Nitecore/Lantern

Nitecore LR60

Name: Nitecore LR60
Brand: Nitecore
Price: 40 USD
Availability: Discontinued

DiscontinuedNitecore no longer makes this light; what dealers have left is the last of it. See Nitecore’s current lights.

Nitecore's LR60 was a compact camp lantern that also worked as a power bank for charging a phone. It included a UV mode alongside its lantern output.

Beam profile

Flood, about 49° wide. Wide and even — light where you are, not where you're pointing.

Estimated from 280 lm ÷ 500 cd — how this works

$40

Specifications

Output: 280lm
Peak intensity: 500cd
Beam distance: 45m
Emitter: High CRI LED + UV
Colour rendering: 90 CRI
Beam type: Flood
Cell: 18650
Runtime: 6 hrs (medium)
Modes: 4 Stepped
Interface: Simple
Water/dust: IP67
Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.0 in
Weight: 3.8 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

High CRI (90+)USB-C Charging Magnetic Tailcap Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Nitecore LR60/4 sources reviewed

A camping lantern that doubles as a power bank, and the standout feature is colour: a diffused beam with 90+ CRI, which is rare in a lantern and makes a real difference to how a tent or a camp table looks under it. 280 lumens at maximum, with adjustable brightness and direction — you can stand it on a table, hang it from the tilting steel ring, or stick it sideways to anything ferrous with a magnet reviewers describe as powerful enough to hold vertically or horizontally.

It takes two 21700s, or 18650s, and the USB output will charge a phone or tablet — genuinely useful when the lantern is already the biggest battery in camp. Charging is USB-C rather than micro-USB, which owners note as a durability improvement. IP66 covers dust and heavy rain. Independent criticism of this model is thin; the main reservation owners raise is price.

Consistently praised

90+ CRI diffused beam — rare in a lantern and immediately noticeable
Takes two 21700s or 18650s and works as a power bank for phones and tablets
Powerful magnet holds it vertically or horizontally on steel
Tilting steel ring for hanging, plus adjustable brightness and direction
USB-C charging, more durable than micro-USB

Common complaints

Pricey for a 280-lumen lantern
IP66 covers rain but not submersion
280 lumens is modest if you want to light a large area
Little independent review coverage compared with Nitecore's flashlights
Two cells to buy and keep matched

Questions people ask

Why does CRI matter on a lantern?: Because a lantern is what you look at things under — food, maps, a first-aid kit. 90+ CRI means colours look right rather than washed out, which is more noticeable at close range than at distance.
Can it charge a phone?: Yes, via the USB output port. With two 21700s it holds a useful amount of power, and it's often the largest battery in a camp.
Does it take 18650s?: An owner confirms it works with 18650s as well as 21700s, which is handy if you already have cells for other lights.
Is IP66 enough for camping?: For dust and heavy rain, yes. It isn't submersion-rated, so don't drop it in a stream.

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