ThorFire LED Camping Lantern Lights Hand Crank USB Rechargeable Lanterns Collapsible Mini Flashlight Emergency Torch Night Light Tent Lamp for Camping Hiking Tent Garden Patio - CL01

This is a great little tool that's well worth the money. We lost power for about 45 minutes within a week after receiving mine and, believe it or not, I could tell it really helped make the situation less stressful for my 84 year old mother and her friend. First, because I think it gives plenty of light and that alone set them at ease but, as I showed them how the crank worked, I could tell their confidence in this unit grew and they felt they could trust it to provide light and thus, to them, the feeling of safety for as long as needed. Their focus went from the emergency to this "new gadget" and that really helped them cope.I'm not a camper but it's the perfect companion to have for just such an occassion and was my primary reason for buying it. I really wanted a light that negated the need for batteries and something that would be ready to go whenever needed. Even battery operated devices can fail for a number of reasons when the time comes. I opted for the crank version for just that reason. Being an LED light, it's amazing how long the light will work with just a short amount of cranking. There are two light levels, pressing power once turns on low, pressing it again turns on high and a third press turns it off. The LED gives good output even on the lowest level. When the light is collapsed, the light is directional and acts as a flashlight with two brightness settings. Used as a flashlight, it's beam isn't focused as narrowly as a normal flashlight but it's directional enough to do a good job over a short distance. But opening the "corrugated" lens turns it into a lantern with two brightness levels for lighting a relatively small area, which is how I used it during the power outage. It lit the kitchen sufficiently to give us the freedom to get up and move around the room safely. Apparently the unit is pretty airtight because to open, or close, the lantern you need to open the cover for the charging port so that air can move in and out as needed to permit it. The charging port can be used to charge the unit's battery by using the provided cable to connect to a USB port on a USB charger or a computer. Otherwise you rotate the crank handle, which stows away very nicely when not in use, at about 3 revolutions per secondto charge the unit's battery and it doesn't seem like you need to crank it very long to provide an hour's worth of light. It has a very handy handle that pivots open so, like most laterns, you can hang it up to light an area which is how I used it during the outage. Even though it's plastic, it seems pretty sturdy and because of the battery it does have a little weight. The crank feels like it's a good quality and it's very easy to use. Even though it feels sturdy for the most part, I guess time will tell how durable the accordian lampshade will prove to be. But I highly recommend this unit and am very glad I decided to get it. It proved to be the perfect tool to have during the outage and, in addition to providing light, if you connect the USB cable to a cell phone for example and use the crank, you can use it to charge the phone enough to probably be used for short periods. I plan on buying one or two more.

My son likes to camp in a tent so I picked this up for him since it runs not only on a USB charge but also from a hand crank. It is super compact also. I usually take pics but the pics and video on the product page show everything there is to see. I highly recommend you watch the four minute video as it does an excellent job describing this flashlight/lantern.It has and easy to use on/off button that turns it on at low. Another press advances it to high. Another press turns it off. Very simple to use. It has ports for charging via USB. It has a built-in battery so you never have to worry about replacing batteries. If you away from power on a camping trip you can reply on the attached hand crank which is very sturdy and works well.It also has a handle on top that allows you to attach it to a hook at the top of your tent. If you prefer you can also just place it on the ground upright. It works well as a hand held flashlight or by pulling it open it converts into a lantern. Overall a really well done product at a fantastic price. Be sure you don't pull too hard when you open because I think you could damage the flexible material that converts it to a lantern. Nevertheless it is a pretty solid light and I have no hesitation recommending it.

My dad actually showed me this convient, collapsible latern. My partner and I used to use headlamps hung from various points around our tent for lighting when camping, but this has quickly solved that issue. This light is compact, bright, and the ability to not only modulate it's brightness, but use it as a flashlight when collapsed is very handy. It's also held up very well over our many trips. Would recommend!

I like this little lantern because it not only functions as a lantern, but as a flashlight and charger. I used the lantern as a night light in our stateroom on a cruise so we wouldn't trip over the threshold to the bathroom. The light lasted all night long, and I charged it up every day. It also is great camping and helps to light the tent.

This cool little flashlight/lantern is very neat. You pop up the lantern part and it really puts out light. In a pitch dark 10x10 room it lights it up bright enough to see every corner. The brightness is very impressive. It has two levels, low and high. Honestly, the low level is pretty bright so I would save battery most times and use low.If you do not extend the lantern this is also a flashlight. It is bright but does not direct light pointedly, so would not make a great flashlight for distance. However, even without the lantern extended, the light is pretty bright. I put the light higher up on something so it reflects like back off the ceiling.It can be charged with USB plug or crank. I have only used the USB at this point and it charged pretty quickly. So far I have used that charge for about 3 hours and it is still nice and bright. I will update review after using for a few months.Overall, so far, very impressed. Enough so that I bought a second one for the boat (first one was for camping). I may pick up a couple more. And, I also want to try the crank once the light loses the first couple charges (want to cycle through a few charges first before doing the crank test).UPDATE: I have now used this light several times and it is simply amazing. I lights up a space the size of a tent perfectly AND lasts all night. I have recharged it and it is working wonderfully. I may pick up a couple more of these. They are super nice and perfect for what we need them for. I think they would also serve well in a power outage, if you happen to experience them in your area. The little handle lets you hang this wherever you need. I do find that you want the light higher toward a ceiling, letting the light bounce off and come back down.