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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
Specs based on manufacturer's information.
Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S. and Mexico.
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Black Diamond Apollo Lantern Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Compact (41)
- Easy to set up (39)
- Easy to adjust (38)
- Lightweight (33)
- Powerful light output (33)
Cons
- Short run time (3)
Best Uses
- Camping (39)
- Backcountry camping (31)
- Emergencies (30)
- Travel (26)
- Survival (20)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (23), Avid adventurer (18)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (21), Survivalist / minimalist (14)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (39)
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Adjust
- Easy To Set Up
- Powerful Light Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
Love the dimming feature.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Light Output
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Emergencies
- Survival
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
Compact lantern just did not put out the intensity of light I was expecting. I have a couple forehead LED lights that are brighter, so I opted to return this unit at this time.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable Design
- Easy To Adjust
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
This is a lightweight item and improved my car camping experience immensely! I used it outside while I was setting up my tent in the dark, and it provided ample light. I also hung it from the top of my tent using it's really cool clip system, and with the dimmer, it was the perfect amount of light for reading. A good purchase!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Powerful Light Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Emergencies
- Motorcycle camping
- Survival
- Travel
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
As an avid motorcycle camper I need to keep things small and light (just like any packpacker). That being said there are certain luxuries I need to have. Being able to see is one such luxury for me. This replaced a much larger lantern I bough at a regular sports store. I was worried about the output on this but after trying it out I was impressed. The output is amazing. In fact I never run it at full power. It fills up my tent perfectly at 50%. I even used it in a KOA camping cabin and did not need 100%. I am not sure why some figure it has a short life? I have taken this guy on 6 trips and still have the same set of batteries in it.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Compact
- Durable Design
- Easy To Adjust
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Long Run Time
- Powerful Light Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Emergencies
- Motorcycle Riding
- Renaissance Faire
- Survival
- Travel
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
I bought this lantern to use in my tent at the Renaissance Faire. Wow! This puts out an impressive, super bright light!
I also like the dimmer feature (and so do my friends...it's THAT bright).
I bought it's bigger brother, the Black Diamond Titan Lantern, as well and I must say...the Apollo puts out more light and is just plain brighter.
The hangers on top are versital and very cool. Lots of hanging options with a little string, branch, or even your zipper :)
The legs are great as it puts the light right where you need it on a table when working or cooking!
I highly reccomend getting one of these!
I'm going to get one or two more for sure!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Powerful Light Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Travel
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
I received this light as a gift and decided to take it with me for a quick over night trip in the local peaks. Everything about it seemed well constructed. The folding legs and hanging points are a great feature. I used it that night for about 6 min inside the tent. After that I went for a little hike outside and when I returned the light would not turn on. I moved the batteries around and tried everything I could think of to no avail. When I got back home I placed another brand new set of batteries in it and still nothing. Took it apart and couldn't see any obvious flaw so I have to assume the bulbs have burnt themselves out. In 6 min!!! Needless to say its going in the garbage since it was bought as a gift and the senders have no receipt.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact
- Durable Design
- Easy To Adjust
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Long Run Time
- Powerful Light Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Emergencies
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
What a spectacular Item, my first introduction to an LED Lantern and Black Diamond. I endured 4 or more power outages, cannot keep track anymore. Instead burning candles, I am now going the way what a savy camper might enjoy.
The item in real, is so much smaller...especially the Apollo, not much smaller than an LED light bulb. Bright, super design, so easy to use and set up, there is simply nothing else now but a Lantern from Black Diamond.
Will get these items as xmas gifts!!!! And i bought the recharger kit, trying to be environment friendly...and as an option on hand.
Absolutely a must have item, I am thinking suggesting folks to put this in the suite case while traveling. One never knows if a power outage hit you while you traveling.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Powerful Light Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
Perfect for a minimalist hiker on a long term trek, this lantern provides plenty of light for meal prep outside the tent and more than enough light inside a two-man tent for reading.
Runs on AAs so pack accordingly depending on the length of your trip, but overall decent battery life.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable Design
- Easy To Adjust
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Powerful Light Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Emergencies
- Travel
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
We bought two of these lanterns prior to moving to the Caribbean knowing that we would be experiencing frequent power outages. Given that we came down here for studying, we needed powerful and reliable light sources. These definitely fit the bill. They last for hours at full brightness (we use very modern Ni-MH rechargeable batteries), and are bright enough to study in the pitch black without straining our eyes. Unfortunately, one of them began malfunctioning after over a year of faithful service (we need them for a few hours at least once every week). I did not hesitate to replace it with the same model.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable Design
- Easy To Adjust
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Long Run Time
- Powerful Light Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Emergencies
- Survival
- Travel
Comments about Black Diamond Apollo Lantern:
This is a great, compact all around latern. It has a collapsable hook on the top so it can be hung from whatever. It's very useful for backcamping but I can easily see it being used for any number of things.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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