This very portable lamp brings "natural" lighting to any project. Crafters, scrapbookers and readers will benefit from the Ott Daylight Deluxe Compact Lamp. Use it with either batteries or outlet when you need light and enjoy the emotional well-being of "daylight" even during the winter doldrums. Although the batteries (six 'C' batteries) add considerable weight to the Compact Lamp, they also make it more stable (base plate included). The compact size and carrying handle make it a great back-up light source for recreational travel vehicles.