Today I received a Portable LED Camping Lantern from Etekcity. It came right on the day promised (I had gotten some emails about when to expect it along with other information) and it was very well packaged. It was a lot smaller than I expected. I mean, when I think of camping I think of really big clunky camping lanterns and cots and sleeping bags and bugs and snakes and bears, and oh, I digress. Inside the package was the lantern (it stands about 5 inches tall with the handles folded down), and the instruction booklets/sheet.
The instruction sheet tells you to unscrew the bottom of the lantern and scoot the batteries out of the way so you can dislodge the connector strip so your batteries will be able to actually work. That was easy enough, no hassle or tugging or fussing with the bottom to complete that task!
They include the 3 batteries to get it going, so that's good, you can try it out right away without having to go to the store and get some batteries! And let me tell you, this little lamp is so unassuming, it just doesn't look like much (although it is cute) until you fold the handles up and start gently pulling them upwards! The BRIGHT light of this lantern peeks through and when it's fully open, you are BLINDED by the bright light! This is GREAT! My daughter was whooping and hollaring about how cool it will be to take it camping or at the beach at night because it gives out a LOT of bright light! The fact that it's so compact and lightweight is amazing...kind of like Manny Paquiao...he's not a big fella, but he packs quite a punch! That this camping light has the title "Ultra Bright Portable LED Camping Lantern) ain't no joke! It is most certainly one of the brightest lights I've ever seen and I'm going to take it outside tonight just to see how far away I can see. Hopefully I'll remember the bug spray because every bug within miles will be drawn to it, it's so bright! Anyway, I can't say enough about this light source if you need one for camping, or night beach trips, or even to provide light when the electricity goes off! And it's small enough (and safe) for kids to carry with them in the dark and feel safe. That you can control the amount of light from the lantern by how high you pull up the top is a plus, too!
Rigorous honesty is a personal policy of mine so as a buyer and a reviewer, it is important to me first as a buyer to choose products that I am interested in to help serve myself and my family in some positive way. I also look to the reviews written about the products to help me determine if I want to try something new or something different so when I write a review, I strive to provide information and insight about the product that would interest me and help me make that “yes” or “no” decision to purchase it again. All the opinions given, good or bad, are my own. The product is only used by me or someone in my immediate family. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review and what I’ve written is 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and I am not required to give a positive review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.
The instruction sheet tells you to unscrew the bottom of the lantern and scoot the batteries out of the way so you can dislodge the connector strip so your batteries will be able to actually work. That was easy enough, no hassle or tugging or fussing with the bottom to complete that task!
They include the 3 batteries to get it going, so that's good, you can try it out right away without having to go to the store and get some batteries! And let me tell you, this little lamp is so unassuming, it just doesn't look like much (although it is cute) until you fold the handles up and start gently pulling them upwards! The BRIGHT light of this lantern peeks through and when it's fully open, you are BLINDED by the bright light! This is GREAT! My daughter was whooping and hollaring about how cool it will be to take it camping or at the beach at night because it gives out a LOT of bright light! The fact that it's so compact and lightweight is amazing...kind of like Manny Paquiao...he's not a big fella, but he packs quite a punch! That this camping light has the title "Ultra Bright Portable LED Camping Lantern) ain't no joke! It is most certainly one of the brightest lights I've ever seen and I'm going to take it outside tonight just to see how far away I can see. Hopefully I'll remember the bug spray because every bug within miles will be drawn to it, it's so bright! Anyway, I can't say enough about this light source if you need one for camping, or night beach trips, or even to provide light when the electricity goes off! And it's small enough (and safe) for kids to carry with them in the dark and feel safe. That you can control the amount of light from the lantern by how high you pull up the top is a plus, too!
Rigorous honesty is a personal policy of mine so as a buyer and a reviewer, it is important to me first as a buyer to choose products that I am interested in to help serve myself and my family in some positive way. I also look to the reviews written about the products to help me determine if I want to try something new or something different so when I write a review, I strive to provide information and insight about the product that would interest me and help me make that “yes” or “no” decision to purchase it again. All the opinions given, good or bad, are my own. The product is only used by me or someone in my immediate family. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review and what I’ve written is 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and I am not required to give a positive review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.