Description
This Eveready lantern does two jobs from one body. Pushed shut it works as a directional torch, with the beam at one end; pulled open it becomes an area lantern that spreads light right around a tent, a table or a room. The pack rates it at 300 lumens, which is a useful working light rather than a keyring glow, and describes the power as hybrid: a rechargeable lithium ion battery and a charging cable come in the box, and the pack states the lantern will also run on three AA cells, which are not included. The body is black, with a red collar around the light head and a single button on the front.
That pairing suits the jobs where you cannot be sure what power you will have. It travels flat enough for a camping box, a car boot or a rucksack, and the two modes cover both the walk back to the tent and the light you want inside it. At home, it earns a place in the cupboard by the consumer unit for power cuts, in a garage or loft where the fixed light is poor, or in a shed for evening jobs. The manufacturer states no IP rating, so keep it to dry, sheltered use.
Control is one button on the body, so there is nothing to work out in the dark. Charge it with the cable in the box, and it is worth keeping three AA cells alongside it as a fallback. No colour temperature is printed on the pack and none appears in the manufacturer's specification. Each listing is a single lantern, and the minimum order is four, sold in multiples of four.
Specification
| Light source |
LED |
| Brightness |
300lm, as stated on the pack |
| Colour temperature |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Runtime |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Battery |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery and charging cable included; the pack states it also runs on three AA cells, not included |
| IP rating |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Sold as |
Single lantern |
| Minimum order |
4, sold in multiples of 4 |
Frequently Asked
How do I switch between the lantern and the torch?
Pull the body open to use it as an area lantern that lights all round, and push it closed again to fall back to the directional beam at the end.
Does it come with a battery and a charging cable?
Yes. The pack states that a rechargeable lithium ion battery and a charging cable are both included, so there is nothing else to buy to get it running.
Can I run it on AA batteries instead?
The pack states the lantern also runs on three AA cells. They are not included, so it is worth keeping a fresh set stored with the lantern.
How bright is 300 lumens in practice?
Enough to light a tent, a small room or a work area from above, and enough as a directional beam to follow a path or read a meter clearly.
Can I leave it outdoors in the rain?
The manufacturer states no IP rating for this lantern, so keep it to dry, sheltered use and bring it indoors rather than leaving it out in wet weather.
What colour is the light?
No colour temperature figure is printed on the pack and the manufacturer does not state one, so the light is best judged on brightness rather than tone.