Tried 2 of these lanterns in a 15'x 21' canvas wall tent last fall as a potential alternative to running 2 propane lanterns. We've always ran propane, but with advances in LED lighting technology, I thought I'd give these a try. I still brought the propane lanterns, however these LED lights proved to not only put out as much or more light, they are cleaner, more convenient, and take up less room than propane lanterns and fuel. I was somewhat concerned about members of our hunting party complaining about the lack of our "traditional" propane lighting with the usual "hiss" of the gas lanterns, however everyone loved the quietness and brightness of the LED lights.

I removed the diffuser and then hung these upside down by the hook on the base of the lantern. We found this to provide the overhead lighting. All of the settings provided ample light. The big question was battery life, and how often would we need to replace the 3 D cells in each. I brought a 24 pack of Amazon D cells. To our surprise, the battery life was fantastic. I only replaced the batteries in each once over the course of 12 days. I'd estimate we ran the lanterns for 3-4 hours/day.

We are now officially going to switch to these LED lanterns and skip the propane. I liked them so much, I bought 4 more upon returning home. These are small, super bright, and battery life is impressive for the light output. (Initially I tested one with cheap Dollar Tree D cells and even with those the battery life was impressive).

I would never consider taking these on a backpacking trip as D cells are heavy and bulky, but for car camping or at-home use these are great. If you're like us and have always used gas lanterns while camping, these are an efficient alternative and a viable option if you'd like to leave the propane and/or white gas at home and not deal with fuel, lantern mantles, glass globes breaking in transit, and potential fire hazard.

Summary. I really like these lanterns. They are the brightest emergency light source I now own. I like the fact that they have separate settings for turning on blue/white light, another setting for turning on warm white light and another setting for turning on both the blue/white and warm white LEDs on at the same time. So I give these lanterns 5 stars as they all worked the first time as soon as I put in the batteries and because of being the brightest lanterns I've ever purchased.

Details. I bought these lanterns to have a bright emergency light available for power outage situations and boy or boy, they certainly do the job. They are very bright and the brightest emergency light source I have ever purchased. They are powered by 3 type D batteries so when inserted the lantern is not as light weight as other lanterns which are powered by AA batteries. However, being powered by D batteries should mean the lanterns will last longer than alternatives powered by smaller AA batteries. The manufacturer implies it should run 12 hours on the highest setting. I have not tested that. The manufacturer also seems to state you should not try to run these lanterns on rechargeable batteries. I suspect the problem is rechargeable batteries can output about 1.25 volts while standard alkaline batteries output 1.5 volts.

So the pros: 1.) Worked as expected right out of the box once batteries were inserted and 2.) Are easy to hang up anywhere you would want to, 3.) are very bright and 4.) 3 D batteries should last longer than any lanterns powered by AA batteries.

The cons: 1.) Some other lanterns may be more amenable for carrying around outside in adverse conditions. Not saying these aren't designed for rain but only that I have other lanterns that I'd probably bring outside in the rain before I tried these. 2.) These lanterns were more expensive than some alternatives. 3.) As you have to apply pressure, putting new batteries in is a bit of a pain. You also have to make sure you orient the batteries correctly which may not be obvious. (Please note, you will see me put in batteries in my attached video. I subsequently learned the manufacturer has included a video with this item on Amazon that shows how to make this process easier. You essentially put the lantern upside down on a table which makes it then easier to apply the necessary pressure when screwing in the bottom of the lantern. Recommend you check out their video.) Update: just for my knowledge, I removed and replaced the batteries several times to see if I could make the process easier. One time after I inserted the batteries and screwed in the bottom, it did not light. After simply taking off the bottom, jiggling the batteries and rescrewing in the bottom, it then worked. So there may be some fuzziness along those lines requiring repeated tries when putting in the batteries. Nonetheless, I have working lanterns at this time.

Now I'm going to give this product 5 stars primarily because it works and is the brightest set of emergency lighting I now own. However, at the same time I purchased two other types of emergency lanterns and I am equally happy with them for different reasons. I encourage anyone reading this to click on my profile and read the reviews of the other two lanterns I purchased at the same time. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. I am nonetheless very happy with this purchase and should I need more emergency lighting I would not hesitate in purchasing them again.

Exactly what I wanted! It is super cute, but really bright with varying brightness. We were able to use only this to see in the dark when we went camping. I also needed something that would hang, so this is great.

I did a lot of research before I selected this EVER Lighting lantern. There are a half dozen or more of these same platforms all more or less the same. Each has minor differences and an amazing difference in price. This one is the least expensive.

I immediately liked the lantern - it was everything I wanted. It became one of my most favorite lights, but about a year into it the lantern suddenly stopped working - the LED just flickered, trying to turn on but it couldn't. It looked like a fluorescent light with a bad starter. I'm thinking the controller wasn't putting out enough regulated power to fire the LED. Or the LED failed.

I was bummed that my light died. And since I didn't know the warranty (and still don't) I contacted the Mfg. They said I'd have to go through the vendor who sold me the product, which was Neon Mart.

I contacted Neon Mart and they quickly responded and sent me an entire new light. Which works wonderfully. Its one thing to have a defective product, it can happen to anyone. But its the after-the-sale customer service that makes the difference and Neon Mart certainly stepped up the mark. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again and I recommend them to you.

As for the light, its quite bright at 300 lumens, amongst the highest for this lantern platform. There is one that's about 10% brighter at 340 lumens, the Streamlight 44931. Its also quite rugged and will withstand a drop from shoulder height. I love the platform's ability to hang upside down with the top lens part removed so the light can fill a small room/tent. The top is protected by an o-ring so it should be OK in light rain, although I haven't tested that. It has a nice metal loop hanger to hang right side up. Finally the top as well as almost the entire bottom section is over molded rubber for a nice grip and some shock resistance. I really like over molding - besides the obvious benefits it makes a cheap plastic feel into a quality rubber feel.

Here's the light of CONs in my view:

1) No battery compartment O - ring that would be needed for the unit to be truly water resistant/water proof

2) The bottom hook appears to be cheap plastic and I shutter every time I pop it out thinking I'm going to break it off - other reviewers have said the same but no one has reported that I am aware of that the hook actually broke

3) I don't really like the blinking green light that's always on to tell you the light is batteried and ready to go

4) I agree with other reviewers, the battery compartment alignment issue is a real pain. Hard to believe the engineers thought this was a good idea. I've used a huge number of lights including lanterns powered with batteries and I've never seen such an arrangement.

5) No provision for a night-vision-enhancing RED LED, such as the Streamlight has.

6) No battery state-of-charge indicator is available (again, as you find in the Streamlight version of this platform).

7) The Streamlight also can float, indicating another superior waterproofing available when both ends are o-ringed. Don't immerse this EVER LIghting lantern or you will be diving in after it.

8) Warranty - is there one? I can't find any statement of warranty, either here on Amazon or the mfg. Streamlight has a clear statemetn of Lifetime Warranty. But, as I said, the vendor, Neon Mart, replaced a defected EVER Lighting lantern at no cost to me after about a year.

As for this platform, I love it. I'd like to see someone come out with all the features of the Streamlight, but at twice the brightness or more. I have a 1600 lumen keychain LED light that cost $15 so it can be done. But, with more power means more battery draw - I'd like them to ditch the High/Low/Strobe control and just go for an On/Off with variable intensity - use a POT so you can dial it in and leave it there. None of this digital push-push-push to get to 30% and then start over if turn it off.

In summary you have a lot of choices if you like this platform and there is a lot to like about it. Here are just a few, all available here on Amazon:

- The Streamlight 44931: Top of the line feature wise, but twice the price of the EVER light.

- Ultimate Survival Technologies PICO Lantern: a good middle-of-the-road unit, but Amazon's price on the EVER light is so good its my choice if it comes down to UST's light and the EVER light

- The Rayovac Sportsman - it started the platform but is too expensive for less features

- The EVER Lighting - the light which is the subject of this review - all in all, the best value of the lot

If EVER lighting had the features of the Streamlight and priced it on Amazon around $20 or $25, they'd have an industry-leading winner here.

Don’t let the small size deter you. These are super light weight and easy to carry. They light up the room in a nighttime power outage better than expected. They are also great wherever you need extra light like under a sink when making repairs or a quick extra light in any dark space like a closet. Highly recommend.

This is a great light. Everyone loves to use it. I recommend buying it as a gift for anyone.

Just returned from a camping trip... We stayed there for three days and used these lamps (we bought a set of two) quite extensively. When they arrived, I was happy to see how compact and light they are. They do not take much room in the car or in a bag (or even in a backpack), and light enough to hang them in the tent. Battery compartment seems to be well designed. I was worried that rotating bottom may have contacts which could be damaged during rotation, but they designed in such a way that as long as you think about in which direction the bottom should be rotated to lock it before turning it, they will just slide over the contacts. Brightness of the lamp was a surprise. We camped with a friend who has a gas lamp rated at 1000 Lumens. He likes to hang it over the camping table and I was always impressed by how much light it generates. So, we did a test - I was holding one of these lamps over the other side of the table, at the same height as the gas light, and we watched the shadow from a camp stove in the middle of the table. Initially, I was disappointed to see that a fully assembled LE lamp could not cancel out the shadow from the gas light, in fact, it did not even come close. I was close to concluding that it was providing 500 Lumens at best. But then, it occurred to me to remove the cap (the lamp easily separates in two halves, the top part just screws off, and then you get direct light from the LEDs through a plastic done-shaped cover, instead of light dissipated by the reflector) - and voila, its brightness has increased dramatically and has beaten the good old Coleman light by a wide margin! Everyone is our group was impressed. Our batteries lasted through our 3 days of camping with a margin to spare, so I cannot comment on the battery life, but there were reports here on Amazon that 3 D-batteries last 12 hours on full power. The last but not the least, this lamp not only has several modes, but its brightness can be adjusted smoothly within a wide range by pressing and holding the black power button. Its top handle is great to carry it while walking around the campground after dark, the small hook at the bottom is excellent for attaching it to the ceiling of the tent. Definitely a keeper for us!

These lanterns are surprisingly bright and very easy to use. Great for camping, power outages, or keeping in the car. Battery life has been solid, and they feel durable and well made. Great value for the price.

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It is amazing

Very good and work well

Light level is extreme for me in the room or living room.

I ordered Amazon basics battery as well, it works great

Nach dem Terroranschlag und tagelangem Blackout hier in Berlin Zehlendorf im Januar 2026 gekauft, getestet und für gut befunden. Machen ordentlich Licht, besser als jede Kerze und Taschenlampe. Beleuchten wunderbar jeden Raum, so dass man darin auch etwas machen kann. Die unterschiedlichen Modi von kaltem und warmen Licht sind auch sehr gut. Ich habe mir die Variante mit Batterie gekauft um vollkommen unabhängig vom Strom zu sein. Sehr zu empfehlen.

Happy with product. Performs well, very bright.

These lanterns are great. They are very bright when needed, but can also be set on a dimmer mode.

They are well built and stand up well. I like that you can hang them from the top or the bottom, making them more flexible when lighting things.

The best feature is that they take normal D size batteries, so when you are heading out, you can make sure they have new batteries, and you can take spares if you need to. No worries like the rechargeable lights about whether they are charged, how to recharge them when you are out, and whether they are still holding a charge properly and last under use.