The Freeplay Indigo lantern is the answer to practically all of your portable lighting needs and uses technology that is very eco friendly. The hand powered Indigo lantern features a cluster of ultra-bright LEDs as the primary light source. The lantern also has a single LED directional light source for use as a reading light or to illuminate your path as you walk. It can be charged using an optional AC adapter or as always with Freeplay devices you can power it yourself using the trusted self-charge technology. It’s impossible to run out of power! The ultra-bright white LEDs are rated for 100,000 hours of use which makes the Indigo the most dependable lantern on the market. And, you will never need to buy batteries again. The hand crank powered lantern gives you the peace of mind of never needing to replace batteries or bulbs, all while knowing your light source will be available whenever you need it. Anytime. Anywhere. 

The Freeplay Indigo hand powered lantern is ideal for everyday and emergency use. The self-charge system offers maximum dependability for those times when you can’t afford to be left in the dark by dead batteries. A quick wind of about 60 seconds provides up to 2 hours of light on the lowest setting and you can wind again at any time for as much light as you want.  An LED charge level indicator tells you the optimal winding speed.

The Freeplay Indigo lantern has a unique rolling dimmer switch that allows you to adjust the brightness of the lantern to your specific requirements, from maximum brightness to a night-light and anything in between. The lantern also has a second light source which spot illuminates for reading or as a flashlight. This light source delivers a bright white LED light that lasts one hour for every 60 seconds of winding. The Indigo is fully rechargeable and at its maximum capacity provides up to 2.5 hours of continuous ultra bright light and 70 hours of night-light, using the LED cluster. Similarly the directional light will shine for up to 35 hours continuously.

The eco-friendly rechargeable battery means that there is no use of disposable batteries that are harmful to the environment. And, the energy source is free, non-polluting, and always available – your kinetic energy! The Indigo hand powered lantern has internal mechanical components that are specified to industrial standards for repeated use and long life. The top metal handle swings up to let you to carry as you walk or hang the lantern from a tree or rope. A lantern with true green power available 24/7, no matter where you are!

Why Indigo?

• A sustainable outdoor solution that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500,000 input cycles, and the LEDs are rated up to 100,000 hours (that's 11 years of continuous use, 24 hours a day).
• The Indigo offers a real alternative to grid electricity or fossil fuels, so you can feel cleaner about your nature experience.
• When your batteries run out and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• You can fly with our lantern – enabling a truly global camping or trekking lighting solution.  No need to worry about spare batteries or gas canisters when you are traveling.
• The task light is ideal for reading at night and an effective flashlight for walking around the campground; focuses downwards to illuminate the ground or specific area.
• It has a familiar form factor – but is more compact than other leading camping fossil-fuel based lanterns.
• The plastic molding makes it easy to carry and use in cold weather.
• The carry handle doubles as a hook for hanging in a tent or tree.
• A great lighting solution to teach your kids about the value of green energy – and show them how their own energy can provide them with all of their lighting needs.
• Lasts virtually forever.

• Rechargeable Ni-MH battery built in
• Built-in crank means never running out of power
• 7 ultra-bright LEDs which never need replacement
• Dimmer switch adjusts brightness from night light to ultra bright
• Includes a separate task light using a directional LED
• Up to 70 hours constant shine
• Lantern interior lights = 7 Ultra Bright white 5mm LEDs
• Lantern exterior flashlight = Ultra Bright white 10 mm LED
• Main cluster (lowest setting) - 70 hours (from a fully charged battery) or 2 hours (from a 60-second wind)
• Main cluster (maximum setting) - 2.5 hours (from a fully charged battery) or 5 minutes (from a 60-second wind)
• Single LED - 35 hours (from a fully charged battery) or 1 hour (from a 60-second wind)