With 250 lumens of white light to illuminate your campsite or deck and a red light setting that's easy on the eyes, the Helix Basecamp LED Lantern from Princeton Tec will win a favored spot among your outdoor gear. Featuring dimmable red and white light, the basecamp is operated from a lockable dial on its side, which might remind you of adjusting the flame on an old-fashioned gas lantern. A fresh set of three AA batteries will provide up to 40 hours runtime.
The lantern collapses for transport and expands for use; its folding legs have notches to hang the light from a rope, and there's also a hanging loop on the top. The diffuser globe can be removed to reveal a spot beam, and you can configure the legs to aim the beam where you need it. The lantern is also a good tent light with the globe off.
- Maximum 250 lumens
- One white Maxbright LED
- Two red Ultrabright LEDs
- Lockable dial on lantern base
- Turn on/off, select light color, choose preset level, dim to desired brightness
- Runs on three AA batteries (included)
- Hang by top loop or from notches in legs
- Diffuser globe can be removed for spot beam
- Folding legs can be configured to aim beam
- Max runtime 40 hours