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

[DBSAR]

@djozz

It is still unclear to me if the warm emitter is 2700K or 3000K? It sounds not much difference but it certainly is a clear difference in practice, both for how warm it feels (important for me personally) and for what intermediate tints are achieved.

And DEN, did you do drop tests? (or was that the “banging around”? ) In order to gain the classification of “best lantern ever” , surviving mild (toppling over a few times on a hard surface) and even medium drops (a few 1 meter drops on wood) seems very relevant to me.

As far as we know Barry mentioned that 3000K emitters were found & used in the test units, If 2700K is possible and if they don’t cost anymore then i can try to confirm on that.

As for banging around, i did that many times, (including roll the first test sample down my stairs.

[DBSAR]

@Sparky.

A few random thoughts … …

Packaging — As far as I’m concerned wrap and put into a USPS Flat Rate box and ship. I have to remove and re-package for Christmas packages. Now — If this Lantern will be offered on the Retail Market after the Group Buy — I then could see professional packaging — After the Group Buy.

I’m sure some have thought about this question — So I’ll ask … … If one orders on the Group Buy a large quantity — Say 10 or more … … Any further discount ??

As the World is introduced to this Lantern thru exposure from the Family and Friends of the Group Buy participants — Will this Lantern be made available For Sale on the Retail market ??

If upon receipt of the Lantern — We want to order more … … Can we do this at the Group Buy price — And how long will the Group Buy price be offered once the Lantern’s ship ??

If the Lantern passes Den’s series of tests — Release it. Let it get into the hands of the Group Buy individual’s hands as this will expose it to the World. As time goes by — Suggestions will be made as to how to modify and/or improve it — Let this happen to version 2.0 and so on.

I’m down for 5 at this time (1594,1595,1726,1727,1728) — — — Add 2 more for a total of 7 … Unless a discount is offered for 10 or more — — If this is granted ………… I’ll take a total of 10.

To answer your questions as close as i can:
Packaging will depend on what Sofirn plans, a nice box, with foam internal padding & included a user manual like many other of our custom lights come in.

The Group buy discount and if there is any further discount will be up to Sofirn and their sellers.

The LT1 will be offered for retail sale after the Group buy.

As for a second group buy, it will be up to Sofirn & their sellers but we can discuss the possibility.

So far the tests are good, my final tests will be done today and the video done tonight to go on my Youtube channel for everyone to see what the LT1 is & can do. :+1:

[RobertB]

@DBSAR

@djozz

It is still unclear to me if the warm emitter is 2700K or 3000K? It sounds not much difference but it certainly is a clear difference in practice, both for how warm it feels (important for me personally) and for what intermediate tints are achieved.

And DEN, did you do drop tests? (or was that the “banging around”? ) In order to gain the classification of “best lantern ever” , surviving mild (toppling over a few times on a hard surface) and even medium drops (a few 1 meter drops on wood) seems very relevant to me.

As far as we know Barry mentioned that 3000K emitters were found & used in the test units, If 2700K is possible and if they don’t cost anymore then i can try to confirm on that.

As for banging around, i did that many times, (including roll the first test sample down my stairs.

Den, please don’t let 2700k emitters delay this any longer if it would. Maybe make them a special order for those who care. 1000+ of us would like this lantern just the way it is, which sounds like it includes you. We will never please everyone, but can please the vast majority. We are currently in the 4th camping season since this was announced.

[DBSAR]

@RobertB

Den, please don’t let 2700k emitters delay this any longer if it would. Maybe make them a special order for those who care. 1000+ of us would like this lantern just the way it is, which sounds like it includes you. We will never please everyone, but can please the vast majority. We are currently in the 4th camping season since this was announced.

That i will make sure of, if they already have the 3000K we will go with those.

[Gunga]

Hmmm. Sounds awesome. I’m number 8. Can I change my 1 lantern to 2?

[Brett]

Im already on the list for 2, Can you put me down for a 3rd one.

thanks..

[Capsfan19]

Created an account just to say put me down for 1! Thanks for all your hard work.

[CoolNinja2]

Also just created an account to ask if you could put me down for 1. This looks amazing, thanks for all you guys have done on this!

[Madtoffel]

Would be good to know which LEDs we are talking about when making a decision between 3000K and 2700K. Keeping the high cri is a must and and I also think that 2700K wouldn’t be worth a huge drop in efficiency.

[DBSAR]

@Madtoffel

Would be good to know which LEDs we are talking about when making a decision between 3000K and 2700K. Keeping the high cri is a must and and I also think that 2700K wouldn’t be worth a huge drop in efficiency.

both the neutral white & Warm white LEDs used for the lantern are high CRI, and from my tests the tints & rendering are really good even at various stages of the tint mix.

[rockmonkey4004]

Please put me down for another one!

[MtnDon (Don Miller)]

DBSAR, do are you excited! I know I am.

[Old_Davo]

Super excited about this lantern. Great job to everyone involved. I bought 8 cells for this lantern 2 months ago in anticipation.

[SIGShooter]

Up to 2,015 on the interest list for 1,285 BLF members

Everyone up to post 5936 has been added but the adds for this week won’t be published until Sunday evening.

Thanks

[sgthudson]

Count me in for one when the time comes

[Yourrid]

@RobertB

Den, please don’t let 2700k emitters delay this any longer if it would. Maybe make them a special order for those who care. 1000+ of us would like this lantern just the way it is, which sounds like it includes you. We will never please everyone, but can please the vast majority. We are currently in the 4th camping season since this was announced.

^ +1 :+1:

Camping season is right around the corner!!! 60 days until Georgia is cool enough to camp. Build it! :laughing:

[CJ_Avlis]

DBSAR…thank you for all the blood,sweat, and tears!!

[MaxxVE]

Please add me to the list! I’m in for one!

This looks great! There certainly isn’t anything of this quality on the shelves of the local camping/outdoor stores. Great work!

[DBSAR]

Ok, here it is! the video thoughts & impressions of the production-ready BLF LT1. This 15 minute video goes through the upgrades & changes, to get my thumbs-up to now go into production! Its been a long 3+ years in the making, testing, and designing a lantern that has everything that no consumer portable lantern has ever offered at no matter the cost of them. Now its in Barry & Sofirn’s hands to get it into production to begin the orders from the GB, and even after the GB i will be advertising the LT1 to family, friends, and elsewhere of a lantern that has that all other lack.

BLF LT1 production model ready to go!

[charwinger21]

I’m in for a second.