What’s the difference between the first and second batch?
There should be a more accurate manual, and some minor firmware differences… but with the way these things seem to go, there is no telling what differences you may find.
If that spider is female and carrying eggs, you may have introduced a new species to your country 
Thats probably how the Emerald Ash Borer came to the US and wiped out all the Ash Trees over the last few years.
Man I tried using AliExpress and its so confusing. Anyone else have problems? Or am I the only one? 
Why can’t it be like amazon. . . Add to cart! Purchase!
It is always best to open packages from abroad with a can of hairspray and a Bic lighter close at hand.
Yep. There are many examples of that sort of disaster happening. The citrus industry in Florida is threatened with a wipeout because of some disease that they figure was brought here by someone illegally importing some orange tree cuttings. In the past, we also made the problem ourselves by importing a species of something that was supposed to be the cure for some other problem.
That captured my interest, so I had to do some googling …
Heck…I’d take the spider off.you if you were local
THIS was the spider you got delivered?
I you’d sold this one again, you would get the lantern for free 
Maybe because 3450 mAh is not a round number? I have a bunch of these cells and even after repeated abuse 99 % of them still measure 3450 mAh ± 30 mAh. I would have called them 3400 mAh just because but hey. All manufactures mAh ratings are lies if you ask me because the testing is done at such low amperage and measured down to 2.5 volts. The NCR18650GA is my go to when non protected 10 amp and or high capacity cells are needed.
I thought of that when I killed it.
I’m partial to them too. They’re going to be my Go-To for “low” power lights like the A6, SC31, etc.
I like how the factory believes in “under-promise and over-deliver.” If you look at their spec sheets, they’re only rated as 3300, yet are expected to have a minimum capacity of 3350 and a typical rating of 3450. I can respect their modest promises. Like you, I am even OK with them being advertised as 3400. After that, it’s just a slippery slope that leads to calling them GIF 9900 or UltroFire 5800.
Great…now I’m gna be scared instead of excited when unboxing my new lights.
That one was still missing in “”The great list of **fire flashlights”“:- The great list of "****fire" Flashlights..
You signed up for a second spider ?
I find it very interesting that not one person has posted about another delay for those on the list in acquiring this lantern? This time something about them not being able to get the LEDs… It was stated that this would be another month, or more! I’m sure that takes us into Chinese New Years…. so we’re most likely looking at many more months. Yea, It bothers me, because the lantern has excellent reviews and who isn’t anxious to get theirs, it’s been a while 
I don’t know why there isn’t some Manufacturer rep who can be transparent with us, except that isn’t normal behavior for a human being. You simply can’t fault honesty.
Meanwhile I’ll just continue to look at the posts of those who have already received their lanterns.
(wouldn’t change anything, but would like to know how it happened that THEY cannot get LEDs now)
…. call me impatient -
Hey Impatient - I’m Dad.
“it” happens when you’re a dealing with small-ish wholesale quantities of products that are run in batches
Personally, I’m happy that they bothered letting us know of the delay, and even shared why things are being delayed. It was easy to be patient when there was no real ETA on this. Now that things have started and the finish line is in sight, it’s getting harder.
From what information we been told & can gather now, the 2nd batch release will be closer to the end of the month. It appears that because of the massive order for the LH351D LEDs they need to manufacture them to shore-up the number needed. (of its 2500 GB LT1’s, that equals to 10,000 2700K and 10,000 5000K LED units they need, i’m guessing there wasn’t that many produced yet.
Another vote for changing the bail handle and adding powerbank support.
Assuming you carry the lantern conventionally and not suspended from paracord, the wirey bail handle will dig into your hand over time. The streamlight siege have nice bail handles coated in some rubber/silicone so not as uncomfortable.
And seems a waste to lug around 4x18650 and not be able to dip into those power reserves if light is needed in a particular situation. Nitecore and Fenix both of have lanterns with powerbank features so shouldn’t too much of a stretch.
Looking forward to see where the project goes!