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General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern

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Bring this durable, worry-free General Electric SteelBEAM lantern on your next camping trip or keep it stored with emergency supplies in case the power fails.

  • Kid-friendly and safe for confined areas, this battery-operated light doesn't give off harmful fumes and is cool to the touch
  • Unique inner bulb housing refracts the light of the single krypton bulb for greater light
  • Strong, break-resistant acrylic globe is protected from scuffs and scratches by four stainless-steel rods
  • Bail-style handle features a pop-up hook for hanging convenience
  • Compact design uses 4 D-cell batteries, sold separately

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Electric
Krypton
Krypton
10 lumens
4 hours
4 D
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9.3 x 5.3 x 4.2 inches
2 lbs. 14 oz
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General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern Customer Reviews

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General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern
 
3.8

(based on 8 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable design (6)
  • Easy to set up (5)
  • Long run time (4)
  • Easy to adjust (3)
  • Powerful light output (3)

Cons

  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • Camping (6)
  • Emergencies (6)
  • Travel (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (4)

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Nov

1

2010

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

No Parts available

By BertInPhilly

from Philadelphia, Pa.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

  • Durable Design
  • Easy To Set Up

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Campgrounds

Comments about General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern:

Needed a top cap (lost).[...] I've not had it long enough to judge battery life or durability.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Jan

4

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

The Best

By gibecky

from Los Angeles

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Pros

  • Durable Design
  • Easy To Adjust
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Long Run Time
  • Powerful Light Output

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds
    • Emergencies
    • Survival
    • Travel

    Comments about General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern:

    I have had this for 5 years! I use it for base camp and at home I keep it in the bedroom for emergency light. The batteries last and the bulb only went out once. I found my replacement bulb at Osh Hardware Stores. It came in a pack of two for less than $2.00. I wish REI would carry the replacement bulbs.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    4

    2009

    (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    My wonderful lamp just quit!!

    By Snoqualmie hiker

    from Carnation, WA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Great light when it works

    Cons

    • Bulb is unchangeable

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds
    • Emergencies
    • Travel

    Comments about General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern:

    We were using it to sit outside in the evenings and it suddenly stopped working. I replaced the batteries to no avail. Must be the bulb or if it's really good for 800 hours...maybe the switch.BUT...how do you get at the bulb?? or switch??
    It's sealed so tight it must be considered a throw-away item!!! That doesn't sound like something REI would endorse. Anyone know how to get at the bulb and/or switch??

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    20

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Very Good But

    By kitkerner

    from Calabasas, CA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Durable Design

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Emergencies

      Comments about General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern:

      I liked the design and is simple to use, but it takes four D cells. Once the bulb burned out, it has been hard to find another. Don't just toss it out, keep it for reference and when you find a replacement, buy two and tell me where you got it!

      • Gift:
      • Yes
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      15

      2008

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great way to light up a tent

      By dog hiker

      from Rockville, MD

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      Pros

      • Long Run Time
      • Powerful Light Output

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds

      Comments about General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern:

      Lets face it, gas lanterns are far too dangerous to use in tents. They are too hot and produce carbon monoxide gas. The only way to safely light up a tent is with a battery lantern. This lantern puts out enough light for a large tent, but the batteries in it make it a little heavy to carry around. A nice feature of this one is the hanging hook built into the handle.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      3

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      i had a little problem

      By diamanta

      from Sierra foothills

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      Pros

      • Compact
      • Durable Design
      • Easy To Adjust
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight
      • Long Run Time
      • Powerful Light Output

      Cons

      • It stopped working

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Emergencies
      • Travel

      Comments about General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern:

      so, here is the deal. I bought 2, One works beautifully, the other just stopped.[...] So, all in all I was mucho happy. [...]

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      16

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      AWSOME!

      By NeB

      from Del Mer, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

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      Pros

      • Durable Design
      • Easy To Adjust
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Long Run Time

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Emergencies
      • Travel

      Comments about General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern:

      I had this lantern though the San Diego wild fires in 2007. Our power was out for 7 day and I used this lantern that whole time. I didn't even have to change the battary! I have also had it for YEARS! 6 to be exact. It has also held up to my son who uses it the most and has never had a problem. The Best! Would give it 20 stars if i could

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      15

      2007

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      good lantern, I'd buy another one...

      By earlyriser

      from San Francisco

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Durable Design
      • Easy onoff
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Great hook in handle
      • Modest price
      • Safe

      Cons

      • A bit heavy
      • Not the brightest

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Emergencies
      • Temporary attic light

      Comments about General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern:

      For the price, this seems to be a great product. Other lanterns were more than twice as much. The retractable hook in the handle makes it easy to use in the tent, suspended from the overhead aluminum frame. We even dropped it in the dirt a few times, with no problems. Downside, it is a bit heavy and the light output is not the brightest I've seen...I'd still recommend it.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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