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Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern

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Light up your backcountry campsite with the Snow Peak Mini Hozuki LED lantern. It features an innovative candle mode to add ambiance to a fun-filled camping adventure.

Setting the lantern to candle mode allows the LED to flicker like a candle; lantern also operates in standard mode with a solid light output
Choose from 3 brightness settings (low, medium, high) in both candle mode and standard mode so you can illuminate the whole campsite or just the tent
Hold down the on/off button while in standard mode to engage the dimmer setting, allowing you to choose the exact level of light you want
3 AAA batteries (included) provide up to 70 hrs. of operation on low and 40 hrs. on high
Low-battery indicator light flashes when batteries need to be replaced
Lantern can also operate on 3 AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, sold separately
Silicone rubber lantern shade diffuses light and withstands regular use while camping and traveling
Use the built-in loop with magnetic closure to hang the Snow Peak Mini Hozuki LED lantern inside your tent

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Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern Customer Reviews

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by PowerReviews

Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern

4.3

(based on 11 reviews)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (9)
Lightweight (8)
Long run time (5)
Powerful light output (4)
Durable design (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (7)
Travel (5)
Backcountry camping (4)
Emergencies (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

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May

2013

1.0

Very Disappointing

By Wired To Hunt

from Michigan

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult To Adjust
Flimsy Design
Poor Light Output

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

I've been a big believer in Backpacker reviews, and so when I saw this get the editor's choice award I figured it would be a great option to replace my old backpacking lantern. I bought it this spring in time to use on a backpacking trip in Zion National Park. Unfortunately I was really disappointed...

- The biggest issue is with the "silicone rubber lamp shade". This pulls off the lantern easily, and while storing in the top pocket of my backpack this would almost always come off or get rolled up. Even more upsetting was the fact that dirt/dust/hair/etc clings to this rubber shade. The inside of the rubber shade is sticky, and everything clings to it. So almost immediately the inside of your lantern gets coated in gunk.

- Turning this lantern on and off is kind of a pain, as you need to click in the entire top of the lantern multiple times/hold it down for certain lengths of time to get it to turn on to the correct mode and then adjust to the strength you want.

- The magnetic loop at the top of the lantern is too large to fit through the loop at the top of my tent as my old lantern did. I imagine many others have similar loops in their tents they'd like to use. I realize I should have been aware of this before making the purchase, but it just seems like this large magnetic loop is going to be too bulky for many peoples uses.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Great little light

By stormkinghiker

from Hudson Valley, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight
Long Run Time
Powerful Light Output

Cons

Difficult To Adjust

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds

Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

I bought this based upon reviews I read in an outdoor backpacking magazine. Using my dividends, I made the purchase simply because I wanted a small, lightweight light to illuminate my tent/hammock while in the woods.

I was very impressed with how much light, and how soft of a light, was brought forth inside of my hammock this past weeekend (April 20-21) when I was hanging in the Catskills. The light did just what it was supposed to do -- and it did its job quite well.

The shade on the lamp diffuses the light nicely. I also liked how I could dim the light to fits my needs and read. And the magnet is awesome.

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Mar

2013

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Cool lantern

By Bwana Ken

from Palouse, WA

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Pros

Compact
Durable Design
Lightweight
Long Run Time
Powerful Light Output

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Emergencies
Travel

Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

I'm a bit of a "light nut"; always looking for the newest flashlight/headlamp/lantern that's better than something I already have.

When I saw this neat little lantern in the REI store I wasn't sure if this was really worth the money they were asking for it. But after playing with it in the store and observing it's easy to use and bomb-proof design I took the plunge and bought it.

The light is brighter than similar-sized lanterns and the battery life appears to be quite good, especially at the dimmer settings. The case is pretty robust and should hold up well to rough treatment. One of the neatest features is the magnetic hanging loop, making it possible to put this lantern almost anywhere in a few seconds. And the magnet is very strong so it won't fall down accidentally.

Overall this lantern makes a very practical addition to any backpackers kit.

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Mar

2013

5.0

Great Product

By VKB

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Emergencies
Travel

Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

A very useful light. I use it at home, travel, and its a perfect light for camping. Great design with many surprising ways to hang this guy.

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Mar

2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Marketing Snow Peak!

By Kalila Anne

from KS

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Emergencies
Travel

Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

Man! Good job on the marketing Snow Peak! I have to say, I was intrigued by the unique style of the light. Then I watched the product video and I was sold. I thought "Awww a couple in the woods gathering berries, I want to do that too". Asinine, I know but hey that's marketing for you. Advertising aside, this really is a great little lamp. Its super compact, and the magnet loop is extremely handy. It's great for reading in the tent (as most lanterns are almost too bright for reading). I actually really like the candle feature as well, it creates a cozy environment for some reason. It's also pretty darn bright for how small it is. It would be great for maneuvering around the house during a power outage, or even an alternative to a headlamp (if those aren't your cup of tea).

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Feb

2013

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A bit of a novelty

By Active BSA Dad

from Georgia

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Pros

Compact
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

I bought this for a 10 yr old and it was very well received. It makes for a great "place anywhere" type of tent or camp light. There is not much light output but it is cast evenly rather than having rings and focus points. The draw for this product is more for the gadgetry/uniqueness than for functionality/necessity.

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Dec

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best tent camp light ever

By Pete29

from Villa Park, IL

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Long Run Time
Powerful Light Output

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Travel

Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

Best light for lighting a tent. Most lights are either painfully bright or not bright enough. This light gives off an almost perfect level of warm light perfect for reading or general use to light a tent.

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Nov

2012

(11 of 31 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Great Concept! Bad Execution.

By The Gear Hoarder

from Southern Oklahoma

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Pros

Bright
Compact
Good battery life
Lightweight

Cons

Ipx4 Rating Questionable
Not functional
Not Practical
Uses Magnetic Clip

Best Uses

Emergencies
Home
Tent Lighting

Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

I'm glad the other reviwers had good things to say about this "lantern." Personally, I think I've come across a few too many flaws that will not allow me to take the Hozuki Mini out into the field with me. Let me begin by mentioning the merits of the lantern:

First of all, the lantern does what it's supposed to do. It lights up an area fairly decently, and that's without question. The design of the lantern seems sturdy enough and can be used without the silicon "lamp shade." (That's not recommended, however). The magnetic loop, although made of rubber, seems like it'll take some decent stress without any problem and keep on going. The magnetic base, itself, is nice for one reason alone. It can be placed on a metallic surface and stay put, allowing you to point it in different directions. Once you figure it out, the operation of the light is fairly simple, as well.

Now, the problems I've noticed:

The magnetic base. Although magnets have become popular in a lot of lighting devices, I'm still not sold on them. If placed in (As another reviewer mentioned), or on, a bag, the magnetic ball may damage sensitive items. I'm not a fan of magnets, so that just may be me.

Light Output. Although the lantern is rated at 60 Lumens, the way it's spread makes this lantern useless for anything other than tent lighting (Or very limited area lighting). Now this isn't really a problem, considering the uses for the Hozuki Mini, but it's the type of lighting that gets me. Albeit an LED light, the light output seems really incandescent. Some people might like this, but I prefer soft white lighting. Again, this may be just another personal taste. The "candle light" modes reminds me of anything but a candle. The flickering seems "harsh" and "jagged." As a matter of fact (Even on it's low setting), the flickering actually irratated my eyes more than anything.

The Housing and Silicon Lamp Shade. The housing seems pretty sturdy, as I mentioned earlier, but has a couple of flaws that are hard to find, unless you really look. The Hozuki Mini is rated at an IPX4 (Light rain, and light moisture), but that seems questionable due to the design. When you slip the silicon lamp shade off, to put the batteries in, you'll notice a gap. Now, that doesn't seem like a problem, since that's where the lip of the lamp shade slides in and around. However, upon closer inspection, I noticed a small gap within the gap (Gap-ception!), that goes right into the battery housing. If the lamp shade were to move (Which it does, a lot, very easily), that would defeat the purpose of the IPX rating, since it seems very likely that water could easily enter the unit.

Functions. This is more of a minor thing, than anything. When you want to activate the lantern, you have to press a small globe located on the bottom of the Hozuki (It's inside the lamp shade. Think of a Sorry! popper, thing). At first, this was a little difficult to figure out, but wasn't a problem afterward. All functions of the lantern are operated from that little globe. The only issue I have with this is, sometimes the globe doesn't respond as one would think. Multiple, hard presses are needed, at times, to use the Hozuki Mini.

Aside from that:

The Hozuki Mini seemed like a noble effort, but was just lacking in a few areas. I can see this being used in the home (Although it would make a terrible area lantern if it didn't have anything to hang from), in emergencies and in a vehicle. Anything related to really close quarters, or to entertain the kids with. With a few improvements, I can see this product being very practical to carry around in your bag, for your indoor and outdoor adventures. But until then...

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Nov

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Handy Little Lantern That is Different

By AlaDoc

from Huntsville, AL

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Pros

Adjustable light
Easy To Hang From Tent
Easy To Magnetic Surface
Small Size

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Travel

Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

Great little light for many purposes.

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Oct

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

My New Favorite Lantern!!

By KTKL11

from Portland, OR

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Comments about Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern:

I've had this lantern for a few weeks now and love it! For less than half the price of the Hozuki lantern, it's a steal considering how much light it produces and how functional it is! The candle mode feels like you have a real candle lit and is great for creating a more intimate setting. The only issue I did have was figuring out how to turn the light on at first, you have to hold down on the lens until the flash and then let go, once I figured this out it worked great! This feature is nice so it doesn't accidentally turn on in your backpack or something. If you are looking for a smaller sized lantern this is it, no question!

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