TheHack wrote in
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I HATE things where the rechargeable battery is sealed
up in the unit.... or a bunch of D cells to remove

I want a rechargeable bright camping light whereby the
Li Ion battery packs slips and locks on just like a
good rechargeable drill does. That way can have several
pre-charged packs ready for use.... plus easy to charge

Any advice out there on this?


http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless...hts-dc527.aspx
run time:3.5 hrs

Dewalt makes a larger light with 1.5 hrs of run time that uses the
same battery system.

http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless...hts-dc020.aspx

If you have a rechargeable drill already, check if that manufacturer
makes a suitable light.




several drill makers offer flashlights that use the same packs,but they
aren't "camping lanterns",they all are tightbeam.
I suppose you could make your own diffuser to fit over the flashlight
head,like maybe a translucent plastic tub salvaged from some food
product,or something similar.
That idea for a camping lantern does seem like a good product to
offer,though.

Of course,my $12 Everready 4D cell double tube flourescent lantern works
great,runs for 20 hrs on both tubes or 40hrs on one tube.
too bad they don't make them any more,or are hard to find.
I just don't see them in the stores anymore,just the newer LED version.

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Jim Yanik
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