Description
Camping lanterns are bought on two numbers: how much light they give, and what else they will run. The light source here is LED, and the retail pack states 1300 lumens, which is enough to light a family tent or a patio table rather than just a book. The pack also states three modes, so the output can be stepped to suit the job, and the lantern is dimmable with a variable colour temperature, so you can settle on a warmer, lower light once the cooking is done. A USB socket on the body works as a power bank; the pack states that it charges devices, so a phone can take a top-up from it.
It suits camping and caravanning first. A moulded handle arches over the top for hanging from a tent hook or an awning pole, and the base is broad enough to sit steady on a picnic table. It earns a place at home too: a power cut, a garage or loft with no fixed light, a shed, a garden table on a summer evening, or a car boot kept ready for winter. Because it throws light in every direction rather than in a beam, it works as a room light rather than as a torch you point at something.
The IP54 rating covers dust and splashing water from any direction, so rain or a damp groundsheet is no trouble, though it is not made to be dunked. That rating also makes it suitable for use in zones 2 and 3. Batteries are not included, and the manufacturer states neither the cell size nor a runtime figure, so check the battery compartment before you buy cells. It is sold as a single lantern with a minimum order of one. Our wider Energizer range covers head torches and handheld torches if you want a beam as well.
Specification
| Light source |
LED |
| Brightness |
1300lm, as stated on the retail pack |
| Runtime |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Battery |
Not included; cell size not stated by the manufacturer |
| IP rating |
IP54, suitable for use in zone 2 |
| Sold as |
Single lantern |
| Minimum order |
1, sold in multiples of 1 |
Frequently Asked
Does it come with batteries?
No. Batteries are not included, and the manufacturer does not state the cell size, so open the battery compartment and check what it takes before buying cells.
Can I really charge a phone from it?
Yes. There is a USB socket on the body and the retail pack states that it charges devices, so a phone can take a top-up from the lantern.
How bright is it, and can I turn it down?
The pack states 1300 lumens at full output. It is dimmable and the pack states three modes, so you can run it low for reading or sleeping.
How long will it run on one set of cells?
The manufacturer does not publish a runtime figure. Runtime will depend on the mode you use, the brightness you set and the cells you fit.
Can I leave it out in the rain?
The IP54 rating covers dust and splashing water from any direction, so light rain is fine. It is not rated for immersion, so keep it out of standing water.
Does the colour of the light change?
Yes. The colour temperature is variable, so you can shift between a cooler working light and a warmer, softer light for the evening.