Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.27 x 4.09 x 3.66 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.62 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.74 x 3.46 x 7.24 inches |
Item Weight | 550 Grams |
Brand Name | Lighting EVER |
Warranty Description | 1 year. |
Color | Green / Black |
Material | Plastic |
Manufacturer | Lighting EVER |
Part Number | 3300008 |
Style | Portable |
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Lighting EVER 1000LM LED Camping Lantern Rechargeable, 4400mAh Power Bank, Camping Essential with 4 Light Modes, IP44 Waterproof Lantern Flashlight for Hurricane Emergency, Hiking, USB Cable Included
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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.
- Lighting EVER Bundle – 2 Items:1000LM Rechargeable LED Camping Lantern & High Lumens LED FlashlightsThis bundle contains 2 items
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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.
Lepro | LE - Camping Lanterns Collection
This Product | Check Me Out | Check Me Out | Check Me Out | Check Me Out | Check Me Out | Check Me Out | |
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 | #3,285 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #14 in Electric Camping Lanterns |
Date First Available | September 21, 2015 |
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Customers like the size, brightness, and value of the electric lantern. For example, they mention it's small in size but big in light production, great for car camping, and has a dimmer function. That said, opinions are mixed on battery life and performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the electric lantern. They mention that it is very bright, powerful, and outshines every other lamp or lantern they have had. The light has various levels of brightness, making it a handy light for use each night.
"...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
"This thing will light up the whole living room/great room of your house in a power outage easily...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the lantern. For example, they say it's reliable, well built, and versatile. Customers also mention that it charges using a Micro USB cable. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality and value.
"...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 easy to carry around and light enough to backpack with. They say it's perfect for camping or power blackouts, and is easy to use when camping outside. Customers also say it has a long battery life and is compact.
"...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's easy to recharge, and can charge their phone. Customers also appreciate that it comes charged and ready to use. They mention that the USB-C can be used to recharge it, and it has an AC adapter to charge via a regular wall outlet. Overall, customers are happy with the charging capabilities of the product.
"...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
"...The led lights are so bright. This is also rechargeable so I charge it up before a storm and it's set to go...." 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 lantern. They say it's small in size but big in light production. The compact size is nice for car camping and packing with all their other gear. The dimmer function is a great feature, and the lantern fits the bill just right. It's also great for inside a tent and looks absolutely retro cool.
"...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
"this is great in a power failure. 3 levels of brightness. small but mighty." Read more
Customers like the value of the electric lantern. For example, they mention it's well worth the price, has amazing quality, and functions as advertised. Some say it'll be a good buy.
"...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 have mixed opinions about the battery life of the lantern. Some mention that it lasts a long time on a single charge, while others say that it only seems to last 6 hours on its softer setting. Some customers also say that the batteries 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 on/off switch doesn't work properly, and the lantern shuts off and wouldn' t come back on.
"...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
"...statement that they are movement sensitive up to 15 feet, they only turn on at 4 feet." Read more
"Works well and gives out a good amount of light." Read more
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I didn't expect much out of this lantern when I saw the size of it, but holy crap this thing is bright. The first setting I was like good lord that's bright. The second setting was a yellow light, I guess it's softer for your eyes, but the third setting is both lights and I swear it, but don't look at the lens. It's super bright. There is a strobe light that is for emergencies but either the first or third setting will be my go to.
Pros: 1. Super bright and way cheaper than other lanterns that claim to have higher lumens.
2. Really light weight and small size.
3. Handle on the top and bottom makes it easier to hang on different objects.
4. Feels well built
Cons: 1. It charges using a Micro USB cable. I really wished it used a type C instead.
2. Charging seems to take a long time.
3. No battery indicator. I really wish there was a way to tell how much battery is remaining.
4. Battery life is shorter than other lanterns I tried, but I was using this lantern at max brightness. Adjust the dimmer on the light settings and you will have plenty of battery left for a weekend camping trip.
Conclusion: If you want a amazing camping lantern that is more than plenty bright, I highly recommend this. It's small size, long lasting battery if you dim the light down will be plenty for your camping trips. You are able to use it as a battery pack to charge your other devices, but let's face it, you go camping to get away. In a emergency that is a option at the cost of lowering the amount of time you have in a light.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
I didn't expect much out of this lantern when I saw the size of it, but holy crap this thing is bright. The first setting I was like good lord that's bright. The second setting was a yellow light, I guess it's softer for your eyes, but the third setting is both lights and I swear it, but don't look at the lens. It's super bright. There is a strobe light that is for emergencies but either the first or third setting will be my go to.
Pros: 1. Super bright and way cheaper than other lanterns that claim to have higher lumens.
2. Really light weight and small size.
3. Handle on the top and bottom makes it easier to hang on different objects.
4. Feels well built
Cons: 1. It charges using a Micro USB cable. I really wished it used a type C instead.
2. Charging seems to take a long time.
3. No battery indicator. I really wish there was a way to tell how much battery is remaining.
4. Battery life is shorter than other lanterns I tried, but I was using this lantern at max brightness. Adjust the dimmer on the light settings and you will have plenty of battery left for a weekend camping trip.
Conclusion: If you want a amazing camping lantern that is more than plenty bright, I highly recommend this. It's small size, long lasting battery if you dim the light down will be plenty for your camping trips. You are able to use it as a battery pack to charge your other devices, but let's face it, you go camping to get away. In a emergency that is a option at the cost of lowering the amount of time you have in a light.
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.
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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.
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