The 12 Best Rechargeable LED Lanterns for Camping (Bought & Tested!)

These are my absolute favorite rechargeable camping lanterns:
➡️ OVERALL BEST: amzn.to/456s0ID
➡️ Most colorful and fun: amzn.to/3UWfjuY
➡️ Best solar lantern: amzn.to/3yDArPs
➡️ A cheaper solar alternative: amzn.to/4dWfK1j
➡️ Brightest lantern: amzn.to/3VodNmM
➡️ Cool antique look: amzn.to/3VlBGvj
➡️ Budget pick: amzn.to/3wVsi8u
All these links are from Amazon!
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➡️ Best overall: alnk.to/g3bac1m
➡️ Most colorful and fun: alnk.to/44VDuyd
➡️ Best solar lantern: alnk.to/5Q5diIe
➡️ A cheaper solar alternative: alnk.to/7qk283G
➡️ Brightest lantern: alnk.to/5jkWmgV
➡️ Budget pick: alnk.to/bisHI0R
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The Rest
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Here are the next best rechargeable lanterns that I tested, but they're not my favorites:
➡️ Black Diamond Apollo: amzn.to/3Vm29c7
➡️ LuminAID PackLite Max: amzn.to/4e257tE
➡️ Mpowerd Luci Pro: amzn.to/4c2VXLB
➡️ Goal Zero Core: amzn.to/4bY1147
➡️ Coleman Rugged: amzn.to/4c2YSEn
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means that if you buy something, I'll receive a tiny commission, at NO additional cost to you.
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TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 Intro
00:17 Test 1
04:51 Test 2
05:52 Test 3
06:57 Test 4
10:19 Test 5
13:42 Test 6
14:07 Results and Recommendations
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MY BLOG
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⚡Best Rechargeable LED Camping Lanterns: TBA
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DISCLOSURE
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[@CampingGuidance]

➡ OVERALL BEST (Ledlenser): amzn.to/456s0ID ➡ Most colorful and fun (BioLite): amzn.to/3UWfjuY ➡ Best solar lantern (Titan): amzn.to/3yDArPs ➡ A cheaper solar alternative (Base Light): amzn.to/4dWfK1j ➡ Brightest lantern (600): amzn.to/3VodNmM ➡ Cool antique look (Barebones): amzn.to/3VlBGvj ➡ Budget pick (Mini): amzn.to/3wVsi8u ------------------------------------------------ All above links go to Amazon! ----------------------------------------------- ----------------- REI Co-Op ----------------- ➡ Best overall: alnk.to/g3bac1m ➡ Most colorful and fun: alnk.to/44VDuyd ➡ Best solar lantern: alnk.to/5Q5diIe ➡ A cheaper solar alternative: alnk.to/7qk283G ➡ Brightest lantern: alnk.to/5jkWmgV ➡ Budget pick: alnk.to/bisHI0R --> My replaced Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 is stuck in shipping from the US to Singapore at the moment, keep you updated when I can! Thank you so much for all your support guys, you're the awesomest bunch ever! 🥰❤😭 (touched emoji)

[@Werkar27]

Your reviews never cease to amaze me mate. The charts are so helpful, but the competence and level of testing is second to none. Testing the lanterns with a luxmeter and testing the battery capacity down to the last bit is requires real determination and skills. Thanks for taking six months of your time to give us the most un-biased review out there. Cheers.

[@Chsbobcat1]

Absolutely agree! She’s really the best. I’m always fascinated at how thorough these test are and I watch every single one of them even though I’m not a real camper.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Wer Kar! I really appreciate all your lovely comments and I'm so sorry for the late reply cos I was off on a break! It really means a lot to me that you're still here supporting the channel though! 🥰 Glad you liked it though!

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww that's so kind of you, you guys are THE best, I really appreciate it 🥰

[@michaellovastik6517]

I have two ML6's for over three years....they are amazing, never fail, and they are indestructible

[@mohibabdullah2078]

Hey Liz, please include your affiliate links to your recommended products for Amazon Canada as well so people outside the US can support your work by using your links. Thanks for putting so much effort in your videos and making them thorough. They are way more helpful than any article online

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Mohib! Thanks for letting me know! I'll put that on my to do list, cos I haven't been approved for Amazon Canada yet. A great idea though! 🥰

[@scetis]

So excited! Can’t wait to see your results! I have two daughters and spent a lot of time thinking about lanterns, but when I got the Alpenglow, I had no regrets… The girls absolutely loved the colours and especially the dance mode! If you have kids, you should definitely go for the Alpenglow.

[@CampingGuidance]

thank you so much David!! You're so fast, and the first! 🥰

[@rodmunch69]

Really well researched, I love how much work you put into your videos. I'll be picking up a ML6 soon - and I'll make sure to use your link.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Rod! 🥰 I really hope you get it. There's actually an updated bluetooth version now, but I didn't get that one. I heard it has issues, but it could have been further updated.

[@cortneysmith69]

Another fantastic video Liz! The ML6 is actually on sale for $53 on the REI site (at least in the US). Absolutely picking one up! Thanks again for the effort you put into these videos 😁

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Cortney! Did you manage to get the ML6? It's being discontinued in favor of the bluetooth version I think. Such a great price!

[@arashsh2001]

Great set of info as always! Thank you!

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much as always too! 🥰

[@richardwarren7492]

Very well done, as always. Thanks for this one!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much as always Richard! I appreciate you always! 🥰

[@garrettbredell1314]

Incredibly thorough research! Thank you for all your hard work!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Garrett! I really appreciate the kind words 🥰

[@PKNEC1]

Awesome 👌.Thank you for taking the time to complete such an in depth review.

[@CampingGuidance]

It was my pleasure Paul 🥰 thank you so much for the kind words!

[@brianbrinegar6086]

Excellent video - thank you for the reviews!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Brian as always! I'm really glad you still like the reviews 🥰

[@PREPFORIT]

THank You for the detailed resting !!!

[@CampingGuidance]

It was my pleasure! Thank you so much for the kind words 🥰

[@TheDankFarmer]

Great comparison, very helpful - also you're super cute!

[@CampingGuidance]

Awww you make me blush haha. Thank you so much for the kind words 🥰

[@TranceHeed]

This is brilliant. The zero 600 is gonna brighten up my camps. Great that is goes down low as well! Now looking for the best small light for the tent. Subscribed

[@TranceHeed]

Oh I posted too soon in video: the max run time on high isn’t great haha. Maybe half brightness would be good?

[@SantoTapatio]

I really appreciate the in depth reviews. I’m trying to build out a perfect camping kit for an upcoming trip. Growing up my family used many cheap options and I’m at a place in life where I can afford new and good options but I don’t want to be swindled. These videos make me feel so much more sure and appreciative of my purchases. THANK YOU! Your work is truly amazing!

[@CampingGuidance]

Awww thank you so much for the kind words Santo! It really means a lot to me that you like my reviews 🥰 and yeah same here! I used to use supermarket no-brand stuff in the past, now I don’t want to anymore 😆 I hope you manage to get your perfect camping kit together!

[@yenawesome4565]

Awesome video as usual 👍🏼

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@rickybobby6605]

The backyard is looking good.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you! 🥰

[@TimothyWitt]

Just picked up a Sofirn LT1S, I hope it goes well. I know the GoalZero did some big winning on GearLab, but this review is so much more thorough. The lantern world is a mess right now, somebody could really jump in here with a truly great product. I'm still banking on somebody to come out with the perfect "Outdoor iPhone" emergency FM AM SW NOAA radio / flashlight / lantern / SOS strobe / siren / solar / crank dynamo / usb-c / 21700 battery / power bank / Bluetooth speaker / air compressor / jump starter...with an antenna port and external solar panel ports. It's probably too much to ask XD.

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh wow nice!! You're the second one to recommend that. I DEFINITELY gotta get one of those for the upcoming lantern videos haha. Thank you for letting me know! 🥰 So far I don't think Goal Zero is that impressive. I'll continue testing and see how it goes. And nah that's not too much to ask ;)

[@satl3161]

Love the content

[@CampingGuidance]

thank you so much as always! 🥰

[@no1slisteninganyway]

Thanks, Liz! Impressively thorough as always. Do you think you might do a camp pillow comparison someday?

[@CampingGuidance]

It was my pleasure! Thank YOU so much for watching 🥰 Actually maybe I should start putting one together soon! That's one of the reviews people request for the most, along with stoves and chairs!

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh but it'll take a few months, so by the time my review goes out, it'll be next year 😅

[@chomp54321]

Back from a 3 week trip and catching up with things. As usual, this is a fantastic review. 10 for 10 on the amount of info! the LEDLENSER lantern is indeed impressive, and it is my type of camping gadget that have non-proprietary replaceable batteries. Even better, you can get a 18650 AAA battery adapter so that in a bind you can use 3 AAA batteries to power the lantern. On an upcoming camping trip, I'm going to go old school and try out the Coleman white gas (naphtha) camping lantern and stove that I found in a garage sales. Hopefully they are not going to blow up on me LOL.

[@CampingGuidance]

Take your time!! I've also been a little bit offline for a while, just taking time to chill too haha. Aww and thank you so much as always for all the kind words 🥰 Let me know how your Coleman lantern goes! I've been staying away from those gas and fuel ones (for now) for that very reason HAHAH

[@OverlandCalling]

Great coverage on the lights! Efficient and thorough coverage. I only have the Goal zero 600, but I thought you did it justice and agree with every thing you said about it.

[@CampingGuidance]

I'm really glad to hear that! It's actually a great lantern.🥰 Did your hand crank work, or is it finnicky?

[@OverlandCalling]

@@CampingGuidance I have never actually tried that feature.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@OverlandCalling Ah I see. Well let me know if you do next time! No pressure!

[@OverlandCalling]

@@CampingGuidance will do! If you ever do a string light comparison the goal zero light-a-life are some of my favorites. Crazy expensive though. I got mine as a returned item discount. My favorite tent and awning room light.

[@sojourn1544]

Love the Luci lantern!! Has never let me down for years!! Just enough light to not attract bugs!! Awesome lantern!

[@CampingGuidance]

Ooooo thank you so much for letting me know! I’m not a big fan of the white light though 😅

[@sojourn1544]

@@CampingGuidanceyeah it’s so nice that people have so many to choose from. And there are people like yourself that takes the time to review in detail all of them. That really helps a lot to make someone’s mind up. Great video!!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@sojourn1544 Aww I really appreciate that! I have more lights coming up in the next few months too if you're interested hahaha

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

Sweet!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank youuu 🥰

[@jeffgendron1959]

Nice comparison. Another one you could check out is the Sofirn LT1s. It has USB C charging, power bank function, replaceable 5000mAh battery, ramping from warm to cool white, red light and also you can turn on only one side for more direct lighting. It's very compact.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Jeff! Oh wow someone else here just recommended Sofirn too, looks like I gotta try it out next time! Thank you for letting me know 🥰

[@jeffgendron1959]

@@CampingGuidance The only thing I wish it had was a tripod mount and rubber bumpers so it would be more rugged when camping. I ended up 3d printing some I designed in TPU that does the job. It is the most compact lantern with large battery and the driver is really good, The light is flicker free and UI works well.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@jeffgendron1959 Wow that's a really smart move 3D printing them! I'll definitely look up this Sofirn lantern when testing further to update this video! 🥰 Btw, why did you decide to go with the LT1S, instead of the LT1?

[@jeffgendron1959]

​@@CampingGuidance The reason I went for the LT1S is mainly the UI, size and efficiency. It is very simple to use and the design puts the battery tube in the middle of the lamp since they use 36 LEDs all around the lamp, it's such a smart compact design. Having 36 LEDs also decreases the heat and increases efficiency. The LT1 uses Anduril UI which I have in a few flashlights. It is great but way more programing and features to know about, more than I need. The LT1 is also using 4x 18650 batteries and a big battery tube so much larger and heavier. I like the LT1S having only one 21700 battery that still performs very well.

[@lears6169]

Excellent analysis! Are you an engineer? Anyway, thank you for the great work and guidelines for campers.

[@CampingGuidance]

HAHA aww no I wish! I used to be an analyst if that helps 😆

[@mattssacre]

Great video! I personally use Sofirn flashlights as lanterns. Put a white silicone diffuser on either a SP33S (5000 lumen down to 10 lumen) or SP33v3 (3500 lumen down to 1 lumen). They will light a huge area if needed.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much as always!! 🥰 Oh wow I've never heard of that brand, thanks so much for the suggestion! What other flashlights would you recommend for camping, in case I make that video in the future? Oh and btw how's the Wawona going?

[@mattssacre]

@@CampingGuidance There are so many good flashlights! If you had a price range in mind, I could list my favorites. Lately, my gotos are Sofirn's listed above, and Wurkkos WK03 or TS21. I think Sofirn/Wurkkos/Wuben are the same company. They seems to make pretty good quality lights at an affordable cost (Most $25-$50). There are also great lights from SureFire, Streamlight, Olight, Convoy, Fenix, Nitecore, and ThruNite just to name a few companies. The tent seems awesome! I haven't gotten to use it other than setting up in my backyard. I think it'll be perfect though. I really like the front vestibule area for keeping my Dometic Fridge out of the sun and elements (if not in bear areas). I'm really looking forward to using it this summer! I only wish it was a little taller in the vestibule area (I'm 6'2"), but I have the same issue with pretty much every non cabin then. I don't think I could have made a better choice for a tent though. I really liked it for the pack size as well. I had been using a Evanston 6 screen tent, but it was just too short for me going in and out after I injured my back. So, then I thought a Coleman Elite Weathermaster 6 was a better choice since it had a side door. Well, yeah it's easy to get in and out of, but I hated it's assembly, and its pack size was just ridiculous. I was having to take my 4Runner for even shorter trips because the tent was too big to carry along with everything else (yes, I overpack because my friends don't bring or forget things 😑). I used the Gazelle T4+ a few times, but it wouldn't even fit inside the 4Runner when it was packed. I wasnt comfortable leaving on top of the 4Runner when we parked to do other things. Too easy to steal. So, that's how I ended up choosing the Wawona. :)

[@mattssacre]

​@@CampingGuidanceThe Ledlenser ML6 is on clearance from REI right now. $52.73. I think it's being discontinued because there's a Bluetooth version now. Pretty good deal at that price.

[@CampingGuidance]

WHOAH thank you so much for the suggestions! And apologies for the late reply I was away for the past month or so taking a break hahaha 😅 I gotta go research all of those next time for future videos! So far I've only tried Streamlight, Fenix, Nitecore and ThruNite. Wanna try out the rest too. I hope you're able to use the tent soon! It's summer over there for you now is it? Oh yeah the Wawona is definitely a HUGE upgrade of the Evanston and WeatherMaster haha, I'm really glad you got it!

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh yeah it is! I didn't get the bluetooth version cos I heard it was temperamental. Maybe I'll try it out one day!

[@user-cv2ew7lz1z]

I like my solar charging lantern it works great for me !! I got at Walmart

[@CampingGuidance]

Cool!! What brand and model is it?

[@yamahaevo]

I would highly recomend brennesthul oli o200. 10 dollars 180lumem great colour temperatur, hanger and magnetic back. Runs on three aaa for the price it's great.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you for the suggestion! I'll look that up next time I'm updating this video 🥰

[@filipemmarques]

Hi Liz!!! Hope you are great!!! It been a while!!! How was your trip? Hope great!!! A more great video, I real don´t realize that is so many lanterns!!!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Filipe! 🥰 OMG sorry I've been offline for like the past 1 month, and today I came back into KZbin to A LOT of comments that I haven't caught up with. Gimme a little bit of time to catch up, I'll email you proper tomorrow or within the next few days! 🥰 So sorry for the wait! HAHA The Decathlon lantern was out of stock when I was testing for this video, but I wanna get it soon!

[@filipemmarques]

@@CampingGuidance Take your time don't worry 🙂 But I'm very glad you came back to action again 😃

[@CampingGuidance]

@@filipemmarques Hahaha yes back to action soon!! Let me send you some pics soon too the mountain climbing was AWESOME hahaha. 🥰 Have you been going to festivals recently?

[@filipemmarques]

@@CampingGuidance Yes and I will send you a tent that I falling in love and it's "only" 1499€ 🤣 Yes I been but not camping because so far they are urban festivals, camping only in August 😃

[@CampingGuidance]

@@filipemmarques HAHA sounds good!! I'm looking forward to your email! Curious as to what the tent is. Ah okay! Update me when August comes 🥰

[@givenhawk]

hey liz, what program do you use to produce/edit these videos so well?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi! I actually have an editor who uses Premiere Pro and Da Vinci! I think he does the charts in Da Vinci if i'm not wrong 🥰

[@Spolt_main]

Nightcore lr60 is in my opinion the best, arguably the lr70 is better if you don't mind the batteries not being replaceable.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for sharing! I really wanted to get that for this review, but it didn't arrive on time :( I do have it right now, and I'll review it soon after putting it through the tests over the next few weeks!

[@Spolt_main]

​@CampingGuidance No problem, keep up the great work! Your reviews are undoubtedly the best in-depth reviews for the items you test.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Spolt_main thank you so much I really appreciate that! I look forward to testing the LR70 soon ☺️

[@tupacsnoducket]

Spoiler alert, I subscribed at "My first shot is them in a daylight setting"

[@CampingGuidance]

HAHAHA my phone is terrible at night hence the daylight setting 😆

[@fktygglbtchbtch1384]

It's extremely difficult in your videos because naming is NOT consistent. i.e. I see Packlite Titan on the chart but where is the link?

[@CampingGuidance]

Sorry about that! I'll make the changes to the links so that helps in the future.