Review: Nebo Galileo Tempest 350 Lantern – Illuminating Adventures

Introducing the Nebo Galileo Tempest, a compact and budget-friendly lantern that packs a punch with its 350-lumen brightness. As the latest addition to Nebo's lantern lineup, the Galileo Tempest offers a smaller and more affordable option compared to its predecessors, the Galileo 500 and Galileo 1000.

Equipped with Arcus COB technology, the Galileo Tempest produces 360 or 120 degrees of brilliant white or red light, providing versatility for various lighting needs. Whether you need a wide illumination for camping or a focused beam for reading, this lantern has you covered.Designed for convenience, the Galileo Tempest features a multi-use lanyard for easy portability and hands-free use, allowing you to hang it wherever you need light. Additionally, its waterproof construction ensures durability and reliability, making it suitable for outdoor adventures in any weather condition.

The Galileo Tempest 350 introduces a distinctive design departure from previous Nebo lights, featuring a tubular design with a transparent plastic body that exposes the lantern LEDs. These LEDs encircle the light and are complemented by an angled reflector that spreads the light outwards, ensuring even illumination.One notable feature of the Galileo Tempest 350 is its versatility in lighting options. The main LEDs can be activated either fully or half, offering flexibility in directing the light as needed. Additionally, users can choose between normal or red lighting modes, catering to various situations and preferences.

Adding to its functionality, the Galileo Tempest 350 includes an additional LED and reflector on the top of the lamp, serving as a spotlight. This spotlight provides up to 150 lumens of light, offering users added brightness and focused illumination when required.The Galileo Tempest 350 marks a departure from previous Nebo lights by utilizing AA batteries, which come pre-installed for immediate use. However, users have the option to switch to rechargeable batteries for added convenience and sustainability. While USB-C chargeablelights offer lower running costs and easy charging, the ability to use swappable batteries proves invaluable in camping environments where access to power sources may be limited.

Similar to Nebo's work lights, the Galileo Tempest 350 features a magnetic base, allowing for easy mounting on any ferromagnetic metal surface, such as steel. Additionally, the base is equipped with two hooks that can be lifted up, providing the option to hang the lantern for hands-free illumination, further enhancing its versatility in various outdoor settings.

The inclusion of an attached lanyard adds to the convenience of the Galileo Tempest 350, offering users a practical way to carry and attach the lantern to various objects.Compared to the larger collapsible Galileo Air 1000 lantern, the Galileo Tempest 350 stands out for its compact size and versatile lighting and mounting options. Its small size makes it ideal for portability, while its adaptable lighting features and mounting capabilities ensure versatility in various outdoor scenarios.For more detailed information about the Galileo Tempest 350, you may find the below video helpful in providing additional insights and demonstrations.

While the Galileo Tempest 350 may not boast the highest lumen output compared to other Nebo lights, with a maximum of 350 lumens from the lantern and an additional 150 lumens from the spotlight, its performance is commendable, especially considering its compact size and affordability. Despite its modest lumen output, the Galileo Tempest 350 delivers reliable illumination, making it a practical and effective lighting solution for various outdoor activities and environments.

Despite its basic flashlight functionality with a modest output of 150 lumens, the Galileo Tempest 350 remains a valuable addition due to its versatility and practicality. While it may not match the brightness levels of other cheap flashlights available on platforms like Amazon, its usefulness in various situations, such as searching for items in the dark within a car, cannot be understated.

Considering its affordable price point, compact design, and multipurpose usage, the overall performance of the Galileo Tempest 350 is commendable.As for pricing and alternative options, while the Galileo Tempest 350 may not be listed on the Nebo website or Amazon at the moment, it was previously listed on Dicks Sporting Goods for $19.99. However, it appears that the page may have been taken down.For those seeking alternative options within the Nebo lineup, the larger and brighter Galileo 500 is priced at £50, while the Galileo 1000 Flex is priced at £60. Additionally, Nebo offers the Poppy at £30 and the Big Poppy at £34, providing a range of choices to suit different preferences and budgets.