The Top Three Lanterns for Any Campsite
What would hatchet & lantern be without a lantern review? Lanterns are an essential on any camping list and there are many to choose from. We’re highlighting our top three camping lanterns to be sure you are covered in any situation.
Barebones Forest Lantern
If you’ve been following our adventures you’ve probably noticed our Barebones Living Forest Lantern. We love it for its vintage inspired design but also for its functionality. It is rechargeable which means we don’t need batteries and can charge in the car if necessary. This lantern is also dimmable, using a one button control. The handle makes it easy to hold or hang from any place. We use it for camping, overnight stays and in our home as ambient lighting.
Bulb type: LED
Brightness: 220 lumens
Run Time: 4-80+ hours run time, depending on setting
Energy use: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery via micro USB Recharge time 4-6 hrs
Size: 6 x 9.5 x 6 inches
Weight: 1lb 3.2 ounces
Price: $68.00
Goal Zero Crush Light
The small but mighty Goal Zero Crush Light lantern has to be among the best camping inventions of all time. True to Goal Zero’s mission, its completely solar powered. It has three light settings including our favorite, the flickering candle mode. The best feature and the reason for its name the “Crush Light” is its collapsible design. When collapsed it becomes packable, durable and light as a feather.
Bulb type: LED
Brightness: 60 lumens
Run Time: 3-35 hrs. depending on setting
Energy use: Solar powered lithium polymer battery
Size: Open dimensions: 4.95 x 4.95 x 4 inches Collapsed dimensions: 4.95 x 4.95 x 0.6 inches
Weight: 3.2 ounces
Price: $19.95
Black Diamond Moji Charging Station Lantern
The Black Diamond Moji Lantern is a go-to for backpackers and campers alike. This lantern is extremely durable and can be a lifesaver if you need a portable USB power source. It’s ultrabright but the frosted globe won’t hurt your eyes when powered on and it can dim down to 10 lumens. It also has a locking function so that you don’t accidentally bump the power button in your pack. The top has a collapsible double-hook loop for hanging anywhere, we use ours as a tent chandelier.
Bulb type: LED
Brightness: 250 lumens of light on high setting and 10 lumens on low
Run Time: High: 8; low: 200 hours
Energy use: Rechargeable Lithium ion or 4 AA
Size: 6.5 x 2 x 1.4 inches
Weight: 15.1 ounces
Price: $79.95
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