Description
Designed for backpacking, camping, emergency preparedness, and tactical field setups, the Princeton Tec Helix Backcountry is an ultra-compact, collapsible LED lantern. Powered by three AAA batteries, it produces up to 300 lumens of glare-free, 360-degree ambient illumination. The Helix features a dimmable Maxbright White LED alongside two dimmable Red Ultrabright LEDs to preserve night vision and maintain a low profile in dark environments. Instead of traditional mechanical buttons, it utilizes an intuitive, button-free swipe control pad to turn on, dim, and adjust light modes smoothly. Equipped with a collapsible glow-in-the-dark globe, folding legs with integrated hanging hooks, and an IPX6 waterproof rating, the lantern compresses down to a fraction of its size for effortless packing. Removing the collapsible globe transforms the unit into a focused downward spotlight.
How To Use
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Operating Swipe Control: Swipe left or right across the buttonless control pad to turn on and switch between white light and red night-vision modes. Touch and hold the pad to smoothly dim or brighten the output.
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Expanding & Packing: Pull up on the soft silicone lampshade to expand the lantern globe for wide area lighting. Press the globe down flat toward the base when packing it away.
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Spotlight Conversion: Twist and pop off the silicone globe to use the bare Maxbright LED as a focused, directional spotlight.
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Hanging & Standing Options: Fold out the four corner legs to stand the lantern on flat ground or tables, or utilize the hanging hooks integrated into the legs and base to attach it to tent loops, guy lines, or branches.
