The Best Camping Lanterns of 2021
From backpacking to car camping, we've compiled a list of the finest camping lights to suit every need or budget.
A decent camping lantern is a must-have for any trip into the great outdoors. When you're cooking, it comes in handy. It's also fantastic for nightly camp activities, and it creates just the right amount of atmosphere in the backyard. While you may get by with just a torch, a lantern illuminates the entire campsite and facilitates two-handed activities.
Every night, since I'm off-grid, I use a lantern to get some light. We've put these to the test for months and tracked thousands of light hours, and these are the best of the best.
In testing, we focused on three key factors: light brightness, battery life, and user-friendliness. We also looked at things like strength, portability, and cost. To make things a little easier for you, we've divided the list into a few different categories so you can choose the perfect lantern no matter what the weather is like.
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01.LETOUR Cabinet Light LED Tube
Special Features
【WIRELESS & PORTABLE】: The LETOUR light bar comes with built-in magnet allows you to stick this cordless light to any metal surface, or use the included two metal circular discs with adhesive backing to stick to any cabinet, furniture, closet, kitchen, library, study, car, etc.
【5 LIGHTING WORK】: 100% brightness, 50% brightness, 10% brightness, strobe mode and SOS mode, multi-function wireless LED fluorescent meet your different need. Premium LED tube light with 5200 mAh capacity battery, support for 60H working time.
【SUPER BRIGHT & USB RECHARGEABLE】: This battery powered light can emit 4000 lumens of brightness and include a hand strap for add convenience so you can take this rechargeable drop light almost anywhere! Quickly and easily charge the internal 5200mAh battery via the included USB cable with your PC, laptop, power bank, or other USB operated charging device.
02. Battery Operated Camping Fan with LED Lantern
Special Features
BORN FOR CAMPING: This upgraded portable fan combines tent fan, camping light and aroma diffuser, circulate air evenly, lights up your tent or campsite in darkness
VERSATILE PLACEMENT: This camping fan has a built-in hook to hang it on the tents, branches or inside a car. It can be mounted on wall as well as simply placed on desk at home or in office. It’s also a great companion for your baby and pets
Powered by rechargeable 5000mAh batteries (built-in),it can last up to 40 hours with fan only, 18 days with light only.It also operates via USB cable connected to laptop, car charger, Power bank and etc.Perfect fit for both indoors&outdoors
Set with 3 speeds, Whisper operation, Manual 360 degree rotation vertically and horizontally, ventilating air efficiently for a more comfortable space; equipped 12 bright LEDs with 3 brightness for different purposes like reading, illumination
Portable Compact: The travel fan is of mini size (2. 4*5. 3*7. 1 Inches), lightweight (11. 3oz), easy to take on the go and store. It reduces the weight/space of your backpack by saving from taking separated fan and light
Solar Power and USB Charging 60 LED 5 Modes Adjustable Lanterns
Special Features
ABS PC and Glass for durable use for all weather conditions with IP65 waterproof level
Solar Power or USB Charging 3.7V 0.6Watt to support 60 LED with up to 300 LM Brightness
5 Adjustable Modes - dim, normal, bright, SOS and flash for your different needs.
Rechargeable Lithium (included) Battery Working up to 8 hours if fully charged with 10-15 square meter Illumination range
Vont 4 Pack LED Camping Lantern,
Special Features
Bright & Lasting: Equipped with 30 crazy bright LEDs, this compact lantern cuts through 360 degrees of darkness on the stormiest, dimmest nights. Easily lights up the entire tent or room.
Compact & Lightweight: Collapsible design that reduces or increases the light as you collapse or expand the lantern. When collapsed it's as small as your phone. Easily fits in your backpack or emergency kit.
Waterproof: Constructed with aircraft grade materials: your lantern is able to survive a 10-foot drop and being temporarily submerged under water.
Original Patented Version: We hand-craft each lantern with the strict quality control to give you the best gear you deserve. Do not equip yourself with inferior lanterns.
LE LED Camping Lantern Rechargeable
Special Features
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 4400mAh 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.
Sinvitron Portable LED Camping Lantern
Special Features
【Ultra Bright & 5 Lighting Modes】360 Degree 196lm ultra bright portable outdoor LED Camping Lantern with five lighting modes - natural white, warm white, cool white, red strobe, red SOS, lighting up to 8-70 hours respectively. Continuous use while in emergency, hurricane, power outage. Great as an emergency camping lantern or survival kits when camping.
【6400mAh Power Bank】USB Rechargeable camping lanterns built-in 6400mAh lithium-ion battery operated (high quality USB cable included, Cable Length: 1M), with a 5V 2A fast charging USB port, charge your phones, iPad conveniently when needed. Support 5V DC charger adapter (not included).
【Remote Control】Remote camping lights lanterns with a 2.4G remote control to turn on/off, switch light mode, adjust brightness steplessly (red light excluded) freelly up to 10 meters / 33 feet.
Lepro Camping Lantern, Lanterns Battery Powered
Special Features
3 Lighting Modes: Low beam 80 lumens – 6000K daylight white, last 10 hours. Low beam 80 lumens – 3000K soft white, last 10 hours. High beam 140 lumens (15W incandescent equivalent) – 5000K Cool White, last 5 hours.
Compact and Lightweight: Smaller than Standard A19 light bulbs. Only 55g after input batteries. You can easily store it in your backpack or survival kit, ideal for outdoor activities or using as an emergency light.
Hook Design: With a handy hanging hook on the top, can be used as a handheld flashlight or hanging camping tent light.And you can have them hanging from a backpack when you don't need light.
Battery Powered: Portable, Wireless, Battery Operated LED Light Bulbs for Indoor or Outdoor Use. Powered by 3 AAA batteries (included).