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We bought this product a couple of years ago during a big storm and power outage on the Washington coast. It worked fine without any problems. When we got home from vacation we put it away with our emergency kit. We got it out today and went to use it and it wouldn't work. The problem is the battery. It won't hold a charge. Light works fine as long as you turn the crank. Searched the Internet to find a replacement battery. Found one for $10. I read the specs and found that the lead acid batteries need to be kept fully charged. Letting the battery go to zero charge just once will destroy the battery. This product was used for 2 days and put away for 2 1/2 years waiting for another emergency. I won't be replacing the battery to go through this again. I'm pitching this and finding a different product.

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I can't really fault anything about the product. I like it the way it is. The lamp and flashlight are not very bright, they are only LEDs and a regular household flashlight is much better. However, these are easy to charge and keep their charge for a very long time. I bought these for my disaster emergency kit over a year ago and they still work fine. I have not had to crank them much because they are still holding their original charge. Even though I said they are rather dim, in pitch black, it is much better than nothing. The ability to recharge by just winding it up is what I wanted from these and i got it.

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Pros:

No batteries or electrical cords needed.

Cons:

Light output is dim. It is more of a dim glow than direct light output. You really have to strain at times to see by this light. It could use a few more LEDs to increase light output.

Lantern quality is flimsy.

I was very excited to get these two items based on several 5 star reviews. Once received and the winding began, two parts of the lantern promptly broke the swiveling handle snapped in two places.

~Final Thoughts~

I immediately thought that these other reviewers are WAY TOO generous in giving this product 5 star ratings. It is misleading to haphazardly give products 5 stars which set other purchasers expectations too high.

This is clearly NOT a 5 star product. The only realistic use for these two items is in emergency situations where battery powered lighting is not available. I cannot imagine even attempting to use this "on the patio" and certainly don't think winding the lantern for 1-2 minutes every 15-20 minutes is relaxing.

I honestly would recommend virtually any kind of battery operated flashlight over the lantern or flashlight. For a larger flashlight, I own a MAGLITE S3D016 Heavy-Duty 3-D Cell Flashlight, Black and Mag-Lite ST3D016 3-D Cell LED Flashlight, Black. The LED version of the Mag-lite puts the non-LED version to shame. In turn any battery powered flashlight leaves this windup lantern and flashlight in the dark.

For a smaller flashlight, I own the Nebo Redline Tactical Flashlight Strobe S.O.S 220 Lumen #5581. For such a small flashlight it puts out an amazing amount of light.

Want a real lantern that puts out light you can actually see by? Try Rayovac SE3DLN Sportsman Xtreme 300-Lumen LED Lantern. Keep and use this wind up lantern and flashlight for what it's best for emergencies.

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the plastic handle connects to a piece of metal inside the lantern. the plastic around that metal piece broke off. the lantern is now not useable.

Operating instructions tell the user to "Rotate handle at an average speed of 120 rpm for one minute". This is for 20 minutes of light.

The handle just broke. Trying to return the item for a refund. I have to pay the return shipping.

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I bought this for my mom when she told me she had to add kerosene to her lamps because a storm was coming. ACK! Not only did this item arrive timely, but it's a great product. It lasts a long time on one wind and, for added illumination, comes with a small flashlight. Great value for the price. I have to get one for myself.