Primus Micron Lantern $14.98

[Holocene .]

Is it ultralight? No
Will I take it backpacking? doubtful
Do I need it? No
Is it cool? heck yeah!

So I was killing time at my local Academy during lunch and saw this they had this thing for sell for $14.98. I think that's cheaper than a three pack of mantles for it. Don't know if all Academy store have this on sale, its full price on the website. Seems like a pretty cool little lantern for camping by the car. At 4oz. it's only bearly heavier than my bd headlamp. Hell, I might take it out backpacking.

Thought I'd share.

[Michael Sirofchuck]

We take these on our elk hunts in October – great for camp illumination. Everybody brings their almost empty cannisters – it's a great way to make use of all the fuel.

[Dan Yeruski]

Heck yeah it's cool.

Last year I purchased 2 of the Coleman F1's because they were cool. Used one while camping 2 weeks in the Shawnee National Forest, Souther IL.

You'll like yours, I'm sure :)

[Bob Gross]

An alternative would be the Luci solar-powered lantern (www.mpowerd.com).

For daytime, it has some solar cells and lithium battery, and it has ten LED emitters and reflectors for night, 65 lumens. Mine weighs 3.6 ounces. Eight hours of full charge sun time gets you twelve hours of maximum bright light.

–B.G.–

[jake.]

Holocene, that's a great deal! I wish there was an Academy store around these parts.. You wouldn't want to grab one for me would ya? :)

Thanks!
-jake

[Gary Dunckel]

Is it cool? Heck yeah! Actually, it's even cooler than you might have thought. 5-6 years ago I picked one up at REI for car camping grins. The piezo immediately went bung, so I returned it. A few months later I was scouring the dregs of the garage sale, and there it was–for just $5! So I bought it again, and I removed the piezo to lighten it up a wee bit.

I noticed that the top of the lantern was flat, so I added some titanium scrap rods to act as "stabilizers."

Stabilize what, you ask?

The lantern puts out quite a bit of heat, you see, and there's no reason to let it go to waste. So why not cook up some soup in a titanium cup? There isn't so much heat that it produces a roaring boil, but just enough to do a slow simmer. Is it cool? Heck yeah!

[Holocene .]

I can see If they have any more jake.

Thats awesome Gary.
The peizo does seem to work some of the time. I though about removing it as well.

[Backpack Jack]

I'm with JHL,

I know it's a lot to ask, but I'd take one also and pay shipping and a little extra if you needed it, I don't have any of these stores near me and $59.99 on the web site is kind of a steep price to pay. Like you, do I need it?, maybe not, but it would sure be handy in my preparedness kit for home, no big deal if there's not any left, and I'll be after JHL.

Thanks, Jack

[Dale Wambaugh]

Great for car/base camping and using up those half-filled canisters.

[jake.]

Holocene, I appreciate it thank you!

[USA Duane Hall]

Thanks Bob, bought a small solar lantern last night. Neat for motorcycle camping, just needs to be charged before leaving. May get stoned at a Coleman Collectors Gathering though. :)
Duane

[Bob Gross]

The small solar lantern will be fully accepted if you place a Coleman label on it.

–B.G.–

[USA Duane Hall]

:)
I have a case now for either my small Coleman 222A or 222B. Protection, but bulky.
Duane

[Holocene .]

Just wanted to let yall know I picked up the last two today at lunch. If you would just pm me addresses so I can figure shipping and how you might like to complete the transaction.
I may not respond til Tuesday or so… This is the last weekend I have with my gf before she deploys :(

[jake.]

Awesome, thank you very much! Your PM's don't seem to be set up.. What's a good e-mail address to reach you?

Edit: Working now, just sent you a PM.
-jake

[Holocene .]

Should be fixed

[Michael Sirofchuck]

I've never had a stove or lantern whose piezo was worth a darn – I try to buy them without it or remove it. I carry a small sparker as well as mini bic lighter instead.

[James Couch]

My Soto stove's piezo has been utterly reliable. Much to my surprise.

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