Etekcity Camping Lantern: Battery-Powered Light for Power Outages & Outdoor Adventures

Sam: These things are super simple to use and super bright. Have used them in power outages and for camping. The batteries lasted all season before needing changed.

Canada on Jun 26, 2023

Captain Nemo: These lamps are stored (with batteries removed) and ready to use in the next power outage. I am almost looking forward to using them!

Canada on Apr 10, 2023

A. Loeffler: Excellent for use while camping but also useful for emergency application during power failures in the home. Have bought this product twice and am very happy with the intensity of light and the ability to set the intensity of light. Very satisfactory battery life. Lantern contains a compartment to store extra batteries.

Canada on Feb 23, 2023

Tracy: Living in the country we often get power outages. Last one we had, we didn't have any flashlights. (Kids lost them.) So we used candles. Not very good or bright. So we bought these and they are great. We can play card games and see the cards when the power is out. We also use them to take the dogs for a walk in the evening. Worth the money!

Canada on Oct 17, 2022

Aung K.: This is bright but because the LEDs are not behind a frosted screen, it actually hurts your eye especially if you just switch it on since everything is pitch black other than your camp site.

Canada on Oct 16, 2022

P. Smith: Ran across these lanterns when there was a coupon deal so decided to try them out. They arrived today. Obviously I can't address longevity. I promise to come back and edit this review if there are any problems within a reasonable period of time. Considering we won't be using them that often I would expect them to last at least a few years. These lanterns do give off a nice amount of light. There is a button that adjusts the intensity of light. The brightest setting being bright enough to read by or play games to pass the time and the lowest setting being great for just keeping a room lit up enough to see if there's a power outage. Actually that's what we got them for. We do get several outages a year here so we like to have lights readily available throughout the house. There are magnets on the bottom of this model. Be sure to check that if you want magnets because there are two models...with and without magnets. They're not really strong but enough to keep them attached to a metal surface if you don't knock into it. These are compact and seem to be well made for the price.

I took one star off because the little fire starters that come with these aren't worth a plug nickle....

United States on Jan 25, 2018

Steven C: I bought these, while browsing the deals of the day, because we've been having power outages in our area lately. These looked like great little lights to have on hand when the power fails. They are a nice convenient size for storing in a drawer when not in use. They are not extremely bright as some led lighting is so they don't hurt the eyes when in close proximity. They also have a 4 level brightness adjustment, another nice feature. They have 4 magnets on their base to attach to metal surfaces like the fridge or stove hood instead of just sitting on table or counter top. I really like these lights and only found two issues with them. First, the base unscrews to replace batteries and I found the threading somewhat difficult to align when trying to put it back on. Cross threading would be easy to do if not careful. Also, they have included a fire starter flint stick in the top compartment, I guess for campers who don't bring a lighter or matches with them. I tried out both sticks several times and couldn't get either to throw a spark. Not a big deal for me as I don't go camping unprepared. All in all these are a great value considering the price, design and convenience.

United States on Jan 17, 2018

Stoney: DESCRIPTION
> Each is 5 1/4" tall (closed), or 7 7/8" (open) X 3 3/8" diameter – not including the handles (which add 3" to the height when extended). Each lantern weighs 13oz (including batteries)
> Thick hard black plastic construction. Rugged---as long as you don't drop them on concrete.
> Each uses 3 AA batteries (supplied) within a screw-on base. The supplied batteries are alkaline, but you might want to use lithium ion batteries (such as  Energizer L91BP-8 Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries (8-Pack) )for long term storage for potential emergency use.
> A plastic tab (in the battery compartment) protects the batteries from drainage while in storage. The tab must be removed for the lamp to work, but it is best to put it back for long term storage.
> Comes on automatically as the "mantle" section is pulled upward from the base.
> The ends of the handles can be pulled out to hang the lamp from a pole, etc. Magnets on the bottom hold the lantern securely to the side of a refrigerator – or other metal surface.
> The collapsing feature protects the mantle plastic from scratches.

IMPROVEMENTS over original model
> A switch...

United States on Oct 10, 2017

N. Smith: Other reviews have covered this but I'll add my 2 cents. First off, I'm very pleased. When you open the top it comes on automatically at full brightness, and you can adjust from there with 4 different setting with the push of a button. (and/or lower the top) The build quality is decent. I tested the magnets out on the side of my refrigerator too and those hold just fine. That's one of many features that I like about it. I like the size too. They crank out a lot of light if you need it but take up very little room. So for example, if you sit through windstorms and power outages every year like I do (I live on the Washington State Coast) you can have it on the table while you do crosswords or read or whatever and it takes up very little room on a table. (unlike my other lanterns) Can't speak for battery life yet because I haven't need to use it yet for any period of time but it IS LED so it shouldn't consume batteries like crazy. Don't plan to use the fire starter but that's a nice touch. According to information included they seem to really stand by their products too. In conclusion!.....again, I'm very happy with the lanterns. I think for the price it's a heck of a deal. I'd...

United States on Oct 04, 2017