Lee Valley Nite Ize Radiant Lantern

This is a well-designed and ruggedly constructed lantern.

It provides broad coverage at its full intensity of 400 lumens; the medium setting of 170 lumens is sufficient to read by, and on low, the 30 lumen output provides a soft glow (a bit brighter than a typical nightlight). It stays lit for nearly 800 hours in low mode before needing fresh batteries, equivalent to over 4 1/2 weeks of continuous use. Measuring about 8″ tall by 3 3/4″ in diameter, it weighs almost 2 lb (with batteries) – a bit cumbersome to carry on a hike, but well suited for the campsite or at home during a blackout. Operates on three D-cell batteries (not included).

The lantern has upper and lower cone-shaped reflectors to provide 360° of uniform illumination, and three brightness-control settings. Impact and weather resistant, it has a strong ABS plastic housing with a rubberized coating, a shatterproof polycarbonate lens, a handle with a sprung stainless-steel gate for hanging, and a carrying bag made of translucent fabric that also serves as a light diffuser.