IKEA has released the GLÄNSA LYSA, an LED lantern that is suitable for use outside. It’s only $18, which isn’t a bad deal if it came with a rechargeable battery, but it appears to be just mains power only. The problem with these types of LED lanterns, of which Candela are probably the most well known, is that they don’t tend to put out a lot of light. Perhaps the GLÄNSA LYSA, powered as it is by 110 volts of rip-snorting American electrons, will be bright enough to at least read by.
Also, it appears to be in-store only. I’ve an IKEA trip in my near future; perhaps I’ll pick one up.
Catalog Page [IKEA.com via Apartment Therapy]
I love my candelas and have enjoyed them for the past year or so. They put out more than enough light for most of my needs though I find that many people seem to think they must have massive amounts of lumens bathing their interiors constantly.