Cascade Mountain Tech 300 Lumen Pop-Up Lantern & Flashlight, Batteries Included – Light Grey, 7.8 oz

Everyone should have a few of these for emergencies. I live in an area where trees fall and knock out power often. This lantern takes a dark home into the light until the electricity is restored. Having a few of them around the house is a necessity. If you live where hurricanes and other weather conditions can take out the power having multiple sources of light should be considered, especially if you have children or pets. This lantern is light in weight and takes up very little room in a linen closet, under the kitchen sink, or placed in a drawer. Years ago I used to take my girls camping and the typical camping lanterns were too heavy for them to carry around. With this lantern, the night runs to the site restroom would have been easier in the dark. Keep one near your electric panel or in your mechanical utility room. I have one in my car now.

I wanted something to use for both camping and in-house emergencies for power outages and this pop-up lantern from Cascade Mountain does the trick. My favorite feature is the pop-up functionality as this saves a lot of space compared to a standard lantern. I also like the dual functionality that it can be used either as a lantern or a standard flashlight. The strap is a little annoying but that's easily removed if you don't want it in your way. The batteries are also included so that's a nice bonus.