Black Diamond Apollo Lantern vs Fenix HL18R-T

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Fenix HL18R-T is the lighter option — 158 g lighter than the Black Diamond Apollo Lantern (79% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Black Diamond Apollo Lantern	Fenix HL18R-T
Weight	200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb	42 g · 0.042 kg · 0.09 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	Fenix
Category	Lighting	Lighting

Black Diamond Apollo Lantern

200 g

Rechargeable 225-lumen camp lantern. Dimmable.

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Fenix HL18R-T

42 g

Ultralight 500-lumen rechargeable headlamp for trail running.

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Black Diamond Apollo Lantern vs Fenix HL18R-T: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix HL18R-T wins — at 42 g it is 158 g (79%) lighter than the Black Diamond Apollo Lantern (200 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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