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Comparing Lanterns

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Pros Bright, USB charge port, no disposable batteriesVery long battery life, tough and durable, provides a nice soft diffused lightRechargeable, includes charging cube, cord and cube store in base, USB outletSuper bright, sturdy, easy to carry and set up, water-resistant, protective case, excellent run time, stands tallSimple operation, USB output, internal accelerometer
Cons Durability concerns, hard to look atGlow-in-the-dark doesn't work very well, hook on the bottom is not very sturdy, hard to reattach bottom after replacing batteriesYellow light tint, bulky, heavy, no auxiliary battery optionHeavy, expensive, wall charger not available, external battery bank needed for best usePricey, bulkier than many
Bottom Line This powerful lantern with a rechargeable battery (via electricity or a hand crank) is our top choice for camping trips and power outagesA durable lantern with exceptional battery life for extended use that you can rely on when the lights go outA rechargeable model that is great for the campsite or emergenciesA sturdy, high-powered lighting system that can easily illuminate any base camp, emergency station, or small work site at the touch of a buttonA high-performance lantern with fun settings, including candlelight and fireworks modes
Rating Categories Goal Zero Lighthous... Ultimate Survival T... Coleman Rugged Rech... Goal Zero Skylight BioLite AlpenGlow 500
Brightness (45%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
10.0
7.0
Battery Life (20%)
6.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
Ease of Use (15%)
9.0
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5.0
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Features (10%)
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Specs Goal Zero Lighthous... Ultimate Survival T... Coleman Rugged Rech... Goal Zero Skylight BioLite AlpenGlow 500
Weight (with Batteries) 19.8 oz 29.3 oz 22.0 oz 14.1 lbs 13.8 oz
Measured Runtime (Highest Setting) 3.2 hrs 9.0 hrs 6.4 hrs 3 hrs 3 min (powered by external battery bank) 5.1 hrs
Lumens 600 1000 400 6000 500
Rechargeable Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Manufacturer Listed Runtimes Low, one side: 320 hrs
Low, both sides: 180 hrs
High, one side: 5 hrs
High, both sides: 2.5 hrs		 Low: 30 days
High: 12 hrs		 Low: 20 hrs
High: 5 hrs		 Low: 8 hrs (w/battery bank: 124hrs)
High: 1 hr (w/battery bank: 8 hrs)		 Low: 200 hrs
High: 5 hrs
Size (inches) 4.5 x 5 x 6.5in 7.2 x 3.75 5.6 x 6.75 144 x 67 (expanded) 3.8 x 5.4
Number of Batteries 1 3 1 1 (with the option of an external battery bank for purchase) 1
Battery Type Rechargable D Rechargable Li-Ion Rechargeable Rechargable Li-Ion
Waterproof Rating Not specified IPX4 IPX4 IPX4 IPX4