For those seeking the convenience of an LED lantern, Black Diamond offers this bright solution.  The 3 watt LED Apollo Lantern provides a surprising amount of light without the weight of traditional gas lanterns.

At only 5"X3" collapsed and 220g, the Apollo is handy to pack.  But, when fully unfolded and extended, it stands at over 9" to boost it's impressive light dispersion.  And unlike some other lanterns the Apollo is comfortable to sit on the table.  The secret is Black Diamond's clever LED placement and frosted globe that prevents the blinding glare of light you would usually experience.  Still, with 3 watts of power, the Apollo provides plenty of light for cooking, camp setup, tent reading or night time card games around the table.  There's also a dimming feature for times you'd like a little less light and a little more ambiance. 

The Apollo is powered by 4 AA batteries, or for even greater convenience, the Black Diamond NRG battery pack.  A battery power meter keeps an eye on charging status or your remaining battery life.