Usually powered these days by LEDs, these lanterns provide a great semi-permanent light source for inside and out, whether you’re off on a weekend jaunt, at a festival, or setting up basecamp on a more extreme adventure. We’ve picked a few of our favourites, and as always, tried to find a balance between great quality, and great value.
Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini Lantern
‘Palm-sized lantern that packs a punch.’
The Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini is the little brother of the bigger Goal Zero Lighthouse, although it still packs a massive punch at 210 lumen. It fits in the palm of your hand, and the legs fold in completely, making it even more portable and convenient. The Lighthouse also doubles as a charging station, and features a USB port for plugging in phones and tablets.
Build quality
The Lighthouse is a great piece of kit, made from a combination of lightweight plastics and steel legs. It’s light and sturdy, and as long as it doesn’t get beaten around too much, it’ll last.
Materials
The slim steel legs are foldable and surprisingly strong. The rest of the Goal Zero Lighthouse is made from quality plastics, making it lightweight and portable.
Features
As well as being a solid lantern, the Lighthouse doubles as a charging station. Use the built-in USB port to charge phones, Kindles and tablets, and never run out of juice when you need it most.
Check out our camping guide to the 5 Best Lanterns
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Summary
It’s light and sturdy, and as long as it doesn’t get beaten around too much, it’ll last.
