The Swiss Tech lantern is portable and dependable. Ideal for camping and emergencies with a lightweight ABS plastic construction and convenient fold out hook built into the base. This multipurpose lantern has 3 light modes operated via the switch that provides high, low and strobe functions. It can be used for mood lighting, reading light or general lighting of areas. The strobe function can be used for emergency signalling while outdoors. Great for use during power outages providing up to 250 lumens of light. This lantern is easy and practical to use. Each lantern comes with 4AA batteries.