Brunton Liberty Mantleless Lantern

Brunton Liberty Mantleless Lantern

Average Rating: rated 3.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 9 Trailspace users

Description

The Liberty Mantleless Lantern is a lantern made by Brunton. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 9 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Brunton Liberty Mantleless LanternBrunton's award-winning lantern is more than an impressive invention. It’s a camping revolution that’s changed the way we camp. Liberty is the world’s first mantleless lantern. It features a platinum element that is virtually windproof and hassle free. Liberty requires no priming, no mantles and no matches to operate. Light it with one push of a button and reflect light where you need it most. At just over 8 ounces, packing the Liberty is hardly noticeable.Features:4”x2.5”x1.3” 8.3 oz Fuel: Isobutane Rating: Approximately 80 watts / 30 candlepower Burn time: Up to 6 hours at high output (one 8 oz canister) Platinum element instead of traditional mantles No fragile glass or plastic components Piezo electric ignition Built-in reflectors—aim the light exactly where you need it Includes durable nylon case Limited lifetime warranty"

From Backcountry.com:
"Rest in peace lantern mantles, we won't miss fumbling with you in the dark. The Brunton Liberty Mantleless Lantern frees you from the unenviable toil of setting up mantles. Brunton's patented platinum element and built-in reflectors let you focus the light where you need it. The Liberty uses a piezo-electric ignition system and doesn't have to be primed, preheated, or otherwise prepared, except to screw it onto a butane fuel canister. The Liberty is efficient too, good for up to six hours. *Piezo ignition at altitudes below 8,000, feet. Bring a lighter for higher altitude trips."

From REI:
"January Clearance On now! No matches, no priming, no mantles or globes to break--let freedom ring with this totally packable lantern! Unique folding design replaces the common glass globe with polished mirrored panels that directs light where it's needed. Platinum element lights-up bright and won't break during transport. Built-in piezo igniter emits an electric spark that lights lantern; no more fumbling with matches in the dark. Long control-wire handle keeps your hand well away from the burner; folds flat for packing. Operates for up to 8 hours on an 8-oz. Brunton fuel canister (sold separately); standard Lindal thread valve. Comes with padded storage case measuring 5 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches."

From CampSaver.com:
"Patented platinum element eliminates the need for delicate mantles. Adjustable light ouput up to 80 watts. Built-in reflectors focus the light exactly where you need it. Convenient piezo ignition system. No fragile glass or plastic. No pirming or pre-heati"

User Reviews

rated 3.5 of 5 stars Liberty Mantleless Lantern
Reviewed by TJCeeJay, Jun 03, 2008

"sOrr y aBout m y typing, J ust finnnished play ying with my BRUnton LLiberty L antern. DAMn that thing i s BrighT. Can"t see what I"M tyPing.

All kidding aside. Wow! BRIGHT. And, wow! HOT. Literally. Won't be using this thing inside my camper before September or October."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Liberty Mantleless Lantern
Reviewed by Dirty, Apr 12, 2007

"All you orange glow people - there is a little black control lever on the back that will change the amount of air entering the burner. Adjust this, look directly at the bright light and enjoy seeing spots for the next 10 min. This thing is bright! Brunton doesn't play around with anything."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Liberty Mantleless Lantern
Reviewed by Teddy, Apr 12, 2007

"I read the other reviews and I agree with the ones who said the people with the orange glow didn't adjust it correctly. I was a little timid at first about the adjustments but found it was actually really easy to use. With no glass to shatter and reflectors that keep it pointed where you need the light I have found it to be a great car camping asset for the 6 of us (small small small) and great for back country nights playing cards and games with a group."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Liberty Mantleless Lantern
Reviewed by Will, Dec 13, 2006

"This is a great little lantern. I bought it after hearing an outdoors store clerk telling me how great she found it to be on a recent backpacking trip. Indestructible and bright! Like some of the reviewers, I at first got a dull orange glow. After tweaking the fuel and air flow, though, it came on at a "painful to look at" brightness."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Liberty Mantleless Lantern
Reviewed by Captain Spalding, Sep 28, 2006

"For those who really hate the prospect of fitting a new mantle to a lantern in the dark, this lamp is for you. While it is not the brightest lantern out there, mine certainly produces much more than the dim orange glow that others have described. I would describe it as intimate, but not dim.

It's easy to pack and easy to light."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Liberty Mantleless Lantern
Reviewed by Yannick, Jun 06, 2006

"Ok here's the deal, size wize, weight wize this lantern CAN'T be beaten, but it will only output 80 watts of light in the IDEAL condition like no wind below 15 degree celsius. That being said I think some reviews are not fair.

First, they didn't take the time to learn how to set it up properly."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Liberty Mantleless Lantern
Reviewed by Medic915, Mar 11, 2006

"I'm a ultralight backpacker so the size and weight of this lantern was very appealing. When I brought my new lantern home and fired it up I asked, "Where's the 80 watts of light at?" as stated in the instruction manual. The light it puts out is a dull orange color equivalent to maybe a 15 watt light bulb or a kerosene oil lamp."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Liberty Mantleless Lantern
Reviewed by Alphawolf, Nov 18, 2005

"MY GOD. This lantern is awesome. It is one of the brightest lanterns I have ever used. It is brighter then the two mantle Coleman lantern I use for truck camping. It is almost too bright. I never have to worry about the mantle or glass breaking on this thing because there is none."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Liberty Mantleless Lantern
Reviewed by Dave Rogers, Jan 23, 2005

"Having been given the Liberty for x-mas I was terribly exicited to use it. It has a neat cutting edge look to it and is incredibly small when folded up. Having said that I will tell you this, I will go back to using my GAZ 270 lantern! The light from the Liberty is an orange light that doesn't compare to the bright white of the GAZ mantle lantern, the mantle only having been replaced once in many many years of backpacking use."

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