BioLite  AlpenGlow 250 Lantern

$59.95
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Serving up ambient and task-based lighting inspired by nature, the BioLite AlpenGlow 250 lantern fills your environs with warm light. For added drama, turn on the candle flicker or rotating colors.

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Features

  • Provides 360° of lighting at up to 250 lumens; ChromaReal LED technology improves color rendering, offering better color accuracy
  • Shake the lantern and the internal accelerometer unlocks additional features like Candle Flicker or a mesmerizing rotation of color
  • Plenty of modes, including: full and half Cool Light, half Warm Light, full Candle Flicker, color Light, Color Party and more
  • Built in loop allows lantern to be hung for better area lighting
  • Small size makes it easy to pack and ready for the backyard or the backcountry
  • Runtime: 200 hrs. on low; 5 hrs. on high
  • Charge time: 3 hrs. via 5V/2A micro USB
  • USB-A Charge Out port allows you to charge or power other devices

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Camping

Lantern Type

Electric

Bulb Type

LED

Bulb Detail

White, red, blue, green LED

Max Light Output (Lumens)

250 lumens

Average Run Time

High: 5 hours; low: 200 hours

Batteries

3200 mAh lithium ion

Rechargeability

Rechargeable

Dimensions

3 x 3.7 inches

Weight

7.6 ounces

Sustainability

From a Climate Label Certified brand

Reviews
116 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

96% 88 of 92 reviewers recommended

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Average Energy Efficiency

Short battery lifeExtended battery life

Average Ease of Use

Difficult to useVery easy to use

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

3 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago
Only one complaint!
Fabulous little light with lots of fun features! The 250 is compact and packs a punch-- plenty bright, yet still light and portable. My ONE major complaint: this lantern doesn't have a USB-C charging input! With most of my other small electronics now taking USB-C charging, I'm going to have to carry a whole separate micro USB cable to charge this lantern, which is a bummer. If BioLite came out with a USB-C version, I'd buy it in a heartbeat! Otherwise, great product.
RVandbackpacking
Los Angeles

Most Helpful Critical Review

3 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
Not Durable
I was willing to pay $59 for a light that I thought would be durable. Bought 2 and both of their white domes broke off within just a few months. Also, for the price, the lack of a USB-C port is an oversight.
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John A.
Location:Longview, Washington
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Handy light

Purchased this light for emergency light and camping. I love all the features. Especially the way you can just have only one side lit up. Great for reading! I like the natural light that give a real color rendering of what you are looking at.

JRPaddles
Location:Chatham, Ontario
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Light up your night life!😂😁

I was looking for a solar panel for this summer to add to my teaching kit for the wilderness kayak courses I do for the Ontario Sea Kayak Center. I used the panel first on my weekend courses and then the wilderness courses. Hands down both the Solarpanel 5+ and Alpen Glow have become an essential part of my kit. Over the course of my six day trips in the middle of Georgian Bay they were vital to my comfort and security, especially the Solarpanel 5+. It is super easy to use and the most reliable panel I have ever used. The Alpen Glow was the perfect light for my tent and the variety of settings allowed me to have a little fun around tha camp as well (the multiple colour lights I call PARTY MODE). Truly great equipment that you can COUNT on.

Shelley
Location:Denver, CO
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Best functional & fun light

Bought this cute light and it certainly does light up a dark room even on its dimmest setting. The instructions are easy to understand and the videos were of great help. This light can be of tremendous help if your electricity goes out, as a night light at home or when camping. The technology used in this light is super cool and lets it be much more than just another light for the tent ceiling! It can also recharge other electronics like a cell phone, tablet, blue tooth devices etc. Having alot of fun with this little light!! Seriously, this is the best light I have ever purchased and is so much better than a headlamp or flashlight of any size.

RVandbackpacking
Location:Los Angeles
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Only one complaint!

Fabulous little light with lots of fun features! The 250 is compact and packs a punch-- plenty bright, yet still light and portable. My ONE major complaint: this lantern doesn't have a USB-C charging input! With most of my other small electronics now taking USB-C charging, I'm going to have to carry a whole separate micro USB cable to charge this lantern, which is a bummer. If BioLite came out with a USB-C version, I'd buy it in a heartbeat! Otherwise, great product.

Ease of Use

Difficult to useVery easy to use

Energy Efficiency

Short battery lifeExtended battery life
Johnny
Location:Clarksville TN
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Alpenglow250

So just got both of my new Alpenglow250’s! The first worked amazing and did every thing advertised. The second for some reason couldn’t cycle:( customer service was SUPER FREAKING FAST after I brought the issue up. I actually got to talk to a live person and show the issue I was having. ( that means a lot to me ) I’ll be waiting to hear back on what they are planning on doing. But beside that little bit of issue I absolutely LOVE it!!!

Mateo73
Location:Smithfield, UT
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

Everyone Loves it!

I bought this on a whim, not sure what I was going to get, but I was tired of burning thru AA batteries on the camp lantern I had for the past 10-15 years. Now instead of entertaining kids, I’m doing this with grandkids. Camping is magical! And it’s a great baby relaxing device!

Anonymous
Location:Nebraska
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Great Mini light wherever you may need it!

Bought it primarily for power outages due to spring/sumner storms. This will definitely work great to compliment the bigger Alpine Glow for camping!

Mark B, Vancouver BC
Location:Vancouver BC
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Great light

Like its big brother the 500, the 250 is a great, versatile light. I have several of each in an off grid cabin and for home. Lover the Alpenglow!!

Craig
Location:Peaks Island Me
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Alpine Glow250

I live in a Volkswagen microbus during the summer when I’m traveling and this little gem is perfect for mobile living in a micro environment

Justin
Location:Monticello IL
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Worked great

Used as main night light source on camping trip to Voyageurs National Park. Worked great. Used for 4 nights without having to recharge

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