The 10 Best Camping Flashlights

A flashlight is a must-have for every camper and hiker. Even if you are camped somewhere where there’s power and light, you never know if the power might go out. For those campers who like to stay somewhere more remote, like myself, a couple of flashlights are a necessity.

It’s important to have a reliable one, that is lightweight and compact yet powerful. It helps if they’re affordable, too, since most of us need more than one to take along with us.

Flashlights aren’t just good for lighting your way or helping you find something in the dark, but also for emergency situations. Most have an SOS or strobe feature, to alert others for help if need be. It’s always good to be better safe than sorry.

Which is why I have compiled together this review of the 10 best camping flashlights, so let’s take a look at them.

Best Camping Flashlights – Quick Top 3

#1 Hoxida Rechargeable Flashlight

This rechargeable LED flashlight by Hoxida is super bright, featuring 1000 lumens that can easily light up 600ft with 72000CD intensity. It’s made with high-strength anodized aluminum alloy, and weighs 10.8 ounces.

You can choose to purchase just one or to get a pack of two at a very affordable price.

With an adjustable focus design, it’s fully zoomable from large area floodlight to a focused spotlight.

This camping flashlight has four modes; high, low, SOS, and COB sidelight. The SOS mode is to keep you safe in an emergency situation. You can go from floodlight to spotlight with the click of a button.

To turn off this flashlight, simply hold the off button for two seconds, there’s no need to cycle through modes.

What makes this one of the best flashlights for camping is the magnetic base. For those who are tired of wasting one of their hands to hold a flashlight, this is the one for you. The strong magnetic base can attach to any iron or steel surface, so that you can keep your hands free.

This good camping flashlight comes with one 18650 rechargeable battery and USB cable. It only takes 3 hours to fully charge, and can provide up to 10 hours in low mode. When the light glows red, this is to indicate that the flashlight is charging and once it turns green it is fully charged.

It’s even IP65 waterproof, meaning it’s completely safe to use this flashlight on a rainy or snowy day, and it’s fully dust tight. With a 6.3mm nozzle, it’s protected by water from any angle.

This is a relatively small flashlight, only 5.37 inches in length, so it’s easy to pack and carry around – it even has a pocket-clip, making it perfect to attach to your backpack or to keep it secure in your pocket.

#2 Amuoc Tactical Flashlight

Next in this camping flashlight review, we’re going to take a look at what Amuoc has to offer. This tactical flashlight is small and compact, yet powerful. It’s only 1.36 x 5.08 inches in size (W x L).

With an output of 1000 lumens, it can light up a tent with ease. You won’t even notice that it’s in your pocket, backpack, or glove compartment, so you always have quick and easy access to your flashlight.

This flashlight is powered by 3 standard AAA batteries or one 18650 rechargeable button top Li-ion battery, which are not included. It’s made out of sturdy aluminum material, and you can easily break glass with it in case of an emergency.

What makes it a great LED camping flashlight is that it can illuminate at a distance of 1000ft, which is incredible.

There’s a handy strap attached to the flashlight which is comfortable to wear.

You can focus in or zoom out to sweep a large area, and there are 5 light settings: high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS.

This flashlight utilizes the latest CREE XML T6 LED chip, which is very durable and provides a very bright beam.

The head-pulling zoom is easy to control and you can easily change the mode with a light tap on the button. The switch can be found at the tail/bottom of the flashlight, for convenience.

It’s waterproof enough (IPX-6 rating) that you can use it while it’s raining or snowing without worrying. It is also explosion proof, and it can survive quite a drop thanks to its abrasion-resistant body. It’s even skid-proof too, with a Lotus top protected lens.

#3 Outlite Battery-Powered Flashlights

The Outlite flashlights come in a pair at a very affordable price. This good small flashlight is powered by three 3.7V AAA batteries or one 18650 battery.

You can even use it right out of the box, because AAA batteries are included!

When expanded, it’s only 6.22 inches in length, with a width of 5.33 inches, and it’s 5.35 inches when collapsed. You can easily keep it in your pocket or pack it away in a backpack and not even notice that it’s there.

Easily one of the best camping flashlights on the market, only weighing around 180g, with 5 light modes and it has an adjustable focus.

The light modes are high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS. You can either have it zoomed in for long-range up to 1000ft away, or zoom out for an intense spotlight of 100 square meters.

It isn’t too easy to zoom in or out, which is a good thing because it means that the flashlight is made well and it isn’t flimsy.

On high it only lasts for about an hour and a half, then it begins to go dim and dies out. Medium works just fine though, and that does last longer.

It should only take about 3-4 hours to fully charge, but I noticed that when I am using my flashlight for long periods and often, it usually takes a while longer to charge. When fully charged it is extremely bright, then after around five minutes it dims slightly and stays that way.

The light does not get any brighter when zoomed in though, as most flashlights do, but it is very bright when zoomed out thanks to its 1000 lumens.

After about 20-25 minutes of use, the flashlight does start to heat up, so you wouldn’t want to be holding it for that long. For long use, it’s better to use when cycling, with it mounted to a helmet.

This flashlight has a practical plastic hand strap for safety in case you drop it. It’s made of high-grade aluminum material, so you can easily break glass in the case of an emergency.

The button can be found at the bottom of the flashlight, and it seems durable and sturdy. Although every now and then when I am trying to turn mine off, it ends up switching modes instead, and it can be quite annoying to suddenly have a bright light strobing.

It is anti-slip, so that you can get a good grip, and it has an IPX5 waterproof rating so that it’s safe to use in rain or snow.

#4 Letion Rechargeable LED Flashlights

Here we have another pack of 2 flashlights, this time by Letion. Each one weighs around 250g and are 5.4 inches in size. They are made of aluminum alloy with an IPX4 water resistance rating.

There’s a large button at the bottom to switch between the five light modes and a wrist strap for convenience.

The five modes are high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS. High can last for three hours, whereas the flashlight can remain on for 6 hours on medium, and an astonishing 12 hours in strobe mode.

These great flashlights can illuminate up to 500 meters with a 1500 lumen beam and are powered by AAA batteries or a rechargeable 18650 battery. AAA batteries are included, so you can use these flashlights straight out of the box.

Made with high quality aluminum alloy and an advanced chip, which make it durable and long lasting while also ensuring the battery does not overheat when charging. The light will glow red when charging, and then change to green when it’s fully charged.

It’s also pocket-size and effortless to carry around with you. The high-performance 2600 mAh included battery provides hours of use. A USB charger is also included.

With the adjustable zoom, you can easily change from intense spotlight and find whatever you need in the dark, to a wide range that easily lights up a tent.

#5 LETMY Waterproof Tactical Flashlight

Possibly the best waterproof LED flashlight now by LETMY. On Amazon, you can opt to purchase a pack of two with or without holsters, or a pack of four tactical flashlights.

These flashlights have 5 modes: high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS. The button can be located at the very bottom of the flashlight for ease of access and comfort. To switch the light on or off, fully press the button, and to cycle through modes half press it. Having one button for everything is more convenient.

With 50,000 hours run time, powered by three AAA batteries or one 18650 rechargeable battery (not included), and an output of 2000 lumens, this is a great flashlight at a great price.

They use an XML T6 LED chip, which is why they are 70% brighter than most basic flashlights out there.

The focus is adjustable, and you can go from a large area floodlight to a focused spotlight in seconds.

Easy to carry around, thanks to the pocket-friendly clip and wrist strap, and these flashlights have an anti-slip finish for a better grip.

They’re made of durable, military grade aluminum alloy and rubber, and they have a water resistance rating of IPX6, so you can safely use these flashlights in the rain or snow – it’s safe from water at all angles, and it’s even heatproof too.

My only complaint is that, although they seem robust and durable, they cannot withstand being dropped once. It’s a good thing they have the wrist strap since you need to be careful with this one.

#6 Hausbell Tactical LED Flashlight

Here we have the Hausbell T6, which can be purchased in a pack of two or four at a cheap price. This camping torch light weighs 9.8 ounces and is 6.5 x 1.8 x 5.5 inches in size.

Once again, powered by three AAA batteries or one 18650 rechargeable battery, and no batteries are included with this one.

There are five modes; in addition to the usual high, medium, and low, there’s also strobe and SOS for certain crises.

It’s great that they come in packs or two or four, because this way you can immediately start keeping one in your car or everyday bag at all times. You never know where and when you might need a flashlight, especially in an emergency situation.

They have an ergonomic design and an adjustable zoom thanks to the lotus shaped glass lens, enabling you to go from a wide-angle beam to a focused spotlight so that you can clearly see objects further away in the distance.

It’s perfectly fine to use these flashlights in rain or snow, as they are weather, water, and shock resistant.

Made of sturdy and solid metal, you can easily break glass if need be in an emergency.

There’s also a handy strap on the flashlights so that you can keep it around your wrist or attach it to your backpack for hands-free use.

#7 WdtPro S3000 High-Powered Flashlight

The WdtPro S3000 has double the run time and is three times brighter than regular flashlights. Thanks to an integrated circuit with PDO technology and the OSRAM P8 LED, it provides extreme light performance without overheating.

Only weighing 8 ounces and with a size of 7.37 x 1.66 x 1.66 inches, this very well may be one of the best camping flashlights.

This one only has three modes: high, low, and strobe. For some, fewer modes are better because this means less to cycle through, but it’s understandable to want more options as well.

Its battery life can last for 30 hours on the low setting and 6 hours on high.

The button can be located at the bottom of the flashlight, it appears to be durable and has a satisfying click. To turn the flashlight on or off, click the button once, and then to cycle through modes a lighter press of the button is needed. Having one button for everything makes it more convenient.

It comes with a battery carrier that holds four AA batteries, which are not included.

With an adjustable zoom, you can opt for an intense spotlight of a flood light to illuminate a larger area. Focusing the light is great for maintaining bright light, even at over 50 yards away. Simply rotate in and out to zoom.

Made with durable, anodized aluminum to ensure this flashlight lasts a long time, and it has a life span of up to 50,000 hours, which makes it great for camping or hiking.

Not only is this flashlight compact and easy to take with you anywhere, but it’s also abrasion resistant.

It can provide up to 1600 lumens at most and has an IP67 waterproof rating. It can withstand being submerged in 1m of water for 30 minutes, so rain or snow won’t be an issue.

There’s a strap at the end, which is great for keeping around your wrist, or for using to attach the flashlight to a backpack.

This flashlight is drop resistant, and can survive and handle being dropped from 2m, which is another great feature that makes it ideal for outdoor use.

#8 PEETPEN USB Rechargeable Flashlight

This flashlight by PEETPEN is available in the colors black, gray, or silver. By utilizing the German brand OSRAM P8 LED, this L80 rechargeable flashlight’s max output is up to 1,500 lumens, with a spotlight that can reach very far (1000m).

There is a built in Micro-USB charging port, with a 2D sized rechargeable lithium battery included inside of the flashlight. This torch is also compatible with two D alkaline batteries, which are not included.

It’s great that you can just charge it with the included cable directly, so there’s less hassle and no need to take batteries out every time. There’s also an LED indicator to show the charging status, and once fully charged it can last for as long as 10 hours on low mode. It takes around 3-4 hours to completely charge.

Speaking of modes, there are two basic light modes, low and high, and two emergency modes – strobe and SOS. For convenience and quick operation, one button does everything.

The length of this flashlight is 9.55 inches and is comfortable to hold.

Made from military-grade aluminum alloy, with an IPX6 waterproof rating and 1 meter impact resistance, this is a very durable and long-lasting flashlight which makes it ideal for outdoor use such as camping. The waterproof rating means that it is completely safe to use in heavy rain or snow.

Included with the flashlight are the customized battery, 2 backup waterproof rings, and a user manual. There’s even a free return within 30 days in case of defects, and free repairing within 1 year of purchase.

Unfortunately, there is no way to attach this one to a backpack or shoulder strap, or to keep it around your wrist. Since this flashlight is a bit longer than the others in this list, this doesn’t help with portability.

#9 Nicron Tactical Flashlight

Next, we have this tactical flashlight by Nicron and there are three options available: black, purple, and white. The black and white options seem to be the exact same, other than the visual design, but the purple one comes with both white and UV light.

There are so many awesome features to this one – with a 90-degree rotatable head and a super strong magnetic tail that can be attached to any iron surface. That swivel feature is very solid, and the magnetic tail is very useful especially in the case of car failure at night.

Powered by three AAA batteries, or one 18650 Li-ion battery (not included), this flashlight provides up to 1000 lumens and has a voltage range of 3.6-4.2V.

Made of durable and long-lasting aluminum alloy, weighing just 2.78 ounces, and it has dimensions of 4.92 x 1.18 x 1.18 inches.

With a waterproof rating of IP65, it is completely safe to use in heavy rain or dry and snowy conditions.

This one actually has the most light modes, 5 being the average whereas this one has 6: max, high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS.

To turn this torch on or off, the button needs to be held down for a second or so, and you can cycle through the different modes with a quick press of the button. When you turn it back on, the mode will be the same as when you turned it off previously. This is great to keep in mind, as I make sure to leave the mode on low before bed, in case I need to use it in the middle of the night.

For the strobe and SOS modes, the button needs to be held down for two seconds instead. Personally, I love this feature. I hate flashlights that can easily be switched to strobe or SOS by accident, as it’s never nice to suddenly have an unwanted bright light flashing.

To turn this torch on or off the button needs to be held for two seconds, which prevents you from switching it by accident, and having one button for everything is very convenient. In order to switch through modes, the button needs to be pressed softly.

The medium mode can last up to 12 hours once fully charged, and moonlight mode lasts up to 100 hours while reaching a distance of 200 meters.

It’s skid-proof, anti-abrasive making it ideal for outdoor use when camping or for emergency use. It’s not that compact, there are smaller options in this list, but if you want something powerful that has longevity, some of the size has to be sacrificed. It’s all a matter of which is more important to you.

There’s even an extended 12 month return policy, which is great in case of defects upon arrival.

Unfortunately, this one does not have any sort of zoom feature, and the light isn’t uniform – in the sense that, it is brighter in the center and the outer ring/beam is not as bright.

#10 LE Rechargeable LED Camping Flashlight

The LE rechargeable LED flashlight comes in a bright chartreuse color with some black and is made of plastic. It weighs 848 grams, which is surprisingly lightweight for the size, and it has dimensions of 9.84 x 4.92 x 6.89 inches (L x W x H) – the largest option in this list, but definitely worth it.

What I absolutely love about this one is the fact that it doubles as a 3600mAh power bank so that you can also charge your mobile device which is an extremely useful feature for camping.

This high-powered lantern has the versatility of a flashlight, all in one easy to use design, but with even better features.

With a super bright CREE XML T6 LED with 1000 lumens and two hooks, one at the top and another at the base so that you can hang it up, this flashlight easily lights up a whole tent no matter the size.

The max wattage is 10W, and the beam can reach a distance of 500m.

It has 360-degree lighting, giving you more than enough brightness, and it technically has five light modes: the front spotlight provides 400 or 1000 lumens, and the left side gives out 70 or 130 lumens. The right side has a red flashing mode for emergency situations.

There’s even an adjustable shoulder strap which is the real cherry on the cake, making it truly ideal for fishing, hiking, camping, and even just walking your dog.

A USB cable is included, and this lantern can also support a 5V DC charger adaptor – not included. Do keep in mind that this is not compatible with an adaptor over 5V though.

With a waterproof rating of IPX4, it is resistant to water splashes from any direction so it is safe to use during rain and will survive the occasional accidental splash.

The color temperature is 6500K/7500K, and the main light can last for 4-5 hours once fully charged, whereas the side (white) light lasts 5-12 hours. It does take around 5-6 hours to fully charge though, but this is understandable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which torch light is best?

The Hoxida USB Rechargeable flashlight is one of the best, mainly for its rechargeable feature and affordable price. It’s very powerful, bright, long lasting, and even has a magnetic base.

Are 1000 lumens good for a flashlight?

For a standard flashlight, even just 100 lumens are good enough. For camping and hiking flashlights, though, a 1000 lumen flashlight is ideal because it’s bright and, depending on the lens, should be powerful enough to reach distances of 200 meters.

What is the most powerful flashlight on the market today?

One of the most powerful hand torches in the market today is the IMALENT MS18 ‘the brightest flashlight in the world’ with the power of 100,000 lumens. It even has a built in charging and cooling system. You could light up a whole baseball field with this one, it really is quite incredible.

What is the most powerful hand torch?

The next best thing to the IMALENT MS18 is the ACEBEAM X70, with the power of 60,000 lumens. This one also has a built in cooling system, as well as external active cooling. It’s quite rare to see a flashlight with an external cooling fan, but it works wonders.

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