That robustness is a key factor though, for rough-and-tumble trips off into the wilds kayaking or similar, this is a bit of a modern gem. An integrated steel cable enables you to hang it up, although keeping it clear of flammable tent material is a must for obvious reasons. Primus have used their gas stove expertise to create a burner that really sips on the gas, giving epically long burn times, while an ‘EasyTrigger' piezo ignition system makes lighting it a doddle. A more breakable glass version amps that up to 360 lumens. Running on screw-in gas canisters (which you'll have for your stove anyway), this will never run out of battery, can't really be damaged (short of physically smashing it to bits), and puts out a whopping 235 lumens in a stainless steel mesh version. If you're yearning for some old school lantern-lighting then this modern take on a 1800's Tilley lamp is what you're looking for.
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Read our full BioLite BaseCharge Home Emergency Kit review, of which the BioLite AlpenGlow 500 is part.
Sure, unleashing party mode would probably earn you some funny looks on a hardcore off-road expedition, but for camping with family or friends, or even used in the back garden for summer soirees or as an emergency backup light in a power cut, the AlpenGlow 500 and 250 are stone-cold champs. These extra modes are activated by shaking the lamp. This lantern has modes to spare, for every mood and situation, from a yellowish candlelight flicker to single or double colours to a multi-colour party mode. Move beyond the practical stuff, though, and the AlpenGlow really outdoes itself. There are some more handy features, too: a built-in USB charger for dead-phone emergencies, a fold-out hook for hanging in a tent and IPX4 water resistance. However, you can also save battery power or use them to walk around with by just opting to have one half lit up. If you just want to be able to see things, these lamps will deliver cool or warm light, with a sliding scale of brightness up to 500 lumens for the AlpenGlow 500 and 250 lumens for the AlpenGlow 250.īurn time on each is up to five hours on high and a commendable 200 hours on low. We've had both sizes in to test out, and they're both highly functional and about as much fun as you could ever hope to have with a camping lantern. In our opinion, the most versatile camping lanterns on the market are the BioLite AlpenGlow 500 and its smaller sibling, the AlpenGlow 250. So many modes that controls can get confusing Read our full GoalZero Lighthouse Mini Lantern review A removable Li-NMC battery lurks within, offering a total power delivery of 11.84Wh (3.7V, 3200 mAh), which translates to between 4-500+ hours run time and can be topped up from any USB socket (including solar panels) via the incorporated cable, which neatly latches onto a magnet when coiled up.
The other obvious feature of the GoalZero Lighthouse Mini Lantern is the central control knob, which allows for easy tweaking of light outputs up to the maximum of 210 lumens.
The runtime is fantastic, requiring very little in the way of recharging - one charge will easily last for a camping trip - which is a major bonus. It’s as powerful as a mid-range headtorch but with a less-focused beam - ideal for general indirect lighting. It knocks out up to 210 lumens, which is very bright - more than ample for reading in a tent. A tiny but powerful rechargeable LED lantern, the GoalZero Lighthouse Mini offers easy controls and decent performance, as well as some unexpected extras.
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