Brand
FLEXTAILReference Price
$34.99 US reference
Reference price; regional pricing and bundles may differ.
Outdoor Gear Details
Product type
Rechargeable camp lantern and flashlight
Use case
Shared tent light and close-range directional lighting
Weight / packed size
56g; 32 × 69mm, manufacturer specifications
Weather protection
Manufacturer-rated IPX5; not for immersion
Key Facts
Lantern output / runtime
Rated 300lm / 3h, 150lm / 5h, 75lm / 10h, or 10lm / 35h
Flashlight output / runtime
Rated 200lm / 5h, 130lm / 7h, 80lm / 10h, or 50lm / 15h
Light color
3000K warm lantern; 9000K cool flashlight
Power / battery
1100mAh / 4.07Wh rechargeable battery; USB-C charging
Controls
Power button, rotary brightness control, and safety lock
Product Overview
ZERO LANTERN puts shared tent light and a directional beam in one pocket-sized body. It makes most sense as a small camp companion: hang it while sorting gear, then pick it up for a quick look outside. Keep a headlamp for tasks that need both hands.
What Stands Out
The two light sources do different jobs. A warm lantern spreads light around you, while the cooler top beam points at a particular task. A turning dial changes brightness without a phone or an app.
Why It Matters
FLEXTAIL brings its small electric-tool approach to camp lighting. The useful question is whether sharing one body saves enough pack space to justify carrying another rechargeable device alongside your headlamp.
Best For
Backpackers, bikepackers, and small-tent campers who want a little shared light after dark.
Not For
Hands-free trail lighting, lighting a large campsite, or trips planned around quick spare-battery swaps.
Things to Know
The 35-hour rating is for the lantern's 10-lumen setting. At its 300-lumen maximum, the stated runtime is three hours; do not combine maximum brightness with maximum endurance.
Plan for USB-C recharging. User-replaceable battery support is not specified, so check servicing options before treating it as a long-term replaceable-cell light.
A community field report praises the controls but questions the folding clip's sturdiness. Its author discloses a brand affiliation; treat this as one person's experience, not a durability test.
Keep a separate headlamp for hands-free movement. IPX5 is a water-resistance rating, not permission to submerge the light.
The $34.99 figure is a US single-lantern store reference dated August 31, 2026. Check regional shipping, support, and bundle contents before going further.
Sources
Official product page
flextail.com
Covers
Lighting modes, dimensions, battery capacity, charging, and current single-unit and bundle options.
Brightness and runtime table
flextail.com
Covers
Manufacturer ratings for four brightness levels in each lighting mode; actual endurance depends on use.
Community field report
reddit.com
Covers
First-person impressions of the controls, light pattern, and folding clip; the author discloses a brand affiliation.
FLEXTAIL company history
flextail.com
Covers
Early outdoor-product development and the team's move to Shanghai; French-language history.
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