HARPER LIVING Rechargeable Camping LED Retro Lantern, 6 Watts 370 Lumen, Long Life Battery Powered (5000mAh Battery Capacity), Dimmable and Colour Changing, Rope Handle (White) [Energy Class A+]
White Outdoor Lantern, 6 Watts LED Long Life Battery Powered, Dimmable and Colour Changing, Rope Handle
This Retro White and Chrome Outdoor lantern will give your Outside table or camping area a whole new look. From material to the process, every part of this light has been under the highest standard of quality control.
- LED Dimmable and Colour Changing Light
- Long Life Charge (up to 75 Hours)
- Battery Included
- Can be used as a power bank for any USB Charger
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Long Life (up to 75 Hours), Can be used as a Power Bank for USB | Strong Rope Handle for hanging off a tree, post, etc. | LED Dimmable and Colour Changing Light |
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| Hold the Button to turn On and Off, you can also rotate the knob to adjust the Brightness or the Colour temperature (press the button once to adjust the setting) | When Charging with included charger, a green light will appear and flicker when charging. When using the USB Output charger to charge another device a red light will turn on, and will flicker when the light is almost out of charge (You cannot use the USB output if the light is charging). | A Modern Twist on a unique and well-loved decorative lantern, this LED Lantern brightens any bedroom, backyard, or campsite with plenty of throwback style |
| Weight: | 780 g |
| Dimensions: | 26.4 x 17.9 x 15.9 cm; 780 Grams |
| Brand: | HARPER LIVING |
| Model: | 1209-1210 |
| Part: | 1210 |
| Colour: | White |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | HARPER LIVING |
| Colour: | White |
| Quantity: | 1 |
My favourite things were the two different light colour choices (I’ve seen reviews saying it doesn’t change colour but they need to read the instructions because it does) I love that I can have it so it looks like a paraffin lantern, I love warm candle light. Then the entire lantern is so well made, the rope handle, the wooden imprinted base…. I could keep going. I had this lantern on for 3 evenings on a low glow yet it’s still going and I have no doubt it would last a lot longer. It suits my vintage caravan, it is a touch of class compared to the standard plastic camping lights that would not suit my set up and it’s all round just lovely. Triple happy I bought it, will need to get another. Thanks
A little bit style over substance but this is a great alternative to those annoying white led lanterns
The stated battery life is 72hours but it’s more like a massive 130 hours, I left it on low setting and it lasted over 5 days.
Great design easy to use couldn’t recommend this product enough 10/10
Trying to cut down on using electric in the evening. I have used it every evening for 3 weeks and so far have not had to charge it
It’s amazing
Highly recommend
Good product, using it in the Conservatory for a calming light effect. Battery lasts for a long 5 to 6 hours . Really happy with the product.
I brought this lantern as i wanted an old style look for my bell tent it has amazing battery life and can be recharged it also has a dimmer knob that if you press when its on then rotate the knob you can also change the warmth of the light to a fire orange to a bright white a nice touch i thought.if you are reading this then id definitely buy it you wont be disappointed.
Traditional look, dimmable function. Battery life is okay. I thought it was a bit pricey for a portable lantern and also it doesn’t have IP7 water-resistant properties. But it’s quite nice.
I love the vibe of the thing, turning the knob to get it brighter is so evocative.
Nice Quality Lantern with a built in dimmer dial. I can not get it to glow orange though. Maybe I had one that was returned. Im still happy with it.
It’s just bright enough, with adjustable colour. At the “red” end of the colour dial, it emits a comforting, warm glow. At full brightness, it’s enough to light a small room — and certainly enough for a tent. At minimum brightness, it’s just a kind of background illumination. It charges from a common USB connection and, when fully charged, will power other small devices. It takes a while to charge, but runs for a good while once it is charged.
All in all, it’s an impressive product at this price. I have a somewhat similar lamp from Littala that cost three hundred quid.
The problem, I guess, is that the Litalla lamp has spoiled me. The Litalla is made of solid metal and real glass; it looks like a traditional mantle lamp, and has exactly the same quality of light. Even the control knob is authentic.
This product, on the other hand, is only superficially traditional. From the distance it looks the part, but it’s made of entirely modern materials. There are a lot of plastic parts — including the mantle — and the “wooden” base is actually made of bamboo. The hemp rope hanger looks kind of odd, in fact, and I’ve replaced mine with paracord, which looks more in keeping with the style of the lamp.
There’s no doubt that the light weight realized by the use of modern materials is an advantage if you have to carry it around, or hang it from a tent ridge. Still, I have a slight aversion to modern things that try to look like old things. To be fair, my Littala lamp is also carrying off a pretence; but it does it so effectively that it doesn’t discomfort me so much.
These complaints are just the result of my compulsive fussiness; probably most people will be happy with the looks (and light weight) of the thing. My small, non-fussy complaint is that you can’t replace the battery without tools. I understand that earlier models had an accessible battery, and I really can’t see how hiding the battery is an improvement. It would be nice to be able to carry spare, charged batteries on trips. It’s still possible, but you’d have to carry a screwdriver as well. It’s a small complaint, I guess, but petty design errors like this annoy me.
All in all, though, I liked it enough to buy another one, so I guess its flaws aren’t show-stoppers.
Love it! Wasn’t sure when ordering, especially as it’s not a cheap lamp! But I would highly recommend it.
I’ve just used this lamp to light the way while taking the rubbish out in the dark! It’s so pretty it even made the task a bit less ‘orrible. I’m going to buy two more…one for a further dark corner on the ‘rubbish’ route and a second as a gift for someone who also has to take the rubbish out in the dark at their house. Recommended!
Really lovely warm light lending a beautifully atmospheric glow to tent and patio. Have charged twice in 4 months, so far, so good.
Absolutely worth the money, long battery life and it looks so neat. There are two light colour settings and the brightness can be adjusted. Perfect for chill nights in, illuminating the garden and perfect for camping. Couldn’t recommend enough.
We use this lamp outside on our garden dining table and it gives offs a lovely light . It’s very bright if you turn it up and the battery seems to last a long time after a charge .
Really pleased with this lamp so far but only used it a few times. Works really well and the ability to change brightness and colour is a nice touch. Has certainly lasted 3 – 4 hours on a single charge.
After searching and searching for attractive camping style
Lamps for a covered garden area, we Brought 3 of these
Charged them and off we went , great bright light you can dim
And perfect for our new area, great buy
Looks great in our gypsy caravan, lasts ages lots of light.easy to recharge.
A really attractive and nicely designed lamp, for use in my summerhouse. A little pricey, but the design aesthetic is so good I was prepared to pay more. The only reason for the 4 star is the on/off switch is not that responsive, it needs a firm hand. Other than that, I love it and I might well purchase a second.
Bought this to use in our beach hut, very pleased with it so far. Attractive looking item in keeping with the ‘beach’ theme of our hut. Only used a couple of times so far but I read it gives 75hours of light when fully charged. (It took about 5hours to fully charge it).
Soft light can be made brighter by turning the knob. Easy to usewould recommend.
This provides a warm soft light but can also be set to a blue light if required. It has some nice features, comes on at minimum brightness when turned on so you don’t blind yourself. More than adequate light for camp table or tent. Plus you can charge your phone from it.
Used for three or four nights for a couple of hours per night and then left on for probably about 10 hours and still charged. So far so good nice neat well finished product can’t wait to use it again.
I’m reviewing the HARPER LIVING Rechargeable Camping LED Retro Lantern, 6 Watts 370 Lumen, Long Life Battery Powered (5000mAh Battery Capacity), Dimmable and Colour Changing, Rope Handle (Black) – here are my thoughts:
I love the vintage look, you’d never know it wasn’t! It comes with its own USB charger and so is easy to recharge and set up. It’s lightweight and bright. I find it lasts a fair while before it needs charging again, but I am careful to make sure I switch it off when I am finished with it. Would make a great gift!
This is a really lovely little lantern – smaller than I imagined, and very nicely made, with a stylish, high quality appearance. It can run both from USB charge and from rechargeable lithium batteries, and while it takes several hours to charge fully, it will then last for a couple of days. You have the option of white or yellow light, and you can change the brightness.
My only complaint is that the method for changing the colour and brightness is a little arduous – lots of clicking and turning the wheel at the front, only to find that when you turn it off and back on again, it resets to the original yellow light at the lowest brightness. It would be good if the lamp returned to its last setting when turned back on. Otherwise though, a lovely addition to the garden.
Just brilliant, left on all night for my toddler on low, such a pretty light for camping
Great looking lamp for the summerhouse. Only had on a couple of times, but still as bright. Only used in early night, so cannot comment on how far it lights, but perfect for background for a bbq.
Good quality, the lighting options are perfect for eating, or just suble lighting for having a drink on the deck. Recommend.
I love this lamp, it holds its charge for a long time and has such choice of brightness or dimness, probably the most i have seen in a lamp of this kind, and it does operate by turning the knob around and around but its well worth it to have such choice means you can have the exact light you want and not have to choose between pre-set brightness or dimness.
It is a quality looking and made nice lamp. I am unsure if it is worth its full asking price as it is fairly steep but it is better than nealry all lamps like this i have tried in the past so if you have the pennies then i would say go for it.
There is also the option to run off of usb charge or 3xAAA batteries so again another good feature.
It arrived in its own little carry box and was on time.
Overall i would recommend.
Another example of how modern technology can deliver something really effective. This looks like a traditional hanging lantern but has an LED array and a rechargeable 5 amp hour (a lot!) li-ion battery that keeps it going for many hours. The dimmer is very effective, not only in bringing light level down but lowering colour temperature to a nice warm, candle-light glow which would be just the thing in a tent, by a campfire, or in a cockpit after the sun’s gone down. To read something on paper (if anyone does such a thing these days) it can be turned up to give something equivalent to a 40w traditional bulb. Lots of lumens! Note there is a USB outlet which makes this an even more useful bit of kit as a charger for phone/pad/whatever.
My wife always mentions keeping a torch nearby in case our electricity cuts out in a storm or bad weather. I always use said torches for odd jobs or at my car then forget to return them to the set location in the house for ’emergency’!
This lamp is an excellent way to stop me doing this, and it really does look great too. The wood and black, with the nice handle make this a perfect piece of decor, that just so happens to be a very energy efficient LED lamp in case of emergency! PERFECT!
Really like it, the adjustable brightness and temp is a nice touch, but it would be excellent even without this.
This LED Retro Lantern is the type of item that I would like to give more than five stars. Is just amazing!!!
Is really beautiful and looks fantastic everywhere, is useful and working great.
The battery life is just amazing and you can use it to charge your phone too, plus have space for batteries if you want to.
Is really easy to use and you can choose cold or warm white and adapt the intensity.
The style and the quality are great, is a fantastic Light and the perfect gift too. I am totally recommended it.
This is a nice little lantern that looks good. It has pretensions of being the sort of lamp that Long John Silver would have lit up the jungle on Treasure Island and, largely it succeeds. OK,so mainly it’s plastic with (I think) an alloy cage and top,but the makers have also incorporated a wooden base and a rope-type handle. It’s lok good hanging in your cabin, me ‘earties! … or indeed your patio or tent. It has a dimmer knob and the ability to change the colour of the light, which you’ll probably play with for a couple of minutes then leave on the warm white setting. It’s rechargeable, with removable batteries, which is quite unusual these days, and welcome- its life’s not dictated by those of its batteries.
You also charge a device by USB when it’s charged.
The only slight reservation I have is that it’s mainly meant for outside use, which in the UK = rain (often) but it isn’t really that weatherproof, so remember to bring it in once you’ve dug up the treasure!
Charming retro style lantern supplied in a nice box with a USB lead, a suitable screwdriver and two Lithium Ion batteries that were already slotted into the battery compartment so all ready to go. Easy to charge via USB and you get 75 hours battery so is ideal for setting the scene in the garden. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Warm and cool light settings. A really chunky and well made piece of kit. I like it!
This Harper Living Rechargeable Camping looks great with its Retro looks.
The 2 Li=ion batteries will give up to 75 hours of life maximul but this will depend on the rate you use it.
A useful feature is the ability to recharge your phone,
Dimmable, good looking and Retro makes this a winner.
I have put this in my living room, it’s that nice to look at, we do get quite a few power cuts, so it’s our stand by light. Looks like an old lantern, the brightness is great and the battery never went off even after a 3 hour power cut. Overall great value for money.
I absolutely LOVE this retro style camping lantern and it just looks fab. It comes well packaged in a brown box and inside you get a a USB to USB-C charging cable, a small screwdriver to access the battery box (for when you need batteries) and instructions.
The lamp itself is extremely well made of a vintage black finish plastic with a polished chrome cage, and wooden base. It has a sturdy natural hemp rope handle which adds to the retro feel. There is a metal rotary button that adjusts the brightness and colour temperature of the light of which there are three to choose from. The lamp is rechargeable with a discrete port for the cable on the lower side of the lamp and after it is fully charged (approx 4/5 hours) can last up to 75 hours depending upon usage. It can also work as an emergency power bank for USB items such as phones in a pinch but it will rapidly drain the battery and charges really slowly. Very easy to tell when charge or in need of a charge because a green light will appear and flicker when charging. When using the USB Output charger to charge another device a red light will turn on, and will flicker when the light is almost out of charge.
It is rated IPX4 so will be OK to get wet but with the chrome casing and hemp handle I’d limit exposure as much as possible. Overall a fab lantern whether using camping or simply in the garden in the evening while enjoying the end of a day (or an early morning!) Overall really impressed and would definitely recommend if looking for a retro style lantern.
6 Watts 370 Lumens Max, Dimmable and Colour changing (2200K-6500K)
This lantern is great for any time in the evening, early morning or in a dark room. I’ll probably be using this when going into the loft, but it could be used in the garden, in a shed, hung on the wall – anywhere you require more light!
I did have to contact the seller because the rope handle arrived already frayed, but a quick message and they sent out a brand new one that was very well packaged.
It comes with rechargeable batteries that don’t need to be taken out, but there is a screwdriver supplied in case you need to open the case. It charges fairly fast with the USB adapter and can also be used as a power bank to charge your phone, for example. The light will flash green when it’s being charged and it will be solid red when charging another device (it will flash red when it’s nearly out of charge). The batteries have up to 75 hours which is a pretty good amount.
The lantern is waterproof, which is a must if you like to socialise in the garden (especially during the pandemic). It has a nice dial on the front, but it isn’t very sensitive – if you want to change the intensity of the light, you’ll be spinning it quite a few times! To turn the light on, you’ll need to press the dial in for a second and then let go (same for turning it off). To change between warm and cool lighting, press the dial when the light is on and then spin it. To change the brightness, press the dial again and spin it (if you press it yet again, it’ll go back to the colour temperature setting).
This is perfect for anyone who loves the retro look, or just needs a handheld lantern to light up a room or space!
I really like this and it’s not often I give products 5 stars.
The overall effect of a traditional lantern is pretty good, the one thing being that the main body is plastic, but a decent plastic that feels pretty sturdy. The base has three decent rubber feet with good grip and there is a ring of quite think, laminated strips of bamboo, not just a veneer so I expect this to last well.
It has both a ring at the top (that can be rotated) plus a short rope handle giving you a few options for hanging the lantern plus of course it can be stood on a surface.
In terms of the electronics:
Two 18650 lithium cells. The battery compartment can be opened with the included screwdriver. These are standard cells that are easily sourced and are user replaceable so if they stop holding their charge you don’t have to throw the lantern away. Very nice to see when everything seems to be disposable nowadays. You could even buy extra cells which could be handy as the lantern has a USB output for charging other devices. I think this is actually a very nice feature and a very cost effective way of storing lots of power if you need to. The power input is via micro-USB, I would have preferred USB-C but not a big deal when this isn’t an every-day charged item.
All controls are via a nicely sized knob on the front. Press and hold about 1-sec for power. Turn for brightness/colour warmth, press to switch between controlling brightness and warmth. The lantern goes from decently low brightness that’s probably friendly on your eyes in the middle of the night to very decently bright. It also goes from very cool (white/slight-blue) to very warm (yellow/orange). Very nice and simple operation. I have to say, at the warmest it goes, it creates a lovely warming hue, you’d be fooled into thinking it gives off heat and probably be tricked into thinking the environment is warmer than it is.
Checking the manual stats a charge time of > 7 hours with battery time of 3.8-75 hours. It also says the product isn’t waterproof. Having a look over the lantern, the USB ports are covered by a rubber flap and most of the lantern seems reasonably well protected except for a gap around the knob. I wouldn’t recommend leaving it out but I’m sure it would be fine with the odd brief exposure.
A really lovely lantern with great features and basically nothing I can find wrong with it.
A really nice looking lantern, it has a really nice retro look of an old storm lantern with a thick rope handle that gives a really nice effect and is good to hold or hang the lantern up.
It has two rechargeable lithium batteries with good battery life, 4 to 75 hours depending on how bright you have the lantern.
The lantern is easy to use , just press and hold the switch to turn on or off , just turn the nob and the lantern slowly gets brighter or dimmer.
The base is plastic but it has a wooden effect that looks really nice , it’s quite lightweight considering its size and is really bright on full brightness.
It’s a really versatile lantern, whether using it for camping or in the garden , it sets a really nice atmosphere on low light , we use it in the garden on the table , it sets a lovely atmosphere and looks really cool.
The plastic surrounding the light looks a bit cheap and spoils it a bit , the metal cage surrounding it though looks really good and solid, it gives it a nice retro look , especially with the rope handle.
I really like it , it works really well and looks great in our garden lighting up our seating area when we are sat out of an evening.
It’s ipx4 waterproof too incase of any unexpected showers.
This camping lantern looks very stylish and is perfect for getting just the right amount of light needed when camping. I was pleasantly impressed by the good quality and the excellent combination of wood and metal. This camping lantern has a true retro and old-style design, it is very bright, and the battery will last as described. The handle is an authentic retro detail, and hanging this camping later from trees around the camp was a beautiful and cosy decor. Build quality is excellent, feels sturdy and well constructed, lightweight, has a beautiful finish, and is very easy to use and handy. Highly recommended, excellent for camping but not only
Very attractive retro styled ( in the style of a paraffin lamp ) LED outdoor lamp great for night time gatherings in the garden or camping. It’s very easy to use: from off push the knob once to switch it on, again to enter the colour temperature selection (by rotating the knob) and again to enter brightness selection; pushing and holding the knob for a couple of seconds switches it off. The colour temperature reaches from a very warm, almost orange, white up to icy white and the brightness goes from almost candle light to very, very bright. Battery life is several hours on a full charge and it has a charging output, an odd addition for a lamp but which might be very occasionally useful.
Not a cheap lamp, but it is functional and good looking.
This is a beautiful lantern and very well made. It has a side use as a power bank but how useful that feature would be I am not sure. However, it comes in a lovely box which would make it a great gift. The materials are of excellent quality and it has it’s own lead and a little screwdriver to remove the battery cover. Ours arrived fully charged so we could try it out at once. We have it under the canopy on the swing seat in the garden and it sheds a lovely warm light over the area, so nice to sit out when the weather allows. It works very simply by pressing and adjusting the silver button on the front. The one thing that did bother me is that the actual bulb inside seems to be loose and I have not figured out a way to get to it as yet but it works nevertheless. I can see that it would be very useful to take camping or in a caravan, not inexpensive but you get what you pay for and the quality of materials is brilliant.
This is a fantastic light. Chargeable or can use batteries. Has warm light settings or bright light settings. Love that it’s looks like a old lante
It’s not the best looking lamp, and although vaguely retro in style, it’s quite plasticy in the body, with fake wood at the bottom. But for camping, or to sit on your table outside in the garden when it;s getting dark, it does the job well.
it can also be used as a power bank in an emergency.
I like the fact that is is rechargeable, and even comes with a small, rather handy, screwdriver to get to the battery compartment – even though you shouldn’t have to do this very often (if you use it a lot it would probably be wise to change the batteries once a year).
To sum up: it’s not the best looking light you could buy, but it works well, and I look forward to spending many a summer evening sitting reading, eating and drinking by it’s light.
I hope you found my review helpful.
This is a Rechargeable Camping LED Retro Lantern, which is beautifully made.
It just looks like a real one with a soft and pretty jut handle. It might seem weird but I like the jut handle most.
It came in a nice box which was inside an amazon cardboard box with protection papers.
The box has a manual and one cable to charge and a screwdriver to open it up and see the batteries.
I did not open it. I put that on charge the lamp has three modes.
It is 3.5 Volt with 5000 mili Amphear hour capacity and that is a good one for a lantern and the battery definitely will last longer. It has two cylindrical lithium-ion cells.
Light has three modes very easy to use and the battery can be charged by the laptop as well.
I actually got this to use in a tent in our garden and have a nice time there just to pretend to be camping.
I like everything about this lamp and very happy I got to review that. It is worth the money.
This is such a good looking, yet practical light! It comes presented in a rope handled box and the quality of the light is superb. The dial is super smooth and turns on by long pressing the dial, the light dims from low to very bright, warm or cool. I was amazed at how bright this could get and the lighting looks stunning either as an indoor or outdoor decoration – perfect for the garden or camping (note that it’s not waterproof). We also live in an area that has occasional power cuts and it’s great to know we have this.
Comes with a usb charging cable and mini screwdriver for battery compartment access. Would highly recommend!
This lantern comes well boxed. The box has printed on it many of the details and inside there is an instruction sheet. It’s an easy to follow operation and the lantern is pre-charged and so ready to use. The control knob is easy to use and works effectively.
The clicks and pushes are all described and once you have illuminated it you quickly find out how rotating the knob changes the light level. The colour temperature can also be adjusted making the unit glow softly to illuminating very brightly. Perfect for outside use on a tabletop or hanging up.
The lantern is rechargeable via the included USB lead. The long life batteries can be used as an emergency power pack output 5volts. The rechargeable slot has a cover on it too.
This can be used outside and the metal parts are electroplated for protection. The base is made of bamboo. The lantern has an attached hanging rope as well as wet all loop on the top of it. Avoid getting it very wet.
This is a very good multipurpose lamp and the pricing for the high quality is very good. The lantern looks retro and stylish and can be used both indoors and outdoors. It will be ideal as a gift or for personal use. Very pleased with this highly useful item.
This lantern is supplied in a branded cardboard box which contains the light, a USB to USB-C charging cable, a small screwdriver to access the battery box and instructions. The lamp has a sturdy ABS plastic body, a bamboo accent strip around the case, a chrome steel grill and a removable rope handle.
The unit has a generous built in 5000ma/H capacity via two 18650 Lithium Batteries that are replicable. These provide excellent battery life and in addition the lamp can also be used as a power bank in case of an emergency to charge your phone via a built in USB sock although only at 1 Amp so rather slowly.
It is easy to use and controlled via a single chrome knob. You switch it on by pressing the knob and it defaults to the warm light option, this can be dimmed or brightened by turning the knob, and to switch it from warm to cool white light you the knob sharply again or hold it in to turn it off.
The light changes from a background light that will last for days to a bright light suitable for reading although this greatly reduces the battery life it still runs for 4 hours on maximum brightness. It is well sealed and rated at IPX4 which means it is protected from splashing water, no matter the direction so should be fine in a normal shower but avoid storm conditions if you can!
This lamp is ideal for camping or just sitting outside in the garden for an evening. It has lots of features and is well made and designed as well as being competitively priced against similar products.
Absolutely LOVE this lamp. It has a very rustic, classic aesthetic, so it instantly creates atmosphere in any room.
Charges super fast with USB wire, which is included.
It has multiple light options: warm light, white light, and you can choose how bright you want it just by turning the dial.
Easy to use, looks phenomenal. I particularly love the rope handle.
I’m SO happy with it. Great value for money. Highly recommend to everyone. It’s simply beautiful.
HARPER LIVING Rechargeable Camping LED Retro Lantern
This product looks better in person than in its product details. I like every detail of it. It looks retro, but it’s made from durable materials. It’s solid and well-polished.
Here are some details I like about it.
It is body is made from iron, the lampshade is made from plastic, while the base is made from bamboo. The jute handle makes it look retro. Its body and the cage may rust in the long run, so better not exposed it outside permanently.
It has charge and discharge functions. It can be used as a power bank in case of an emergency.
It is easy to use. Switch it on by pressing the knob. Its default is warm light, which is dimmable as your turn the knob clockwise. ?If you want to switch it from warm to cool light, simply press the knob again.
It is bright enough for the outdoors? Yes. It can reach up to 6500k.
The pack is supplied with two 18650mAh lithium-ion batteries, a screwdriver, a USB C cable, and a user manual.
Tho it can’t up in the water for a long time as it is just IPX4, I can’t fault it at all as the product details are spot on.
I was expecting less from it, but it exceeded my expectations, so I am giving it a five-star review.
This is a really attractive lamp which produces an equally lovely soft, warm light or a harsher white light. Charging is very straightforward, battery life on a single charge is very impressive – gave up adding the hours of usage we got from one, but gave its best for several nights in a row with no diminution of brightness. The hanging rope is a nice touch and adds to the traditional styling even if the technology is much more modern.
Before first use I found that I really needed to have the lamp charging for several hours before it would respond as described in the instructions. Though it operated straight out of the box I couldn’t access the white light setting and the rotation of the brightness control neither gave a full light, nor did the on off function operate correctly. But once the lamp was fully charged (I did it overnight) it worked perfectly.
I wish the on/off depression function kept the same light setting (colour choice and brightness) for the next use. But beyond that I can find no negatives.
Strongly recommended.
The lantern does come with a set of instructions which are easy to follow. The knob dial is located at the front, you press it once and it will turn on, you turn clockwise and the light will gradually get brighter and brighter as you keep turning. When you want to change colour you give the dial a short quick press, to turn off the lantern you just press the dial and hold it in for a few seconds. It is very easy to use.
There is a rope handle that will easily attach and detach from the metal spiral hooks for easy hanging, there is also the option of a metal loop, so you can use either for hanging purposes. The lantern measures 23cm in height and 12.6cm in width. I tried this outdoors and indoors and it radiated a very good bright light, indoors it lit up the whole room!
This lantern is lightweight, portable and would be useful and very handy to take on camping and fishing trips, to use in the garden and when there are power cuts in the home. It is well made, reasonably priced and i recommend it.