LightRanger 500

Sale price $69.99

A hand-sized, lightweight utility light built for tent nights, campsite tasks, roadside fixes, and unexpected moments after dark.

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Compact Utility Light
Hand-sized light for tents, camp tasks, roadside fixes, and emergencies.
Close-Range Hand Activation
Swipe on or off within inches of the device when it’s hanging overhead in your tent.
Multiple Mounting Options
Hang it, clip it, hook it from a line, stick it to metal with magnets, or mount it with 1/4-20 gear for flexible hands-free lighting.
White, Amber & Red Modes
Choose bright white for setup and tasks, amber for a softer nighttime glow, or red for low-impact light that helps preserve night vision.
Backup Phone Charging
When your phone battery gets low, the LightRanger 500 can provide emergency top-off power in a pinch.
Lumens

Up to 500

Coverage

Up to 10-ft diameter

Light Modes

White, amber, red

Brightness Control

Dimmable

Light Zones

4, 2, or 1 panel

Control

On-unit + hand-wave activation

Run Time

3 hours

Battery

1x 18650 Li-ion cell

Recharge Time

100% in 2 hours 45 minutes

Charging Input

USB-C

Device Output

USB-C charging for small devices

External Power Support

USB-C, solar panels and battery packs

Height Range

Fixed / Add to 1/4" 20 tripod

Weight

8.0oz

Color Temperature

White (5000K), Amber (1800K) Red (850K)

IR Rating

IP56

Mounting/Base

Hook, clip, magnets, 1/4" 20 mount

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Mini & Might Utility Tent Light

The LightRanger 500 Tent Light is a compact camping light and portable utility light made for tent nights, campsite tasks, roadside fixes, and emergency use. Small enough to fit in your hand and light enough to pack anywhere, this rechargeable tent light gives you dependable hands-free light when a flashlight isn’t enough and a full-size lantern feels like too much.

Use the LightRanger 500 as a tent light, hanging camp light, magnetic camp light, or close-range task light. Hang it overhead inside your tent, clip it to gear, hook it from a rope or branch, or mount it to metal when you need quick light around camp or under your vehicle. Its close-range hand activation makes nighttime use easier. Just swipe your hand within inches of the light to turn it on or off without fumbling for buttons in the dark. It’s not designed for room-wide motion detection. It’s a deliberate hand-swipe feature made for overhead tent use and close-up convenience.

With white, amber, and red light modes, USB-C charging, and backup phone charging in a pinch, the LightRanger 500 does more than a basic camping lantern. At 500 lumens, it gives campers, overlanders, families, and prepared drivers a versatile rechargeable light for camp, car, and emergency situations. The result is a hand-sized utility light that earns its place in your gear on every trip.

Hands-Free Light with Hand-Activation Motion

The LightRanger 500 makes it easy to get light fast when you do not want to fumble for a switch in the dark. Just wave your hand about 1–2 inches from the sensor to turn it on when you are in a tent, under the hood, at the truck, or handling a quick roadside fix. It is a smarter utility light for small spaces and fast tasks, giving you more flexibility than a basic lantern without adding bulk to your kit.

Light When You Need It Fast

Quick, dependable light for tent setup, late-night gear checks, and those moments when you need to see clearly without digging around in the dark.

Wave to Turn It On

Hand-activation motion makes it easy to get light fast. Just wave your hand about 1–2 inches from the sensor when you need quick light inside the tent or around camp.

Under-the-Hood Light in Seconds

Hang it under the hood or mount it where you need it for roadside fixes, camp breakdown, and quick tasks when both hands need to stay free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the LightRanger 500 charge a phone?
Yes. The LightRanger 500 can charge a phone in an emergency using its USB-C port. It is designed to provide backup power when your phone battery is low, making it a helpful feature for camping, travel, roadside situations, and unexpected power outages.
Yes. The LightRanger 500 can charge a phone in an emergency using its USB-C port. It is designed to provide backup power when your phone battery is low, making it a helpful feature for camping, travel, roadside situations, and unexpected power outages.
Yes. The LightRanger 500 includes white, amber, and red light modes. These options let you choose the right light for different situations, whether you need brighter task lighting, softer light at camp, or lower-visibility red light at night.
Unlike a bulky one-job lantern, the LightRanger 500 is a more versatile utility light. It is compact, rechargeable, easy to mount, and designed for multiple uses including camping, emergency situations, and quick task lighting. It also offers white, amber, and red light modes for more flexibility.
Yes. The LightRanger 500 is a great light for inside the tent. It can hang overhead, clip to gear, or hook where you need it, making it easier to light your space without holding a flashlight or fumbling in the dark.
The LightRanger 500 is best for tent lighting, campsite tasks, roadside emergencies, and everyday backup lighting. Its compact size makes it easy to keep in your tent, vehicle, gear bin, or emergency kit so you always have dependable hands-free light when you need it.

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