Outwell

### What is the Outwell ONS?

I first saw the Outwell Nightlight System (also called *Outwell ONS*) back at the 2023 season launch.

We entered a darkened room and stepped inside a tent, not knowing what was coming next.

And then *click* and the tent was lit up with this amazing light strip, built right into the tent, a bit like high-end kitchens have light strips built in.

It was **amazing**.

It is also very clever. 

The Outwell tents have translucent piping around each beam. This is where you can clip on accessories using the Outwell HookTrack system.

What Outwell had done was connect a rechargeable light to the piping. Ingenious.

A section inside the tent before the bedrooms were lit, as was a small section of piping by the main door, helping you see your tent at night. Take the remote with you, and click it to turn the light on, a bit like a remote on a car when trying to find your car in a busy car park at night.

That's a lot of great ideas, all in one package. It felt like the Outwell Quick and Quiet Doors innovation again.

It also won a Camping award. (<a href="https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/camping/information/best-camping-lighting-official-camping-awards-2023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">You can read the Camping Magazine review here</a>)

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So, lots of great things. But what is it like in practice...

### Outwell ONS Hands-On Review

Naturally, I requested a press sample to test with our review tent, and luckily, Outwell agreed, so I got my hands on the Outwell ONS.

If you have a new tent compatible with Outwell ONS, purchase it as an additional accessory.

It comes in a box with two rechargeable light units and a remote control.

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Recharging is simply by USB cable, so there is no need for an additional power adapter in your camping kit. 👍

However, this is where I found the first problem.

#### Oops

The charging socket on the new light unit was very tight, and when pulling the cable out, it was stronger than the mechanism attaching that part to the rest of the light unit.

And, it came apart.

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It was not something I was expecting from Outwell (and Outwell was very shocked, too, and launched an investigation with their manufacturer).

Of course, if this were to happen to you, UK consumer law means you can take it back to the retailer for a replacement or refund. 👍

As this is a sample product, that's not an option open to me. Fortunately, if you align the electrical connector pins, they will return together. A bit of super glue should permanently fix the problem.

Surprisingly, this was the second Outwell fault I had this season. (See <a href="https://youtu.be/HUY_wJFO6KQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this video</a> for fixing the Outwell Magante kitchen unit).

#### Lighting up your Tent

The Outwell Night Light System does provide light. But as the name suggests, it's more of a Night Light. 

Just enough to see at night, but you'd still want to hang some other lights in your tent.

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With the other lights on, the Outwell Night Light System adds a soft glow and improves the interior.

However, it's more of a decorative light in that scenario.

#### Using it as a Night Light

Of course, if you have young kids, you could leave it on as a night light. 

However, here's where I found a problem. The charge didn't last all night.

During the height of summer, when the hours of darkness are at a minimum, this shouldn't be a problem. But it does mean you need to recharge it every day.

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#### Fitting

The other thing I disliked was the small Allen key needed to tighten the light unit to the piping. 

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This is something easily lost in a tent and camping kit. 

However, I did find that tightening wasn't necessary.

### Improvements

Knowing the Outwell product designers, they will have been camping with their families and found the same issues. 

I expect they already have the next version in the pipeline. 

However, if Outwell does get to read this, here's my list of improvements.

- Do away with the Allen Key. Find a toolless way to attach it to the tent.
- Increase battery life.
- Provide the option for the unit to run on mains power in the tent.
- Make it easy to turn on without the remote.
- And this one may be difficult, but could there be more of it around the main door, and for that to shine inside and outside the tent?

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The Outwell Nightlight System (ONS) plugs into certain tents within the Outwell range to provide a built-in, remotely controlled lighting solution.

Outwell Night Light System

Camping World

trekk inn

Taunton Leisure

The first version of the Outwell ONS doesn't get the thumbs up.  I'm hoping the next version will nail it. 
I wouldn't buy a tent specifically to use the ONS. However, if my tent did have it, and I could afford the accessory, then it's still worth getting.

Robens Chinook Ursa Tent

To glam-up your Outwell tent is this new Outwell Delta Light Chain.

A string of 20 warm-white LED lights that you can power with three AA batteries or via USB.

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The lights give off around 50 Lumens, and create a warm light in your tent porch or camping tarp at night.

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The lights are IP44 rated, and so safe to use outside.

This simple accessory glams up your tent. Takes AA batteries or USB power.

Outwell Delta Light Chain

Outwell Parkdale 6PA Tent

Outwell Sargas Lamp

Outwell Sargas Collapsible Lamp

The Corvus and Sargas in our tent

If you want that home-from-home look, then a pendant lamp in your tent is definately an option over a traditional camping lantern. However, taking pendant lampshade isn't the most practical of choices.
Well, that's unless you have a collapsible one, like the Outwell Sargas.
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This lantern folds flat to make transportation easier and ensures the lamp doesn't get damaged.
Pop it open when you get to the campsite.
The light is provided by LEDs, so it is lightweight and easy to hang in your tent without putting strain on it. It is also low power, so won't consume a lot of amps on your Electric Hook-up.

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Outwell Sargas Collapsible Tent Lamp

Petzl, Tikkina®, Frontal Lamp, Gray, U, Unisex-Adult

Petzl

Petzl Head Torch

Petzl Tikkina with Batteries

A winter&#8217;s night picnic

I've made do with a cheap head torch for years, and we've tried a variety of other head torches, but the Petzl Tikkina has been the best head torch we've bought to date.



Petzl is one of the best brands for head torches, but top-of-the-range head torches can be very expensive. The Petzl Tikkina is not that expensive, yet it performs well.



Here's our video review.



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The Tikkina comes with three Duracell AAA batteries, so you're ready to use straight out of the box.



This head torch only comes with two brightness modes. Petzl does a range of head torches with varying modes and light settings, including some with an optional red light, which can save your night vision if you don't need the full brightness of a white light.



We found that the beam adequately lit the path ahead and was useful when climbing a steep sheep trail in the dark. You can get more expensive head torches to project a beam further, but the Tikkina was perfect for our needs.



You can also tilt the torch unit downwards for any specific task lighting, such as reading a map, cooking, etc.


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The brightness of the Tikkina was very good, especially since this isn't a top-of-the-range head torch. The big bright light in this picture is the Petzl Tikkina. You can make out another much dimmer light from a head torch to the left. As you can see, there's no comparison.




> It can also adjust to fit a child's head.




The headband was comfortable enough to wear and is also easy to adjust. Despite the 3 AAA batteries, the torch didn't feel heavy.



It can also adjust to fit a child's head, making this a great head torch for children too.


The Petzl Tikkina gets a thumbs up from us as an ideal head torch for families.


The Petzl Tikkina head torch got a thumbs up from us after we gave it a review and good use on the hills after dark. Good for adults and kids.




Petzl Tikkina Head Torch

Wiggle

Go Outdoors

Ultimate Outdoors

Millets

Blacks

Leisure Lakes Bikes

Cotswold Outdoor

Decathlon

Reviewing the Outwell Polaris Lantern

Batteries Required

Lamp Chain

Outwell Polaris Lux Lamp

Outwell has been making fantastic looking collapsible lanterns, which look more like lamps you have in your home, for a number of years as part of the Outwell Collaps Range.
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The Outwell Polaris Lux Lamp is another one of these lanterns, which you can currently get in either white or blue.
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What's different about many of the other Outwell collapsible lanterns, is that you don't need an electric hook-up to use it as it is battery-powered.
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The Outwell Polaris Lux Lamp is a collapsible tent lantern that doesn&#8217;t require an electric hook-up.

Charging Phone with Opal Lantern

Full Brigthness

Outwell Opal

Controls

Night Light

Connectors

The Outwell Opal Lantern is a modern hi-tech camping lantern, with a touch of retro charm. It certainly doesn't look like your average camping lantern, and so I asked Outwell if I could review one, and the kindly agreed :-)
We've reviewed <Link href="/reviews/outwell-obsidian/">a similar lantern to this</Link> in the past, and this latest design refines it a little further.
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This is a rechargeable lantern and comes with a USB cable. We're finding USB rechargeable gadgets ideal for camping as they can be re-charged in the car, you don't have to keep buying batteries, and you don't need to be on <Link href="/camping/camping-tips/using-an-electric-hook-up-ehu/">an electric hook-up</Link> to use one.
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There are also USB connections that put power out, so you can use the Outwell Opal lantern as a power bank to charge your phone. Plus, the lantern is Bluetooth-enabled, so you can pair it with your phone to play music or even take calls.
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The lantern is also dimmable. You can use it is a dim night light or up to full brightness, which is 50 lumens.
Fifty lumens is bright enough for a small area of your tent, but if you want a lantern to light your tent completely, then you'll need something brighter.
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It also has an 'SOS' feature. This flashes out the morse code for SOS.  Not sure how useful that would be for most family camping on campsites. Let's hope no one ever has to use it.

## Verdict on the Outwell Open Lantern

This is lantern you buy for style. It puts out a lovely warm light and can charge your phone, so it is an ideal lantern for a bedside lamp in your tent.
One issue I did find was access to the controls in the dark.
When it is stood on its base, it looks very stylish and minimalist. However, if you want to adjust the brightness or turn the light off, you have to lift it and turn over to access the controls.
If this is the only light on, the controls are away from the light source, so you can't see them in the dark. I found that I needed to turn a head torch on so that I could turn the lantern off.
Making the power button more visible and easily accessible on the side would make a big difference, so although this light is practical as it is also a power bank and rechargeable, in-use I didn't find it so practical, which is a shame.
On the quality side, it looks well made and has survived a few knocks already. I don't think the USB cover will last though after a lot of regular use but ours is still attached fine, so maybe it will be OK.
I still really like the lantern though and has since been with us regularly on several camping trips since first making the video.
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The Outwell Opal lantern is a rechargeable, dimmable, Bluetooth-enabled, stylish-looking camping lantern.

Outwell Opal Lantern

Coleman

Recharging with Lantern

Panel Separated

Boxed Duo Lantern

Panel light

The Coleman Duo Lantern

Lantern in the dark

Coleman Duo Lantern

Removing the light panels

We've reviewed a few great <Link href="/reviews/coleman-cpx-6-lanterns-review/">lanterns from Coleman</Link> in the past, <Link href="/reviews/coleman-quad-led-lantern-review/">which had detachable light panels</Link>. However, in today's world of LEDs and smaller lanterns, is there a modern replacement?

When I saw that Coleman does indeed have a modern version, I asked them if they could send a sample over for a review, and they kindly agreed :-)
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## Coleman Duo Lantern Review

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The Coleman Duo lantern has two detachable light panels, which recharge on the base unit.

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We've always found that these detachable panels are great for family camping, as one lantern can give everyone, and every bedroom, a light.

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The base unit has lights of its own, so it can still be used as a lantern even with the two light panels removed. So you get three lanterns in one.
The base unit has a USB port too, so you can also use it to recharge your phone.
The base unit is not rechargeable itself. Instead, you need four D-sized batteries. However, we've always found that these batteries last a long time on the Coleman lanterns.

## The Coleman Duo Light Panels

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Each light panel has three lighting modes:
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<li>Bright, at 100 Lumens</li>
<li>Torch, at 100 Lumens</li>
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Our kids have always liked taking these panels on the night time trip to the toilet block, and the torch is bonus added feature making these even more practical.
At the back of the lantern is a stand, which can also be used as a hook to hang the lantern.

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## The Base Unit

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Even with the light panels removed, the base unit still puts out a lot of light. The unit has two brightness modes:
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<li>High at 400 lumens, with a beam distance of 13 metres</li>
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As mentioned before, the base unit also has a USB port, so you can use it to recharge other devices.
It also has a handle, so you could hang it from a lantern point in your tent. However, with four D batteries inside, it may be too heavy to hang in some tents.

## How long do the batteries run?

Well, with a normal night's use, and one of the panels on low for most of the night, the panel still had power in the morning.
We haven't run the unit down until the four D batteries were flat. As I mentioned before, the batteries lasted ages in our older Coleman lanterns, and with the newer LED technology, I think they should last a while. Using it as a power bank for your phone will drain the batteries faster.
Coleman has published some running times that you should expect from this lantern.
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<li>A light panel should last for 3 hours at full brightness or in torch mode. However, it should last 14 hours in normal mode before needing a recharge at the base unit.</li>
<li>The base unit (no details on if this is with or without the panels), should last for 20 hours on full brightness, or running time of 200 hours in normal mode.</li>
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## Verdict

We give this lantern the Thumbs Up award.

The Coleman Duo lantern is very practical for the family, and it is also IPX 4, so it should still function if it gets splashed with water.
Yes, it would be great if the base unit was rechargeable. However, I suspect the performance of the lantern would be degraded somewhat if it was rechargable. With the reported running times, and our past experience, I don't expect to replace the batteries often.

The Coleman Duo lantern is a multi-purpose multi-person camping lantern ideal for families.

Coleman Duo Lantern - Very practical for the camping family

Outwell Morion Popup Lantern

The Outwell Morion Lantern

Nightlight on the Outwell Morion lantern

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We've been using an Outwell Morion now for a number of years. It's a handy little lantern that the kids like to have in their tent bedrooms.
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You could call the Morion a pocket lantern, as it folds up small enough to fit in your pocket. You simply pull it up to extend the lantern area.
Yet despite's its small size, it still manages to put out 120 lumens.
When it is folded up, you can turn it on and the switch becomes a blue nightlight, which is another handy feature if you have kids. When used this way, it uses less of its batteries if your kids want a light left on overnight.
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The Outwell Morion is a great little lantern that gets us the thumbs up.

The Outwell Morion is a great little lantern, and particularly useful for those of us with kids.

Outwell Morion Lantern Review

Vango

Vango Rocket Lantern and Speaker

Bluetooth Speaker on Rocket Lantern

We've been using this Vango Rocket 120 Lantern for a while, and it's a great little lantern.
This is actually a wireless re-chargeable lantern: you simply recharge it via a USB cable, and so it's easy to recharge in your car, on an EHU, or from a power bank. You can also use the Vango Rocket 120 as a power bank, and use it to recharge your phone.
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Being a modern lantern, it also comes with a built-in Bluetooth speaker - something our teenage kids loved!
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This little lantern from Vango is packed full of features: it&#8217;s rechargeble, it can charge your phone, it&#8217;s a bluetooth speaker, and of course, it&#8217;s a lantern!

Vango Rocket 120 Lantern

Outwell Corvus Flexible Tent Light

Outwell Corvus Strip Light for your tent

Outwell Corvus light

Outwell Corvus Light

Outwell Corvus Light Carry Bag

Sometimes you want light in your tent in places that a traditional camping lantern cannot reach. That's where a flexible lighting strip can be useful.
Outwell sent us over their Corvus flexible light to review.
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The Outwell Corvus is LED powered, so is lightweight and won't consume a lot of amps on your electric hook-up. Yes, this doesn't work off batteries, you'll need EHU in your tent. (<Link href="/camping/camping-tips/using-an-electric-hook-up-ehu/">Click here for a guide on how to use EHU in your tent</Link>).
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The Corvus light comes with some velcro loops behind the light. This makes it easy to attach to various points in the tent. For example, we were able to loop it around the tent's cable ties and where the inner tent attaches to the frame.
It also has some clips at either end, which also help attach it to various different points you might have in your tent.
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The Corvus can put out quite a bright light. This can be useful when you need to search for things. But if like me, you don't like bright strip lights on all the time, the Corvus can be dimmed :-)
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The Corvus comes with a bag, so you can simple roll it up and stow it away ready for your next camping trip.
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The Outwell Corvus gets the thumbs-up from us.

The Outwell Corvus is a flexible dimmable light for your tent. Perfect if you don&#8217;t have a lantern hanging point or you want to add light to an area of the tent a normal lantern doesn&#8217;t cover.

Outwell Corvus Flexible Camping Light

A great option if you need a flexible light for your tent.

Easy Camp

Easy Camp Bushmaster Lantern

Bushmaster Lantern at Night

With our <Link href="/tent/robens-field-station/">Robens Field Station tent</Link>, I wanted to some cool looking lighting, with that little bit of a retro feel. I saw that <a href="http://www.easycamp.com/en/Products/camping-accessories/lighting/bushmaster-lantern" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Easy Camp</a> do a Bushmaster Lantern, and they sent some over for a review :-)
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The Bushmaster Lantern looks like and old oil lamp. Instead of oil and flame in your tent, this is actually a safer option, as it uses LED lights and a few AA batteries (four batteries, to be precise).
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Sometimes LEDs can cast a bright white light that can sometimes be quite harsh on the eyes. Fortunately, I found that wasn't the case with the Bushmaster Lantern, where you can dim the brightness to be a soft night light if you need to.
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Now this isn't a lantern that's going to fill your tent with light. It's more decorative than functional in that regards. However, it certainly adds a bit of retro-looking charm to your camping, and provides a nice little glow to help keep the kids happy at night. :-)

The Easy Camp Bushmaster Lantern lets you get a bit of that retro glam to your camping set-up without costing a fortune.


Easy Camp Bushmaster Lantern: Glam Camping that doesn't cost a fortune

Outwell Obsidian Lantern Review

Obsidian Buttons

Obsidian Dimmable Lantern

A lot of instructions for a lantern

There's a bit of a trend with some camping items to hint at being a little bit retro.
That's the vibe I get when I look at the new Outwell Obsidian Lantern, with its leather handle and retro looking grill, it reminds me of an old radio set. Even though no old radio's looked quite like this.
And looking like a radio is quite apt for this lantern as it's also a Bluetooth speaker.

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## Rechargeable

The Obsidian Lantern is rechargeable, and as with many items these days, all you need is a USB charger to charge up this lantern.
Hidden under a rubber flap are a number of connections: a mini-USB for charging the lantern, a full sized USB for charging your phone, and a 3.5mm aux input, which allows you to play music through the speaker even if you don't have a Bluetooth connection.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2017/05/Charges-your-Phone.jpg" height="680" width="1305" alt="Charging a phone" />


If you are just going camping for one night and not using the electric hook-up, charge this lantern up before you go and you not only get a light, but something you recharge your phone with.

## As a Lantern

The light from the Obsidian is white but it's a diffused white and not a harsh light.
It's not the sort of light you would want for task lighting but is perfect for adding a bit of atmosphere.
It's also perfect as a nightlight for the kids. You can dim the brightness by keeping your finger on the lamp button.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2017/05/Obsidian-Dimmable-Lantern.jpg" height="680" width="1305" alt="Dimmable" />


## As a Speaker

At first, we were a little stumped as to how to turn the speaker on. Yes - I had to read the manual!
There's a multi-function button on the top of the Obsidian that also acts as the power button. Simply hold it for a few seconds and the device comes alive. It's then easy to pair to your Bluetooth device.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2017/05/Obsidian-Buttons-_.jpg" alt="Controls for Obsidian Lantern" width="2000" height="1500" caption="Controls on top of the Outwell Obsidian" />
Fortunately, the speaker isn't loud enough to really annoy your neighbours at the campsite (it is 5W), but despite its size, it gives a good rich sound and doesn't sound 'tinny' like some small speakers can.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2017/05/Taking-it-easy-listening-to-music.jpg" height="680" width="1305" alt="Listening to Music" />

A single press on the plus and minus buttons on the top skip tracks; not adjust volume, though if you keep your fingers down on the plus and minus it will adjust the volume.
When the Outwell Obsidian is paired to a mobile phone it can also act as a phone speaker.

## Using it Outside

We don't always get endless sunshine in this country. Fortunately, the speaker is also IPX4 water resistant, so it shouldn't get damaged if you get caught in a surprise shower - though IPX4 means it is only splashproof, not fully waterproof.

## Details

<ul>
<li>7 Hours Recharging Time</li>
<li>Up to 15 hours wireless music playback</li>
<li>Up to 16 hours as a nightlight</li>
<li>USB can be used to charge a phone</li>
<li>USB to Micro USB cable and Aux cable are included</li>
</ul>


## Verdict

We really like the look of the Outwell Obsidian and really like the ambience light it gives off.
The kids like the speaker too, and when they want to play their music, it sounds much better through the Obsidian than through their phone's speaker.
The only downside is that the combination of button presses with the multi-function button can be quite confusing, and it's easy to forget a single press versus a long press.  I don't really want to consult a manual each time I want to use a lantern.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2017/05/A-lot-of-instructions-for-a-lantern-_.jpg" alt="Outwell Obsidian Lantern Instructions" width="2000" height="1500" caption="The instructions included with the Outwell Obsidian Lantern" />
However, for most of the time, we won't need to use all those features.
There are of course other light and speaker combinations available for much less than the cost of the Outwell Obsidian. However, if you want the extra features, the extra specifications, and the glamour looks, then you can't go far wrong with this lantern.

Outwell have introduced a smart looking new lantern, called the Outwell Obsidian. We test it out and find it&#8217;s more than just a lantern.

Coleman Magnetic Tent Light Review

With LED technology, there are fortunatley now lots of lighting solutions for your family camping trip.
Long gone are the days of heavy battery packs that give out a dim light and need replacing each time you go away. Thank goodness!
Well, with the introduction of lightweight and low power LED technology, Coleman create this neat little magnetic tent light, so that you can hang it up without the need of a lantern hook.
No, you don't need a metal tent either!

## Hanging the light

The light comes with a magnet and a metal strip. You place the metal strip on the outside of your tent (or the outside of your inner tent if you have one), and the magnet part of the light on the inside.

## Brightness

The light comes with two levels of white light brightness.
Switching it onto full brightness is quite bright, especially in a small tent. The lower brightness appears adequate enough for most purposes, and will of course make your batteries last longer.
It also has a 'night light' mode, providing a dimmer amber light, which is great if you want to turn on the light and not hurt your eyes, or not wake up other people sharing your tent!
Of course, I also found it useful when camping with my little lad who didn't want it to go completely dark.

## Review Video

Have a watch of our view to see the Coleman Magnetic Tent Light in action.
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This is a neat design: a light that sticks to your tent. The Coleman Magnetic Tent Light doesn&#8217;t need a lantern hook!

Coleman Magnetic Tent Light

Coleman CT9 Flashlight Review

A good torch is always handy to have, and with LED's getting brighter, we can now have a bright torch that uses a lot less energy than torches of the past.
And that's exactly what the Coleman CT9 LED Flashlight delivers. Coleman sent us over a sample to get a closer look at.
Watch our video below.

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The body is aluminium. It feels solid and rugged and able to take all sorts of knocks life could throw at it.
The beam is produced from 5 LEDs producing 90 Lumens. In practice, this provided a good light for walking outside at night (though the <Link href="/camping/lifesystems-intensity-220-head-torch-review/">Lifesystems Intensity 220 Headtorch provides more light, which is to be expected</Link>).
This Coleman torch takes 3 AAA batteries. It was nice to see that 3 Duracell AAA batteries were supplied.

It's a good size to easily slip into your pocket, and also a good size for little hands though they did complain that the metal body was cold.
We've been impressed with this little torch and it gets the Thumbs Up from us.

The Coleman CT9 LED Flashlight is a great little torch to put in your pocket or easily stow with your camping or hiking gear.

Coleman CT9 Flashlight

Lifesystems

Lifesystems Intensity 220 Head Torch

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This version of the LifeSystems Intensity 220 headlamp has been replaced <a href="https://www.lifesystems.co.uk/products/outdoor-survival/intensity-220-led-head-torch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">with this newer model that doesn't have the battery pack</a>.

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We've been using several head torches for camping and hiking. Mainly <Link href="/go/petzl-tikkina-head-torch/">Petzls</Link>.

When we were kitting out our eldest daughter for her D of E expedition, the Petzls were not on the D of E approved product list, but the Life Systems head torch was.

Why? What's the difference?

Life Systems sent us over one to test.

## Intensity 220 Head Torch

The first thing you notice is that this is a lot bigger than the smaller Petzl head torches we use for camping.
The batteries don't fit behind the light but instead in a separate battery pack you wear at the back of the head band.
It was nice that Life Systems supplied decent batteries too :-)
To be honest, I thought wearing the additional battery pack would be a pain, but you didn't really notice it.

## Why all the extra power?

As soon as you turn on the head torch you soon realise why it needs more power. This head torch can put out a lot of light.
Below is a comparison of the different beams.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2015/08/Comparison-of-beams-from-the-Lifesystems-Intensity-220.jpg" alt="Comparison of beams from the Lifesystems Intensity 220" width="960" height="550" caption="Comparison of beams from the Lifesystems Intensity 220" />
The focused beam puts out a great deal of light in one spot.
Switching the cover on the lens changes the beam to light up a wide area. Ideal of when you are out walking at night.
In fact, one of these head torches will light up an area good enough for your entire family.
Of course, there's the night-vision saving red light.
Finally, in the above photo we compared the beams of the Intensity 220 with the Petzl Tikka XP 2 - a head torch that I have found really good for camping and being out at night.
As you can see, the Lifesystems Head Torch makes the Petzl look like it is on the last life of it's batteries. (It wasn't).
So far, very impressive.
But it's not just good at putting out light up close. Check out the photo below. It can send it's beam quite far ahead too.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2015/08/Intensity-220-long-beam-distance.jpg" alt="Intensity 220 long beam distance" width="960" height="550" caption="Intensity 220 long beam distance" />

## Conclusion

The Lifesystems Intensity 220, although larger than some head torches, is a great bit of kit.

A good bit of kit to keep in your backpack just in case you get caught out walking in the dark.

It gets the thumbs up from us.

We found this Head Torch slightly larger than our others, but it is by far the brightest.

Go Travel

Go Travel Mini Floodlight

Mini Floodlight &#8211; black

Mini Floodlight &#8211; Plum

Mini Floodlight &#8211; white

Now and then you come across a gadget that surprises you.
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<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/08/Go-Travel-Mini-Floodlight-looks-can-be-deceiving.jpg" alt="Go Travel Mini Floodlight - looks can be deceiving" width="457" height="346" caption="The Go Travel Mini Floodlight - looks can be deceiving" />
Go Travel is well known for travel gadgets, and you can often see their items at many airports. You don't normally think of Go Travel when you think of camping gear.
Well, that view might change now that we've tried their mini-floodlight.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/08/Quite-a-bright-light-form-this-little-gadget.jpg" alt="Quite a bright light form this little gadget" width="590" height="392" caption="Quite a bright light form this little gadget" />
Shaped like a large pen, it looks more like something you'd find in a doctor's surgery, and not something for the outdoors. I was a little sceptical when the guys at Go Travel sent one over for us to look at - but don't let its looks deceive you!
Packed with the latest 'COB' technology, this little gadget puts out a lot of light.
COB, by the way, stands for 'Chips on Board'. It means they've crammed a *lot* of LEDs into a small space — two rows of them.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/08/The-little-Go-Travel-Mini-Floodlight-did-just-that-and-lit-up-the-tent.jpg" alt="The little Go Travel Mini Floodlight did just that, and lit up the tent" width="590" height="392" caption="The little Go Travel Mini Floodlight did just that and lit up the tent." />
It was pitch black when I took these photos. As you can see, the light is very bright.
We've got a collection of head-torches and lanterns, but this little 'pen' is ideal to slip into a backpack or a pocket, so something you can keep handy for camping, hiking, or whenever you are out and about. (I've lost count how many times kids have dropped things in the dark!)
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The Go Travel Mini Floodlight is available on Amazon, as well as shops selling travel accessories.

We were really surprised just how bright this little Go Travel Mini Floodlight is. A perfect item for your pocket or backpack. Ideal for hiking and camping.

Coleman Quad LED Lantern

***This Coleman Quad LED lantern has been great for camping this year. It has a neat trick up its sleeve that has been a big hit with the kids. ***
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<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/08/Coleman-Quad-LED-Lantern.jpg" height="627" width="1200" alt="Coleman Quad LED Lantern" />

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/08/Coleman-CPX-Lanterns.jpg" alt="Coleman CPX Lanterns" width="590" height="392" caption="Our Coleman CPX Lanterns" />
We were very impressed last year with the <Link title="Coleman CPX 6 Family Camping Lanterns Review" href="/product/coleman-cpx-6-lanterns-review/">Coleman CPX Lantern we reviewed</Link>.  That was not only a great lantern, but had a neat trick up its sleeve: the lantern recharged a small torch that you could dock into and out of the lantern.
This has proved very useful when camping, as you always have a charged torch easily to hand.

Unfortunately, Coleman has discontinued this lantern, which is a real shame as it's been a very useful addition to our camping kit.

## Coleman Quad LED Lantern Review

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/08/Coleman-CPX-Quad-Light-alight.jpg" alt="Coleman CPX Quad Light alight" width="590" height="392" caption="Coleman CPX Quad Light alight" />
This year the guys over at Coleman sent us over their <a title="View details on the Coleman Quad LED Lantern on the Coleman website" href="http://www.coleman.eu/UK/p-26326-cpx-6-quad-lantern.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coleman Quad LED Lantern</a>. This is another lantern of the CPX 6 family, and so comes with an interchangeable battery pack that works across the range.
The Coleman Quad LED Lantern comes with a neat trick too that's proved really useful when camping...

### Why you might want one of these lanterns when family camping

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Each one of the four sides of this lantern can be detached and used as a lantern on its own.
You can detach just one, or detach them all.
The main lantern unit acts as a recharging base for each of the 'quads'.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/08/A-neat-trick-detaching-one-of-the-quads-to-use-as-a-single-lantern.jpg" alt="A neat trick- detaching one of the quads to use as a single lantern" width="590" height="392" caption="A neat trick- detaching one of the quads to use as a single lantern" />
This has been a great hit with the kids. They each take a little lantern into their own bedrooms in the tent.
As you can see from the picture, each one of these mini-lanterns has a stand. They each have their own switch as well.
A panel is supposed to last 1.5 hours when it is undocked from the main unit.  We've not reached 1.5 hours of continuous use when it is undocked so can't confirm, but it was long enough for the kids to read, and even keep on as a night light for a while (though it's quite bright for a night light, our youngest really liked the fact that he could light up his entire sleeping pod with it).
The main lantern has a handle, so you could walk with it. It is also IPX 4 rated, so should be water resistant enough to help you find your way to the 'facilities' on a dark and damp night. ;-)

### What this lantern isn't

The Coleman Quad LED lantern is best used as a table-top lantern.
It's quite large, slightly bigger than the one we reviewed last year, and is around 30cm / 1 foot high. Plus, with 4 'D' sized batteries and all the quads attached, it is quite heavy too, so not something you would probably hang from the top of your tent.
However, each of the little panels are light though, and a good size for kids to use.

### Conclusion

For a table-top lantern, with the ability to give each child their own lantern (and easily recharge them too), the Coleman Quad LED Lantern has proved itself a great bit of kit for family camping and gets the thumbs up from us.

This Coleman Quad LED lantern has been great for camping this year. It has a neat trick up its sleeve that has been a big hit with the kids.

Coleman CPX Lanterns for Family Camping

***The Coleman CPX 6 range of lanterns are extremely innovative - but are they any good or just a gimmick?***



We've got through our fair share of camping lanterns:


<ul>
<li>Battery powered: we never seemed to have enough batteries</li>
<li>Wind-up: you needed to wind more and more to have a light last more than a minute</li>
<li>Solar Powered (this also had wind-up): never got a good enough charge</li>
<li>Re-chargeable: held charge less and less, and had to be charged over winter to keep battery good</li>
</ul>

All of our previous lanterns were very disappointing.



However, Coleman has introduced their CPX 6 range of products with some features that could ultimately deliver a lantern ideal for family camping.



## What is Coleman CPX 6?


The Coleman CPX 6 system uses an interchangeable battery pack across a range of products.



Each Coleman CPX 6 product has a regular battery pack, which takes four D size batteries.



However, you can buy a rechargeable battery pack that will work in any CPX 6 product, giving you more flexibility than many other lanterns.



The lanterns also use modern bright LEDs, which consume much less power (see how long each product is expected to last in the table below).



Here's a video from Coleman showing the battery pack.



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## Are they any good?


The Coleman CPX 6 system really caught my attention when it was a finalist in the Camping Equipment Category at the Outdoor Trade Show. In fact, it was the Coleman CPX 6 Hybrid Lantern that made it as a finalist, and that's the one we've reviewed ;-)



## Coleman CPX 6 Hybrid Lantern Review


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So far we have been very impressed with this lantern. Despite hours of use, we've not changed the batteries yet!



This lantern comes with a small torch, which docks into the lantern to recharge.



This is a great addition to the lantern, and means we always have a torch to hand.



Being part of the Coleman CPX 6 range, it has an interchangeable battery pack that's used by all the CPX 6 products.


<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/07/coleman-cpx6-battery-pack-300x198.jpg" height="198" width="300" alt="This is the regular Coleman CPX 6 battery pack, which takes 4 D batteries" />



This is the regular Coleman CPX 6 battery pack, which takes four size D batteries




You get a regular battery pack with the lantern, which takes four D sized batteries. However, you can upgrade to a rechargeable battery pack. This rechargeable battery pack comes with a 12V adapter so you can recharge your battery pack in the car (note, you don't need to take the lantern to the car, just the battery pack).



The Hybrid Lantern has a couple of brightness modes, from a soft '*night light*' type of mode, through to a very bright '*I need to see everything*' mode.



The pop-out torch is a neat addition to this lantern. The torch docks into the top of the lantern. It lasts for a few hours and gets recharged by the lantern.



The torch is very bright. If you have the lantern lighting up your tent but need to find something in a bag, simply pop out the torch to help search through the bag.  The lantern will continue to operate without the torch.


<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/07/coleman-cpx6-hybrid-lantern-hanging-tent.jpg" height="267" width="403" alt="The Coleman CPX 6 Hybrid Lantern hanging in our tent (the Coleman Da Gama 6)" />



The Coleman CPX 6 Hybrid Lantern hanging in our tent (the Coleman Da Gama 6)




The Coleman CPX 6 Hybrid Lantern will also hang in a tent if you have a lantern hanging point.



You should note though that it does have a large battery pack so your tent poles need to be strong enough to hold it (we have it hanging in our <Link title="Coleman Da Gama 6 Family Tent" href="/camping/tents/coleman-da-gama-6-family-tent/">Coleman Da Gama 6</Link>, which is steel framed).



If you don't have a hanging point, look at the *Coleman CPX 6 Easy Hanging Lantern*.


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## Coleman CPX 6 Choice of Products


<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/07/coleman-cpx-range.023.jpg" height="768" width="1024" alt="Coleman CPX 6 Range of Lanterns" />




If the Coleman CPX 6 Hybrid Lantern doesn't meet what you are after, there are many different lanterns to choose from.



The table below compares brightness, beam distance, and how long the batteries should last in each of the lanterns in the CPX 6 range.


<table >
<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col">Lantern/Light</th>
<th scope="col">Brightness</th>
<th scope="col">Distance</th>
<th scope="col">Runtime</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/07/coleman-cpx-6-hybrid-lantern1.jpg" height="160" width="160" alt="Coleman CPX Hybrid Lantern" />
</td>
<td>243 lumens (125 lumens - torch)</td>
<td>9 metres (81 metres - torch)</td>
<td>56 hours (2 hours - torch)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/12/coleman-cpx-duo-lantern.jpg" height="160" width="160" alt="" />
</td>
<td>216 lumens</td>
<td>10 metres</td>
<td>56 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/12/coleman-cpx-classic-lantern.jpg" height="160" width="160" alt="" />
</td>
<td>115 lumens</td>
<td>7 metres</td>
<td>85 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/07/coleman-cpx-6-hanging-lantern1.jpg" height="160" width="160" alt="Coleman CPX Easy Hanging Lantern" />
</td>
<td>141 lumens</td>
<td>8 metres</td>
<td>65 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/06/coleman-cpx-6-rechargeable-electric-lantern-led-table-lantern1.jpg" height="160" width="98" alt="Coleman CPX Table Lantern" />
</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">81 lumens</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">5 metres</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">107 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/12/Coleman-CPX-High-Power-Spotlight.jpg" height="160" width="160" alt="" />
</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">273 lumens</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">403 metres</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">50 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/12/Coleman-CPX-Work-Light.jpg" height="160" width="160" alt="" />
</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">158 lumens</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">241 metres</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">82 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/12/Coleman-CPX-Flashlight.jpg" height="160" width="160" alt="" />
</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">172 lumens</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">347 metres</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">94 hours</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>


<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/12/Coleman-CPX-Power-Pack.jpg" height="117" width="160" alt="" />




Don't forget the rechargeable power pack, which includes a 12V adaptor so that you can recharge it in the car.


<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/06/coleman-cpx-6-portable-electronics-charger1.jpg" height="160" width="160" alt="Coleman CPX Mobile Device Charger" />



Coleman CPX Mobile Device Charger




There's also this CPX Mobile Device charger. Simply slot in a CPX 6 battery pack (either regular or rechargeable), and use this device to charge your phone.



## Coleman CPX Hanging Lantern


The Coleman CPX 6 Hanging Lantern is designed with one purpose in mind: to make it easy to hang up somewhere.



It comes with a velcro strap that you can loop around a tent pole if you don't have a lantern hook.


<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/07/coleman-cpx6-hanging-lantern-horizontal.jpg" height="261" width="300" alt="The Coleman CPX 6 Hanging Lantern, but hanging horizontal for better light distribution" />



The Coleman CPX 6 Hanging Lantern, but hanging horizontal for better light distribution




Another neat trick with this lantern is that the velcro strap can be fastened to the bottom of the lantern, so that it hangs parallel to the floor, just as you would hang a normal strip light in order to light up the area as best it can.



The lantern uses bright LEDs, which use less power than conventional light bulbs, making your batteries go further.



## Coleman CPX Table Lantern


If you'd rather more homely feel when camping, then this lantern could be right up your street.



With a diffused shade it provides a softer glow than regular camping lanterns.



Of course, unlike normal table lamps, this is also a lantern and comes with a carry handle.



This lantern uses LEDs so your batteries will last longer.



## Coleman CPX Duo Lantern


The Coleman CPX 6 Duo LED Lantern is a great piece of design for family camping.



You don't just get one lantern, but two, as the two sides of the lantern separate. Each side can be carried or stood up using the fold out stand.



<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/06/coleman-cpx-6-duo-lantern.jpg" height="386" width="580" alt="Coleman CPX 6 Duo Lantern, separated into two lanterns" />




<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/08/Coleman-Quad-LED-Lantern.jpg" alt="Coleman Quad LED Lantern" width="1200" height="627" caption="Coleman Quad LED Lantern" />

<Link title="Coleman Quad LED Lantern Review" href="/camping/coleman-quad-led-lantern-review/">Update: Check out our review of the 2014 CPX Quad Lantern</Link>



In 2014 Coleman added to their range with a Quad lantern. <Link title="Coleman Quad LED Lantern Review" href="/camping/coleman-quad-led-lantern-review/">You can read our review here</Link>.



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## Coleman CPX Mobile Device Charger


The Coleman CPX Portable Electronics Charger is ideal for charging your phone or MP3 player if you are away camping and don't have access to power.



It comes with both a USB and DC connection.



The mobile device charger uses power pack from your CPX powered lantern - so you can use just one set of batteries to power a lantern at night, and when not using the lantern, us the same power pack to recharge your phone.



### Will the Coleman CPX Charger work with Tablets?

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/06/coleman-cpx-engerypack-300x248.jpg" height="248" width="300" alt="Coleman CPX Engerypack for recharging phones and mp3 player" />



Coleman CPX Engerypack for recharging phones and mp3 player




Some people have reported no problems charging their iPad with the Coleman CPX Charger. However, different devices use different amounts of power to recharge, and some tablets can't be recharged without a high power USB connection provide by the mains. Please check the requirements of your tablet or portable device.



The output of the Coleman unit is 5V and up to 500mA.



As it says on the front...




> For use charging only small devices such as MP3 plays and mobile phones



You should also remember that charging phones or other devices from this battery pack may be slower than charging from the main power supply. This is because you charge one battery with another, which will have less power than some main chargers.


The Coleman CPX 6 range of lanterns and lights give the choice of either regular batteries or upgrading to a rechargeable. Check out this review of CPX 6.




Lighting Reviews

Light up your tent, with the Outwell ONS

Illuminate Your Tent with the Outwell Delta Light Chain

Outwell Sargas Collapsible Tent Lamp

Petzl Tikkina Head Torch Review - Recommended Head Torch

Outwell Polaris Lux Lamp

Outwell Opal Lantern

Coleman Duo Lantern - Very practical for the camping family

Outwell Morion Lantern Review

Vango Rocket 120 Lantern Review

Outwell Corvus Flexible Camping Light

Easy Camp Bushmaster Lantern: Glam Camping that doesn't cost a fortune

Outwell Obsidian Lantern Review

A light that sticks to your tent!

Coleman CT9 Flashlight Review

Lifesystems Intensity 220 Head Torch Review

Go Travel Mini Floodlight Review

Coleman Quad LED Lantern Review

Coleman CPX 6 Family Camping Lanterns Review

Light up your tent, with the Outwell ONS

We gave this the Thumbs Up awardIlluminate Your Tent with the Outwell Delta Light Chain

We gave this the Thumbs Up awardOutwell Sargas Collapsible Tent Lamp

We gave this the Thumbs Up awardPetzl Tikkina Head Torch Review - Recommended Head Torch

Outwell Polaris Lux Lamp

We gave this the Thumbs Up awardOutwell Opal Lantern

We gave this the Thumbs Up awardColeman Duo Lantern - Very practical for the camping family

We gave this the Thumbs Up awardOutwell Morion Lantern Review

Vango Rocket 120 Lantern Review

We gave this the Thumbs Up awardOutwell Corvus Flexible Camping Light

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