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If you’re someone who loves spending time in the outdoors, camping and trekking through the woods, or simply enjoying a hot coffee in your backyard or garden, then you need to stock up on some excellent outdoor lighting designs. Gone are the days when outdoor lighting designs were boring and typically designed objects that did nothing but add light to a space. They usually tend to be extremely utilitarian, and serious. But we’ve managed to find some truly interesting outdoor lighting designs that don’t just illuminate, but manage to be versatile and aesthetically attractive as well. From an easy-to-assemble Tomori Lantern Kit to a bioethanol brass fireplace – these clever and well-designed lights are all you need for your outdoor illumination requirements.
1. HOTO Flashlight DUO
This is the HOTO Flashlight DUO, an excellent lighting solution for outdoor scenarios. It features different modes and inclusions which allows the flashlight’s functionality to expand and improve. It is a practical and unique camping gear that will make for a great sidekick on your outdoor trips.
Why is it noteworthy?
The flashlight features a retractable magnetic hook, a magnetic base, and a strap to offer functionality in all kinds of situations. Users can go hands-free, helping them focus better on the tasks at hand. You can put the flashlight in a hanging space, or magnetically hook it onto a metal object.
What we like
Equipped with a simple interface that is honed by a knob and button which provides 13 light combinations
What we dislike
Expensive price tag that may not be appreciated by everyone
2. Harmony Flame Fireplace
Coined the Harmony Flame Fireplace, this sophisticated brass lamp lets you build a safe fire within your home, or outside. The lamp utilizes bioethanol to light up your home or backyard, spreading warmth wherever it is placed. The fireplace was made using the same technique adopted to build musical instruments.
The Harmony Flame Fireplace was created to elevate the mood and ambiance of indoor and outdoor spaces. It is equipped with reflective surfaces which work well with the vivid flames, to create an interesting play of shadows and lights. The fireplace serves as a decorative piece, which is pretty aesthetically pleasing as well.
What we like
Allows you to enjoy a cozy fire inside your home and outdoors
What we dislike
Since it is powered by bioethanol, there is a risk of fuel dependency, since you need to purchase fuel again and again
3. FLEXTAIL Tiny Pump 2X
Meet the exceptional FLEXTAIL Tiny Pump 2X- the handiest travel EDC you will probably get your hands on. This innovative design can inflate beach balls and air mattresses, vacuum-pack clothes, and light up spaces! It is a tiny palm-sized gadget which helps you with a whole bunch of tasks while you’re in the outdoors.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Tiny Pump 2X inflates, deflates, and illuminates. It is equipped with a magnetic surface which allows you to mount it on different surfaces like the underside of the hood of your car. This is a really useful and nifty feature for when you’re using the gadget’s lamp to light up your surroundings.
What we like
Radiates 4500K white light (8 LED beads) for wide-range lightning and high-brightness
Paired up with diffuser attachments which give it a soft glow
What we dislike
The pump is pretty loud when it is on, which can be quite annoying
4. Japanese Lantern Candle
This soft lighting design is called the Japanese Lantern Candle, and it is inspired by the traditional Japanese ‘chouchin’ lantern. It has an intriguing billowy pillar shape which radiates a calming and ambient aura. The serene lighting design is great for romantic dinners in your backyard or garden! It will add a romantic and tranquil touch to your outdoor dinner dates.
This candle design is designed to be a contemporary take on a beloved Japanese object. It features a tiny and minimalist ethos which doesn’t take up much space in your home. The lantern candle has a rather ethereal-looking glow which instantly puts onlookers at ease.
What we like
Made with non-melting wax which offers great clarity on the candle
Handcrafted by artisans in Kurashiki
What we dislike
The lantern candle is a fire hazard and must be steered clear from children and pets
5. Tomori Lantern Kit
Named the Tomori Lantern Kit, this one-of-a-kind kit lets you build your own compact little lantern! The lantern can be easily disassembled and put aside when you’re done using it. It cannot be used as a ready-made lantern, and you can collapse it once you’ve finished utilizing it. A traditional flashlight can be outfitted into the lantern.
This innovative lantern includes a foldable cardboard piece that serves as the kit’s base and as a flashlight holder. The cardboard piece also offers structure to the lamp. It consists of an LED flashlight which can be used separately as well. The base can accommodate any other cylindrical flashlight as well.
What we like
The kit can be folded into a flat A4-sized package and packed away
Features a portable and easy-to-carry form
What we dislike
The lantern kit cannot deal with rain and other harsh weather conditions
5. Anywhere-Use Lamp
Named the Anywhere-Use Lamp, this portable lighting design is great for the outdoors and indoors. The minimal table provides gentle lighting in a world where harsh lighting and massive glaring screens reign supreme. It has a mushroom-inspired head, which emits a soft and warm glow while providing a comfortable ambiance.
It is equipped with a modular form which elevates the atmosphere no matter where you place it. It has six high-color rendering LEDs and offers a soothing luminescence, which transforms any living space into a soothing oasis of peace and calm.
What we like
Features 4 brightness levels
Can be assembled and disassembled, and carried anywhere with you
What we dislike
It isn’t water-resistant
It needs four AA batteries to function
7. Adaptev Headlamp
Meet the Adaptev Headlamp! This Porche-inspired adaptive tech allows you to make the most of hands-free illumination. This outdoor lighting design adapts to your every move, eliminating manual adjustments for good. It is designed to be a durable, reliable, and stylish product that empowers and supports you during your outdoor adventures.
Why is it noteworthy?
As you move your head, the Adaptev Headlamp automatically adjusts its light output, offering you a smooth and natural lighting experience that follows your gaze. The dynamic light is always directed exactly where you need it, ensuring you don’t need to constantly adjust it, and improving your overall visibility.
What we like
Adjusts the light output based on the wearer’s head movements
Builds confidence as you can focus on your outdoor task, instead of illumination
What we dislike
There is no tilt to it since the strap is rubber
8. Plisy Up Light
Named the Plisy Up light, this portable lighting design was reimaged as a floor lamp by the Spanish outdoor furniture brand Diabla. The lamp has maintained its characteristic pleated shade, and the updated variant is designed by Alejandra Gandia-Blasco. It features a powder-coated aluminum base with a polyethylene shade.
Why is it noteworthy?
The lampshade’s pleated personality is a tribute to the classic indoor reading lights, while the aluminum base has been blessed with a playful-looking jagged edge. Diabla describes Plisy Up as a “stylish and technological reinvention of the garden lantern”.
What we like
Adds a chic and fun touch to your outdoor evenings
What we dislike
The lamp looks a bit delicate, unsure how well it will handle weather conditions
9. LOVORK
Named the LOVORK 7-in-1 Modular Camping Lantern, this innovative lighting design is a versatile essential for your outdoor adventures. It is designed to elevate and enhance your camping experience, as it features a 1+6 magnetic modular combination. It is a state-of-the-art design offering unmatched versatility.
Why is it noteworthy?
The LOVORK offers powerful lighting a 500lm floodlight/mosquito repellent lamp and a 300lm adjustable focus spotlight. It is also equipped with a 10W 2.5KPA air pump, 5.5m/s fan, and 5W Bluetooth speaker. Amped with a 2X mosquito repellant effect, and a 5000mAh battery, you can have a stress-free camping experience with the LOVORK.
What we like
Features a compact form for easy storage and transport
Builds the perfect ambiance for a cozy night outdoors
What we dislike
Its single colour design makes it difficult to keep track of when travelling in a group.
10. Luminoodle Basecamp
The original Luminoodle light rope has been updated with the Luminoodle Basecamp which is twice as long, and almost 10 times brighter at 3000 lumens. The light rope can also produce 15 colors of diverse brightness and strobing, including three white modes. These varying modes can be controlled in-line or through a wireless remote.
Why is it noteworthy?
At its full power, the Luminoodle Basecamp is super bright, and it can illuminate a VW engine block with ease. The various modes and colors can be easily controlled directly on the rope, or through a wireless remote as mentioned. So you don’t need to worry about working through the different modes.
What we like
Amped with 15 colors (three white), 10 brightness settings, and 4 strobe/fade modes
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