{"id":22135,"date":"2018-05-18T12:57:31","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T19:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=22135"},"modified":"2018-05-18T12:57:31","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T19:57:31","slug":"camping-night-beaching-the-cairn-xl-lights-your-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/camping-night-beaching-the-cairn-xl-lights-your-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping? Night Beaching? Cairn XL Lights Your Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22193\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Cairn-XL-Lantern.png?resize=570%2C315&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Cairn-XL-Lantern.png?w=570&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Cairn-XL-Lantern.png?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Cairn-XL-Lantern.png?resize=150%2C83&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Flashlights for years have been the product of choice when you need a light in the darkness.&nbsp; Perfect for directing light ahead of your path or wherever you need it when searching for something.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But flashlights are not as versatile when you just need a stationary light like when tent camping or when you need a light around the food when preparing smores around the fire.<\/p>\n<p>They make it difficult to use two hands to do something as well.&nbsp; To give consumers more choices in their lighting options, Lander created the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lander.com\/cairn-xl-smart-lantern-powerbank.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cairn XL.<\/a>&nbsp; It&#8217;s not a flashlight, it&#8217;s a lantern&#8230;a smart one in fact.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s smart in that it adjusts its light intensity based on your proximity to the lantern (an optional setting in the app).&nbsp; In other words, it gets brighter the further away you move from it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It comes equipped with an ultra-bright 350 Lumen light, that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth and can be controlled via the Lander app.<\/p>\n<p>Lander desires to equip and inspire people in the exploration of the world around us.&nbsp; They believe their products live at the intersection of technology and the outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Cairn XL vs. a Flashlight&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22192\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Cairn-XL-Lantern-PIN.png?resize=393%2C590&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Cairn-XL-Lantern-PIN.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Cairn-XL-Lantern-PIN.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Cairn-XL-Lantern-PIN.png?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Cairn XL advantages are that it(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lighter in weight<\/li>\n<li>Smaller<\/li>\n<li>Shines upward when on table or ground<\/li>\n<li>Gets very bright, up to 350 Lumens<\/li>\n<li>Cool to the touch<\/li>\n<li>Also charges your mobile devices<\/li>\n<li>Can be worn to light a path, keeping hands free<\/li>\n<li>Can be found via sound and the app if lost<\/li>\n<li>Can be changed from white to any color you choose for mood lighting<\/li>\n<li>Has an automatic timer &#8211; schedule when you want it off at night and on in the morning<\/li>\n<li>Water and dust resistant<\/li>\n<li>Has a built-in tethering rope system to hang from backpacks, wires, fences, and more<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22199\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-28-1.jpg?resize=291%2C598&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-28-1.jpg?resize=498%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 498w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-28-1.jpg?resize=146%2C300&amp;ssl=1 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-28-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1579&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-28-1.jpg?resize=150%2C308&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-28-1.jpg?resize=600%2C1233&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-28-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The app adds a lot of functionality to the Cairn XL Lantern like the timers, proximity sensors, and color scheme.&nbsp; You can even turn the lantern on and off with it.&nbsp; But what if your phone isn&#8217;t handy?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-7-1.jpg?resize=320%2C658&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-7-1.jpg?resize=498%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 498w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-7-1.jpg?resize=146%2C300&amp;ssl=1 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-7-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1580&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-7-1.jpg?resize=150%2C309&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-7-1.jpg?resize=600%2C1234&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern-7-1.jpg?w=1960&amp;ssl=1 1960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just press the button on its side to turn it on.&nbsp; Press it twice to change the color of the light to the last color you choose from the app.&nbsp; Press the button three times for the light to blink.&nbsp; Lastly, a long press allows you to control how bright or dim the light is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bright 350 Lumen light<\/li>\n<li>Proximity sensor &#8211; dims or turns on or off based on phone&#8217;s distance from the&nbsp;light<\/li>\n<li>Light can change to whatever mood lighting color you&#8217;d like from the app<\/li>\n<li>Uses a 10,000 mAh battery, providing up to 250 hours of light (on low settings, 5 hours on high)<\/li>\n<li>Doubles as a battery back, capable of charging your mobile devices up to 4 times<\/li>\n<li>Sleep timer settings for morning and night<\/li>\n<li>Helpful anchor system using reflective&nbsp;nylon cord to hang light where you need it<\/li>\n<li>Free control app (iOS\/Android)<\/li>\n<li>App includes a&nbsp;search feature to find Cairn XL via sound if misplaced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extra bright light can fill a room with its 350 lumen light<\/li>\n<li>Choose from over 16 million colors to project from the Cairn XL<\/li>\n<li>Power doesn&#8217;t degrade when not in use over a period of time<\/li>\n<li>Huge battery, giving plenty hours of light while charging mobile devices<\/li>\n<li>Designed to sit on table\/ground with light projecting up<\/li>\n<li>With included anchor system, you can suspend the Cairn XL from a post, wire, or even on the&nbsp;body to project light onto a path<\/li>\n<li>Turning on Proximity On will turn off the Cairn XL when your phone is 50 ft. away from it to save battery<\/li>\n<li>The Find My Cairn is just another luxury &#8211; helping you to locate it if misplaced<\/li>\n<li>Light is cool to the touch, even after being on for a while&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>A lot of uses and features in such a small lightweight light, at 3.5&#8243; square and 1.75&#8243; thick<\/li>\n<li>It is very rugged, can easily withstand tumbles, even a fall in water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A bit pricey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22167\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern.jpg?resize=204%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Carin XL\" width=\"204\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern.jpg?w=276&amp;ssl=1 276w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern.jpg?resize=141%2C300&amp;ssl=1 141w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/05\/Lander-Cairn-XL-LED-Lantern.jpg?resize=150%2C320&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Lander Cairn XL is available through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/141526\/lander-cairn-xl-smart-lantern-power-bank?CAWELAID=120217890005029206&amp;CAGPSPN=pla&amp;CAAGID=15724846360&amp;CATCI=pla-392966717515&amp;cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C404_113290%7C1415260001%7Cnone%7C39492fa9-7ed5-4853-ba25-115f4cb66318%7Cpla-392966717515&amp;lsft=cm_mmc:PLA_Google_LIA%7C404_113290%7C1415260001%7Cnone%7C39492fa9-7ed5-4853-ba25-115f4cb66318%7Cpla-392966717515&amp;kclid=39492fa9-7ed5-4853-ba25-115f4cb66318&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMImfSp2Pf22gIVAcJkCh133AqBEAQYAyABEgLF0_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">REI <\/a>for $99.95 with free shipping.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1589 alignright\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=191%2C347&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WellConnectedMom.com\" width=\"191\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>I have to admit, when I first saw a picture of the Cairn XL online, I laughed.&nbsp; I laughed because it was called XL and yet it fits in the palm of a hand!&nbsp; Could such a small lantern, as it is called, really give that much light?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is yes, it can.&nbsp; And its small size is a huge feature because you can carry it in a backpack and barely feel the weight of it, at 10 oz.&nbsp; Flashlights take more room and can weigh more.&nbsp; It&#8217;s labeled XL because it&#8217;s actually much bigger than the other lanterns Lander makes&nbsp;but is very much smaller and convenient than many traditional camping lanterns.<\/p>\n<p>I love the flexibility of uses for the Carin XL.&nbsp; I did not camp while testing the light but I did find it very useful to bring light at night to my overgrown garden when I was desperate to clean it up before a party at our house the next day.&nbsp; Having the ability to hang it proved super useful.<\/p>\n<p>I also have used it while walking my dogs at night.&nbsp; Having it hang from my body allowed plenty of light to light our path, especially where our street lights were burnt out or lacking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I found another good use for the Cairn XL is in the car.&nbsp; It provides light for my son while working on his homework or reading without needing to turn on the overhead light, which can be distracting when driving.&nbsp; I can&#8217;t wait to take it with us when we go RV camping, it will be helpful inside and outside the RV.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*I was given a Lander Cairn XL lantern in exchange for my honest review.&nbsp; All opinions are my own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flashlights are handy, but they can be cumbersome when you need your hands free. 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