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General Electric Steelbeam Krypton Lantern
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General Electric Steelbeam Krypton Lantern

Item # 701229

$19.95

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Bring this durable, worry-free 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 four D-cell batteries, sold separately

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Item 701229

General Electric Steelbeam Krypton Lantern Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2 lbs. 14 oz.
Dimensions9.3 x 5.3 x 4.2 inches
Light Intensity10 lumens
Battery life at 70 degrees4 hr. 8 min.
Batteries4 D
RechargeableNo

General Electric Steelbeam Krypton Lantern Customer Reviews

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General Electric Steelbeam Krypton Lantern
 
3.8

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable design (4)
  • Easy to setup (3)
  • Long run time (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Emergencies (5)
    • Campgrounds (4)
    • Travel (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (5)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Nov

    4

    2009

     
    1.0

    My wonderful lamp just quit!!

    By Snoqualmie hiker

    from Carnation, WA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    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

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    Aug

    20

    2009

     
    4.0

    Very Good But

    By kitkerner

    from Calabasas, CA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    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

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      Aug

      15

      2008

       
      5.0

      Great way to light up a tent

      By dog hiker

      from Rockville, MD

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      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

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      Jul

      3

      2008

       
      4.0

      i had a little problem

      By diamanta

      from Sierra foothills

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Durable Design
      • Easy To Adjust
      • Easy To Setup
      • 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

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      Apr

      16

      2008

       
      5.0

      AWSOME!

      By NeB

      from Del Mer, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Durable Design
      • Easy To Adjust
      • Easy To Setup
      • 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

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      Oct

      15

      2007

       
      4.0

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

      By earlyriser

      from San Francisco

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable Design
      • Easy onoff
      • Easy To Setup
      • 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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