Led Camping Lantern Reviews On Led Camping Lanterns

Okay, I admit that I am a flashlight (torch, if you are a Brit) junkie, especially LED types. So that’s the bias, but that also qualifies me as somewhat of an expert — well, somewhat. In any event I am very pleased with the build and design of this LED lantern. It is a quality, durable, functional piece of equipment that will last and serve you well. I may even get another one (his and hers when camping). If you can live with the price tag, then it is a good purchase. Even for seldom needed emergency use, a large package of alkaline AA batteries from Costco and one of these lanterns would be a lot safer and more practical than candles.
Also, as noted in the product description, dimmed down the manufacturer says you will get 60 hours of light. It’s not the best intensity of light dimmed to that level, but it would be practical and viable for many uses (similar to ‘nightlight’ intensity). On ‘high’ you get pretty good light, but only 15 hours of use using the 4 AA alkaline batteries required. But with a large, discount package of batteries on hand that’s not a concern for me, because the shelf life of fresh batteries is years and like I said, they are not too expensive if purchased at a place like Costco. Also, there is a plug-in for an adapter accessory (not supplied) if you don’t want to use batteries, but that doesn’t appeal to me. I might also add that intensity of light is one thing, but the way the light is reflected is another issue. With some LEDs, sure, you have an intense enough light output, but they cast, or reflect the light in a way that makes it uncomfortable to read by. Not so with this lantern. It is very comfortable to read by (at the high intensity level — 15 hours duration), and that is important for me.
UPDATE: We just came back from camping in the Sierra Mountains and this lamp performed wonderfully. It was like having a mini (not as bright of course) Coleman lantern without the fuss, danger, weight, noise, etc. My wife wants her own now. Well worth the price for this product. Maybe I’ll get two more!

This lantern has quite a few things going for it. Collapsed, it’s very small – about the size of a can of soup. The 3W LED puts out a decent amount of light, even running off 1.2V NiMH AAs (it might be a tad bit brighter w/ alkalines, or their proprietary NRG battery pack, though I’m guessing lithiums might be too much for it). The dimmer works well, and has a clever feedback method – it blinks once at the top or bottom of the range, and then starts over again if you continue to hold. Oddly, the battery level LEDs are covered by the bottom of the diffuser when it’s open all the way, but that doesn’t seem like the end of the world (they claim 50 hours on a set of batteries, though that’s likely dimmed all the way, which is still usable).

5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent in so many areas
I purchased this product roughly 3 months ago and have put it to immediate use.
Light: Quite bright for its size with a great frosted light output.

I got my Black Diamond Apollo and was excited to open the package and try it out. I think it’s great! Nice package with pull-up lighthouse and pull-out tri legs that restore into a compact footprint. It’s perfect for van camping, which is what I need.

The light output is totally satisfactory, also. All in all, a great little lamp for emergency or cabin use that stores very well.

4.0 out of 5 stars
Great product–Pricey
This is a decent product that gives off a nice bright light. My only issue with it is the price. At half the price, the Coleman 3AA MicroPacker LED Lantern is a better deal with…