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Dorcy 6V or AAA Flex Battery 100 Lumen Floating Lantern (41-2079)

Dorcy 6V or AAA Flex Battery 100 Lumen Floating Lantern (41-2079)

4.5(144 ratings)

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$4.99at Academy Sports + OutdoorsChecked 43 min ago

66% under what the other stores charge

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Price facts

Lowest price today: $4.99 at Academy Sports + Outdoors (checked Nov 12, 2026).
Checked at 14 stores.

Our take on the Dorcy 6V or AAA Flex Battery 100 Lumen Floating Lantern (41-2079)

The Dorcy 41-2079 is a 100-lumen LED lantern that floats, so it works as a light and a marker on the water. It runs on either a 6V lantern battery or four AA cells, which means you can use whatever you keep on hand. A 20-hour run time and a built-in carry handle make it a simple, sturdy choice for camping and power outages. It is a basic lantern with no dimming or rechargeable option, so it suits buyers who want a cheap, dependable light rather than features.

Best forCamping and tent lightingBoating, fishing and poolside usePower outages and emergency kitsBuyers who want a lantern that takes AA or 6V batteries

Pros

Floats if dropped in water
Runs on 6V battery or four AA cells
100 lumens with up to 20 hours of run time
Carry handle built in
Simple one-piece design with few parts to fail

Cons

No dimming or strobe modes
Not rechargeable
Single brightness level only
6V battery is bulky and not always on hand

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Dorcy 6V or AAA Flex Battery 100 Lumen Floating Lantern (41-2079) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $4.99 on Nov 12 at Academy Sports + Outdoors. Tracked across 14 stores since Nov 12.

What reviewers say

4.5 / 5144 ratings

Owners rate it well as a basic, bright-enough lantern that survives water and rough handling. Most praise the floating body and the flexible battery choice; a few wish it had more brightness settings.

What people mention

FloatingPraisedOwners like that it stays lit and afloat when it ends up in the water.
Battery optionsPraisedBeing able to use either a 6V battery or four AAs is called convenient.
BrightnessMixedMost find 100 lumens enough for a tent, but some want a brighter or dimmable light.
Run timeMixedThe 20-hour claim holds up better on a 6V battery than on AA cells, owners report.
BuildPraisedIt feels solid and handles knocks and splashes well.

About the Dorcy 6V or AAA Flex Battery 100 Lumen Floating Lantern (41-2079)

This is a floating lantern that gives 100 lumens of light from bright LEDs. It is an updated version of a classic design.

It runs on a 6-volt battery or on four standard cells, so you can use whichever you have on hand. The light lasts for 20 hours and is easy to carry.

Brightness: 100 lumens
Light source: LED
Power: 6V battery or four standard cells
Runtime: 20 hours
Color: Red
Special feature: Floats
Model: 41-2079

Specifications

color: RedSource
size: 100-LumenSource

Questions and answers

Does it really float?: Yes. The body is designed to float, so it stays on the surface and keeps shining if it falls in water.
What batteries does it take?: It runs on either one 6V lantern battery or four AA batteries. You choose whichever you have.
How long does it run?: Dorcy rates it at up to 20 hours of light. Expect shorter runs on AA cells than on a 6V battery.
Can I dim it?: No. It has a single on/off brightness level at 100 lumens.
Is it good for a power outage?: Yes. It lights a room softly, floats, and takes common AA batteries, which makes it easy to keep ready at home.
Is it waterproof?: It is built to float and handle splashes, but it is not rated for diving or submersion.
Where is the Dorcy 6V or AAA Flex Battery 100 Lumen Floating Lantern (41-2079) cheapest?: At Academy Sports + Outdoors, for $4.99, 66% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Dorcy 6V or AAA Flex Battery 100 Lumen Floating Lantern (41-2079)?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 144 ratings.
Where can I buy the Dorcy 6V or AAA Flex Battery 100 Lumen Floating Lantern (41-2079)?: 14 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Academy Sports + Outdoors, JBTools.com, DK Hardware, Ace Hardware.

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