The ETENWOLF CL6 is a 2-in-1 camping lantern and flashlight built on the same 5,000 mAh / 18.5 Wh Tianpeng cell platform as the CL5, but with a key physical advantage: dual-side mounting. The CL6 ships with both a side hook and a bottom hook, letting you hang the unit from tent poles, gear loops, and overhead lines in either orientation — a differentiator not available on the CL5’s side-hook-only design. Peak lantern output exceeds 700 lumens, the IPX5 waterproof rating covers rain and splashing, and the full mode set includes a Red bug repellent LED, SOS, and strobe. Certifications (CE, FCC, UN38.3, RoHS) are pending formal report issuance ahead of the September 2025 launch.
Specifications at a Glance
>700 lm
Max Brightness
5,000 mAh
Battery Capacity
IPX5
Waterproof Rating
Dual Mount
Side + Bottom Hook
10 W PD
Charge Input
259 g
Weight
Core Performance Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh / 18.5 Wh (Tianpeng cells) |
| Charge Input | USB-C PD, 10 W maximum |
| Charge Time | 2–3 hours (0–100%) |
| Max Brightness — Lantern Mode | >700 lumens |
| Max Brightness — Long-Range Torch | >700 lumens |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX5 (certification pending; report number not yet issued) |
| Weight | 259 g |
| Mounting Options | Side hook + bottom hook (dual-side mount) |
| Bug Repellent LED | Red wavelength |
| UV Mode | Not available on CL6 |
| Certifications | CE / FCC / UN38.3 / RoHS (all pending; report numbers not yet issued) |
| Launch Date | September 2025 |
Dual-Side Mount Feature
The defining hardware advantage of the CL6 over the CL5 is its dual-side mounting system. Where the CL5 ships with a single side hook only, the CL6 includes both a side hook and a separate bottom hook. This gives users two distinct hanging orientations:
| Mount Position | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Side hook | Horizontal hang from tent poles, branch stubs, gear loops, or carabiner points; lantern sits upright with 360-degree light distribution |
| Bottom hook | Inverted overhead hang from tent ridgelines, loop anchors, or ceiling hooks; places the light source at maximum height for wide ambient coverage inside tent interiors |
The CL3 also includes a dual-side mount, but at 570 g it is significantly heavier than the 259 g CL6. Campers who want dual mounting flexibility without the weight penalty of the CL3 will find the CL6 a practical middle ground — 54 g heavier than the CL5 but substantially more versatile for interior tent lighting.
Lighting Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Camp Lantern | 360-degree ambient illumination at >700 lm peak for tent and campsite use |
| Long-Range Torch | Focused forward beam at >700 lm for trail navigation |
| SOS | International distress signal flash pattern (3 short–3 long–3 short) for emergency signalling |
| Strobe | Rapid-flash output for visibility and signalling applications |
| Red Bug Repellent | Red LED emission to discourage insects around the campsite |
| Side Hang | Optimised output orientation for side-hook mounting position |
| Bottom Hang | Optimised output orientation for inverted bottom-hook mounting position |
CL6 vs CL5 vs CL3 — Full Comparison
| Specification | CL6 | CL5 | CL3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5,000 mAh / 18.5 Wh | 5,000 mAh / 18.5 Wh | 7,800 mAh / 28.86 Wh |
| Charge Input | 10 W PD | 10 W PD | 15 W PD |
| Charge Time | ~2–3 hr | ~2–3 hr | ~3 hr |
| Max Brightness (Lantern) | >700 lm | >1,000 lm | >2,000 lm |
| Weight | 259 g | 205 g | 570 g |
| UV Mode | No | Yes (365 nm) | No |
| Bug Repellent | Red only | Red only | Red + Green |
| Mount Options | Side hook + bottom hook | Side hook only | Side hook + bottom hook |
| Key Differentiator | Dual-side mount; mid-weight | 365 nm UV; lightest | Largest battery; highest output |
Use Cases & Limitations
Best suited for: Tent camping where both overhead and side-hang positions are needed; family camping and group trips where flexible lamp placement matters; users who want dual-mount capability without the weight of the CL3; bushcraft and car camping where the unit can be hung from a variety of anchor points.
Limitations to consider: The CL6 does not include a UV mode — that capability is exclusive to the CL5. Peak brightness at over 700 lumens is lower than the CL5 (over 1,000 lm) and CL3 (over 2,000 lm), making it the least bright model in the series for tasks requiring maximum output. At 259 g it is 54 g heavier than the CL5, which may matter to ultralight backpackers. Certifications (CE, FCC, UN38.3, RoHS) are pending formal report issuance as of the September 2025 launch window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the CL6 differ from the CL5?
Both models share a 5,000 mAh / 18.5 Wh battery and 10 W USB-C PD charging. The CL6 adds a bottom hook for dual-side mounting — you can hang it by the side or inverted from an overhead point — which the CL5 lacks. The CL5 is lighter (205 g vs 259 g) and uniquely includes a 365 nm UV-A mode. The CL5 also produces a higher peak output (over 1,000 lm) versus the CL6 (over 700 lm). Choose the CL6 if mounting flexibility matters more than raw brightness or UV capability.
Does the CL6 have UV mode?
No. The 365 nm UV-A mode is exclusive to the CL5 within the ETENWOLF CL series. The CL6 does not include an ultraviolet LED. If UV capability is a requirement — for document verification, scorpion detection, or fluorescent stain detection — the CL5 is the appropriate choice.
What mounting options does the CL6 have?
The CL6 includes both a side hook and a bottom hook. The side hook allows the unit to hang upright from tent poles, carabiners, or gear loops, distributing light 360 degrees around the lantern body. The bottom hook allows the unit to hang inverted from tent ridgelines or overhead anchor points, positioning the light source at maximum height for broad ambient coverage. This dual-side mount configuration is shared with the CL3 but is not available on the CL5.
How bright is the CL6?
The CL6 reaches a peak output of over 700 lumens in both lantern and long-range torch modes. This places it as the lowest-output model in the CL series — below the CL5 (over 1,000 lm) and well below the CL3 (over 2,000 lm). For most tent camping and small group outdoor activities, over 700 lumens provides ample illumination. Multiple brightness levels below the peak are available to extend battery runtime.
Is the CL6 waterproof?
The CL6 carries an IPX5 waterproof rating, providing protection against sustained low-pressure water jets from any direction. It performs reliably in rain and wet outdoor conditions. IPX5 does not cover submersion — the unit should not be dropped into water or used underwater. The IPX5 certification report for the CL6 is pending formal issuance as of the September 2025 launch window.
