My new $80 camping lantern died after one rainy night in the Smokies.

Has anyone found a truly waterproof lantern that can handle a real downpour?

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My buddy's cheap lantern got fried in a storm last year. He finally got a Black Diamond one and it's been through some crazy rain, still works fine.

phoenix_adams1mo ago

Honestly used to think all those outdoor brands were basically the same. Figured the cheap stuff was fine if you were careful. Seeing gear actually hold up in bad weather though, that's what changes your mind. Makes you realize paying a bit more isn't about the name, it's about not getting left in the dark.

the_parker1mo ago

Oof, that's rough. Sounds like your lantern took "water resistant" as more of a gentle suggestion. I had a cheap one that basically turned into a sad, flickering strobe light after some drizzle. Now it just lives in my garage, afraid of clouds.