I haven't had the opportunity to use the lighting outdoors. I purchased it backup (Prepping) incase there is a power outage. I used the lantern as added (enhanced lighting) while working on a major project for the Marine Corps Ball in November. They made my work much easier to see, since I am 77yo and have some visual problems. It was like having stadium lights in the workspace. They will be a great addition to my preps this winter if the power goes out. If I had the money I would purchase a couple more of the extra batteries as a backup or extended lighting. I appreciate the assistance I had whenever I called in to add to my system or had a question regarding operation. Looking forward to eventually acquiring more additional items from Devos.