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Comparing Lanterns

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Awards  Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award  
Price $69.00 at AmazonCheck Price at Backcountry
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Pros Grippy legs, durable, dimming feature, metal hooks for hangingBright, USB charge port, no disposable batteriesSolar powered, packs up easily, brightSuper bright, sturdy, easy to carry and set up, water-resistant, protective case, excellent run time, stands tallSimple operation, USB output, internal accelerometer
Cons Not bright enough for large groups, runs through replaceable batteries quicklyDurability concerns, hard to look atLight array difficult to arrange, carrying case awkward to storeHeavy, expensive, wall charger not available, external battery bank needed for best usePricey, bulkier than many
Bottom Line This compact lantern is a fan-favorite for convenience and even doubles as a power bank for charging small devicesThis powerful lantern with a rechargeable battery (via electricity or a hand crank) is our top choice for camping trips and power outagesThese packable, convenient string lights are excellent for car camping or a summer cookoutA sturdy, high-powered lighting system that can easily illuminate any base camp, emergency station, or small work site at the touch of a buttonA high-performance lantern with fun settings, including candlelight and fireworks modes
Rating Categories Black Diamond Apollo Goal Zero Lighthous... MPOWERD Luci Solar... Goal Zero Skylight BioLite AlpenGlow 500
Brightness (45%)
7.0
9.0
6.0
10.0
7.0
Battery Life (20%)
5.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
Ease of Use (15%)
9.0
9.0
6.0
5.0
9.0
Features (10%) Sort Icon
9.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Weight (10%)
8.1
6.5
7.9
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Specs Black Diamond Apollo Goal Zero Lighthous... MPOWERD Luci Solar... Goal Zero Skylight BioLite AlpenGlow 500
Weight (with Batteries) 10.2 oz 19.8 oz 11.4 oz 14.1 lbs 13.8 oz
Measured Runtime (Highest Setting) 2.75 hrs 3.2 hrs 5.0 hrs 3 hrs 3 min (powered by external battery bank) 5.1 hrs
Lumens 250 600 100 6000 500
Rechargeable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Manufacturer Listed Runtimes 24 hrs Low, one side: 320 hrs
Low, both sides: 180 hrs
High, one side: 5 hrs
High, both sides: 2.5 hrs		 Low: 20 hrs Low: 8 hrs (w/battery bank: 124hrs)
High: 1 hr (w/battery bank: 8 hrs)		 Low: 200 hrs
High: 5 hrs
Size (inches) 9.5 x 3.3 x 5.3 4.5 x 5 x 6.5in 2 x 5 x 5 (collapsed) 144 x 67 (expanded) 3.8 x 5.4
Number of Batteries 3 1 1 1 (with the option of an external battery bank for purchase) 1
Battery Type AA Rechargable Rechargeable Rechargeable Rechargable Li-Ion
Waterproof Rating IPX4 Not specified IPX4 IPX4 IPX4