Dorcy Adventure Max Series 41-3120 Lantern vs Coleman 4D LED Camping Lantern

What separates them

Price history

• Dorcy Adventure Max Series 41-3120 Lantern: lowest $48.15 on Nov 2 at eBay.
• Coleman 4D LED Camping Lantern: lowest $15.99 on Nov 2 at eBay.

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What reviewers say

Questions and answers

Which is brighter, the Dorcy or the Coleman?

The Dorcy by a wide margin: 3000 lumens versus 190 lumens on the Coleman listing. The Dorcy suits lighting a whole campsite; the Coleman suits close-range ambient light.

Which lasts longer on a set of batteries?

The Coleman claims up to 175 hours on four D cells, while the Dorcy claims up to 100 hours on high with six D cells. The Coleman runs longer but at much lower brightness.

Do I need to buy batteries?

The Dorcy ships with six D cells. The Coleman does not include batteries, so add four D cells to its cost.

Which handles rain better?

The Coleman carries an IPX4 water-resistance rating. The Dorcy is described as weather resistant but publishes no IP rating.

Is the Dorcy worth the extra weight?

If you need 3000 lumens, yes. At 2.29 lbs it is a pack-and-car lantern, not one for ultralight hiking.

Can I hang either lantern?

The Dorcy has a collapsible metal handle and a carabiner top hook. The Coleman lists a handle but no hang hook.