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General Electric SteelBEAM Krypton Lantern

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Item # 701229

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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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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 setup (5)
Long run time (4)
Easy to adjust (3)
Powerful light output (3)

Cons

Heavy (3)

Best Uses

Camping (6)
Emergencies (6)
Travel (4)

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Jan

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 Setup
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.

Aug

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!

Jul

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

i had a little problem

By diamanta

from Sierra foothills

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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. [...]

Nov

2010

(0 of 1 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 Setup

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.

Nov

2009

(0 of 1 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??

Aug

2008

5.0

Great way to light up a tent

By dog hiker

from Rockville, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Apr

2008

5.0

AWSOME!

By NeB

from Del Mer, CA

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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

Oct

2007

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 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.

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