BioLite

Alpenglow 250 Lantern

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Alpenglow 250 has become a permanent fixture in my camp kit — candle flicker mode over dinner is genuinely hard to beat, and the ChromaReal LEDs make the light feel warm and natural rather than that harsh white you get from most lanterns. The 200-hour low burn time means I never worry about running out of light on a long trip."

The best evenings at camp aren't just about getting enough light — they're about the quality of it. The BioLite Alpenglow 250 Lantern understands that distinction, using ChromaReal LED technology to render warm, natural-looking light that feels closer to firelight than a flashlight. Whether it's illuminating a picnic table spread, setting the tone for a quiet evening under the stars, or keeping the ambiance alive long after the campfire burns down, the Alpenglow 250 brings a level of atmosphere to camp that a standard lantern simply can't match.

Five lighting modes cover every scenario — cool and warm white for task lighting, candle flicker for ambiance, and single color, multicolor, and rotating color options for when the mood calls for something more festive. A simple shake of the lantern cycles through four additional secondary modes without hunting for buttons in the dark. At 250 lumens on high it throws enough light for a full campsite, while the 2.5-lumen low mode stretches the 3200 mAh rechargeable battery to an impressive 200 hours for long trips and minimalist packing. Rain-resistant construction keeps it running when the weather turns, and the USB-A output port doubles as a battery bank for charging small devices in a pinch.