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The Whetstone is a 36-LED camping lantern rated at 180 lumens with four ways to power it: a hand crank dynamo, a solar panel, an AC adapter, or three AAA batteries. Adjustable brightness settings let it work as a reading lamp indoors or an emergency light, and the compact body stands about 10 inches tall. It suits campers, preppers and households that want a light that keeps working when the grid or batteries fail. Against rechargeable-only lanterns, the crank and solar backup is the main draw; the trade-off is that cranking and solar charging are slow, so it is a backup rather than a primary power source.
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Lowest price we've seen: $25.15 on Nov 12 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.
Owners rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 180 ratings, generally pleased with the multiple power options and the light output for the size. Complaints center on slow crank and solar charging and a plasticky feel.
The Whetstone lantern can be powered four ways: a dynamo hand crank, a built-in solar panel, an AC adapter, or 3 AAA batteries. It is compact and lightweight.
It uses 36 LEDs and puts out 180 lumens. The LEDs give a better lumen-per-watt ratio, which saves energy. Brightness is adjustable through multiple modes.
It can be used for camping, hiking, backpacking and fishing. It also works as an indoor reading lamp or an emergency light.
