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Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern
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Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern

Item # 751044

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Great for backpacking, the lightweight Glorb™ LED XB lantern bathes your campsite in the glow of extra-bright light.

  • 2-position switch lets you opt between normal light or extra bright with the 1-watt LED bulb; inverted conical reflector optimizes splay of light
  • Rubber sleeve enhances durability and easy, comfortable gripping
  • 3 swing-out legs increase stability; open or close 1 leg and the other 2 follow suit
  • Metal bale lets you carry the lantern with 2 fingers or hang it inside a tent or outside from a branch
  • LEDs cast even, white light that's good for close-in lighting; nearly indestructible LEDs drastically improve battery life
  • Runs on 4 AA batteries, sold separately

Specifications based on manufacturer's information.

Imported.

Item 751044

Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern Specs

Specification

Description

Weight4 ounces
Dimensions2 x 5.7 inches
Light IntensityHigh: 37 lumens / low: 6 lumens
Battery life at 70 degrees50 hours (on high output)
Batteries4 AA
MaterialPlastic
RechargeableNo

Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern Customer Reviews

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Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern
 
4.0

(based on 13 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (13)
  • Easy to setup (8)
  • Durable design (7)
  • Powerful light output (6)
  • Long run time (5)

Cons

  • Poor light output (4)

Best Uses

  • Backcountry camping (12)
  • Campgrounds (9)
  • Emergencies (6)
  • Travel (5)
  • Survival (4)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (7), Avid adventurer (5)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort driven (3)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Mar

4

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Don't take if below 32 degrees

By smittyinsatx

from San Antonio, Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Setup
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Poor Light Output

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping

Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

Good little light, but will not work when temps fall below freezing. Took on long weekend campout in January when temps on first night were 23 and second night 15. Both times, as soon as I pushed light switch the light turned on then off and would never come back on. When temps climbed above 32, the light would work perfectly again.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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Oct

17

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Powerful!

By Dan G

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Camper

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful Light Output

Cons

  • Flimsy pieces

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds

Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

What a bright little light! For being extremely small and compact, this lantern generates a large amount of light. That beind said, the small size of the lantern mildly restricts the light output. I often had to pick up the lantern and hold it at an angle to see things around it - somewhat defeating the purpose of a lantern to set down for light.

The legs are also a little flimsy looking, though they haven't caused any problems yet.

You can't go wrong for the price, though I might be a headlamp to go with it.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Apr

30

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

A nice light weight light

By Nate in Paradise

from Maui, HI

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Setup
  • Lightweight
  • Long Run Time

Cons

  • Poor Light Output

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds

Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

This is a nice light. It would be nicer to have a few if you have 4-6 people sitting around playing cards. Definitely not as bright as a gas lantern, and should not be used to replace your usual lanterns. But it is great for in the tent or for a small cooking light.

  • 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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Oct

26

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great little tent light

By Sods Buster

from Glenside, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable Design
  • Easy To Adjust
  • Easy To Setup
  • Lightweight
  • Safe

Cons

  • Not very powerful light

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Emergencies
  • Survival
  • Travel

Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

The two light settings offer low light output or a higher light output. The lantern is hardly equivalent to a Coleman lantern, but for size, weight, and safety, this little lantern works well enough.

The 1 watt LED puts it ahead of less powerful lights. On high beam there is enough light to read something if the lantern is close to the reading material.

Using AA lithium batteries to provide long storage time makes it a good emergency light to have around the house for power failures during storms.

  • 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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Oct

16

2007

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

OK, not much better than a good headamp

By NorCal Hiker

from San Francisco Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Poor Light Output

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Emergencies

Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

this was a good piece of equipment, I just expected a bit more interms of the output. Maybe an error in my judging the equipment versus being a poor product. this item is good in the same way that a flashlight me be good for general light, but the glare is even a bit tough for tent use

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

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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Oct

3

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Powerful little light

By dapolrbear

from Temple City, Ca.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Powerful Light Output
  • Safe

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds
    • Emergencies
    • Survival
    • Travel

    Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

    Nice little light to have for the tent or campground. Ordered online and was a bit surprised at the size of the lantern, it's kinda on the small side. The light output is very good so I am pretty happy with it.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    19

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Lite is good

    By Ernie Never Give Up

    from Nampa Idaho

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable Design
    • Easy To Setup
    • Lightweight
    • Long Run Time
    • Powerful Light Output
    • Safe

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Emergencies
      • Survival
      • Travel

      Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

      This is a Fun little light when sitting around talking to friends at night when you are not aloud to build campfires, and in the tent it is a lifesaver when you need to find something.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good for kids

      By gear gal

      from Sacramento, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Durable Design
      • Easy To Adjust
      • Easy To Setup
      • Lightweight
      • Long Run Time
      • Powerful Light Output
      • Safe

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds

        Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

        I liked this lantern -- especially the weight and light output. But I would consider it a luxury for normal adult backpacking (a headlamp makes much more sense). With the kids however (and I drag along three) it was a different story. This was awesome for tent lighting with kids involved. They felt safer and were able to play games and read. Under that scenario this baby is a real winner. I have two one for each tent in my two-tent family!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        6

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Excellent for what it is.

        By Ranger Fuzzy

        from Sacramento, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Durable Design
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Poor Light Output

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping

        Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

        The light output from this thing is great for inside a tent or to make dinner by, but definitely not enough to light up your whole camp like a full-size lantern would.

        It's very, very small, making it perfect for backcountry trips. Seems pretty durable, too. I've used it for week-long adventures in the desert, and it's held up very well indeed.

        Battery life is okay, but not great. I use rechargeables and a solar charger, so it's ready to go after a day of charging, but you'd have to bring a lot of alkalines for an extended trip.

        I had one of the original ones, before they added the diffuser over the LED. The newer model (this one, the XB) is a big improvement over the original, which cast a nasty, glaring light. The light from the XB is nice, white, and diffuse.

        This and a headlamp will get you through any length backcountry trip just fine.

        • 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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        Jul

        5

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great for backpackers!

        By summertime14

        from Greenville, SC

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Durable Design
        • Easy To Adjust
        • Lightweight
        • Powerful Light Output

        Cons

        • Needs Batteries

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Emergencies
        • Survival
        • Travel

        Comments about Brunton Glorb LED XB Lantern:

        Great little lantern. Very safe to use, no need to worry about a flame or excess heat. Illuminates tent well enough to perform tasks. Can't beat the compact design.

        • 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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