BLF LT1 Lantern Review (Variable tint, 90 CRI, Insane Long Runtimes)

[@DBSARlight]

Great review!! if you or anyone have any questions about the BLF LT1 lantern, feel free to ask me. (i been not the best in health the last 2 weeks as i contracted the COVID-19 virus, which has really drained me, but i am improving and working to get back on track. - DBSAR

[@LiquidRetro]

I hope your felling better now, thanks for the comments. Great light, you really put your blood sweat and tears into this one and it shows!

[@thomash.4501]

It's such a cool light. Is there a site where you can really find all the little options you have with this light? I still couldn´t find out what this potentiometer is for. Has it any function yet? I guess a future version could be used as a power bank too.

[@apcwjw]

These lights are brilliant . I've recently bought two after watching this review , they are great for lighting up the conservatory. Is it ok to run them with 2 or 3 batteries? I have tried it with one as per shown in this video.

[@LiquidRetro]

Yes that's fine

[@apcwjw]

@@LiquidRetrothese lights are brilliant. They are better than the o lantern, but o lanterns are good to hand out to relatives.

[@macdandy1972]

Last year I accidentally ordered two of these lights --- when I thought my first online order didn't go through ---- and I have had ZERO regrets about that. When two recent power-outages hit my house these two lights were the ones my family members argued over, and not one of my 20+ EDC flashlights. These lights easily light up a room, they have a beautiful color tint, and the batteries never seem to drain. (As you mentioned in your excellent review) If you are a flashlight aficionado, or if you are a person who lives in an area with frequent power outages, or if you are a frequent camper, you MUST get this light. Worth every penny.

[@LiquidRetro]

Totally agree, thanks for sharing your experience

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@LiquidRetro I think the Fenix that this copies is nicer+ a brand name

[@DBSARlight]

The LT1 was a design goal to achieve exactly that. - DBSARlight

[@travis1118]

I have the LT1. Love it. Take it camping with me everytime I go. I went ahead and activated the other solder blobs and it made a noticeable difference in brightness. Can't wait for the LT1 mini to come out.

[@lotakimu]

Mini LT1?

[@LiquidRetro]

It's still a work in progress

[@lotakimu]

@@LiquidRetro Thanks, you have a link?

[@LiquidRetro]

No, go go take a look on BLF

[@lotakimu]

@@LiquidRetro I am very undecided whether to take a sp36 by creating a diffuser or to take this lt1

[@tedt6461]

A lamp shade would be a nice option

[@davidchavez4464]

Loves your videos keep posting. I ordered one and can't wait for it

[@jeffgaboury3157]

Thanks for the review. I received mine today (in orange!) and I bought the XANAD case as well. So awesome! I can't wait to take it camping!

[@LiquidRetro]

Awesome, I just bought a magnet to screw into the bottom on mine. I may have to do a short update if it's awesome

[@jeffgaboury3157]

@@LiquidRetro I look forward to seeing it! :)

[@andy_ceb]

I have two rechargeable 18650 Streamlight Siege X lanterns, but this one blows it out of the water. Loving it.

[@LiquidRetro]

Totally it's like a toy car compared to a super car.

[@nicklion]

Get a Sofirn Q8 and a diffuser for it . I also have the LT1 latern and I would say the Q8 + diffuser is like 5 times more powerful than the LT1 lantern .

[@DukeandDrummond]

Great review, you are what reviews on YT should be! Great work. I'm looking forward to getting this light!

[@LiquidRetro]

Appreciate it, thanks!

[@ndfl276]

great and thorough review! I just got mine (ordered it back in feb before the pandemic grew to such heights)

[@LiquidRetro]

Wow that took forever!

[@smky143]

Love my lt1, ordered that case also. Thanks for that.

[@BenBen-gz7zz]

Thank you. Super helpful

[@hksjoshua]

I love mine with the set of samsung 35e batts I literally quit using all of my other coleman lanterns, complete game changer.

[@gcruishank9663]

Sounds like a good upgrade, which version of the 35e does this take, the protected button-top?

[@hksjoshua]

@@gcruishank9663I use the protected button top 35e Batts.

[@LiquidRetro]

Button top, protection isn't needed.

[@gcruishank9663]

Thanks!@@LiquidRetro

[@hksjoshua]

@@LiquidRetro correct 👍

[@JackOusley]

Received today, muggle mode works fine for me, seems to feel and work well. :)

[@timblanch5496]

Great review as usual👍 Thanks for also sharing this great case

[@youtubeuser5424]

They really need to come up with accessories for diffusing the light in various directions.

[@LiquidRetro]

Like how so?

[@youtubeuser5424]

Jon M like some sort of top piece that would direct the light downward or, a similar thing that would direct the light upwards and, like a half shield that you could attach to the side of it for the times you would want to use it to light your way while walking but not blind yourself. I know all of these things could be a DIY thing but, would be cool if it was offered and or included with it.

[@LiquidRetro]

That would be kind of neat. I wo Der if it could be done in firmware just use the downward firing LED

[@travis1118]

I did see a few posts in the forum regarding accessories such as a reflector and such. As far as making the light point up or down, that kind of defeats the purpose of a lantern. But I suppose with the reflector, you could lay it on it's side and the light would reflect upwards. There is also talk of an LT1 deluxe version that would have power bank capabilities.

[@djheckler92]

9:33 what do you mean by increased safety? Are the other modes not safe?

[@FredPrana]

What solar charger is that at 10:50? :)

[@LiquidRetro]

It's one by PWPAM on Amazon. The USB-A works well but not USB-C

[@joseg3259]

Awesome lantern... What's the name of the solar panels u ou use... You have a review on those too? I would like to get some for emergencies

[@LiquidRetro]

I don't right now but I have some better ones coming up soon

[@davidpicard2744]

Excellent review !

[@LiquidRetro]

Thank you!

[@siamak1246]

Thanks for the nice review. Could you please share the link for your beautiful camouflage solar charger?

[@LiquidRetro]

It's not being sold anymore

[@GuilhermeLima-qt1ly]

Please, help me! I THINK I'm stuck in "sunset mode". When I turn on the flashlight, it dims on its own until it turns off. I do not know what to do :(

[@Usman-xf5on]

After one year.. I am facing same problem.if you got solution kindly help me to fix this issue.

[@LiquidRetro]

Google Andruil factory reset. Alternatively make a post on BLF

[@jeremywj]

How did you get yours to run with the battery bank unscrewed? Mine will flash but not stay on that way. (See the 7:50 mark to see what I'm talking about)

[@LiquidRetro]

It just did. Perhaps there has been a change since I reviewed it?

[@jeremywj]

@@LiquidRetro Maybe. I just bought mine last month so maybe a different firmware.

[@LiquidRetro]

@jeremywj I have a V2 lantern too, I should try the usb on just the head. It's at least a year old though

[@A-Fern]

Great idea with the case. I may have missed it in your review but I can’t seem to confirm that the blf lt1 is ipx8 water resistant. It’s nowhere in description on their website. Can you confirm?

[@LiquidRetro]

I can't confirm it's ipx8 for sure. It should be reasonably water resistant for rain, puddles, but I would be hesitant to fully submerge it.

[@3rdeyespy967]

It's IPX7...for sure, just got mine and it clearly states it on the manual, it can be submerged 1 meter for 30 minutes, although I'm sure it could do more, but I wouldn't press the factory recommendations

[@ЮрийГолоднов-п5м]

Я мечтаю купить такой фонарь! И я его куплю! Летом часто езжу на рыбалку с палаткой. Всю ночь ловлю рыбу. Этот фонарь мне очень нужен.

[@avgrim7729]

Wouldn't been cool if Sofirn made those fat high lumen soda can flashlights to where you could put the plastic piece, diffuser part thing, on top and use that as both a flashlight and lantern? Just lower power of course so it would both last and not get too hot.

[@LiquidRetro]

I believe they sell difussers for the SP36. You might also be able to 3D print one.

[@avgrim7729]

@@LiquidRetro Heck I was gonna get the Q8pro and diffuser/holster. 1st I thought drill hole and put wire through diffuser then I though the weight of that damn light is probably way to heavy to hang from the diffuser. Guess I'll just have to stand it up on the tail.

[@avgrim7729]

@@LiquidRetro BTW, everytime I get a response from you I never get a notification. I have to physically go and check. YT is annoying!!

[@avgrim7729]

@@LiquidRetro I got the q8 pro and diffuser. The diffuser fits very loose but it would work for a lantern. It's hard solid plastic. You'd have to find some type of rubber gasket to make it a tight fit. Drill a couple of holes in the plastic diffuser and get a wire to hang it from. It would totally work and it's hella bright on high!

[@LiquidRetro]

I have one coming as well. That's kind of disappointing to hear

[@Pipefitter310]

Does this ever go on sale ??

[@LiquidRetro]

Ya Sofirn has coupons from time to time

[@kingkhalagar2836]

Great review!! How much is this? It's out of stock everywhere so I can't even see the price on Amazon, do you have any referral links to somewhere that has it in stock?

[@LiquidRetro]

Check the Sofirn link, in the description. It's still available there.

[@kingkhalagar2836]

Oh, sorry! I clicked it but didn''t navigate the store right haha

[@ericfargo4461]

Thanks for the review, very factual on this product, and am now waiting for either a v2 or v3 to come back in stock. Question, however, about the solar panel you mention. Ids that home grown, or something that can be purchased?

[@LiquidRetro]

It was something that was purchased but the USB-C doesn't work well.

[@ericfargo4461]

@@LiquidRetro thanks... Liked the thinness of it, but I guess the USB c would be a deal breaker

[@LiquidRetro]

Ya I hope they work it out.

[@ericfargo4461]

@@LiquidRetro Hope you don't mind, but sent an email to you at [e-mail] with a few other questions

[@roadracerqx893]

Need HELP! Took out my LT1 after a year, batts were all dead (0.02 V). Before ordering new batts, tried the HEAD only with the USB-C cable, light still does NOT work, and switch light stays RED. Any thoughts…is it trashed?

[@blackout141]

Hey Liquid Retro, Just bought one of these. Curious if when you ran light off powerbank with base removed you got a high pitched whine? Not sure if it’s suppose to run silent like this but mine doesn’t. Thanks for your help!

[@LiquidRetro]

I don't remember a whine, you might make a post over on BLF and see if more people have reported that

[@avgrim7729]

Does the older one have the same features as the newer one? Anduril 2 and type c?

[@LiquidRetro]

No Gen 1 are Andruil 1 and type c charging. I cover this in depth in the video your commenting on. Give it a watch :)

[@noctilucent7396]

How do you turn off the button light when the lanterns on?

[@LiquidRetro]

Check the image of the Andruil UI, off thr top of my head I can't remember

[@Lot_2023]

UM, THE BUTTON LIT UP GREEN!?? EXPLAIN THIS PLEASE.

[@LiquidRetro]

Sorry not sure what you mean. Like when it's charged?

[@Optiblue]

Great review. With 8 Samsung LH351D, this thing max brightness is only 600 lumens?

[@LiquidRetro]

It's 4 each of different tints. It's designed for even light not max output. As I mentioned you can bridge a few solder joints for more output if you want

[@asrulaslah6855]

600 lumen how long can use?

[@LiquidRetro]

Long time, check the runtime section

[@GreenAlberta-y1l]

O'Keefe Mill

[@aggaviriyo790]

Imagine if they update this light with quadruple 21700 5000mAh batteries🤯

[@LiquidRetro]

It would be heavy but have some crazy runtimes.

[@aggaviriyo790]

@@LiquidRetro and that's exactly what I'm after: crazy good run times

[@SovereignKnight74]

I have the Fenix CL30R and I thought about this one. I will stay with the CL30R. If the LT1 had a 21700 variant, then I would be more inclined to pick one up.

[@jseden]

I love my flashlights, but when it comes to lanterns and camping, I’m still very fond of my Coleman mantle lanterns.. idk, just something about them I find really cool. Fill em up in the evening and they’ll still be burning away come sunrise. No charging, no batteries, just some occasional pumping and gallon of fuel, or gasoline for one of mine for a weekend. Another bonus is that no one else knows how to use them so no one’s gonna walk off or mess with them 😜.

[@JenniferSommerville-g8u]

Muller Locks

[@LesterSweitzer-c6v]

Rene Dale

[@RomaTinius-v5o]

Rashawn Mountain

[@FeltonJoyce-j9v]

Casper Creek

[@SanderYale-s3n]

Weimann Plains

[@LucyHermosa-h8e]

Greenfelder Views

[@laryangel4082]

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[@CorinneWillis-o6g]

Nellie Land

[@babaerofrozen5403]

hahaha..

[@babaerofrozen5403]

too longgggggg..