Finish Type | Brushed |
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Product Dimensions | 3.82"L x 3.82"W x 7.8"H |
Brightness | 1000 Lumen |
Item Weight | 550 Grams |
Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Light Source Wattage | 9 Watts |
Number of Batteries | Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Specification Met | IP 44 |
Voltage | 5 Volts |
Wattage | 10 watts |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.43 x 4.02 x 3.7 inches |
Package Weight | 0.62 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.74 x 3.46 x 7.24 inches |
Brand Name | Lighting EVER |
Warranty Description | 1 year. |
Manufacturer | Lighting EVER |
Part Number | 3300008 |
Style | Portable |
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Light Source Type | LED |
Brand | Lighting EVER |
Color | Green / Black |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Material | Plastic |
About this item
- Convenient and Portable: There is one hook on the top and one hook at the base of this camping lantern that can hang the tent light upside down to get better light when lighting up a big area.
- Bright and Water Resistant: With 360 degree beam angle and 1000 lumen, this camping light can give off pretty bright light. And the IP44 grade, making it suitable for outdoor activities.
- Long Play Time: This rechargeable lantern flashlight is rated to last up to 12 hours, perfect for power outage, earthquake, survival kit and other outdoor and indoor purposes.
- Dimmable and 4 Light Modes: Simply press the switch of the lamp to adjust from white light (6000k), warm light (3000k) and combined light (6000k+3000k) to flash mode. While long press it can adjust the brightness to whatever you want.
- Rechargeable & Power Bank: The camping light can also serve as a power bank for smartphone or mobile devices in emergency. Support USB cable (included) and 5V DC charger adapter (not included), not compatible with adapter over 5V voltage.
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Product Description
Super Bright Camping Lantern
4 Lighting Modes:
- Cool White (6000K, 700 lumens, 8 hrs)
- Warm White (3000K, 300 lumens, 12 hrs)
- Combined (5000K, 1000 lumens, 6.5 hrs)
- Flash (5000K, 1000 lumens)
4 Lighting Modes & Dimmable
Perfect Addition to Any Situation
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Fishing
This portable outdoor lantern will provide you with quality illumination while fishing, adjustable cold and warm light.
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Camping
With up to 1000 lumens and 4 lighting modes, this camping Lantern is perfect for outdoor camping, barbecues and party.
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Removable Cap
The lampshade is removable and can be hung upside down in the tent for soft and comfortable all-around light.
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Emergency
It can be used as a backup power source in case of emergencies and to recharge mobile devices in the event of a power failure.
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Hiking
This lantern can be handheld or hung and is versatile enough to be used in place of a flashlight.
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Work Lighting
When working outdoors at night, provides timely lighting to illuminate the work area when there is a power failure at a construction site.
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Brightness | 1000 LM | 1000 LM | 190 LM | 140 LM | 450LM | 1000 LM | 600 LM |
Color Temperature | 3000K - 6000K | 3000K - 6000K | 6000K - 7000K | 3000K - 6000K | 2700K-6500K | 3000K - 6000K | 3000K - 6000K |
Power Type | USB Rechargeable | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | USB Rechargeable | USB Rechargeable | Rechargeable & Battery Powered |
Size | 3.7 * 3.5* 7.2 in | 3.7 * 3.5* 7.2 in | 2.7 * 2.7* 3.7in | 2 * 2 * 4.1 in | 7.76 * 6.61 * 6.57 in | 9.8 * 4.9 * 6.9 in | 4.5 * 4.5 * 8.1 in |
Lighting Mode | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2+2 |
Weight | 19 oz(550g) | 14 oz(400g) | 8 oz(225g) | 8 oz(220g) | 15.5 oz(440g) | 25 oz(720g) | 25 oz(720g) |
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ASIN | B015ZFKLNK |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,195 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #8 in Electric Camping Lanterns |
Date First Available | September 21, 2015 |
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Customers are happy with the quality, brightness, value, size and portability of the electric lantern. They mention that it's reliable, well built and provides a warm glow. They appreciate the different light settings and say it'll fit the bill just right for camping. Customers are also happy with charging, and port ability. However, some customers have mixed opinions on battery life and performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the lantern. They mention that it provides very bright lighting, with 3 levels of brightness. Some say that the quality of the brightness is good, and the LED rechargable lights provide a warm glow. Overall, most are happy with the product's brightness.
"...Pros: 1. Super bright and way cheaper than other lanterns that claim to have higher lumens.2. Really light weight and small size.3...." Read more
"What a small power house! this thing outshines every other lamp or lantern i have had, great luminosity!..." Read more
"...• Lepro LE Rechargeable Lantern, once fully charged, is very bright on Max Lumens setting – therefore it is a usable lamp that can easily light-up a..." Read more
"...It is extremely bright!!The lens can be unscrewed and removed which will make the light even brighter.The 6000K mode is very white...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the lantern. They say it's well built, reliable, versatile, and powerful for its size. Some customers also mention that it charges using a Micro USB cable. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...4. Feels well builtCons: 1. It charges using a Micro USB cable. I really wished it used a type C instead.2...." Read more
"...in case of emergency or for camping its amazing, the design is very nice! sturdy! waterproof! and also works as a backup power bank!..." Read more
"...This product seems very well made.==================================Camp Chef Summit Solar LanternItem B008M9SHLU..." Read more
"...The lamp is very light, made of fairly durable plastic (so no glass to break) and has soft rubberized areas to protect the lamp and not let it slide..." Read more
Customers find the electric lantern very light and easy to carry around. They say it's good to have for camping or emergencies, and is compact and light. Customers also say it is super bright and perfect for camping outside.
"...2. Really light weight and small size.3. Handle on the top and bottom makes it easier to hang on different objects.4...." Read more
"...can be dismantled for cleaing or for different uses, comes very handy when working under your car or sink or any tight place, outside as before the..." Read more
"...The lamp is very light, made of fairly durable plastic (so no glass to break) and has soft rubberized areas to protect the lamp and not let it slide..." Read more
"...It is very light and doesn't take up much space. This thing's legit, buy with confidence." Read more
Customers like the charging of the lantern. They say it comes fully charged and ready to use. They also appreciate the rechargeable battery and the AC adapter for charging via a regular wall outlet. Some mention that the USB-C can be used to recharge it and that it can also charge their phone if needed.
"...It has an AC adapter to charge via a regular wall outlet too. This product seems very well made.==================================..." Read more
"...I love the fact that a USB-C can be used to recharge it. It is very light and doesn't take up much space. This thing's legit, buy with confidence." Read more
"...This lantern is everything we wanted, charging posts for our phones , recharger. The look a nice and size is not great...." Read more
"...I really wished it used a type C instead.2. Charging seems to take a long time.3. No battery indicator...." Read more
Customers like the size of the electric lantern. For example, they say it's small in size but big in light production, and it'll fit the bill just right. Some mention that the construction is sturdy and the dimmer function is great. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and functionality of the lantern.
"...2. Really light weight and small size.3. Handle on the top and bottom makes it easier to hang on different objects.4...." Read more
"...The lamp is pretty small in size (3.74 x 3.46 x 7.24 inches )PROS..." Read more
"...Compact size is nice for car camping and packing with all my other gear. Very satisfied with it, and would definitely purchase again." Read more
"...Great for charging if there isn’t a plug nearby and compact.Only problem is susceptible to dam be wary of dropping." Read more
Customers like the value of the electric lantern. They say it's well worth the price, has amazing quality, and functions as advertised.
"...Pros: 1. Super bright and way cheaper than other lanterns that claim to have higher lumens.2. Really light weight and small size.3...." Read more
"...great purchase. nice investment, more than 1 year and still works as it did on the very first day" Read more
"...According to setting is how long it will last. Well worth the money." Read more
"...Doesn't matter much.Anyway very worth the money, very bright OR very dim if you want that!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the lantern. Some mention that it is very bright and the battery certainly lasts awhile, while others say that the batteries lasted only a few hours, die, and don't hold a charge.
"...can be adjusted and also the color or warmth of the light, last long time! in case of emergency or for camping its amazing, the design is very nice!..." Read more
"...4. Battery life is shorter than other lanterns I tried, but I was using this lantern at max brightness...." Read more
"...You can turn the knob to adjust brightest. Uses only 4 D sized batteries. The warranty is a whopping 5 years!Cons: A little spendy...." Read more
"...a much shorter run time on this outing and the battery went dead sooner than prior trips which is tribute to the temperature but that is a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the lantern. Some mention that it works excellent, while others say that it wouldn't function at all.
"...the course of 6 hours the output will dim slightly, but it is still fully usable/functional for the entire 6 hours...." Read more
"...In general, this lantern (outside of very cold temperatures) has functioned very well and will usually last a whole weekend camping trip without..." Read more
"...The florescent bulb will also die and dim sooner than newer LED technologies...." Read more
"Works great and haven’t had an issue with it. I use it for cat fishing and the charge last all night...." Read more
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Listen up boys and girls. If you want some scientific details backing up your purchase, keep reading. If you prefer to just waste your money, you can stop reading my review now.
BACKGROUND:
I love to camp, so I've acquired many light-emitting devices, more than you probably will in your lifetime. Discouraged at some of the false promises of some products, I decided to purchase a light meter (DrMeter Digital Illuminance/Light Meter LX1330B, bought here on Amazon. Item: B005A0ETXY
This device measures the lux (which is the amount of light that shines on a square meter of some surface area). Lumens on the other hand is the total amount of light emitted by an object (a lantern in this case). Even if an object can shine at 1,000,000 lumens, if it’s covered by clouds or is inefficient, only a very small % of the light will reach a the observer or surrounding areas, thus making the object not very bright at all. Don’t let the technical marketing jargon confuse you. Lumens is not important. Lux is. It doesn't matter how many lumens a product claims; all that matters is how much light lux that actually reaches you/the surrounding area. The higher the lux, the brighter things appear to be. For example, if you have a super bright light source rated at 10,000 lumens, but it shines like a ball in all directions, against the surrounding objects, it won't be as bright as something that is rated at 1,000 lumens but shines in only one direction such as a narrowly focused flashlight, simply because all the light photons are pointed toward a common direction.
Missed it? Lux is important, not lumens. Only pay attention to lumens to get a general sense of how bright something MIGHT be. This is more of a marketing technique to get unsuspecting consumers to purchase products.
TEST SCENARIOS:
In a completely dark room, lanterns (using Tenergy D rechargeable batteries), were placed exactly 3 feet from the light meter detector. Depending on the difference in lux measured, I might move the detector up or down to see what the brightness differences are, horizontally up and down. The light meter then displayed exactly how much lux was measured. The lux numbers by themselves are pointless. However, by comparing the lux value of different products, we get 100% scientific proof (and not some random reviewer’s opinion) of lantern brightness (lux) compared with other lanterns, regardless of the sometimes outrageous lumen claims companies make.
So bottom line, just because a company claims their product is 500 lumens doesn’t automatically mean it’s brighter than another product that’s rated at 300 lumens. That’s exactly like saying a car with 400 horse power doesn’t necessarily outrace a car with 350 horse power. It depends on how well or how poorly a product was designed. I've listed the items I've tested below, with brightest to least bright from top to bottom.
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LiteXpress LXL907078B Camp 71
Item B00XYBO2YM
Measured light: 120-200 lux
Pros: This is simply the brightest of everything I’ve tested. In fact it’s so bright that if you looked directly at the LEDs, you may go temporarily blind. The light is very warm and natural, the most of any lantern I’ve ever seen. Photographers will know exactly what I’m referring to. The Ultimate Solar Lantern below used to hold the title as the brightest battery operated lantern in the world (that I’ve tested), but this lantern now holds that title. Everything about this screams quality. German-made, duh!. You can turn the knob to adjust brightest. Uses only 4 D sized batteries. The warranty is a whopping 5 years!
Cons: A little spendy. Also, this may not be a con for some of you, but the light appears brightest horizontally towards the sky. Although this is somewhat true for most lanterns, it’s more evident with this specific lantern, probably due to the amount of sheer light it produces. Note that the measured lux showing a range will mean it’s bright at a higher angle than a lower angel for all other products, unless otherwise noted. On a related note, I have another LiteXpress lantern which I can hang upside down. If this one could do that, it wouldn’t be a problem for me. But this one cannot. I have to use some ropes to tie this lantern in a certain way to flip the lantern upside down so I get the most light on the ground where we walk at night when camping.
Other thoughts: Depending on the horizontal position of the measuring device, this lantern can range from 120 lux (when the measuring device is slightly lower on the horizon compared to the product) to over 200 lux (when the measuring device is slightly higher on the horizon). In other words if you were to hang this lantern up on a tree in the woods, the bottom area on the ground where you are walking will receive less light than the area above in the trees. I chose this lantern over the Coleman CPX6 because the Coleman lantern clearly states at high setting it only runs 5 hours. This lantern claims 10 hours. During my camping trips of having it turned on 2-3 hours per night for 3 nights at the highest setting, I can confirm this claim is accurate. If you simply want the best and brightest that money can as of June, 2016, without having to resort to propane and having your own horrid stories of propane lanterns falling down, cracking, flames shooting out etc., this is the lantern for you. It is flippn’ bright. I’d compare the brightness to be on par with bright propane lanterns my friends sometimes bring to camp.
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LE® 500lm Outdoor LED Lantern
Item B015ZFKLNK
Measured light: 85-125 lux
Pros: Extremely bright for its small footprint (about the size of a small green propane tank). I’m impressed with how much lux it produces with its small size. Very well constructed and rugged as well. You can hang this upside down (but I haven’t used that feature yet).
Cons: 1 year warranty instead of 3 or 5 is all I can think of.
Other thoughts: Lux range from 85 to over 125 (depending on horizontal position relative to this lantern). It uses only 3 D sized batteries. I was reluctant to purchase these and was going to go with LiteXpress models, however, at $16 on sale (a steal when Amazon Tracktor shows $40+ is the regular price), I bought 3 and do NOT have buyer’s remorse.
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Solar Lantern Ultimate
Item B00I53R7P0
Measured light: 104 lux
Pros: Exremely bright. Has an internally sealed lead battery, which means you don’t have to purchase extra batteries!!!
Cons: The USB charging capability is a little tricky to get to work.
Other thoughts: This lantern held (my) world record for the brightest light for battery powered lanterns for quite a number of years until recent challengers arrived. I originally purchased this product from an unknown online company called World Green Products. I am glad they have their products on Amazon now. Unlike typical lanterns that shine 360 degrees, this lantern only shines about slightly less than 180 degrees. In other words, you can point the light source to a direction of your choice, without blinding you in the process. This can be a pro or a con, depending on what kind of light source you need. It comes with a 3 watt solar panel (included with the lantern purchase) to charge the internally included sealed lead acid battery. It charges even when the sun is blocked behind clouds and the solar panel is inside my house, about 1 foot from the sliding door. It can take 12+ hours to charge, but this thing lasts for a minimum of 5+ camping nights, depending on use. I generally turn it on around 7 or 8 PM all the way to 11 PM. This product seems super well made. I even dropped it from a 4 feet height once and I saw no signs of damage. It also has an AC adapter to charge via a regular wall outlet too.
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Coleman 8D Classic Lantern
Item B0009PUQ5A
Measured light: 57 lux
Pros: Decently bright.
Cons: Older technology so it’s large and uses 8 D batteries. The florescent bulb will also die and dim sooner than newer LED technologies.
Other thoughts: This lantern takes about 2 mins for the light intensity to increase to maximum. This was my main lantern for many years. Alas, newer technology is here.
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LiteXpress LXL906106RC Led Lantern Light Camp 203RC
Item B005MMNSLE
Light measured: 54 lux
Pros: As with my other LiteXpress product, this item screams quality. Has a remote control. Decently bright with the 300 lumen claim. You can take the bulb cover off and the LED bulb will shine without hindrance, giving you a little more brightness. You can also hang it upside down, which gives you even more brightness. 5 year warranty from this German company!
Cons: Remote control is sort of big, but some people may not see that as a con (so they don’t lose it). I just used the included clips to clip it to the lantern. Uses 6 D batteries, but still less than the 8 required by the Coleman one noted below. But because it uses 6 D batteries, it is larger than some of the newer lanterns which use only 3 D batteries.
Other thoughts: I only purchased this for the remote control. I used to have a Coleman 8D Square Pack-Away Lantern with Remote Control, but my batteries leaked acid into it Make sure to turn the blue LED towards the tent so the remote will work.
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GE Enbrighten 360 Bright White Lantern, 500 Lumens
Item B00LIC3ZCO
Light measured: 42 lux
Pros: Nothing.
Cons: Large, exactly like older technology. This is the stuff you expected to see 5-10 years ago. GE is late to the game it seems. Uses 8 whopping D batteries. Not very bright at all compared to the 500 lumens claim. The claim is more appropriate at roughly around 250 lumens. The material protecting the bulb appears to be slightly tinted dark, thus preventing light from reaching the outside world. That would explain why the performance was so poor. The engineers who designed this or the clowns who approved this needs to be fired. Horrible decision. The light is also this darker colored light due to this tint. Not very pleasing as another reviewer noted.
Other thoughts: I bought three of these on sale from Costco for $19.99. Even though I could have made a few bucks selling these to poor saps, I quickly returned them after I realized how poor at producing light they were. Unfortunately I did not take a picture of them because I was so disappointed I immediately boxed them back up for a return.
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Solar Lantern Perfect
Item B00I53DVIM
Light measured: 21 lux
Pros: Lead sealed internal battery. No extra batteries required!
Cons: Not as bright as newer contenders.
Other thoughts: Comes with the same 3 watt solar panel as the Solar Lantern Ultimate and also using a seal lead acid battery. It has an AC adapter to charge via a regular wall outlet too. This product seems very well made.
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Camp Chef Summit Solar Lantern
Item B008M9SHLU
Light measured: 13.1 lux
Pros: Comes with some batteries. No extra batteries required. Has a built in solar panel at the top.
Cons: These batteries are lower grade so may require a replacement at some point.
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Coleman Twin High Power LED Lantern
Item B001O3F5Y8
Light measured: 11.3 lux
Pros: None
Cons: Large, older technology, dim, and poor handle designs that will break.
Other thoughts: I'm disappointed to say I lured by the promise of 580 whopping lumens, which Coleman at the time claimed was the brightest in the world. WOW!!! Right? NOT!!! These lanterns have been the worst ones I've owned. EVER. The handles broke, on both of them. I take VERY GOOD care of my stuff. The light on one started dimming and eventually I tossed it out. Even before the LEDs started to die out, the light output was slightly less (measured by my eyeballs, without equipment) than the Coleman 8D Batteries Lantern - Red - Model 5329. Final tests confirm it to be much less. I'm sure it has to do with the LEDs dying out too. But even then, this item is NOT WORTH my time or money. I have the high powered version of this lantern. 580 lumens?
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Solar Powered Camping Lantern and Cell Phone Charger. 4 watt brightness. 10" of Height.
Item B003CSKJV2
Light measured: 11.1 lux
Pros: Comes with some batteries. No extra batteries required. Has a built in solar panel at the top.
Cons: These batteries are lower grade so may require a replacement at some point.
Other thoughts: - This item is basically the same manufacturer as the Camp Chef Summit Solar Lantern. However, it has an included little cord to convert from DC(?) to USB. Kinda annoying to keep with the lantern in my opinion.
See pictures for comparison of sizes. I included a green propane tank in one of the newer pictures to reference lantern sizes.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016
Listen up boys and girls. If you want some scientific details backing up your purchase, keep reading. If you prefer to just waste your money, you can stop reading my review now.
BACKGROUND:
I love to camp, so I've acquired many light-emitting devices, more than you probably will in your lifetime. Discouraged at some of the false promises of some products, I decided to purchase a light meter (DrMeter Digital Illuminance/Light Meter LX1330B, bought here on Amazon. Item: B005A0ETXY
This device measures the lux (which is the amount of light that shines on a square meter of some surface area). Lumens on the other hand is the total amount of light emitted by an object (a lantern in this case). Even if an object can shine at 1,000,000 lumens, if it’s covered by clouds or is inefficient, only a very small % of the light will reach a the observer or surrounding areas, thus making the object not very bright at all. Don’t let the technical marketing jargon confuse you. Lumens is not important. Lux is. It doesn't matter how many lumens a product claims; all that matters is how much light lux that actually reaches you/the surrounding area. The higher the lux, the brighter things appear to be. For example, if you have a super bright light source rated at 10,000 lumens, but it shines like a ball in all directions, against the surrounding objects, it won't be as bright as something that is rated at 1,000 lumens but shines in only one direction such as a narrowly focused flashlight, simply because all the light photons are pointed toward a common direction.
Missed it? Lux is important, not lumens. Only pay attention to lumens to get a general sense of how bright something MIGHT be. This is more of a marketing technique to get unsuspecting consumers to purchase products.
TEST SCENARIOS:
In a completely dark room, lanterns (using Tenergy D rechargeable batteries), were placed exactly 3 feet from the light meter detector. Depending on the difference in lux measured, I might move the detector up or down to see what the brightness differences are, horizontally up and down. The light meter then displayed exactly how much lux was measured. The lux numbers by themselves are pointless. However, by comparing the lux value of different products, we get 100% scientific proof (and not some random reviewer’s opinion) of lantern brightness (lux) compared with other lanterns, regardless of the sometimes outrageous lumen claims companies make.
So bottom line, just because a company claims their product is 500 lumens doesn’t automatically mean it’s brighter than another product that’s rated at 300 lumens. That’s exactly like saying a car with 400 horse power doesn’t necessarily outrace a car with 350 horse power. It depends on how well or how poorly a product was designed. I've listed the items I've tested below, with brightest to least bright from top to bottom.
==================================
LiteXpress LXL907078B Camp 71
Item B00XYBO2YM
Measured light: 120-200 lux
Pros: This is simply the brightest of everything I’ve tested. In fact it’s so bright that if you looked directly at the LEDs, you may go temporarily blind. The light is very warm and natural, the most of any lantern I’ve ever seen. Photographers will know exactly what I’m referring to. The Ultimate Solar Lantern below used to hold the title as the brightest battery operated lantern in the world (that I’ve tested), but this lantern now holds that title. Everything about this screams quality. German-made, duh!. You can turn the knob to adjust brightest. Uses only 4 D sized batteries. The warranty is a whopping 5 years!
Cons: A little spendy. Also, this may not be a con for some of you, but the light appears brightest horizontally towards the sky. Although this is somewhat true for most lanterns, it’s more evident with this specific lantern, probably due to the amount of sheer light it produces. Note that the measured lux showing a range will mean it’s bright at a higher angle than a lower angel for all other products, unless otherwise noted. On a related note, I have another LiteXpress lantern which I can hang upside down. If this one could do that, it wouldn’t be a problem for me. But this one cannot. I have to use some ropes to tie this lantern in a certain way to flip the lantern upside down so I get the most light on the ground where we walk at night when camping.
Other thoughts: Depending on the horizontal position of the measuring device, this lantern can range from 120 lux (when the measuring device is slightly lower on the horizon compared to the product) to over 200 lux (when the measuring device is slightly higher on the horizon). In other words if you were to hang this lantern up on a tree in the woods, the bottom area on the ground where you are walking will receive less light than the area above in the trees. I chose this lantern over the Coleman CPX6 because the Coleman lantern clearly states at high setting it only runs 5 hours. This lantern claims 10 hours. During my camping trips of having it turned on 2-3 hours per night for 3 nights at the highest setting, I can confirm this claim is accurate. If you simply want the best and brightest that money can as of June, 2016, without having to resort to propane and having your own horrid stories of propane lanterns falling down, cracking, flames shooting out etc., this is the lantern for you. It is flippn’ bright. I’d compare the brightness to be on par with bright propane lanterns my friends sometimes bring to camp.
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LE® 500lm Outdoor LED Lantern
Item B015ZFKLNK
Measured light: 85-125 lux
Pros: Extremely bright for its small footprint (about the size of a small green propane tank). I’m impressed with how much lux it produces with its small size. Very well constructed and rugged as well. You can hang this upside down (but I haven’t used that feature yet).
Cons: 1 year warranty instead of 3 or 5 is all I can think of.
Other thoughts: Lux range from 85 to over 125 (depending on horizontal position relative to this lantern). It uses only 3 D sized batteries. I was reluctant to purchase these and was going to go with LiteXpress models, however, at $16 on sale (a steal when Amazon Tracktor shows $40+ is the regular price), I bought 3 and do NOT have buyer’s remorse.
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Solar Lantern Ultimate
Item B00I53R7P0
Measured light: 104 lux
Pros: Exremely bright. Has an internally sealed lead battery, which means you don’t have to purchase extra batteries!!!
Cons: The USB charging capability is a little tricky to get to work.
Other thoughts: This lantern held (my) world record for the brightest light for battery powered lanterns for quite a number of years until recent challengers arrived. I originally purchased this product from an unknown online company called World Green Products. I am glad they have their products on Amazon now. Unlike typical lanterns that shine 360 degrees, this lantern only shines about slightly less than 180 degrees. In other words, you can point the light source to a direction of your choice, without blinding you in the process. This can be a pro or a con, depending on what kind of light source you need. It comes with a 3 watt solar panel (included with the lantern purchase) to charge the internally included sealed lead acid battery. It charges even when the sun is blocked behind clouds and the solar panel is inside my house, about 1 foot from the sliding door. It can take 12+ hours to charge, but this thing lasts for a minimum of 5+ camping nights, depending on use. I generally turn it on around 7 or 8 PM all the way to 11 PM. This product seems super well made. I even dropped it from a 4 feet height once and I saw no signs of damage. It also has an AC adapter to charge via a regular wall outlet too.
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Coleman 8D Classic Lantern
Item B0009PUQ5A
Measured light: 57 lux
Pros: Decently bright.
Cons: Older technology so it’s large and uses 8 D batteries. The florescent bulb will also die and dim sooner than newer LED technologies.
Other thoughts: This lantern takes about 2 mins for the light intensity to increase to maximum. This was my main lantern for many years. Alas, newer technology is here.
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LiteXpress LXL906106RC Led Lantern Light Camp 203RC
Item B005MMNSLE
Light measured: 54 lux
Pros: As with my other LiteXpress product, this item screams quality. Has a remote control. Decently bright with the 300 lumen claim. You can take the bulb cover off and the LED bulb will shine without hindrance, giving you a little more brightness. You can also hang it upside down, which gives you even more brightness. 5 year warranty from this German company!
Cons: Remote control is sort of big, but some people may not see that as a con (so they don’t lose it). I just used the included clips to clip it to the lantern. Uses 6 D batteries, but still less than the 8 required by the Coleman one noted below. But because it uses 6 D batteries, it is larger than some of the newer lanterns which use only 3 D batteries.
Other thoughts: I only purchased this for the remote control. I used to have a Coleman 8D Square Pack-Away Lantern with Remote Control, but my batteries leaked acid into it Make sure to turn the blue LED towards the tent so the remote will work.
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GE Enbrighten 360 Bright White Lantern, 500 Lumens
Item B00LIC3ZCO
Light measured: 42 lux
Pros: Nothing.
Cons: Large, exactly like older technology. This is the stuff you expected to see 5-10 years ago. GE is late to the game it seems. Uses 8 whopping D batteries. Not very bright at all compared to the 500 lumens claim. The claim is more appropriate at roughly around 250 lumens. The material protecting the bulb appears to be slightly tinted dark, thus preventing light from reaching the outside world. That would explain why the performance was so poor. The engineers who designed this or the clowns who approved this needs to be fired. Horrible decision. The light is also this darker colored light due to this tint. Not very pleasing as another reviewer noted.
Other thoughts: I bought three of these on sale from Costco for $19.99. Even though I could have made a few bucks selling these to poor saps, I quickly returned them after I realized how poor at producing light they were. Unfortunately I did not take a picture of them because I was so disappointed I immediately boxed them back up for a return.
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Solar Lantern Perfect
Item B00I53DVIM
Light measured: 21 lux
Pros: Lead sealed internal battery. No extra batteries required!
Cons: Not as bright as newer contenders.
Other thoughts: Comes with the same 3 watt solar panel as the Solar Lantern Ultimate and also using a seal lead acid battery. It has an AC adapter to charge via a regular wall outlet too. This product seems very well made.
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Camp Chef Summit Solar Lantern
Item B008M9SHLU
Light measured: 13.1 lux
Pros: Comes with some batteries. No extra batteries required. Has a built in solar panel at the top.
Cons: These batteries are lower grade so may require a replacement at some point.
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Coleman Twin High Power LED Lantern
Item B001O3F5Y8
Light measured: 11.3 lux
Pros: None
Cons: Large, older technology, dim, and poor handle designs that will break.
Other thoughts: I'm disappointed to say I lured by the promise of 580 whopping lumens, which Coleman at the time claimed was the brightest in the world. WOW!!! Right? NOT!!! These lanterns have been the worst ones I've owned. EVER. The handles broke, on both of them. I take VERY GOOD care of my stuff. The light on one started dimming and eventually I tossed it out. Even before the LEDs started to die out, the light output was slightly less (measured by my eyeballs, without equipment) than the Coleman 8D Batteries Lantern - Red - Model 5329. Final tests confirm it to be much less. I'm sure it has to do with the LEDs dying out too. But even then, this item is NOT WORTH my time or money. I have the high powered version of this lantern. 580 lumens?
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Solar Powered Camping Lantern and Cell Phone Charger. 4 watt brightness. 10" of Height.
Item B003CSKJV2
Light measured: 11.1 lux
Pros: Comes with some batteries. No extra batteries required. Has a built in solar panel at the top.
Cons: These batteries are lower grade so may require a replacement at some point.
Other thoughts: - This item is basically the same manufacturer as the Camp Chef Summit Solar Lantern. However, it has an included little cord to convert from DC(?) to USB. Kinda annoying to keep with the lantern in my opinion.
See pictures for comparison of sizes. I included a green propane tank in one of the newer pictures to reference lantern sizes.
CAVEAT OF THIS REVIEW
• I’ve had this lamp only for 8 days, so I cannot comment on its longevity or for how long it will store/hold a full charge while in storage (not being used). The manual states that if the lamp is not in use, it should be charged at least once every 3 months. So based on this information, in theory, it “could” store a full charge for 3 months. I have tested the power storage of this lamp for 5 days (I have fully charged the lamp, let it sit not plugged into electricity for 5 days and then turned it on at Max light output, which it provided for 6 hours).
• The primary purpose of this lantern for our household is to provide emergency lighting in the house when power is out. It will NOT be used for camping and as such, external environmental conditions, inclusive of water proof testing, will not play a role in our case.
GENERAL INFO
• Lepro LE 1000 Lumens Rechargeable Lantern does not provide for usage of regular replaceable batteries. It can be used ONLY as a Rechargeable lantern utilizing internally installed and normally (unless you are a DIY person) not replaceable rechargeable battery.
• The lamp is pretty small in size (3.74 x 3.46 x 7.24 inches )
PROS
• Lepro LE Rechargeable Lantern, once fully charged, is very bright on Max Lumens setting – therefore it is a usable lamp that can easily light-up a 12x12 room
• There are 4 different light settings, inclusive of 3000K color temperature, which is a very warm color. This is a great option to have, as 6000K is a very cool (temperature) light. However, be aware that 3000K will not be at all as bright as 6000K.
• Once fully charged, Lepro LE Rechargeable Lantern will provide light at Maximum Lumen output for 6 full hours. Over the course of 6 hours the output will dim slightly, but it is still fully usable/functional for the entire 6 hours. While this might not seem like a lot of hours, compared to most of the similar products/lights being offered by various other companies, this is actually a lot, as most of the advertised numbers by other manufacturers are completely false and are a marketing gimmick.
• The lamp light can be steplessly dimmed in each of 3 lighting modes (it cannot be dimmed in the flashing light mode). This is an excellent option, as the light at Max setting can actually be too bright based on viewing circumstances/requirements. In addition, if the light output is dimmed, the hours of available light will be extended (I have not tested for how long, as MAX light output was my primary concern).
• Lepro LE Rechargeable Lantern can be fully used if plugged in/while being charged. So it can function as a “regular” lamp, not just as an emergency lamp.
• The lamp diffuser is detachable and thus provides for a different type of lighting – a more direct/narrow beam of light and can be essentially used as a flashlight (vs a lantern).
• In addition to the handle, the lantern has an integrated hook/hanger on the bottom – so there are two ways of hanging the lamp.
• The lamp is very light, made of fairly durable plastic (so no glass to break) and has soft rubberized areas to protect the lamp and not let it slide on a surface.
• Lepro LE Rechargeable Lantern can be used as a Power Bank to charge your other portable devices (e.g. phone, tablet, etc.). This is provided via a USB-A port.
• Micro USB to USB-A cable is provided to be used for charging this lamp (the charger block itself is NOT provided).
• Lepro LE Rechargeable Lantern has a charging LED that lights up Red while being charged and Green when charging is complete.
CONS
• It takes a full 8 hrs (and possibly a bit more) to fully charge the lamp from empty. So from the efficiency perspective, it is very poor – 8 hrs to charge and 6 hours to discharge (at Max Light Output).
• You cannot use a fast charger for this lamp – it will not work (or worse, damage the battery), so you are stuck with slow charging.
• The lamp does not have a USB-C connector. Most of the current modern portable devices use USB-C. So this lamp is stuck with old technology from the charging perspective.
• I tested using this lamp (the lamp was fully charged before the test) as a Power Bank by charging my iPhone 15 Pro from 30% to 90%. It took 3-4 hours to complete this charge (the phone was being slow-charged, since the lamp is using USB-A, rated at 5V, 1A) and basically the lamp was completely drained. And of course I had to have a USB-A to USB-C cable. It took almost the entire 8 hours to fully recharge the lamp. So using this lamp in the emergency as a source of light AND a power bank is highly questionable, as one or the other (light emission or charging your device) is going to suffer.
• Using Lepro LE Rechargeable Lantern at Max lumens output, after about 6 hrs, it abruptly shuts down – it does not continuously dim as it loses the charge, it just shuts down.
IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURER
• Increase efficiency of the lamp by redesigning for fast charging capability (e.g. fully charge in 30 min to 1 hr)
• Change ports from Micro USB & USB-A to USB-C
• Increase rechargeable battery capacity – at least double it ( or a TRUE 10,000 mAH) – for proper lamp usage as a Power Bank
Top reviews from other countries
It’s rechargeable & you can also charge up your phone !! I would recommend it .
Super hell, also perfekt wenn man länger draußen sitzen möchte und Licht braucht!
Hat einen Karabinerhaken zum aufhängen und einen Tragegriff!
Ich finde sie super und sie wird uns absofort zu jedem Urlaub begleiten.
There are four settings: 300 lumens, which is a warm, orangey white; 700 lumens, which is a bright white; 1000 lumens (also bright white); and flashing. Mostly, I use the 300 lumens setting as it is bright enough for most things, but the brighter settings come in useful at times.
You can dim the light on any of the settings, except flashing, by long pressing the on/off button. It will slowly dim, going round in a cycle – dimmer and then brighter again – until you release the button. You can also unscrew the cover for brighter and more direct light.
When you turn it on, the first mode is 700 lumens. Keep pressing it within two seconds, and it will change in the order of 700 to 300 to 1000 to flashing. I would have preferred it to go in order of brightness since, as mentioned, I mostly use the 300 lumens mode. This is not a huge problem, but it can be annoying to have to go through a significantly brighter setting to get to 300 lumens.
Its handle makes it quite easy to carry, and the clip hook that folds out from the base means you can hang it in a tent (though it is rather small). It’s slightly heavier than some lanterns, but this was not an issue for me. It is easy to pack away and store as it is not too big.
The lantern takes around eight hours to charge completely; it should be charged in the morning so that it is ready for night-time. I connected it to a large battery to charge while I was out camping, and I have also been able to charge it via a smaller power bank. The lantern battery does, however, last quite some time to make up for the lengthy charging. When mostly using the 300 lumens and sometimes 700 lumens setting, it has lasted several hours (maybe ten, though I didn’t time it properly). Plus, the fact that you do not have to go out and buy new batteries for it all the time is greatly beneficial.
There is a small light above the button that glows green when the lantern is turned on, which will turn red when the battery is running low. When charging, it will be red and turns green when it has fully charged.
The covering over the ports in the lantern seems a bit flimsy, and I feel as though it might break if you are not careful.
Overall, this lantern is a fantastic choice for camping, and I imagine it would be useful for several other applications as well. For its price, it is great value.