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Black Diamond Apollo 3W LED Lantern

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4.7

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★★★★☆
4.1

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Pros

  • Compact (43)
  • Easy setup (43)
  • Adjustable (39)
  • Durable (36)
  • Lightweight (34)
  • Powerful light output (32)
  • Long run time (26)
  • Adjustable beam (2)
  • Bright (2)
  • Good battery life (2)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (3)
  • Pricey (3)
  • Poor light output (2)
  • Short run time (2)
  • Average not great light (1)
  • Battery level led hidden (1)
  • Battery meter obscured (1)
  • Large (1)
  • Not as bright as coleman (1)
  • Not heavy but not light (1)

Best Uses

  • Campgrounds (42)
  • Backcountry (38)
  • Emergencies (35)
  • Travel (24)
  • Survival (15)
  • Anywhere you need light (1)
  • Backpacking (1)
  • Car camping (1)
  • Great for the motorcycle (1)
  • Hiking (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Mountain Gear

Add a little space age to your gear with Black Diamond's Apollo LED Lantern that sits up on its own foldable legs like the NASA's lunar module from the Apollo program. You'll get the multi-directional light of a lantern without the weight of one rolled into a 9.5-inch-tall lantern that folds down to a mere 5 inches.

  • Get plenty of illumination with the dual reflectors that refract the light of the 3-watt LED that casts a 10 meter light radius
  • Keep it powered up with 4 AA batteries, or use the NRG rechargeable battery; and don't worry, the battery power indicator will let you know when you're getting low
  • Adjust your light level with the dimming switch
  • If space is an issue, don't worry, the legs can be folded to make the 9.5-inch-tall lantern only 5 inches in height
  • After you crawl into your tent for the night, hang it by it's ring at the top of your tent
  • Weight without batteries: 7.8 ounces
    • Dimensions: 3 x 5 inches (collapsed); 3 x 9.5 inches (extended)
      • Battery type: 4 AA batteries or NRG recharcheable battery
        • Burn time: up to 60 hours

Specification Description
Model 5069, 620700, BD6207000000ALL, BD6207000000ALL1
UPC 793661101451
BasePrice 49.95000
Batteries 4 AA
Battery life at 70 degrees 60 hours
Bulb type LED
Dimensions 5.2 x 3 inches
Height (in.) 9.5
Invoice Title APOLLO LANTERN
keyFeatures 60 hours on low, 15 hours on high
keyFeatures Battery-powered with dimming switch
keyFeatures Fold-down legs
keyFeatures LED battery-power indicator
keyFeatures Requires 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included)
Light Intensity 50 lumens
Light output 50 lumens
Material Plastic
Product Copy Bullet 1 Bright 3 watt LED throws out 50 lumens of light providing illumination for a 10 meter radius
Product Copy Bullet 2 Foldable legs have non slip grip and adjust to uneven terrain
Product Copy Bullet 3 Dual reflectors and frosted globe help disperse even light
Product Copy Bullet 4 Dimming switch provides adjustable brightness
Product Copy Bullet 5 Powered by 4 AA batteries or the Black Diamond NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit
Product Copy Bullet 6 Charger port for charging NRG Battery Kit
Product Copy Bullet 7 Battery indicator with green, yellow and red LED's let you know your battery reserve
Product Copy Bullet 8 Battery indicator LED's also display charging status when using NRG battery kit
Product Copy Bullet 9 Handy ring on top for hanging the lantern that also folds down for storage
Run time (hr.) Up to 60
Weight 11 ounces
Weight (oz.) 7.8

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Last update: Nov 17, 2009

Black Diamond Apollo 3W LED Lantern Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[31 of 34 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Nice design but with an odd flaw

"I haven't had this lantern long enough to verify run times, but so far I'm impressed with the product design - with one exception. On the plus side, the lantern's body collapses and the tripod legs fold up to make a nice, compact package. With the body extended, the single yellow control button is exposed. I had to read the instructions to figure out the light level adjustment, but if you press and hold the powe..." Read Full Review »

Mar 16, 2008 by BJN

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Faulty product

"When it worked, it worked great. However, less than 2 days using it, the product stopped working. Pressing the on/off switch, the only thing that would light up would be the the battery strength indicator. After about a day, the light would come on again but after turning it off, it would stop working again. Will be returning the product...." Read Full Review »

Aug 22, 2009 by scoutleader

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[31 of 34 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Apollo 3W LED Lantern Review

Nice design but with an odd flaw

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable Design
  • Even pleasant light
  • Powerful Light Output

    Cons

  • Battery level LED hidden

    Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Emergencies
 

"I haven't had this lantern long enough to verify run times, but so far I'm impressed with the product design - with one exception. On the plus side, the lantern's body collapses and the tripod legs fold up to make a nice, compact package. With the body extended, the single yellow control button is e …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 16 2008
BJN
Salt Lake City, UT
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
Reviewed at:
Price: $49.95
 
 

Black Diamond Apollo 3W LED Lantern Review

Exceeded expectations...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Adjust
  • Easy To Setup
  • Lightweight
  • Long Run Time
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Emergencies
  • Survival
  • Travel
 

"This product was light and compact. I used it for my first "car camping" experience. It lit up the inside of my SUV. Everybody at the campsite were impressed by how compact and bright this lantern was. Totally worth the purchase price. I will buy more to keep as emergency lanterns. "

Full intensity in my SUV as I worked on my laptop.

Full intensity in my SUV as I worked on my laptop.
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 28 2009
WT
Los Angeles, CA
I am:
  • Casual Adventurer
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.96
 
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Apollo 3W LED Lantern Review

A staple for camping or emergency kits

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Durable Design
  • Easy To Adjust
  • Easy To Setup
  • Powerful Light Output

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Campgrounds
  • Emergencies
  • Survival
 

"Bought this lantern based on the excellent reviews and I'm so glad I did. Forgo the Black Diamond rechargeable kit and spring for the NiMH Sanyo Eneloop batteries instead. Let's admit it: Carrying spare batteries that you can recharge 1000 times and use for other things is better than carrying an it …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 24 2009
Jen (SF Bay)
Fremont, CA
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  • Avid Adventurer
Reviewed at:
Price: $49.95
 
 

Black Diamond Apollo 3W LED Lantern Review

Awesome for camping, skiing & more

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Durable Design
  • Easy To Adjust
  • Easy To Setup
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Emergencies
  • Travel
 

"Can't describe how much we love this light. We bring it xc skiing at night to light up the cabin during soup break, backpacking so we can both read while laying in the tent or cooking outside, and we use it at home on the rare occasion that the power goes out. Love the different light settings and t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 16 2009
EB
Spokane WA
I am:
  • Casual Adventurer
Reviewed at:
Price: $49.95
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Apollo 3W LED Lantern Review

Great light for tent camping

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable Design
  • Easy To Adjust
  • Easy To Setup
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Expensive

    Best Uses

  • Campgrounds
  • Emergencies
  • Travel
 

"Bought this light because I needed a nice light for inside the tent that wouldn't blind me. I have another LED lantern that is brighter than this one, but seems to have less useable light. The Apollo has a great diffuser which spreads the light out evenly throughout the tent. The rubber feet were ve …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 14 2008
NC Explorer
NC
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  • Casual Adventurer
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Price: $49.95
 
 
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