Lantern Flashlights & Handheld LED Lighting

Reliable portable illumination helps you stay prepared for outdoor excursions, home power outages and jobsite tasks. Explore the range of flashlights and lanterns at Ace Hardware, from NEBO, Milwaukee and other brands.

Types of Portable Lighting and Equipment

Selections typically feature various designs tailored for mobility, coverage and durability across every day and specialized environments.

Handheld Flashlights

Options for flashlights range from compact pocket pen lights to high-lumen tactical flashlights. Focusing bezels can help deliver targeted spot beams or broad flood illumination, while COB LED technology is often used for wide, even lighting during inspection work and general tasks.

Portable Lanterns

Designed for 360-degree ambient illumination, lanterns are often used during storm preparation, patio gatherings and outdoor camping alongside other sporting goods. Available styles may include collapsible housing, built-in emergency power banks and emergency crank mechanisms.

Headlamps

Wearable head lamps mount securely to caps or hard hats to provide hands-free task lighting. Adjustable tilt brackets and multi-mode flood or spot settings can support close-up electrical repairs, early morning running and trail hiking.

Work Lights and Spotlights

Heavy-duty work and shop lights and directional spotlights provide intense illumination for automotive bays, construction areas and search tasks. Swivel heads and magnetic bases can help position illumination in tight spaces.

Flashlight Light Bulbs and Accessories

Maintaining gear is simple with replacement flashlight light bulbs, globes, mantles and holsters. You can also pair your lights with fresh batteries from our broader lighting and electrical department.

Comparing Portable Lighting Options

Review key features to determine which portable lighting format fits your upcoming project or recreational activity.

Lighting Type	Choose If	Typical Output	Primary Power Source
Flashlights	You need targeted directional lighting for pocket carry or general security	25 to 2,000+ lm	Alkaline or Lithium-ion Cells
Lanterns	You require full 360-degree ambient area light for campsite or room coverage	100 to 1,200 lm	D/AA Batteries or Rechargeable Packs
Headlamps	You need hands-free illumination aligned with your line of sight	100 to 750 lm	AAA Batteries or USB Rechargeable
Work Lights	You need wide flood lighting for construction zones or auto repair bays	500 to 1,500+ lm	Tool Battery Platforms or Corded Power

What Beam Distance Do You Need for Outdoor Navigation?

Beam distance measures how far light travels before diminishing, which is critical when navigating open trails or dark yards. Spot beams focus concentrated light over long distances, whereas flood beams distribute a wider spread for close-range visibility. Checking the beam distance rating alongside lumen output helps you select an optical design suited for your specific environment.

How Can You Extend Battery Life of Rechargeable Flashlights?

Using lower brightness or eco modes can significantly prolong battery life during extended emergency situations. Storing lights at moderate temperatures and maintaining a full charge when storm conditions approach can also support battery efficiency. Keeping compatible power banks or backup charging cables, ready helps provide continuous access to light when standard power is unavailable.

Shop Flashlights and Lanterns at Ace Hardware

Shop online to easily browse full product specifications and have your lighting essentials delivered directly to your doorstep. You can visit your neighborhood store to see your flashlight options in person and get helpful advice from our knowledgeable staff.

Brighten up any adventure with flashlights, camp lanterns and other portable lighting from Ace Hardware. We carry a wide selection of durable lighting for indoor and outdoor use, including specialty lights like search lights and headlamps. Explore flashlights and lanterns for every purpose, with traditional, rechargeable, crank-powered options to fit your needs.

Types of Flashlights

Be prepared for power outages, camping and any other excursion with reliable flashlights from Ace. Explore larger, portable designs for a wide beam of light, and find compact flashlights you can easily tuck away in your pocket.

We carry flashlights with a selection of power sources and charging options, including:

Solar panel: Convenient and eco-friendly, simply leave your solar panel flashlight in the sun to charge it up for nighttime use.
Hand crank: Ideal for emergency use, our hand crank flashlights are perfect for situations without access to power.
USB rechargeable: Charge up your flashlight by plugging it in with the included mini-USB cable for easy on-the-go power.
Battery-powered: Enjoy the convenience and reliability of classic power with a range of AA, AAA and other battery-powered flashlights.

We also offer a selection of handheld LED lights for improved efficiency and eco-friendly operation. LED bulbs create a bright light that's ideal for work and play, in a range of lumens to fit any situation.

Camp Lanterns

Illuminate your whole campsite with reliable and wide-reaching lantern flashlights. Designed to have a long life with minimal maintenance, our camp lanterns include a variety of features for brightness, operation and convenience. Explore a selection of designs, including:

High and low settings to customize brightness
Full dimmability
Memory settings for quick pre-sets
Water- and impact-resistance
Color and flashing settings for communication
Handles for easy portability

No matter where adventure takes you, our flashlights and camp lighting deliver bright and reliable quality with all the features you need for safety and fun.

Search Lights, Headlamps and Specialty Lights

Find the perfect lighting for any situation with specialty flashlights and lamps from Ace. Shop lighting designed specifically for the job site, with features like low heat output and integrated hooks for hands-free use. Headlamps are a great hands-free lighting source for work or play, with options for hinged beam adjustment, hardhat compatibility, safety straps and more. With all-weather search lights, floating lanterns, combination radio flashlights and other specialty lighting, Ace makes it easy to find the perfect flashlights and lanterns for all your needs.

Flashlight and Lantern Accessories

Keep all your lighting supplies within easy reach with flashlight and lantern accessories. Find replacement flashlight light bulbs for quick and easy repairs, or browse flashlight kits for convenient all-in-one accessories. When the time comes to replace your power source, shop disposable and rechargeable batteries to fit any flashlight or camp lantern.

Bring light to any situation with reliable handheld portable lights from Ace Hardware. Our wide selection of lantern flashlights, camp lighting and specialty lights make it easy to find the right light for your needs. Whether it's for work, play or emergency preparedness, our flashlights