The Lepro LED Camping Lantern is a 10 watt camp light that runs on 3 D alkaline batteries. It suits campers and anyone who wants a light standing ready for a power outage, with no charging to remember. Lepro lists up to 1000 lumens over 360 degrees, and up to 12 hours at that setting Lepro.
Lepro LED Camping Lantern at a glance
UP TO
1000lumens
Brightness
UP TO
12hours
Battery life
3D alkaline
Batteries
IPX4
Water resistance
Lepro lists these numbers on the product page for the battery powered 1000 lumen lantern Lepro.
Brightness
Up to 1000 lumens
Battery life
Up to 12 hours
Batteries
3 D alkaline, not included
Water resistance
IPX4
Power
10 watts
Voltage
4.5 volts
Beam angle
360 degrees
Light modes
4: daylight white, warm white, full brightness, flashing
Cool white
6000 K, 700 lumens
Warm white
3100 K, 300 lumens
Flashing mode
5000 K
Dimming
Stepless, by long press
Hanging
Metal handle on top, hook on the bottom
Warranty
1 to 5 years, varies by product
How many lumens is the Lepro camping lantern?
Lepro lists up to 1000 lumens from a 10 watt LED Lepro. That full figure is the combined mode, which mixes 700 lumens of cool white with 300 lumens of warm white. A long press on the button slides the output down from there, with no fixed steps.
What batteries does the Lepro camping lantern take?
It takes 3 D alkaline batteries, and Lepro does not include them Lepro. Lepro lists the lantern at 4.5 volts, which is 3 cells of 1.5 volts in a row, by our maths. Lepro lists the lantern as not rechargeable, so there is no charging port and no built in cell.
Lepro 1000LM, 1500LM or rechargeable 1000LM?
Lepro sells a brighter 1500 lumen version on the same 3 D batteries Lepro. It also sells a rechargeable 1000 lumen version with two 2200 mAh lithium cells Lepro. The 1500 lumen page lists 16 hours in its spec table, and 12 hours at full brightness in its feature text.
→You want USB-C charging: pick the rechargeable 1000LM lantern Lepro.
→You want more light: pick the 1500LM battery lantern Lepro.
→You want to charge a phone from it: pick a Lepro lantern with a power bank output Lepro.
Good to know before you buy
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Lepro ships this lantern with no batteries in the box. Buy 3 D alkaline cells at the same time, so the lantern works on the first night Lepro.
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Lepro lists the lantern as not rechargeable. Plan on fresh alkaline D cells rather than a cable, or take the rechargeable version instead LeproLepro.
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IPX4 covers splashing water from all angles. Lepro lists that rating and no submersion rating, so use it in rain and keep it out of the lake Lepro.
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The 12 hour figure belongs to the full 1000 lumen setting. Lepro lists 18 hours on cool white and 25 hours on warm white from the same set of cells Lepro.
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Lepro lists no size or weight for this model. Measure the space in your pack or your outage box, then ask Lepro if it is close Lepro.
How the Lepro LED Camping Lantern compares
Lepro LED camping lantern vs Streamlight The Siege
Both lanterns run on 3 D alkaline cells, and Lepro lists twice the lumens at the top setting. Streamlight lists longer run times and a higher water rating, at 540 lumens with the cover removed and IPX7 to 1 m Streamlight.
Lepro LED camping lantern vs Energizer WeatheReady lantern
Lepro lists double the top output, and Energizer lists longer run times plus a USB port out for charging a phone Energizer. Both carry an IPX4 water resistance rating.
Lepro lists 1000 lumens over a 360 degree beam, which it calls glare-free lighting Lepro. A milky white frosted cover sits over the LED and spreads the light outward in every direction. Lepro describes that cover as impact resistant, and as removable.
The 1000 lumen figure is the combined mode. Lepro reaches it by running 700 lumens of cool white and 300 lumens of warm white together, which gives a natural white light. A long press on the button then dims the output with no fixed steps.
Battery life and D batteries
Lepro lists three run times from one set of 3 D alkaline cells Lepro:
12 hours in the high output mode, at 1000 lumens
18 hours on cool white, at 700 lumens
25 hours on warm white, at 300 lumens
Warm white runs about twice as long as full brightness, by our maths, for 300 lumens instead of 1000. For a two night trip that lights a camp table, the warm setting is the one that lasts.
Note
Lepro lists the lantern as not rechargeable, and powers it from 3 D alkaline batteries that are not in the box Lepro.
Is the Lepro camping lantern waterproof?
No, Lepro lists IPX4 water resistance, not a submersion rating. Lepro describes IPX4 as protected against splashing water from all angles Lepro. That covers rain on a tent porch and spray off a wet trail, so keep the lantern out of standing water.
Tip
Hang the lantern from the metal handle on top, or from the hook on the bottom, to keep it clear of puddles Lepro.
The 4 light modes, and when to use each
Lepro fits 4 modes and switches between them with a short press on the button Lepro:
Daylight white, listed at 6000 K and 700 lumens, for cooking and jobs.
Warm white, listed at 3100 K and 300 lumens, for sitting out and the longest run time.
Full brightness, the combined natural white mode at 1000 lumens.
Flashing, listed at 5000 K, which Lepro calls a high-visibility mode for emergencies.
A long press on the same button runs the stepless dimming function, so you can set any level up to 1000 lumens. Lepro calls the control a touch switch.
How to set up and use it
Before you start
Have 3 D alkaline batteries ready. Lepro lists the lantern as not rechargeable and ships it with no cells Lepro.
Fit 3 D alkaline batteries in the lantern.
Press the button to switch the lantern on.
Short press the button to step through the 4 modes: daylight white, warm white, full brightness, flashing.
Long press the button to dim the light, or to bring it back up to 1000 lumens.
Lift the frosted cover off when you want the bare LED, then press it back on.
Carry it by the metal handle on top, or hang it from the hook on the bottom.
Care and quick fixes
If the lantern gives no light
Check that all 3 cells are D size alkaline batteries.
Fit a fresh set, because Lepro lists the lantern as not rechargeable and gives it no charging port.
Short press the button again, in case the lantern sat in the flashing mode Lepro.
Where to store it between trips
Lepro's warranty excludes damage from temperatures below -40 C or above 60 C, and from corrosive environments Lepro. A cupboard indoors keeps the lantern inside those limits. Keep it away from cleaning agents, which the same policy lists as a cause of finish damage.
How to claim on the warranty
Find your proof of purchase and the date.
Email Lepro at the address on its warranty page to ask for a Returned Merchandise Authorization number.
Send the product back once Lepro issues that number Lepro.
Lepro states a warranty of at least 1 year from the date of purchase, with the exact term set on each product page. The product page for this lantern lists a 1 to 5 year range that varies by product.
Lepro camping lantern FAQ
Is the Lepro camping lantern rechargeable?
No, Lepro lists this model as not rechargeable, and powers it from 3 D alkaline batteries Lepro. Lepro sells a rechargeable 1000 lumen version with two 2200 mAh lithium cells and a USB-C port Lepro.
Can you take the cover off the Lepro lantern?
Yes, Lepro lists a removable cover on this lantern, alongside a hanging hook and a metal handle Lepro. The cover is a milky white frosted shade that spreads the light through 360 degrees.
Does the Lepro camping lantern have an emergency mode?
Yes, the fourth mode is a flashing one, listed at 5000 K, which Lepro describes as a high-visibility mode for emergency situations Lepro. A short press on the button reaches it from the full brightness mode.
What colors does the Lepro camping lantern come in?
Lepro lists this lantern in green, orange and white Lepro. Lepro describes the body as heavy-duty green and black construction with a milky white cover.
Which Lepro camping lantern is the brightest?
Lepro lists a 2000 lumen rechargeable camping lantern in the same range, above the 1600 lumen and 1500 lumen models Lepro. Among the battery powered lanterns, the 1500 lumen model is the brighter one Lepro.
How much is the Lepro camping lantern?
See today's price with the link above.
The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 042 · Lepro Camping Lantern
Bright, long-running light for camp and outages.
The Lepro LED Camping Lantern suits a camper or a household that wants a bright light sitting ready with no cable. Lepro pairs 1000 lumens over a 360 degree beam with 12 hours at that setting. The same 3 D cells stretch to 25 hours on warm white. Buy the alkaline D batteries with it, and keep it clear of standing water at IPX4.
4/4 PASS
