18650-powered Lanterns?

[FX4Bob]

I'm on a mission to standardize most of my electronic camping gear with 18650 batteries. I'm installing an 18650 charger in my rig to keep a handful of cells always charged.

I'm looking for a lantern that runs off of 18650 cells, preferably something that isn't too expensive. The Fenix lanterns look pretty nice (and I love my Fenix flashlights), but they're a little pricey. I may also consider retrofitting my D-cell Coleman lantern to take 18650's.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Boort]

@FX4Bob

A friend brought a Goal Zero Lantern along last year. It was nice and I think powered by an 18650.
I also like my http://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/lr10, It's not 18650 based but my NiteCore 18650 charger has a USB port to charge it (or any other USB device).

I usually just perch my 18650 powered pocket torch on top of my water bottle if I want to light up the area.

Boort

 

[phxdsrtrat]

I've been using a Subos Ultimate Tent Lantern for a while and really like it. In fact a bought a second one recently. They make a couple of different versions. The one I like uses 2 18650's and can be charged via USB on the side of the lantern.

-Curtiss

 

[FX4Bob]

@Boort - The GoalZero Mini Lantern looks pretty awesome. It's a little more than I was hoping to spend, but GoalZero stuff seems to be top quality.

@phxdsrtrat - That Subos lantern looks like it might be a winner. From the description on Amazon, it can take either 2 18650's or 3 AA batteries. I like that flexibility, and the $22 price tag can't be beat.

Thanks guys!

 

[ScorpioVI]

Saw a dude with these on my last outing.


Kinda cool because they're magnetic and he just stuck one on the side of his struck and it functioned as a pretty good camp light.

 

[Wendy Ang]

this is usb rechargeable but very small and powerful, the bottom is magnetic so you can stick it on to any metallic surface like your door, i always bring this to camp and travels:
https://amzn.to/2m1PHNz

 

[Mustdoug]

This is what I’ve been using for the last couple of years. Have to say wasn’t sure how I would like them in the beginning, but turned out to love them. Only problem was I ended up giving one to a buddies daughter, then mom, then one turned up missing on a job site lol. Such is life. Super simple to turn on. Just lift the light with the handles from the base. Oh buy the way I have no affiliation with this company.

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