While we’re not taking names yet for a GB list, it is to see if there is interest in a micro-LT1 for those wanting similar features, quality, and purpose design in a much smaller lantern for backpacking, canoeing, kayak camping, or any need where space is limited and size & weight are critical. While it will have less output and less run times than the full size LT1, it will still be far better than any other mini/micro lantern of the size range available on the market.
Would be nice as a work light for small spaces as well. Attach to the underside of the car hood to illuminate the engine bay. Stand it in a corner in the under-sink cabinet while you work on the plumbing. Or even hang it in the closet that doesn’t have a light already, when you’re looking for something to wear and it’s dark. Also great for night time trips to the toilet or to get a snack from the kitchen without turning on bright house lights.
No-no. No 14500 powered things. I have a few 14500 powered “regular” flashlights and while I like the physical size, I do like the limited capacity of that size cell. I guess we all have features that are most inportant to ourselves.
Myself, I would want nothing less than an 18650. Someone mentioned a little ways back that they would like an 18650 light as they backpack and would swap a cell between this new compact lantern and their headlight. I can see the advantage to that, as much as I also like the idea of using a 21700 cell for the new compact lantern.
I am not certain I would buy either an 18650 or a 21700 powered small lantern though. That’s my practical side showing through and overpowering my “Wow! Cool! I love that and want one” not so practical side. I must admit to also thinking about what I might cobble together myself. :person_facepalming:
I was just joking about the name because of the BLF GT. I wasn’t saying we should do this version in 14500. I was saying that this version (21700/18650) should be called the LT1 Mini. I have a habit of not making my points clear. Sorry about that.
A micro version (should it ever come out) could be AA/14500 and since the focus isn’t on output, Eneloop Pros would be the ideal battery.
I think that I mentioned it elsewhere too, an important feature for a lantern for me, more so than with flashlights, is that it looks attractive. Can we do that?
It so happens that I tend to stare in lanterns during use while camping, I did that with my ancient Feuerhand kerosine lantern and found that thing always a pretty and highly satisfying sight. A led flashlight with diffuser that I used later, however practical, never did anything to me and I think that is a miss. Personally I find the LT1 too plain looking, but is already better to look at than a flashlight with diffuser.
So the request is to pay some attention to a nice looking design. It is highly a matter of taste what exactly looks good, but just looking a bit beyond plain functionality will already help.