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This LED table lamp also serves as an emergency lantern

NEWS – Most emergency lighting is designed more for function than for beauty.  That’s why you often have to go searching for flashlights and emergency lanterns in the dark when there’s a power outage, because you’ve hidden them away in drawers or utility rooms.  This Carrier Portable LED Lamp will always sitting out and adding to the design of your room, because it is described as being designed around the Danish sense of “hygge”, which is a cosy, comfortable feeling.  The Danish have a love of candles to light their long, cold, dark winters, and this lamp is said to honor that.

In any event, you can use this lamp on a tabletop, powered by its USB cable.  The internal battery also allows you to unplug and carry the lamp with you, whether you’re going outdoors or if you are dealing with a blackout.  If desired, you can even remove the loop handle for a different look.  The Carrier Portable LED Lamp is $210 from Blackthumb.

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This LED table lamp also serves as an emergency lantern originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 15, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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You’ll want this camping lantern to attract mosquitoes!

NEWS – Usually, using a light when you’re camping or sitting around outdoors simply attracts mosquitoes to bite and bother you, but this little ENKEEO 2-in-1 Camping Lantern Bug Zapper is designed to lure them in and zap them.  In addition to the light for you to see by, the lantern also has a 360nm-400nm ultraviolet light to attract mosquitoes.  The bugs are lured in and zapped, providing you with a 16 x 16 ft² mosquito-free zone.

The lantern can hang from the hook or sit on a tabletop with the hook folded away.  It’s equipped with a 2000mAh USB-rechargeable battery for 20 hours run time with lantern-only feature (low light, ≥ 30 lumen) or 15 hours for zapper-only feature.  There’s a plastic cage to protect you from touching the inner wire; the lampshade is removable.

It’s IPX6-rated, meaning it’s highly waterproof and perfect for outdoor use.  It also means that you can clean away the zapped insects simply by running water over the lantern.  It measures 3.46″ x 5.08″ and weighs 0.44 pounds, so it easily adds to your camping gear without increasing your burden.

The ENKEEO 2-in-1 Camping Lantern Bug Zapper is available in black, orange, or green.  It’s $24.99 at Amazon.

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You’ll want this camping lantern to attract mosquitoes! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 2, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Turn your smartphone into a lantern with Travelamp

Set the mood anytime, anyplace with the Travelamp lantern style light diffuser by Fred and Friends.  When you just need a little light, or maybe you don’t want to wake your partner while you get ready for bed at night, this little silicone lantern may do the trick. Besides being adorable, it’s functional and unbreakable design lets you take it anywhere so you can harness the light from your phone to either read or just relax the night away…or until your phone battery runs out. It slides over most small to medium sized smart phones and is quite reasonably priced at just $8.00.  I’m thinking stocking stuffers already (it’s never too soon!) and this one could be a winner for any age!  Check out fredandfriends.com to order or get more information.

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Turn your smartphone into a lantern with Travelamp originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 3, 2017 at 1:53 pm.

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Here’s a 2 ounce rechargeable lantern for your minimalist lighting needs


Maybe you’re a camping enthusiast who makes sure everything that you put in your backpack is as lightweight as possible, or maybe you’re an EDC fanatic who is looking for a portable lighting solution. The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro is a lantern that can also be used as a flashlight and is recharged via USB.

This 4-inch tall rechargeable and dimmable lantern can run for up to 170 hours on a single charge at the lowest setting. It weights just a little over 2 ounces, so it maximizes backpack space while still performing as a decent light.

With all 4 LEDs lit up, it puts out 135 Lumens, but you can choose lower light settings for a longer run time.

The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro is priced at $24.99. You can read more about it at goalzero.com and order from Amazon.

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