This work light has been made to last and has a durable PVC and aluminium alloy shell. This can be mounted on the equally hard wearing elasticated nylon headband, and there is a good quality compact, hard carry case to keep it all in. Some lamps are also designed with extra features like a USB charging port that can charge other electronic devices and gadgets. If you are the kind of camper who likes to travel with their phone, tablet, or even smartwatch, this is one feature that might interest you in a camping lantern. Others do not, and these are considered to be more friendly to the environment since traditional batteries have to be disposed of once they run out of power. It is only available in white, and it does show marks easily. It is sturdy and will not break if it is dropped. The on/off button is solid; unless you lean something on it or it catches during transport, it will not switch on. The compact and lightweight construction of the unit makes for effortless portability and easier transportation. It only weighs 0.57lb, so you’ll barely feel the weight when carrying it.

There are two lights you can choose from, an 80 lumen LED torch light on the top of the tool, and a brighter 240 lumen COB light on the front. Both provide easily enough brightness to use as a personal work light in cramped spaces but the LED is a more focused beam while the Cob gives a wider ‘flood light’ effect.Its metallic graphite handles with come are ergonomic to hold and the box it is delivered in offers safe storage when you’re not using the unit. The lamp is powered by 3 AA batteries and is activated by lifting the top section. No more fumbling in the dark when you have the HeroBeam 2 x LED lantern. RESILIENT & WEATHERPROOF - Manufactured with ABS material for durability. IP55 rated, meaning water-resistant against heavy rainy periods or stormy and snowy weather conditions. On average, it takes 6 – 8 hours of charging to provide sufficient reliable lighting up for usage over 5 evenings for 3 hrs a night, on a bright setting. A total of 15 hours of usage before it needed to be recharged. This was reduced by approximately 4.5 hours when used to charge my phone. The level of the battery life is easy to monitor as it has a LED display. When you are sitting around the campfire, the last thing you want is to have to keep getting up to change the settings on your camping lantern. Fortunately, with this one, you won’t need to thanks to the inclusion of a handy remote control. The remote works up to a distance of 33 feet and the lantern features a magnetic base for secure placement.

Read our full review on the Lanktoo 2-in-1 rechargeable lantern if you are unsure about a lantern. After some rigorous testing, you will be surprised by how robust and powerful the lantern is. On the downside, disposable batteries pose great harm to the environment. Meanwhile, you may also choose to go with rechargeable batteries, which are the perfect option if you're cautious of environmental damage.

Conclusion

The main difference between these two light sources comes in the nature of the light they produce. A lantern offers multi-directional lighting, which means the whole room you’re in is uniformly illuminated. There are two main types of batteries you can use on a camping lantern. You can either go with standard disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries. Most campers tend to prefer disposable batteries as you can easily replace them when they run out of power.