You mean something like this? The Yogurt Lantern
Btw. I have work on it in progress with better build quality and magnetically attachable shade. Most of it done, but not published yet.
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That’s even simpler than what I was thinking…I was thinking of a head with LED’s in it…but your idea seems less involved and more universal.
Yes please! 21700 would be great, not too large but capable of 5000mah.
Sounds great to me!
Sounds like a very good idea.
You need to start a interest list to show how many light someone like Sofrin could sell
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In my 18650 lantern mod I used a Philips bulb optic to spread the light coming from the underside. A similar optic could be used for this micro-lantern.
I have always wanted to have a real flashlight similar to the fw3a that was also a very good lantern at the same time, without having to reconfigure it. Like putting leds and a diffuser in the smaller diameter part of the handle that would radiate light either in 180 or 360 degrees depending in what you need at the time. Like for working under the hood of a car, or as area camp lighting.
That way you dont have to carry both a flashlight and a lantern.
I know there are flashlights like this, but not ones that are well done like your lt1 is.
I’m interested in your concept!
I’m so in.
If this is the spot where we opt in for one then I`m in. 
Looks like it could work
That one is definitely a good candidate for a LT1 Micro base start point. Though with the tint ramping option that would increase cost like it did with the full-size LT1.
I was thinking of a single tint/single LED micro lantern with a good price point range of between 25 to 35 usd. (though a deluxe model could be designed to use that tint ramp option at a price range of 38 to 45 usd as that IF25 retails for now.
Yes I do. It is more of a show of support to DBSAR
Pick an existing flashlight, make some lamp head that screws on in place of the bezel…viola’!
Or is that stupid?
Just thinking with my “easy” hat on…
Dual purpose…flashlight for looking around, lantern for sitting around…
Fancy is fun, but when I backpack/camp…I only need just ANY light for night chores/going to the bathroom.
In for 2 of whatever it becomes.
I AM 100% IN for at least a few of these after following the LT1 project!
I have been thinking about ideas for a mini/micro as well as the LT2 version, but didn’t bring it up as I didn’t want to distract from the LT1 before it went live. So, I guess, this is the start of the micro!
I’ve been thinking on and toying with the same idea. I wanted something smaller than the LT1 and that could allow me to use a commonly available flashlight or something I already own to add versatility. Anything that would work with my favorite flashlight would be dual purpose and therefore increase the usability and value of mine or any current “favorite” flashlight. This would also save space and weight in a backpack if it would still function as a regular flashlight AND a well made lantern.
If the micro was planning to have an exclusive “lantern” UI and physical body hardware then the value of a standalone unit could outweigh the convenience of being able to use something already available and simply adding a well designed diffuser. It would have to offer a notable upgrade in UI and features not already currently available in an easily accessible flashlight. My thoughts were that a mini or micro unit may not need to be as feature rich as the LT1 or 2 therefore having more of a focus on the diffuser or reflector than the actual flashlight and UI itself.
A universal mount with a very pliable sealing/silicone ring or more firm adapters that could mount to different diameter heads to work with almost any flashlight might be widely appealing. With the focus on the diffuser and not so much the light body, it could have a more elaborate mounting and hanging option with variable reflecting/blocking shades and more.
A larger diameter cell flashlight (21700/26650) might be preferable to gain a larger base vs height center of gravity or a universal base platform might cover all diameters and add broader customer appeal. A base with a reducing diameter cone in the center could allow almost any diameter flashlight to be inserted at almost any angle to offer not only multiple diameter flashlight options, but also variable angles so light could be aimed almost any direction.
I wonder if something like a FW3A with the right diffuser and a reflective cone inside would do a good job. The purpose of the cone is to block light from going straight up, and direct the light out the sides. For backpacking, weight is king, and the FW3A is a fairly light host that contains Anduril for an 18650 cell.
That said I’ll be interested to follow this project.