A CLOSER LOOKOutdoors
Light the table. Keep a backup charge.
Goal Zero Lighthouse 600
Lighthouse 600 · SKU 32010
Buyer feedback ↓The Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 pairs a dimmable lantern with a USB-A output and an emergency hand crank. Fold-out legs lift the light above the table; they tuck back in for packing.
- 600 lumensMaximum light outputDim it or light only one side
- 498 gLantern weightManufacturer specification≈ 1 × 500 mL of water
- 6.5 inLantern heightWith the legs extended≈ 1.9 bank-card lengths
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Amazon US · Lighthouse 600 · SKU 32010 · Retailer link
THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
It suits car camping, a picnic table or a power-outage kit. The wide legs give it a useful stance, and the dial lets you light one side when you do not need a whole circle of light. The built-in USB cable also means there is one less charging lead to remember.
Look elsewhere if low pack weight or all-night maximum brightness matters most. The maker rates both sides on high for only a few hours, and using it to charge a phone draws from the same battery. The crank is a last-resort source of low light, not a quick way to fill the battery.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
Fold the legs when packing.
The legs provide a broad standing base and fold against the body for storage. The carrying handle also gives you a hanging point.
One battery powers the light and the USB port.
The USB-A output can top up a small device. That uses the lantern’s battery too, so conserve power when lighting is more important than a phone charge.
Goal Zero specifications and charging ↗ · OutdoorGearLab hands-on review ↗ · Camping Guidance field tests ↗ · Exact Lighthouse 600 listing ↗
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
Owners report long battery life at low brightness, making dimmed light a useful part of their camping routine. An owner who hangs or stands the lantern also values the one-sided lighting for keeping light away from a neighboring campsite, while another finds it hangs neatly inside a tent.
What buyers like
- lighting quality113
- brightness86
- battery life54
- rechargeable54
- portability39
- Value for money38
- adjustable brightness33
- compact size19
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
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View source ↗03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO
See it in use.
See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.
Lighthouse 600: battery, light and durability tests
A detailed set of tests, including a useful discussion of the limits of the crank and weather protection.
Watch on YouTube ↗Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.
Read 3 written sources Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold
The testers liked its bright output and stable fold-out legs for car camping. They measured just over three hours on the highest setting and noted glare and durability concerns.
The reviewer tested charging, brightness and portability and found the lantern bulky for backpacking. Her hand crank failed on the test unit; she later reported that Goal Zero supplied a warranty replacement.
The lantern can run one or both sides and has separate USB input and output connections. Its output is ordinary USB-A charging, not a high-power USB-C laptop supply.
04 / COMPARE
Different priorities.
Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.
Swipe to see every alternative →
THIS GUIDEGoal Zero Lighthouse 600Rechargeable · hand crank |  ALTERNATIVEGoal Zero Lighthouse Mini CoreRechargeable · folding legs |  ALTERNATIVEBlack Diamond Moji R+Black · rechargeable model | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | —Listing unavailable | $49.95 Out of stock | $49.95 |
| Best for | A bright camp table or outage kit | A smaller lantern with phone output | A compact tent light |
| Design | Dimming dial; folding legs; USB output | Hanging hook, magnets and USB output | Dimming and a hanging loop |
| Care / use | Recharge before storage and trips | Charge from USB or a separate panel | Micro-USB charging; IPX4 splash rating |
| Consider | Bulky; high brightness drains it quickly | Less light; no hand crank | No phone-charging output or crank |
| Explore | Read buying guide →Amazon source ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ |
About these everyday comparisons
Approximate comparisons to familiar objects: a bank card’s 3.37-inch long edge, a Letter sheet’s 11-inch long edge, or a US nickel’s 21.21 mm diameter / 5 g weight. Water comparisons exclude the container’s weight. Capacity comparisons describe volume, not exterior size or how food fits. Reference pictures identify the object; use the labeled ratio for the comparison.
05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 · Lighthouse 600 · SKU 32010 · Amazon US
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06 / RELATED FINDS
A useful extra.
For the way you plan to use it.
Add a daylight charging option
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The panel’s USB-A output can feed the Lighthouse’s built-in USB charging lead. It is an optional way to recharge at camp when mains power is unavailable.