The BaseLantern possesses a flat-pack design to facilitate ease of use and transport. In contrast to traditional lanterns which use air to diffuse light, the BaseLantern utilizes the texture of the lantern to shine via an advanced edge-lighting technology. This design enables the BaseLantern to maintain a small, efficient size while still outputting 500 lumens of light. The system is rechargeable through a micro-USB plug, and it features two USB ports for charging cellphones and other devices.