Product Description

Designed for convenience, the Coleman 8D Pack-Away Family Size Lantern features a clever telescoping design. Packed up, the lantern creates a built-in carry case for compact and easy storage and transport. Simply pull up the top to unpack the lantern to its full size (12" tall). Operate the Pack-Away Lantern manually, or use the included remote control from up to 50 feet away. The lantern's 15-watt fluorescent spiral U-tube provides an extra-bright, white light, with a reflector that directs light upward and outward for more efficient illumination. The light automatically turns off when the lantern is closed, to conserve your batteries. The lantern's molded metal handle is convenient for comfortable carrying or for hanging. The 8D Pack-Away Lantern runs for up to 24 hours on low or 12 hours on high, with a single set of eight D batteries (sold separately). The bulb and battery are easy to access and replace. Includes a limited 5-year warranty.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7503 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: One Size
• Color: One Color
• Brand: Coleman
• Model: 5317-702

Features

• The brightest family-size Coleman lantern
• Included remote control works from up to 50' away
• Light automatically shuts off in closed position to conserve batteries
• Operates up to 26 hours on low using 8 D batteries (not included)
• Pack-Away design creates a built-in carry case and compact storage

Customer Reviews

Best Battery Powered Lantern
If you want a safe lantern, batteries are the way to go. This one, for battery life, and compact storage features is the best. Add to that a remote, it just doesn't get any better. There are two brightness settings, although there is no great difference here, it is not the main reason for buying this. It folds into itself thus protecting the lens and bulb, and makes it half the size, so takes up little space. A winner all around, true to the Coleman name.

very handy
Used this lantern on a recent camping trip and it made life a little easier for my wife and I. The remote is what makes all the difference. We kept this lantern inside the tent and used the remote to light the way prior to entering.

The light output is sufficient enough to read by. There are two output settings, but I couldn't tell the difference between the two.

We've only put about 8 total hours on the lantern so I can't report on the longevity but seems to be well built and could handle some abuse. All in all, I would buy another one if needed.

Failed at the worst possible time
This lantern failed once inside the tent. It went dark for no reason. I was a little disappointed in that. There seemed no difference in the hi-to-low switch settings. Next I was changing a blowout at a truck stop in the middle of the night. The lantern failed again at a critical moment! I wont be buying any more Coleman battery-powered lanterns. Terrible product. I just wish I could give it zero stars.