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Brunton Polaris Lantern
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Brunton Polaris Lantern

Item # 767561

$39.95

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Unlike other LED lanterns, the Brunton Polaris illuminates the night with natural-looking light instead of the glaring, white light of a typical LED.

  • Superbright 3-watt LED illuminates the campsite with 95 lux; light has a warm orange glow similar to a propane lantern with mantle
  • Switch between High and Low for desired light output
  • Innovative reflector design eliminates dead spots in the light transmission
  • Nonslip rubberized housing provides a sure grip while transporting the lantern
  • Durable aluminum clip allows the lantern to be hung inside a tent or from a tree branch
  • Operates on three C batteries, included

Specs based on manufacturer's information

Imported.

Item 767561

Brunton Polaris Lantern Specs

Specification

Description

Weight15 ounces
Dimensions3.25 x 7 inches
Light IntensityHigh: 95 lumens / low: 10 lumens
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 50 hours
Batteries3 C
MaterialPlastic
RechargeableNo

Brunton Polaris Lantern Customer Reviews

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Brunton Polaris Lantern
 
4.5

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (10)
  • Long run time (8)
  • Durable design (7)
  • Powerful light output (7)
  • Lightweight (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

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

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Jun

    21

    2008

    (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    a great leap forward in room illuminatio

    By dfisch

    from Indianapolis, IN

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Balanced Light
    • Compact
    • Durable Design
    • Easy To Adjust
    • Easy To Setup
    • Long Run Time
    • Powerful Light Output

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds
    • Emergencies

    Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

    after 2 1/2 days without power and having used numerous early adopter LED lanterns in Ontario living off the grid I can say this light is a winner. The quality, quantity and endurance of the light is outstanding. More of a car camp or household emergency light or camp light as it is heavy with 3c cells. I have both the Black Diamond and this. the Black Diamond goes longer with less light. If you want to light up a room in a power failure this is the light for emergencies.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    14

    2008

    (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great lantern

    By Flashaholic

    from Louisville, KY

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Durable Design
    • Good color light
    • Long Run Time
    • Powerful Light Output

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Emergencies

      Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

      The weight in the description (27 oz) is incorrect--I measured it as 15 oz. with alkaline batteries. Still probably a bit heavy for backpacking, though. I will use this one mostly for car camping. The light output is impressive--it would easily light up a picnic table or large tent. I haven't used it in the field yet, but this seems to be a great little lantern; one of the best size and weight ratio to brightness I've seen and very well constructed.

      While I wouldn't characterize the light color as "organge", it is definitely more like the color of an incandescent light or propane lantern than other LED lamps, thanks to a slightly orange-tinted dome over the LED. The reflectors are roughened which gives a soft, pleasing dispersion to the beam and helps lessen direct glare when positioned at or below eye level.

      The hanging hook is a thoughtfull addition as are the rubber feet on the base. While I haven't done any battery runtime tests, if you actually get anywhere near the claimed 45 hours (I assume on low and with diminishing output), that would excellent. Highly recommended.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      8

      2008

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Perfect tent light

      By Chris the Hiker

      from Newnan, GA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Lightweight
      • Long Run Time
      • Powerful Light Output

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds
        • Car camping

        Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

        I currently own an REI Base Camp 6 tent and have been looking for the perfect light to hang in it. The Burton Polaris is just right for this. It's not heavy (3 C batteries) and takes up very little space/headroom while giving off excellent light. There are two settings, low great for when you want a little glow in the tent and high for playing a game or reading. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good tent light. I can’t comment on how long the batteries will last but I just got back from four days of camping, using it every night with no sign of the output getting weaker. Great product!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        8

        2008

        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Dance with the Stars!

        By stokely

        from Shoreline of CT

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Durable Design
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Emergencies
          • Survival
          • Travel

          Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

          This is the best LED lantern I have run across. Good run time, nice build quality, good price (more so on sale!), decent output for approx 3W/95 lumens, great lighting pattern with no annoying dropouts like so many of its competitors. I hate "C" cell batteries. Much rather it had been 3-4 "D" cells for more oomph and longer run time. Imagine Brunton coming out with this in a 200 lumen lamp that would actually light up a campsite adequately.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          31

          2009

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Powerful little lantern

          By BostonCamper

          from Boston, MA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Durable Design
          • Lightweight
          • Long Run Time
          • Powerful Light Output

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Emergencies
            • Travel

            Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

            I bought this lantern after reading the other reviews and I was not disappointed. This lantern is very bright for its size and throws light farther than I'd imagined it would. I think it's lightweight and great to hang from the top of the tent. The only thing I'd disagree with from the product description is the color of the light - it's definitely still a cool white -- not as bad as some LEDs, but not warm or yellow at all. But I don't really mind since it excels in every other respect.

            • 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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            Jun

            16

            2008

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Excellent Tent Light

            By Jim Billy Bob

            from Los Angeles

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Campgrounds
              • Emergencies
              • Travel

              Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

              I don't know about the natural light thing they claim, but this is an excellent compact lantern you can hang in your tent. I won't be replacing my propane camp lantern, but it will come along on ever trip.

              • 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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              Sep

              14

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Good Quality Light

              By Ed in MN

              from St. Paul, MN

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Durable Design
              • Long Run Time

              Cons

              • Difficult to use as readi

              Best Uses

              • Campgrounds

              Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

              I didn't like for reading novels, but good light for everything else. Great to have sitting on the food table. Feels like a well built product. Princeton tec 4 L.E.D. better for reading. With these two lights I'm good for illumination.

              • 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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              Jul

              12

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              great LED lantern

              By melanzan

              from Texas

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Powerful Light Output

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Campgrounds

                Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

                This is a great LED lantern for the campground. It's a little too heavy and bulky for backpacking, but perfect for car camping or those trips where carrying extra weight isn't an issue. We bought the Polaris to hang in the tent at night and it lights up our 4 person tent with ease. Light output is strong and consistent. The carabiner hook on top is a very nice touch. Also works well sitting on a picnic table for that post-dinner cocktail hour or game of cards.

                • 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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                Apr

                1

                2008

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                EXCELLENT: BRIGHT, LIGHT AND COMPACT

                By RM WALKER

                from SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Compact
                • Lightweight
                • Long Run Time
                • Powerful Light Output

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backcountry Camping
                  • Campgrounds
                  • Emergencies

                  Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

                  GREAT LITTLE LANTERN WITH ADMIRABLE RUN TIME.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Oct

                  15

                  2009

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  2.0

                  Needs some design help - harsh light

                  By XanaduPaul

                  from New York

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Compact
                  • Durable Design
                  • Long Run Time

                  Cons

                  • Poor Light Output

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Brunton Polaris Lantern:

                    Have used it twice and found it harsh. Needs a frosted plastic outer sleeve. You end up looking at a super bright point of light and need to hang it above your head to avoid that effect. Fine in a tent. A pain on a picnic table or at eye level. Otherwise OK. But for us a deal breaker.

                    • Gift:
                    • No
                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Minimalist

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

                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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