Black Diamond Orbit

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The Orbit is a battery powered lantern made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"A pocket-sized, collapsible, backcountry mini lantern, the Black Diamond Orbit is perfect for trekking and backpacking excursions where gram shaving is crucial. The 84 gram (3 oz.) Orbit collapes to 102 mm (4 in.) and extends in height to 140 mm (5.5 in.), yet still casts a broad, six-foot radius of light. The brightness of the Orbit's non-glaring 1-watt LED can be adjusted, thanks to its dimming switch, while the dual reflectors and frosted globe maximize light output and minimize the lantern's shadow. Cleverly designed dual hooks on top of the Orbit allow it to be quickly and securely attached to a tent or tree branch. The lantern runs on 4 AAA alkaline batteries, as well as Black Diamond's Orbit-specific NRG2 Rechargeable Battery Kit."

From Backcountry.com:
"When basecamp is set up and it's time to kick back, pull out the Black Diamond Orbit Lantern and enjoy a six-foot radius of light for a mere three ounces. Whether you're backpacking the John Muir Trail or preparing for a long alpine rock route, this collapsible lantern's adjustable, 1-watt LED maximizes light with its frosted globe and dual reflectors. Thanks to the Orbit's top hooks let you hang it from the tent or a tree branch while you sort gear or cook up dinner. Backpacker Magazine was so impressed that it offered the Editors' Choice Award in their gear guide."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"A pocket-sized, collapsible backcountry mini lantern, the Black Diamond Orbit is perfect for trekking and backpacking excursions where gram shaving is crucial. The 84-gram (3 oz) Orbit compacts to 102 mm (4 in) and extends in height to 140 mm (5.5 in), yet still casts a broad, six-foot radius of light. The brightness of the Orbit's non-glaring 1-watt LED can be adjusted thanks to its dimming switch, while the dual reflectors and frosted globe maximize light output and minimize the lantern's shadow. Cleverly designed dual hooks on top of the Orbit allow it to be quickly and securely attached to a tent or tree branch. The lantern runs on 4 AAA alkalines, as well as Black Diamond's Orbit-specific NRG2 Rechargeable Battery Kit.Black Diamond Orbit Specifications: WEIGHTS: W/O Batteries: 84 g (3 oz) - W/Batteries: 135 g (4.8 oz)"

From Moosejaw:
"Black Diamond Orbit Lantern (Fall 2009) Description coming soon"

User Reviews

Orbit
Reviewed by mluna785, Aug 20, 2009

"Originally I thought that this was a waste of space and money. Why do I need a lantern when I have a headlamp? Well, my girlfriend kept saying how much she wanted one and would go on and on about a lantern for the tent so one day I went to a local outdoor gear shop and picked up the orbit."

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Orbit
Reviewed by drytinder, Nov 22, 2008

"I began using the Coleman Peak1 white gas lantern, then started using small single mantle canister fueled lanterns, then finally settled on a ten dollar LED lantern that I picked up because it was kind of neat. The ten dollar lantern (Eddie Bauer) was great, but the light it threw out was partially blocked by a large base."

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