How bright is the Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern?

It puts out 180 lumens on its bright white setting, with a lower white mode, steady red and red flash. That is enough for a tent or a table, not for lighting a large campsite.

What batteries does it take?

It runs on 3 AAA alkaline batteries, which are included. Expect short runtime on the brightest setting and longer on low or red.

Yes. Two hooks on the bottom let you hang it from a tent loop or branch, or stand it on a flat surface.

Does it stay upright if knocked over?

The weighted tumbler base rocks it back upright when it gets bumped, so it tends to stay where you set it.

How big and heavy is it?

It measures about 3 x 3 x 3.75 inches and weighs 0.3 lb, so it fits in a pack pocket or cupholder.

Is it good for power outages?

It works as a small emergency light, and the red flash mode helps you find it in the dark. For lighting a whole room, a brighter lantern is a better fit.

Where is the Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern cheapest?

At Walmart, for $7.18, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings.

Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern

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Our take on the Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern

The Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern is a palm-sized light built around a weighted tumbler base that rocks it back upright when knocked over. It runs 180 lumens through four modes: bright white, low white, steady red and red emergency flash. At 3 x 3 x 3.75 inches and 0.3 lb, it fits in a pack pocket or a cupholder, and two bottom hooks let it hang. It suits tent, table and emergency use where a full-size lantern is overkill; rivals in this size often skip the red modes and the self-righting base, but this one gives up runtime and brightness to full-size lanterns.

Best forTent and campsite table lightingPower outages and emergency kitsCar camping and glovebox backupHanging light inside a small shelter

Pros

Weighted base rocks it back upright when tipped
Four modes including steady red and red flash
Small and light enough to pocket or hang
Batteries included and ready to use
Two bottom hooks for hanging

Cons

180 lumens is dim for lighting a group or large area
Runs on 3 AAA cells, so runtime is short at full brightness
Single front button cycles all modes, including the flash
No dimming beyond the two white levels

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What reviewers say

4.4 / 526 ratings

Owners rate it well as a small, handy light, with the self-righting base and red modes standing out. Complaints center on brightness and battery life at the top setting.

What people mention

StabilityPraisedOwners like that the weighted base tips it back upright after a knock.
BrightnessMixedThe white light is fine up close but too dim for lighting a group or a large area.
Red modesPraisedThe steady red and red flash are called useful for night use and emergencies.
Battery lifeCriticisedReviewers say the 3 AAA cells run down fast on the brightest setting.
SizePraisedIt is small and light enough to pocket, pack or hang.

About the Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern

This Ozark Trail LED mini camping lantern is a compact light built on a weighted tumbler base. If the lantern is knocked to the side, the base rocks it back upright. It measures 3 in x 3 in x 3.75 in and weighs 0.3 lb.

A single front button cycles through four light modes: bright white light, a lower setting, steady red light, and an emergency red flash. The lantern puts out 180 lumens.

It runs on 3 AAA alkaline batteries, which are included. Two hooks on the bottom let you set the lantern on a surface or hang it.

Brightness: 180 lumens
Light modes: 4: bright white, lower setting, steady red, emergency red flash
Controls: Single front button
Power: 3 AAA alkaline batteries, included
Dimensions: 3 in x 3 in x 3.75 in
Weight: 0.3 lb
Base: Weighted tumbler base that rocks the lantern upright
Hanging: Two bottom hooks
Quantity: 1 lantern
In the box: Lantern, 3 AAA alkaline batteries

Specifications

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size: 180 lumenSource
actual_color: BlackSource
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Lumens: 180.0Source

Questions and answers

How bright is the Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern?: It puts out 180 lumens on its bright white setting, with a lower white mode, steady red and red flash. That is enough for a tent or a table, not for lighting a large campsite.
What batteries does it take?: It runs on 3 AAA alkaline batteries, which are included. Expect short runtime on the brightest setting and longer on low or red.
Can it be hung up?: Yes. Two hooks on the bottom let you hang it from a tent loop or branch, or stand it on a flat surface.
Does it stay upright if knocked over?: The weighted tumbler base rocks it back upright when it gets bumped, so it tends to stay where you set it.
How big and heavy is it?: It measures about 3 x 3 x 3.75 inches and weighs 0.3 lb, so it fits in a pack pocket or cupholder.
Is it good for power outages?: It works as a small emergency light, and the red flash mode helps you find it in the dark. For lighting a whole room, a brighter lantern is a better fit.
Where is the Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern cheapest?: At Walmart, for $7.18, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Ozark Trail LED Mini Camping Lantern?: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings.