BLACK DIAMOND Apollo Lantern

Product Descriptions

REI Description: Updated for 2010, the Black Diamond Apollo lantern is brighter than the previous version yet still features a dimming switch so you can set the lighting for nighttime cooking and reading. DoublePower LED with frosted globe creates bright, non-glaring light; dual reflectors effectively capture and distribute light. LED puts out 80 lumens on high and 10 lumens on low; illuminates an area approximately 45 ft. in diameter on high. Fine-tune your lighting needs with the dimming switch-simply hold down the on/off button to activate dimmer. Collapsible legs fold down and adjust to uneven terrain; legs fold up for compact transport. Small LED lights indicate battery status; green indicates 50% - 99% battery life, yellow indicates less than 50% and red indicates less than 25%. Innovative double-hook hanging system on top provides a simple and secure thread-through or clip-in attachment point for string, fabric loops or branches. Operates on 4 AA alkaline batteries or the Black Diamond NRG rechargeable battery kit, both sold separately. 4 AA batteries provide 60 hrs. of use on low and 15 hrs. on high. Integrated charger port accepts NRG wall charger so you can recharge batteries without removing them from the lantern.

Massey's Outfitters Description: Black Diamond Apollo Lantern - A pocket-sized, collapsible backcountry mini lantern, the Orbit is perfect for trekking and backpacking excursions where gram shaving is crucial. The 84-gram (3 oz) Orbit compacts to 102 mm (4 in) and extends in height to 140 mm (5.5 in), yet still casts a broad, six-foot radius of light. The brightness of the Orbit's non-glaring 1-watt LED can be adjusted thanks to its dimming switch, while the dual reflectors and frosted globe maximize light output and minimize the lantern's shadow. Cleverly designed dual hooks on top of the Orbit allow it to be quickly and securely attached to a tent or tree branch. The lantern runs on 4 AAA alkalines, as well as Black Diamond's Orbit-specific NRG2 Rechargeable Battery Kit.

Eastern Mountain Sports Description: Perfect for car camping or at an alpine base camp, the Black Diamond Apollo Lantern delivers bright, nonglaring light for sorting gear or cooking meals. DoublePower LED with 80 lumens (max setting) enclosed inside a frosted globe provides bright, ambient light. Dual reflector system captures and maximizes light output. Unique dimming switch provides adjustable brightness. Power meter displays battery level for 4 AA alkalines or charge status for NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit (sold separately). Distinctive fold-down legs increase lantern height to 24.1 cm (9.5 in.) maximizing light dispersion. Collapsible, double-hook hang loop. Maximum burn time: 60 hours. Weight/without batteries: 7.8 oz. (220 g). LED type: DoublePower, 3-watt.

Backcountry Description: No more matches, no more hauling around gas, and no more burning your hands trying to pump air into a lantern. The Black Diamond Apollo Lantern throws out up to 80 lumens of pure light; all it needs is four batteries, and it can light a 30-foot radius. The top loop lets you hang it from your tent and the collapsible aluminum legs make the Apollo stable and packable.