Eveready LED Floating Lantern Flashlight w/ Batteries $4.97 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on orders over $25

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04-01-2021 at 07:28 AM #2

and the old version was only $3.29 so how is this a deal. Not a particularly bright light, not sure why the reflector design is made to look larger than the smaller reflector inside either.

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04-02-2021 at 10:14 AM #3

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and the old version was only $3.29 so how is this a deal. Not a particularly bright light, not sure why the reflector design is made to look larger than the smaller reflector inside either.

Looks like it's $1.87 lower than the lowest price a month ago according to CCC.

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04-02-2021 at 10:59 AM #4

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and the old version was only $3.29 so how is this a deal. Not a particularly bright light, not sure why the reflector design is made to look larger than the smaller reflector inside either.

what makes you say that it is not a bright light?

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04-02-2021 at 11:49 AM #5

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what makes you say that it is not a bright light?

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04-02-2021 at 11:54 AM #6

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what makes you say that it is not a bright light?

Reported as 80 lumens. On the lower side these days, but it's also $5 and the floating aspect, might work for your needs if that's important to you. It'll be bright to you if you are used to bulb flashlights from decades ago. You can get much brighter, smaller, and waterproof (not floating) flashlights for a bit more.

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04-02-2021 at 12:23 PM #7

Just curious, what uses do you guys have for a floating flashlight? (Aside from emergency prep)

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04-02-2021 at 01:07 PM #8

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Just curious, what uses do you guys have for a floating flashlight? (Aside from emergency prep)

Floating works well on a Boat but I need a floater that makes the lake glow! Haha

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04-02-2021 at 01:18 PM #9

Its a good item to have but not a great deal. I have it and works when needed. Bought in Lowes at similar price.

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04-02-2021 at 02:21 PM #10

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Just curious, what uses do you guys have for a floating flashlight? (Aside from emergency prep)

Kayaking in the dark. Need front and rear lights and no need to worry if they fall in the water. Have a few 360 degree lights as well. But the more I light up my kayak the less likely a boat runs me over. Cheap enough for that use case.

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04-02-2021 at 04:32 PM #11

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Floating works well on a Boat but I need a floater that makes the lake glow! Haha

I hate when I have a glowing floater..... It's tough to conceal!

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04-02-2021 at 06:17 PM #12

I bought 2 of these about a year ago even cheaper. These lantern type lights are nothing like the old days. I wouldn't waste the few bucks on them. Led flashlights blow these away for a dollar more.

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04-02-2021 at 09:21 PM #13

I picked up a few of these on the last Frontpage deal in 2019 when they were $3.30/each.

I stored 2 in my earthquake kit, 1 in my bathroom for blackouts and gave two more away.

I actually like these old style lights. No, not the 'Rod of the Sun Lord' bright, but good enough to light a room for several days in a natural/man made disaster.

I have one even paired when some rechargeable Eneloops and a "AA" to "D" adapter.

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