The claim
Free shipping over $99
What we found
VerifiedThe cart banner on the store says the free-shipping threshold is $99.
Source · checked Nov 14, 2026
Brand review
Black Diamond review, scored
Established outdoor brand with 60-day returns; lantern durability reports vary.
Home Catalog editorial team · Fact-checked · Updated
#4 of 8 brands in Camping & Outdoor Gear
From the Black Diamond Orbiter 650 Lantern review · calculated, not lab-tested
See all camping & outdoor gear- Overall 7.6
- Social 8.1
- Usability 7.1
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Black Diamond products
Products listed by Black Diamond. One has a published Home Catalog score.
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How the score breaks down
From the review of Black Diamond Orbiter 650 Lantern · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
From the review of Black Diamond Orbiter 650 Lantern · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Overall7.6
- Social8.1
- Usability7.1
Usability7.1/10
Build and specs10.0/10
Warranty and returns8.0/10
Ease of use4.0/10
Price and extras6.0/10
Support and owner reports6.0/10
Social8.1/10
Independent web and YouTube8.0/10
Marketplace reviews8.2/10
RedditNot enough data
How each score was set
Usability 7.1 /10
From published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Build and specs10.0/10
- All five: ABS and silicone body with stainless hooks and a polycarbonate lens, 508 g, 13 x 11.5 x 15.5 cm package, 650 lumens on 5200 mAh with 4 h high and 240 h low, IPX4.
- Warranty and returns8.0/10
- Three-year warranty for lighting products, valid from Black Diamond or an authorized seller; 60-day returns to the original payment with a $9.99 label fee deducted, and no restocking fee.
- Ease of use4.0/10
- Two of five: USB-C charge in with USB-C and USB-A out, and a product instruction PDF. No setup time, spare parts or operating temperature printed.
- Price and extras6.0/10
- $69.95 with the battery built in and a charging cable not stated on the page; free shipping starts at $99 and return shipping costs $9.99.
- Support and owner reports6.0/10
- Phone (1-800-775-5552), chat and a ticket form with 24-hour replies, but owner reports split: one store reviewer lost two units after a few trips, and Amazon buyers of the sister Moji+ report failures within a year.
Social 8.1 /10
Average of the independent owner-review sources listed below.
- Independent web and YouTube8.0/10
- Product · 3 reviews · gearjunkie.com, switchbacktravel.com, theinertia.com
- Marketplace reviews8.2/10
- Brand-level · 136 reviews · amazon.com
- RedditNot enough data
- Searched; not enough owner reviews to score.
Strengths and drawbacks
Published specs and owner feedback, not a hands-on test.
Strengths
- Three-year warranty on lighting products
- 60-day return window on store purchases
- Phone, chat and ticket support
- Lantern range from $30 to $70
Drawbacks
- Original shipping and a $9.99 label fee are not refunded
- Warranty needs an authorized seller
- No restocking or exchange for different products
- Support hours are weekdays only
Claims we checked
The published claim, then what we found. Live statuses. How we review
The claim
3-year lighting warranty
What we found
VerifiedThe warranty table lists lighting products at three years.
Source · checked Nov 14, 2026
The claim
Support response within 24 hours
What we found
Fine printThe contact page says a response 'usually' arrives within 24 hours for product questions.
Source · checked Nov 14, 2026
Questions
From Black Diamond’s published terms. Not legal advice.
How long is the Black Diamond lantern warranty?
Lighting products carry a three-year warranty from the date of purchase, but only when bought from Black Diamond or an authorized seller.
Can I return a Black Diamond lantern?
Within 60 days of purchase you can return it for a refund minus original shipping. A $9.99 return label fee is deducted from the refund.
Which Black Diamond lantern should I get for car camping?
The Orbiter 650 is the rechargeable flagship with USB charging out, folding legs and color modes. The Moji is the small AAA-powered option.
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About Black Diamond
Black Diamond Equipment is a Salt Lake City maker of climbing, ski and camping gear with a lantern line from the pocket Moji to the Orbiter 650. It sells on its own Shopify store and through outdoor retailers.