4-PACK IS FANTASTIC VALUE, NOT JUST A GREAT VALUE, IT IS QUALITY BUILT, THIS REVIEWER GAVE VONT THE 5th-STAR FOR IT'S INITIAL RATING ( REVIEWER'S NORMAL PRACTICE IS HOLD BACK AT LEAST 1-STAR UNTIL A PRODUCT'S LONG TERM LONGEVITY CAN BE DETERMINED. VONT IS A SOLID 5-STAR, GIVING BUYER A REALLY GOOD LOOKING HIGH QUALITY LANTERN THAT IS A FANTASTIC DEAL FOR $$$$$ WHEN YOU BUY THIS FOUR PACK. (IN 2018, BUYING MORE, giving a couple away to friend for birthday, adding couple for spares (needed TODAY for two hours or so after storm hit, living in National Forrest, doesn't take hurricane to blow tree limbs or trees down to take out power line and NO lights.)
CON: Well thought deal was just OK some three years back, paying $10 or so, and don't remember if battery was included,
BUY FOUR VONT, FOR THIS PRICE VONT INCLUDES THREE BATTERIES WHICH MANY OF THE 'Copies' do not include battery, WITH THREE 'AA' BATTERY, VONT 4-PACK ON AMAZON IS A "steal" of a Deal today,,SHOP and Compare on Amazon site, you"ll find many , many, COPIES of VONT light, Look exactly like the Vont, some may be cheaper, however, prices isn't everything. (cheaper or not, battery or not, VONT IS ORIGINAL & VONT does furnishes with battery as noted in ad.
((( FYI this Reviewer's Opinion: ANY product which needs a battery and does NOT furnish the battery; you gotta wonder what the company is hiding when customer cannot use or turn on when they receive the product. COMPARING PRICE? Three (3) AA Battery COST MONEY, comparing total cost, ADD price of battery to lantern,
Personal FYI. Having so many flashlights, unless rich it is not practical to buy Store Battery; six decades has shown best rechargeable battery is Panasonic Eneloop battery, rechargeable battery keeps 80% of charge after five years, look at battery specs. LONG life using with plenty of light to READ by in TOTAL darkness
FYI MAY 2018 UPDATE: Owned now for nearly THREE years - the VONT...... IS ...... MY GO TO LANTERN when lights go out (OFTEN in National Forrest, using today in May 2018 when storm winds took out power for more than 2 hours, couple times in day, Hurricane Irma knock trees down, taking out power lines,, using eeloop battery , not unusual for a storm to knock electric out for 13-14hours,, DARK as long as 7 hours, used this lantern to read by and had juice left over (charged batteries next day when power's back on). HAVE other 'Lantern' , brass one LOOKS 'pretty' BUT the light is NOT nearly as bright, nor stays lit for half as long as this lantern. UPDATING REVIEW AFTER Buying MORE, TWO for gift, two for added backup (Hurricane Irma had power out here for NINE DAYS was NO fun)
Uh, this thing is bright. Like crazy super bright. Once you pop the sucker open it's like staring into the sun in the middle of night. They aren't fooling around when they say this is a bright lantern. The only complaint that I have about it is that when you open it, that's the one setting you get. Bright as the sun or complete darkness. There's no in-between. You can close it a little to dampen the brightness a little but it's really meant to light up the world, not just your campsite. I've had mine for a year+ and still have yet to change out the batteries. I go camping often during the summer and this is a terrific lantern I bring along to light up my site. And everyone else's site within 10 miles. Seriously this is a bright lantern. It's awesome. I plan on using it again. Just as soon as my eyesight comes back from the last time I used it...
I have numerous products that use CREE LED. I see all these flashlights at high end retailers going for 60-70$ and I can't understand how people buy this stuff when CREE technology is so cheap. This thing is BRIGHT. I have one for backup lighting in power outages in the house. I liked it so much, I bought one for every close relative for an emergency backup light. The ability to collapse the lantern gradually and decrease the light intensity with it is a brilliant function. The bang for buck you get with this item is awesome. I am very pleased with this and so are the relatives I've given multiples away to.
No matter where you live, everyone needs a reliable light in an emergency, camping, or a black out. This is a great solution. It is VERY bright, and can easily light up an entire room. It pulls open for light, and pushes close to turn it off. So easy to use, and the body of it is nicely constructed. The metal handles also fold down, and it stores easily in a draw next to a bed. It is not heavy, and a young child would have no problem using it. The LED brightness is very bright, and it does not get hot to the touch. With the set of 4, everyone in the house can now have a reliable light to access when needed.
We were in the North Carolina area, where hurricane 'Florence' went through.
These lanterns worked so well that we will probably ordering more.. We have (2) grand-daughters in college who can make use of this type of emergency equipment. Our son and daughter and their families also live in North Carolina and they will be useful for them in storms. Our son and his wife are campers and they can use these for lighting. The lighting the lanterns give off can light up a whole room and area where it is needed.
Also, have a son in Maryland and will get him a set in case of emergency.
Feature Product
- BRIGHTEST LANTERN FOR ITS SIZE: This LED camping lantern is the #1 customer rated camping lantern on Amazon. 30 ULTRA-BRIGHT INDIVIDUAL LEDS on this small bright lantern CUT THROUGH 360 DEGREES of DARKNESS on the stormiest, dimmest nights - making it THE IDEAL small camping lantern, hiking lantern or emergency kit flashlight lantern.
- THE ONLY EYE-SAFE LIGHT CONTROL - COLLAPSIBLE DESIGN: Most camping gear companies place the light control switch on the exterior of the electric lantern, forcing you to stare into bright LEDS (ouch!) - We value your EYE HEALTH - so we created a unique, collapsible lantern that reduces or increases light as you collapse or expand it. No blinding required!
- LONGER LASTING - RECHARGEABLE BATTERY compatible camping lights are a LIFE SAVER in unpredictable situations - running at LOW CONSUMPTION for 12 hours (or longer) making our lantern lights the PERFECT addition to your Emergency Survival Kit during a hurricane, storm, power outage.
- IT FITS! LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPACT DESIGN: CAMPERS SAY IT'S "Seriously the BEST and BRIGHTEST!" "BRIGHTER THAN the highest setting on all my other lamps" "Very Bright, Well Built, Compact" "Love that you can pull up or down to ADJUST THE LIGHT" "Lightweight, small, hangs easy" "Great for emergency lighting"
- 10 YEAR WARRANTY - TANK-TOUGH MILITARY GRADE MATERIALS: We can guarantee it's THE BEST because we HAND BUILD EACH ONE from military-grade water-resistant plastic. You'll feel pleasantly surprised at the BRIGHTNESS, quality, durability, longevity and PERFORMANCE for 10 SOLID YEARS or simply send this high tech light lantern back and we'll replace it FREE of charge (even if YOU accidentally drop it)
Description
Built with Divincible military grade materials, this multi-purpose LED lantern is perfect for all of your needs.
Introducing the best LED Lantern on Amazon
VONT has once again revolutionized the way LED lanterns are made. Hand crafted with maximum brightness, durability and battery life.... this lantern will keep you lit no matter what. With its advanced collapsible design, you immediately can tell that a lot of attention has been paid to detail to construct a lantern which can best suit your needs.
Don't let a little darkness stand in your way ever again, our innovative lantern makes illumination breeze and most importantly.....safe! Everything just got a little easier.
Why the VONT lantern?
It's simple really From the moment you pick up this lightweight lantern, you will realize that there is nothing out there like it. Not only is it built for multiple uses such as your next camping trip or an unexpected emergency, it is VERY bright making sure darkness is never a problem again.
I've had one for 3 years now. Still works great. Have used on MANY camping trips!
My only recommendation would be .. If you plan on storing it for awhile ... Take the batteries out of it. It gets that green crusty-crud on the battery contacts.(More than just a regular flashlight) ... Was NOT bad cleaning off, but if you plan on having it as an 'Emergency Light' (Like a power outage) ... Best to check that the battery contacts are clean.
I have used it for when the power goes out, and it will fill a living room up with plenty of light. (At least enough so you can see what you're doing).. And the price is right!
I liked the first one I bought so much, I purchased two more.
I'd been looking to replace some old-style emergency lights for the house. I've looked at Walmart, Target & Sears and nothing was what I wanted. The closest was a rechargeable LED work light. But you have to keep that plugged in all the time to be ready if the power goes out in a storm. I bought them on sale on Amazon. No, they are not worth the supposed listed MSRP of $59.99, but less than $20 is about right. They feel sturdy and well made.
The lantern is small, but the LEDs are very bright and cover a full 360 degrees. It's every bit as bright as my old florescent bulb lantern and much smaller. It can easily be stored in a drawer, or fit in your camping supplies. You turn it on by pulling up to extend the lights. Runs on 3 AA batteries. (I do not know how long it will stay on with fresh batteries.) Great for reading or illuminating a bedroom when the electricity is out.
I am very happy with my purchase.
It gives off a very bright light and it does collapse nicely. My only beef about it is that it doesn't turn off when you collapse it. You have to unscrew the top part and store the batteries in there so as not to drain them before you need it. The problem with this is that it means that you have to not only locate it, but unscrew the top, retrieve the batteries, put the top back on, unscrew the bottom, and insert batteries in the right way, all in the dark and then put the bottom back on. Since it is water-resistant, the threads of the top and bottom are not easy to get right on the first go. I was under the impression that it would turn off when you collapsed it, which would be ideal, but no.
Update: I contacted the seller about this issue after having reread that it should be turning off when closed. With a very quick response, I was told it was defective and I could exchange it. I decided to try once more before going through that hassle. I ended up smacking it a few times with my hand and I heard a sound that was like a spring springing into place. It worked just fine after that. I guess something was just a bit out of place.
This is one of the best little lanterns I have ever owned. They are well worth the price that you pay, plus they come with the batteries included. The batteries last a long time, probably at least a couple of months for the amount of time I use them. I keep one by my bedside for when I want to walk through the house at night without turning on every light!! I also use one to walk outside with my dog out in the backyard when she wants to go out late at night, and I want to see what she's up to. Great price, great value! I have had one for at least two years and decided to pick up a four pack because of the value.
I like this lamps! There are 4 in the box that includes the batteries for each one. The system for on/off is easy, you only close the up part of the lamp and open to get it on. This is light weight, you can hang them and the light is very bright for this tiny lamps! I like it!!
