The Barebones Edison Mini Lantern 3-Pack holds three red lanterns of about 4.25 by 4.5 by 7 inches, each running 100 or 35 lumens.
Buying three at once is the point, because lighting a camp takes more than one light source. A single bright lantern throws hard shadows and leaves the edges dark. Three smaller ones placed around a site give even light at lower total output, and each can move to where it is needed.
Each runs 100 lumens for up to 5 hours or 35 lumens for up to 20. Thirty-five lumens sounds low until it is the only light on a table, where it is enough to eat and talk by without ruining anyone’s night vision.
Each takes two AA batteries, sold separately, with a micro-USB cord included for external power. Running on AA matters in an emergency kit, since AA cells are available anywhere and store for years. A hanging hook on each allows suspending them around a tent or porch. Explore more lanterns.
- Three lights beat one bright one
- A single lantern throws shadows and leaves edges dark
- 35 lumens is enough to eat and talk by
- AA cells are available anywhere and store for years
