Black Diamond - Volt Lantern

A lantern that can top up your GPS or charge a headlamp battery while lighting your campsite is the kind of multi-use gear that earns its weight on any paddle or portage trip.

Black Diamond's Volt puts out 250 lumens of even, diffused light through a frosted globe that eliminates glare and fills a tent or tarp shelter without creating uncomfortable hotspots. Dimming capability lets you dial it back for low-key evening use without burning through battery unnecessarily, and the strobe setting adds a high-visibility option for emergencies on the water or at a roadside camp.

The dual power system gives you flexibility that matters in the Canadian backcountry. Run it on the internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery when you have access to power before a trip, or swap in three AA batteries when you're on a remote route without charging options. The USB charge-in and charge-out ports take it a step further, letting you recharge the lantern from a power bank or solar panel, and push power back out to small devices like GPS units or phones when you need it. A six-setting, three-LED battery metre and digital lock-out prevent unwanted drain in your pack between uses. The integrated hook and freestanding base cover your hanging and tabletop setup options, and the IPX4 storm-proof rating handles whatever the weather throws at it.

• Max output: 250 lumens
• Power: Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery or 3 AA batteries (not included)
• USB charge in and out ports
• Modes: Dimming, strobe
• Weather resistance: IPX4 stormproof, non-submersible
• Digital lock-out and six-setting, three-LED battery metre
• Setup: Freestanding or hanging via integrated hook