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Hi all,

New to the site, but thought you guys were the best to advise. Looking to buy a Wind up Lantern. Quite a few on the market offering similar things. Any Idea which is the best?

Cheers.

My opinion is that the Wind up 'Torches' are fine, we have two in the van, two at home and I also have one in my desk at work. I can't imagine the lanterns would be able to give you enough light from the LED's.

We have a rechargeable lantern that has a U shaped flourecent tube in it, charge overnight for 8 hours light, can charge from car cigar lighter as well with a remote control so you can hang it up and turn on/off without touching it, cost around £15.

Just used this for wildcamping in hebrides and found it bril, lights up really well and can be used either way, plus it has a night light facility also have 2 wind up torches for the last night dog walk

http://www.gizoo.co.uk/Products/EcoFriendly/WindUp/WindUpLEDLantern.htm

Jane

Thanks Jane,

That torch looks funky. Will have a look further. Completely different to what I've seen. I was looking at Cyber-lite torches and Lanterns: are they any good?

Yep mine is the same as the ones in Millets and collapses neatly lol

Mine only come's in silver about £26 inc p&p and arrived in 3 days although they quote 28 days

Just used this for wildcamping in hebrides and found it bril, lights up really well and can be used either way, plus it has a night light facility also have 2 wind up torches for the last night dog walk

http://www.gizoo.co.uk/Products/EcoFriendly/WindUp/WindUpLEDLantern.htm

Glad to see this as I have just bought one for one of my staff for a Christmas prezzie!  It only arrived today so its good to know that it is ok.

Just make sure they are wound up before dark.i went the loo once with mine and the Mrs said she could here me winding from 200 yrds

jans

Hopscoth they are ok we have one.

Also have a wind up radio brilliant on holiday.