Beacon Light
by Barebones Living

Tiny lantern. Surprisingly useful. The Barebones Beacon Light is the sort of gear that starts as a backup light and somehow ends up being the one you reach for constantly.

Designed as a compact combination lantern and flashlight, it delivers versatile lighting for camping, caravans, hiking, overlanding and everyday outdoor use. Small enough to clip onto a backpack or stash in a glovebox, yet powerful enough to light up campsites, tents, cooking areas and late-night walks to facilities that always seem much further away after dark.

Unlike bulky lanterns that demand dedicated storage space, the Beacon Light is built around portability. The compact aluminium and steel construction feels durable without adding unnecessary weight, while the integrated carabiner-style top makes it easy to hang from awnings, tents, backpacks or camp kitchens.

A smooth dimming dial allows brightness adjustment from a soft ambient glow through to brighter task lighting, helping extend battery life when full output is not needed. The rechargeable battery provides convenient cable-free operation, making it ideal for both planned adventures and those inevitable moments when a reliable light suddenly becomes very important. Like discovering the firewood pile is much further from camp than you remembered.

With its vintage-inspired styling and warm LED output, the Beacon Light carries the same Barebones design philosophy seen throughout the range: practical outdoor functionality wrapped in gear that actually looks good sitting around camp.

Best for:

• Camping and caravan adventures
• Tent and swag lighting
• Hiking and backpacking trips
• Overlanding and touring setups
• Emergency and backup lighting
• Everyday carry outdoor gear

Pairs well with:

• Barebones Forest Lantern → layered campsite lighting setups
• Barebones Edison String Lights → ambient outdoor living spaces
• Camp kitchen gear → practical cooking and task lighting

Features:

• Functions as both a compact lantern and directional flashlight for versatile outdoor lighting
• Rechargeable battery provides portable lighting without disposable batteries
• Smooth dimming control allows adjustable brightness and extended runtime
• Warm LED light creates comfortable campsite and tent illumination
• Compact lightweight design fits easily into camping, hiking and travel kits
• Durable aluminium and steel construction supports long-term outdoor use
• Integrated carabiner-style hanging system allows flexible mounting and positioning
• Suitable for tents, caravans, campsites, hiking trails and emergency lighting applications
• Rechargeable via USB for convenient charging from power banks and vehicle systems
• Vintage-inspired Barebones styling combines modern performance with classic outdoor aesthetics

Alternatives to consider:

• Need larger campsite area lighting? → Barebones Forest Lantern
• Looking for decorative campsite ambience? → Barebones Edison String Lights
• Building a complete campsite lighting setup? → Barebones Lighting Collection

Dimensions

• 3.75″ W x 5″ H (6.75″ H with carabiner)
• LED: 3 Watt Cree
• Light Spectrum: 3000K
• Lumens: Low: 30 High: 220
• Battery: (1) 8W Lithium-Ion Cell
• Recharge Time: 4-5 Hours
• Hours: Low: 200+ Med: 5-6 High: 3 (depending on setting)
• Input: 5V, Up to 1A Max

Materials

• Stamped Steel
• Plastic
• Rubber