Three Gear Picks Worth a Look: Olantern Stretch, OK S2, and the Prowess

Introduction

A seasonal sale is a good excuse to look at what a lighting brand has actually shipped lately, and this trio covers three very different jobs: a lantern that changes shape, a slim multi-tool collaboration, and a flashlight that points in both directions at once. None of them try to do everything, but each one has at least one feature that feels genuinely useful rather than gimmicky.

Here is how the three compare at a glance, and where each one makes the most sense.

Evaluation Criteria

For this roundup we focused on practical questions: does the design solve a real problem, how easy is it to live with day to day, and is there anything about the build or user interface that would annoy you after a week of use. Runtime, brightness, and locking or charging details all factored in where the manufacturer publishes them.

Olight Olantern Stretch

The name gives away the headline feature: the lantern body telescopes. Extending it raises the light source to roughly 40.6 cm, about 16 inches, which is genuinely handy when you want to use it as a desk lamp rather than a floor-level camp lantern.

The white light tops out at 500 lumens with stepless dimming, and a toggle switch lets you flip between the white light and a warm light mode with a maximum output of around 130 lumens. The low warm setting is where the endurance story lives: 10 lumens with a claimed 250-hour runtime, versus 35 hours at the 130-lumen low white setting.

The user interface is about as simple as it gets: one dial and one toggle, plus a battery life indicator. Under a rubber flap you get a USB-C quick-charge input and a USB-A output, so the built-in 16,000 mAh battery pack (four cells combined) doubles as a power bank.

The unit we looked at arrived in an antique copper finish, which is a paint treatment rather than solid copper. There is a carry handle and a hanging D-ring on top, rubber feet on the bottom, and practical durability figures: IPX5 water resistance, meaning rainproof but not submersible, and 0.8 m of impact resistance.

Roxon x OKNIFE OK S2

This multi-tool collaboration pairs Roxon’s tool expertise with OKNIFE branding, visible together on the deep-carry pocket clip. It is a slim, pocketable design rather than a bulky full-size plier-based tool.

The tool set covers the essentials. A thumb stud deploys a folding knife held with a liner lock. Next to it sit spring-loaded scissors, and in our experience Roxon’s full-size scissors are among the best fitted to any multi-tool, so expectations here are high and largely met.

On the opposite side, a small push tab deploys three tools at once: a Phillips driver with a ruler on one side and a file on the other, plus a combination tool that serves as a bottle opener, can opener, and flathead screwdriver. The same tab, pushed in the opposite direction, unlocks the tools, which lock securely in place. A glass breaker sits at the tail, and the pocket clip end accepts a lanyard.

Olight Prowess

The Prowess is the standout of the three. It is a bidirectional flashlight: a short press of the power button activates the front light, while a small toggle switch engages a reverse light. The front puts out up to 5,000 lumens of cool white light; the reverse side adds up to 800 lumens of warm light, which is genuinely bright in its own right.

A press-and-hold gesture runs the stepless dimming, and the light flashes to confirm when it reaches 100%. The full ramp from maximum to minimum takes about four seconds, which keeps brightness adjustments quick and predictable.

Look directly into the head and you will see six LEDs, part of the dual-direction arrangement that makes this light unusual. We are holding back the deeper impressions for a full dedicated review, but as a first look, the Prowess earns its place as the star of this lineup.

Which One Should You Pick?

If your main need is ambient light, the Olantern Stretch is the most versatile of the three thanks to the telescoping body, the simple two-mode interface, and the power bank capability. Campers who want a light that can hang, stand, or double as a desk lamp will get the most out of it.

If you carry a multi-tool daily and prioritize slimness and scissor quality over having every conceivable tool, the OK S2 is an easy recommendation. If raw output and an unusual bidirectional design appeal to you, the Prowess is the one to watch, with a full deep-dive review covering the details.

Conclusion

This trio shows a brand playing to different audiences at once: a lantern that rethinks form factor, a multi-tool collaboration built around a slim, well-executed tool set, and a flashlight with a genuinely novel two-way design. Whichever direction your needs point, at least one of these is worth a closer look during the sale window.