It will not be a backpacking lantern by my standards. My guess is 1.5-2 pounds. I would love to see a nice lantern running off one 18650 or even one 18350 cell. For backpacking trips where I look to trim ounces off my pack weight I am always looking for tools that serve multiple purposes. With this is mind, I always end up leaving the UCO lantern at home and just adding a diffuser to my kit that fits the light I am bringing. I know that the light from this lantern will be much nicer than my diffuser tip provides, but sometimes sacrifices must be made.
For me, this will be a lantern for hunting and fishing trips and use around the house and cabin.
Way off topic, but, do you play volleyball? I was at a volleyball tournament a few years ago, it might have been USA Nationals in New Orleans, and an adult mens team named Mornin Wood was playing.
Not at all, its been slow progress as i have been dealing with some rough months to push on this at the moment. I hope to try to get the ball rolling soon, (if the rest of the team have not abandoned this project already due to other projects ongoing or other reasons atm.
Super interested this as long as it stays with a very warm tint that’s near incandescent and price is reasonable. Please add me to the list for 1 to be notified when pricing is available.