*BLF LT1 Lantern Project) (updated Nov,17,2020)

[SIGShooter]

@Dannick

Interested in one for sure. Possibly 2 if finances allow when released.

I added you in for 2 just in case

[AguassissiM]

@DBSAR

@AguassissiM

here is a clear bowl with accent colors perhaps we can spray paint it white on inside

I found a white collapsible one on Ebay. ( i ordered it to see how it works for a top shade) https://www.ebay.ca/itm/173705904976

I like the price and choice of colors of the one you found .

Happy Birthday Den and Welcome to the second half of the century

[Helios_azimuth]

@teacher

@sbslider

“there are no mind readers here”.

Priceless!! .

This has to be in the running for ‘Quote of the Year’. . :+1:

Another entry for quote of the year from my wife. Her chemo therapy is really messing with her head. She said, “I am tired of having the brain of a six year old. I think I’ll have the brain of a ten year old for a while.” What an internal warrior she is.

[xevious (Gary)]

@DBSAR

Today (well Sunday July,21st,2019) was my birthday, and i made it to, & hit the half century mark!

Happy Birthday, DBSAR! And may you not only hit the half century mark, but also not even crossed the half way mark on life.

[xevious (Gary)]

@teacher

@sbslider

“there are no mind readers here”.

Priceless!! .

This has to be in the running for ‘Quote of the Year’. . :+1:

Sometimes…

[Kalihi]

Put me down for one lantern.

I’m really impressed with how this project has progressed - nice work!

[Matthew_Komar]

I’m not seeing a price point anywhere, but I’m almost certainly interested in one or two depending on price.

[Nev]

50 doughnuts ish.

[Dutcheee]

@DBSAR

@AguassissiM

here is a clear bowl with accent colors perhaps we can spray paint it white on inside

I found a white collapsible one on Ebay. ( i ordered it to see how it works for a top shade) https://www.ebay.ca/itm/173705904976

Nice find! I’ve been looking for whites a few times without luck. I also ordered one to see if I can make a collapsible Q8 diffuser out of it.

Really looking forward to the LT1.

Happy birthday :partying_face:

[Matthew_Komar]

If that’s for real, I’m all over two of them for sure. Is there a way to confirm I’m on whatever list?

[Dutcheee]

Check the list in the first post of this thread

[sbslider]

@Dutcheee

Check the list in the first post of this thread

after next Sunday’s weekly update

[SIGShooter]

@Matthew Komar

If that’s for real, I’m all over two of them for sure. Is there a way to confirm I’m on whatever list?

I can confirm that you are on the list

[SIGShooter]

@sbslider

@Dutcheee

Check the list in the first post of this thread

after next Sunday’s weekly update

I’m going to be on vacation 7/26 - 8/4 so the next update will be this coming Thursday night or Friday morning. I’ll update the lists sometime 8/5 after I get back. I expect that there will be many sign-ups during this period

[Rexlion]

@maxacarp

Hey guys, quick question for you all. Apologies if this isn’t the right place to ask, but I figured I would try.

After going through a recent power outage, I realized that I was woefully under-prepared in the lighting department (as the only real light I had besides my iPhone was a motion-activated nightlight and a diminutive headlamp). Hence I found r/flashlights on Reddit and eventually the BLF Q8 flashlight. I ordered one of them on Amazon, and then found this post and loved it / put my name on the list for a LT1.

So, now for the question. Seeing as I really want an LT1, do you guys recommend sticking with the Q8 as well or should I get a different non-lantern light so that I have something different? This is mostly just used in power outage situations or some light camping use (I know that the Q8 is a little overkill for that anyway, but figured I might as well get a quality product). I just feel like maybe the Q8 and the LT1 are too similar and I would potentially benefit by having some differentiation? Or I might be overthinking this all.

This might be a dumb question but apologies I didn’t go through the entire forum, can you take the diffuser off the LT1 to turn it into a “pseudo-Q8” or is the top permanently fixed on (I would think so).

Any thoughts would be really welcome.

Edit: would something like the Sofirn C8F that is on sale on Amazon for $25 do anything different aside from being cheaper?

I’ve been AFK on a camping trip for 2 weeks but wanted to comment on this. I camp with a cargo trailer (no inside wiring) so I used my Q8 and my Streamlight Siege lantern for illumination. The Q8 as a ceiling-bounce light was actually the mainstay for me. Anyone who wants a light for power outages or anything within a room or a trailer should consider having a Q8 for ceiling bounce; the light is so glare-free. But for lighting up a tent (fabric doesn’t bounce light very well) or an outdoor area in a non-directional manner, hanging up a lantern will win the night.

BTW, when I went to bed each night I’d ramp my Q8 down to lowest output and set it upside-down next to the bed area. Instead of an annoying green glare from the switch, I had an extremely faint glow peeking out from the crenelations. When (not if) I had to get up in the middle of the night to use the porta-pot, I simply turned the Q8 upright and had just the right amount of light off the ceiling for my night-adjusted eyes.

So in other words, maxacarp, I recommend that you get a Q8 as soon as possible! Mine has proven itself to be extremely useful.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program: As the LT1 World Turns. :confounded:

[methnen]

I’m interested in one as well.

[duyfken]

Definitely interested in 2 please.

[Mr.Scott]

Happy Birthday, DBSAR!

[Mr.Scott]

@patmurris

… how about some sort of tissue sock/sleeve you pull on the lantern? Part of it could be a fishnet like transparent section …

fishnet like transparent section, on the lamp? sort of a sock?

[trvrnrth]

I’m interested in one assuming shipping to the UK won’t cost the earth.