A lantern that sits on a table is useful. A lantern that sticks to your car, your toolbox or a metal shelf is far more useful, because it puts the light exactly where your hands are working. For campers, drivers and anyone preparing for a power outage, that hands free design makes a real difference.
The Magnetic LED Camping Lantern is a flat, square lantern with a magnetic back. It measures 6.3 inches square and 2.28 inches tall, and it holds a built in 18000mAh rechargeable battery that charges over USB. A button steps through the brightness levels, the battery can charge a phone, and the lantern comes in green, khaki or black.
What makes the magnetic lantern stand out
The magnet frees your hands. Stick the lantern to a car body while you change a tire, to a toolbox while you fix something, or to a metal shelf in a garage. The light stays put, pointing at the job, and both hands are available for the work.
The big battery lasts. With 18000mAh inside, one charge can carry a weekend campsite or a long power outage. Dropping to a lower brightness makes it last far longer, which suits overnight use in a tent.
It is bright when you need it. At full output, the lantern is bright enough to work under, so it can light a campsite setup, a roadside repair or a workshop bench.
It can charge a phone. The large battery lets the lantern top up a phone in an outage, keeping you connected when the power is down.
The flat shape packs easily. At 6.3 inches square and 2.28 inches tall, it slides into a car door pocket, a glove box, a toolbox or a backpack.
Where it works best
- Car. Stuck to the hood or door for roadside jobs.
- Campsite. Lighting a camp kitchen or a tent area.
- Garage. On a metal shelf or toolbox as a work light.
- Power outage. On the fridge door for kitchen light.
- Boat or RV. On a metal surface for hands free light.
The practical shape and outdoor colors suit gear bags and vehicles. Green and khaki blend with camping kit, while black suits a garage, a car or a workshop.
Choosing the size and placement
The lantern measures 6.3 inches square and 2.28 inches tall. Placement is all about getting the light close to the task.
- Metal surfaces. Stick it to a clean, flat metal surface so the magnet holds well.
- Close to the job. Place it where it lights your hands without shining in your eyes.
- In a tent. Use a low setting for a soft, long lasting glow.
- At a table. Stand it on the table or stick it to a metal camp stove stand.
- Outages. Stick it high on the fridge to light the kitchen.
Charge it fully before the first trip. Any standard USB charger will do, and a charging cable is included, but a wall adapter is not. Recharge it when the light dims noticeably.
The listing names a 100W output in the product name, but the specifications only describe brightness levels. If you need an exact brightness figure, email info@norafurnish.com before ordering.
Pairing it with other lighting
This magnetic lantern is a strong work light and a flexible camp light. It pairs well with a few other lights.
At camp, use it at the kitchen area and add a hanging lantern inside the tent. In a car, keep it with a flashlight so you have one light to hold and one to stick in place. At home, keep it with other lanterns for outages so each room has a light.
For more options, browse the camping lanterns collection, or see portable lanterns for designs that also look good on a patio table.
Build a car kit around it. A charged magnetic lantern, a USB cable and a car charger make roadside stops at night much easier.
In a workshop, the lantern can light the inside of a cabinet or the underside of a shelf, places a ceiling light rarely reaches.
During a long outage, run it on a low setting to stretch the battery, and switch to full output only when you need to find something quickly.
For fishing or boating at night, a magnetic light on a metal rail or cooler lid keeps the deck lit while both hands handle lines and gear.
The flat body also works well standing on its edge or lying on a table. Laid flat, it lights the ceiling of a tent softly. Stood upright, it lights a work area in front of it, so one lantern covers several jobs without any extra stand or hook.
For a home emergency plan, keep one lantern in the kitchen and one in the garage. Charge both every few months so they are ready for a storm, and test the magnet on the fridge and a metal shelf in advance.
Is the magnetic lantern right for you?
This lantern is a strong fit if you:
- Want a hands free light that sticks to metal.
- Need a big 18000mAh battery.
- Want a light bright enough to work under.
- Would like a light that can charge a phone.
- Need a flat lantern for a car or toolbox.
It is not the best choice if you want a decorative lantern for a patio or a lantern that hangs from a tent loop. In those cases, a retro or hanging lantern may suit better.
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