(Part 3) Best lantern flashlights according to redditors
We found 181 Reddit comments discussing the best lantern flashlights. We ranked the 74 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
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it's an LED camping lamp
I bought one of these so i can see in the dark when i'm walking. And i bought these so cars can see me.
My regime is the same - i layer and layer and layer. I bought my first pair of snow pants and a balaklava last year. I bought thermal socks, gloves, long johns and undershirts. I bought a coat that's about a size too big so i can layer underneath it. I look like the kid from A Christmas Story when i walk - but i'm walking.
If you're looking for portable lanterns, I made the mistake of only having them on my wishlist two years ago. My friends and family all bought me lanterns. On the bright side (haha!) I was able to test out a wide variety of lanterns...
Black Diamond Moji - This one I actually bought myself after being allowed to demo it at REI. The light is a tiny bit warmer than most LED lamps, and the white orb allows even distribution of lighting with no harsh glare when looking at the light. You can dim the light by holding the power button. Hard to turn on by accident, comes with a collapsible hanging clip, is water resistant, the battery life is great (I used it as a night light while doing a 6 day car trip, at least 15 hours of use on low setting with no issues or battery replacements). Best of all it's only $20, coming in as one of the cheapest lamps I've used. It's lightweight, but the orb on top means it'll take up extra valuable space.
Black Diamond Orbit - Got it as a gift. Loved that it could become compact. Feels a little cheap, but looks great. Won't turn on when closed. It's supposed to be water resistant, but the battery compartment screws open super easily, so I wonder about the validity. Light is very white, and can screw with your eyes if you look at it too closely. Flashlight function on the base is nice. I would only use this to hang up inside a tent on low light settings. Light distribution is uneven. Long battery life.
Black Diamond Apollo - I actually bought mine from an REI garage sale for $5, the last owner's batteries were corroded and messed up the contacts. A bit of cleaning later and I had the thing going again. I like the ability to hang it up or elevate it. Battery life is good, but like the Orbit, light distribution is uneven. It's much lighter than the Rayovac I'll talk about later, but about the same size.
Coleman Puck Lantern - My only lantern that is rechargeable via USB. My two main gripes are that when closed, it's nearly impossible to reopen (think suction!), and that the USB port closure opens up very easily - the rubber cover is too small, which means the water resistance is compromised very easily. That said, the ability to recharge is fantastic, and the battery life is even better - I ran it for 20 hours on high (just left it on) during a power outage and the thing still had plenty of power left. Takes a while to charge, but is darn durable and can compact well. Light distribution is decent but limited due to the size/design. Can hang, and includes a bottom LED as well for that reason. Lots of light-up configurations as well. Glare is decent.
Snow Peak Hozuki - At first I thought this lantern was ridiculous, but it's actually one of my favorites. It has a VERY warm yellow light similar to candles, a compact size and is magnetic, so I can hang it almost anywhere I want. I actually use this around the house while working on repairs in small corners or on my computer, or as a night light. I honestly am hesitant to take it camping since the battery cover can come undone super easily and it's NOT waterproof. Also the rubber light dispenser falls off easily. So for camping this is a terrible choice unless you want to only hang it in your tent. If any other lamp had the LED's the Hozuki has, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Rayovac Sportsman - Heavy, bulky, long lasting, built like a tank. If you're going car camping, this is the lamp to have. It's ugly, large, uses heavy batteries, is bright and water resistant. The glare is pretty bad, but it's VERY bright and can last for days. I love mine, and eventually bought my parents one as well.
If .7oz is light enough for you, I have found the Nite Ize Moonlit to be great. You can get it with a white or red LED (I have the red). It disperses the light pretty well and has a built in clip. You'll never have to worry about blinding yourself with it. I keep mine attached to my ridgeline and pack up my gear with it in place. At night I always have a light within arms reach and never have to search for it. For me, this is a perfect no-fuss light.
https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Moonlit-Micro-Lantern/dp/B01CGW34R0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=nite%2Bize%2Bmoonlit&qid=1573389434&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FYK5H8Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1464909243&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=black+diamond+lantern&dpPl=1&dpID=41KHNQNm3EL&ref=plSrch
I have two of these. They last crazy long, clip onto lines, branches, d-rings and such easily, and are far brighter than they should be (they have a dimmer so it is fine). Go with a gas lantern if you are a destination camper, perhaps. Like you go to camp, hang out in camp for days, then leave. Get one of these if you like to set up and take down quickly and portably as camping is just part of the sightseeing trip. You can carry them on bathroom trips and no issues using them in tents, finding stuff in the back of your car, etc. We sometimes take them backpacking, as well.
I used a hand crank radio and light during Hurricane Irene, and afterwards I immediately replaced them with regular battery powered ones.
The last thing you want after bailing water out of your basement for an hour is to have to crank the weather radio. Alkaline batteries are cheap and can be stored for years without issue.
For emergency light, buy the Rayovac Sportsman Extreme LED Lantern. Or its ruggedized brother.
I use [these] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q8HN0NI) for light at camp. I just put a couple hooks on the EZ ups frame and hook them to the ceiling. Then you can just pull on em and they give off a ton of light for being so small. Usually just crack em open just barely. You can usually get em for super cheap on amazon too if you get the 2-4 packs. Never had to change the batteries last year either so good lifespan too.
I kind of hope I'm not. The SolarEK claims to use a "400mA" li-ion cell and 1.5W of LEDs.
This has the same basic design and might be better with a 1Ah cell. Still terrible.
You're better off with a LED lantern, makes life so much easier if you clip it onto your satchel. Its bright as hell and illuminates your entire body. So if you're delivering in the ghetto at least people will recognize the uniform instead of just seeing a single light source off of your head.
I picked this up on Amazon for <$30 and took it on our 3 week camping/hiking trip from Vegas to Denver earlier this month. It's incredibly bright, has a long (10+hour) charge life, a battery backup for emergencies, has 2 light modes, and separates into two super nifty flashlights that can be used as a traditional flashlight or as standalone lanterns. It held up really well to the elements, being checked in bags a couple of times, dropped, etc.
I'd definitely buy it again.
Thanks Parametrek!
Klarus Mini One Ti
www.amazon.com/dp/B076HGBS7K/
Not sure where you buy things online in India but I did see this:
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or
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They should be good for ambient light at night when it's time to chill, but we also have one of these for if you really want to light up everything. Plus that remote control is clutch!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd love to try some basic camping lights, these total to $28.97:
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Magnetic-Included-Rechargeable-Directly/dp/B078M92JCC
https://www.amazon.com/Lantern-Flashlight-Emergency-Portable-SlimK/dp/B01M085WVC
Geez yer a good bloke.
I'd give an LA10 a good home, I reckon.
thanks
You'll need to list a budget if you want valuable advice. Like most camping gear - these items can go for a wide range of prices / quality. You generally get what you pay for - so the bigger budget the better quality.
Are you shopping in the USA or abroad? Online or local shops? Different areas have different brands available.
When / where will you do the majority of your camping? Don't need to list the specific parks - but a general idea of the temps and terrain you'll be using this equipment would be idea. Warm beaches or snowy mountains, Windy plains or thick forests, etc.
You said car / base style camping - that's a valuable distinction. Backpacking / wilderness style gear would be very different.
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Tent - 4-person tent for 2 people is best for car camping, you could even go higher for more room/comfort.
Stove - a 2-burner propane stove would be ideal. Coleman brand is classic.
Lantern - a propane lantern is old-school, but bright / effective. I'd probably go with a battery powered option though, easier to deal with.
cookware - tons of options here. You could start by going to your local Thrift Store. Get the basics, they even have cast iron there often. Then get a plastic tub to store it all in - as your kitchen kit grows it will be valuable to store it all together for transport.
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Without knowing the answers to my above questions, I'll throw out some basic gear options for you to check out:
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Tent
There are other top brands, but the REI one is good quality for the cost. The Coleman one is cheap, but highly popular and good enough for most. Kind of 2 ends of the spectrum there.
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Stove
This one really is the standard, I don't recommend any other option personally.
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Lantern
Tons of options in the battery category. Might as well start cheap and see if it works well enough. I rarely even use my lantern anyway. I sit by the fire or use my headlamp. Better to invest in a good headlamp I'd say.
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Cookware
Kits are a good way to get started. Then add single items like tongs, knives, wash buckets, etc. as needed. I really do suggest using items from the thrift store whenever possible. That way you don't care if it gets dinged up or burnt while camping.
agreed on the battery powered fan! On Amazon they sell some that have a light too which can come in handy. It hopefully won't be as hot as last year though since they moved it to September.
Also maybe a lantern. I like this one because it has a feature that prevents battery drain
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C7HFAI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R0SzDbTD17DDZ