힘들게 구입한 랜턴으로 받아보니 수납성이 뛰어나더군요. 무게 113g(건전지 제외)에다 높이 14cm에 지름은 4.8cm에 불과했습니다. 실제로 보니 너무 작아 당황스러울 정도였습니다.
필드에서 사용해보니 결정적으로 밝기(1w LED)가 문제였습니다. 더욱이 리빙쉘 이너텐트에서는 밝기가 절대 부족이었습니다. 책을 읽을 정도를 원했는데 말입니다. 수명(AA 4개)은 정말 길더군요.
그래서 다시 글로브 랜턴은 비상용으로 쓰기로 다른 랜턴을 찾아나섰습니다. 크리가 너무 작은게 문제라는 생각에 서둘러 구입한 것이 로고스 크립튼 랜턴 입니다.
간지도 나고 크기도 적당했지만 크립튼 랜턴 역시 기존 건전지 랜턴과 마찬가지로 수명이 너무 짧더군요. 밝기(3.5w)도 기대이하구요. 15m에서 on off가 가능하다는 리모콘 무의미해지더군요.
그래서 다시 두번째로 구입한 브룬톤 글로브 LED랜턴을 사용하고 있습니다. 아쉬운대로 사용할수 있지만 그래도 아쉬움은 가시지 않더군요.
그래서 인터넷 서핑을 다시 했지만 국내에서 판매하는 LED 랜턴으로 텐트용은 많지도 않은데다 만족스러운 것이 없습니다.
미국 사이트를 뒤지다 rei.com을 알겠다고 나중에 상당히 훌륭한 회사라는 것도 알게됐습니다. 서핑을 하더 바로 이거다 싶은 랜턴을 찾았습니다. 글로브 랜턴의 아쉬움(밝기)을 단번에 해결해주는 랜턴이었습니다.
바로 브룬톤 폴라리스 LED 랜턴입니다. 구매대행을 통해서 바로 질렀습니다. 그리고 바로 오늘 저녁 도착했습니다.
크기 무게 밝기 모두 만족입니다.
| Weight | 15 ounces | | Dimensions | 7 x 3.25 inches | | Light Intensity | High: 95 lumens / low: 10 lumens | | Battery life at 70 degrees | 45 hours | | Batteries | 3 C | | Material | Plastic |
Unlike other LED lanterns, the Brunton Polaris illuminates the night with natural-looking light instead of the glaring, white light of a typical LED.- Superbright 3-watt LED illuminates the campsite with 95 lux; light has a warm orange glow similar to a propane lantern with mantle
- Switch between High and Low for desired light output
- Innovative reflector design eliminates dead spots in the light transmission
- Nonslip rubberized housing provides a sure grip while transporting the lantern
- Durable aluminum clip allows the lantern to be hung inside a tent or from a tree branch
- Operates on three C batteries, included
미국 캠퍼 평가 입니다. 평가를 보고 결정적으로 구매하게 됐고 캠퍼 백패커들이 가장 많이 구입하는 것 같더군요.
Great lantern By Flashaholic from Louisville, KY on 5/14/2008 Pros: Compact, Durable Design, Good color light, Long Run Time, Powerful Light Output Best Uses: Campgrounds, Emergencies Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend The weight in the description (27 oz) is incorrect--I measured it as 15 oz. with alkaline batteries. Still probably a bit heavy for backpacking, though. I will use this one mostly for car camping. The light output is impressive--it would easily light up a picnic table or large tent. I haven't used it in the field yet, but this seems to be a great little lantern; one of the best size and weight ratio to brightness I've seen and very well constructed.
While I wouldn't characterize the light color as "organge", it is definitely more like the color of an incandescent light or propane lantern than other LED lamps, thanks to a slightly orange-tinted dome over the LED. The reflectors are roughened which gives a soft, pleasing dispersion to the beam and helps lessen direct glare when positioned at or below eye level.
The hanging hook is a thoughtfull addition as are the rubber feet on the base. While I haven't done any battery runtime tests, if you actually get anywhere near the claimed 45 hours (I assume on low and with diminishing output), that would excellent. Highly recommended.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful] By stokely from Shoreline of CT on 5/8/2008 Pros: Compact, Durable Design, Lightweight Best Uses: Backcountry Camping, Campgrounds, Emergencies, Survival, Travel Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This is the best LED lantern I have run across. Good run time, nice build quality, good price (more so on sale!), decent output for approx 3W/95 lumens, great lighting pattern with no annoying dropouts like so many of its competitors. I hate "C" cell batteries. Much rather it had been 3-4 "D" cells for more oomph and longer run time. Imagine Brunton coming out with this in a 200 lumen lamp that would actually light up a campsite adequately.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful] By Chris the Hiker from Newnan, GA on 4/8/2008 Pros: Compact, Lightweight, Long Run Time, Powerful Light Output Best Uses: Campgrounds, Car camping Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I currently own an REI Base Camp 6 tent and have been looking for the perfect light to hang in it. The Burton Polaris is just right for this. It's not heavy (3 C batteries) and takes up very little space/headroom while giving off excellent light. There are two settings, low great for when you want a little glow in the tent and high for playing a game or reading. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good tent light. I can’t comment on how long the batteries will last but I just got back from four days of camping, using it every night with no sign of the output getting weaker. Great product!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful] EXCELLENT: BRIGHT, LIGHT AND COMPACT By RM WALKER from SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO on 4/1/2008 Pros: Compact, Lightweight, Long Run Time, Powerful Light Output Best Uses: Backcountry Camping, Campgrounds, Emergencies Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: |
