We compared two rechargeable USB power-bank camping lanterns: the LE Camping Light and the EverBrite LED Camping Lantern.
What we looked at
Stated brightness and light modes, battery and recharging, water resistance, and price.
The verdict
If you want a lantern with 4 light modes including a warm-white setting and an IP44 water-resistant rating, the LE Camping Light is the more weatherproofed pick, at £19.94. If you would rather pay £5.05 more for a lantern with 5 light modes (including eco and strobe), a memory function that remembers your last setting, and 360-degree light coverage from 20 built-in LEDs, the EverBrite is the more featured option, at £24.99.
A £19.94 IP44 water-resistant lantern with 4 light modes including warm white.
A £24.99 lantern with 5 light modes, a memory function and 360-degree coverage.
LE Camping Light Rechargeable, 1000lm Camping Lantern, Warm & Cool Light — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a rechargeable camping lantern with a stated maximum brightness of 1000 lumens, a built-in 4400mAh battery that can double as a phone power bank, Type-C USB charging, 4 light modes (daylight, warm white, mixed and flashing), a hanging hook, and an IP44 water-resistant rating.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the EverBrite on these listings, at £19.94
- IP44 water-resistant rating for light rain or snow, per the listing
- 4 light modes including a warm-white option
- Built-in 4400mAh battery doubles as a phone power bank
- Hook on the base and metal handle for hanging
Worth knowing
- Fewer light modes than the EverBrite (4 against 5)
- No stated memory function for the last-used mode
Best for
- Buyers who want a stated water-resistance rating
- Anyone who wants a warm-white lighting option
- Family camping and power-cut emergencies
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants the most light modes
- Buyers who want a memory function
EverBrite 1000 lm Rechargeable LED Camping Lantern with Power Bank — Most Light Modes
Intended for: Marketed as a rechargeable LED camping lantern with a stated maximum brightness of 1000 lumens from 20 built-in LEDs giving 360-degree coverage, 5 light modes (low, medium, high, eco and strobe) with a memory function, a Type-C rechargeable 4400mAh battery that also works as a power bank, and a widened, stable base.
What we liked
- 5 light modes including eco and strobe, with a memory function that remembers the last mode used
- 20 built-in LEDs stated to give 360-degree lighting coverage
- Widened base for stability and a comfortable carry handle, per the listing
- 4400mAh battery also works as a power bank for other devices
- Suited to hurricane and emergency preparedness, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £5.05 more than the LE Camping Light on these listings
- No stated IP water-resistance rating
Best for
- Buyers who want the most light modes
- Anyone who wants 360-degree light coverage
- Emergency preparedness kits
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a stated water-resistance rating
- Budget-conscious buyers
