Gear Review: Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lanterns
Compact, rechargeable, and campsite-approved — here's why the Mini Hozuki lights are always part of my camp kit.
Words by Michele Underwood | Some photos courtesy of Snow Peak
Mini Hozuki lights strung on a Snow Peak Daisy Chain create soft, ambient camp lighting at dusk.
Why I Use These Mini Hozuki Lights
This Snow Peak rechargeable camp light is always clipped somewhere at camp. They're compact, easy to hang, and throw a soft, warm light that makes camp feel like home. I get compliments on them all the time—passersby always ask what they are and where I got them.
What Makes the Mini Hozuki Different
The Mini Hozuki lights come in three color options—White, Orange, and Navy—so you can match your setup or assign a color to different parts of camp. I love that they’re practical but still look good.
Snow Peak Mini Hozuki rechargeable light in White color
Snow Peak Mini Hozuki rechargeable light in Orange color
Snow Peak Mini Hozuki rechargeable light in Navy color
One of my favorite features of this compact Snow Peak light is how well it pairs with the Snow Peak Daisy Chain. You can hang multiple Mini Hozukis in a row, string them inside your tent, or run them above your camp table for the perfect overhead setup.
Rechargeable with USB-C (no batteries to worry about)
Candle mode with dimmer for ambient lighting
Small enough to fit in your palm or stash in a bin
Magnetic clip + loop for easy hanging with or without a daisy chain
Water-resistant (they've handled light rain just fine)
How I Use The Mini Hozuki Lights
Hung in the tent with a daisy chain for bedtime light
Over the camp table during dinner
At the entrance of the tent for soft visibility at night
Linked up with other lights to create a mood (looks great in photos too)
Complete the Setup with the Daisy Chain
I use the Snow Peak Daisy Chain to hang these lights above my tent and table. It makes setup easy and looks great.
Mini Hozukis on Daisy Chain
Camp Setup with Mini Hozukis on Daisy Chain
What I Like
The glow is cozy—not harsh like a headlamp
Lightweight and easy to pack
Magnetic clip makes setup flexible
Rechargeable battery saves on waste and works reliably
What I Don’t Like
They’re not cheap
Candle mode flicker isn’t very useful in practice—but the dimmer is great
Mini Hozukis on a Daisy Chain at Camp
Light Up Your Camp Kit
These little lights are one of the most complimented pieces of my setup.
They work, they look great, and they hold up.
Michele Underwood writes Overland Girl, where she shares gear she uses on real trips—from the Northwoods of Wisconsin to the Ozarks. She values quality and craftsmanship in everything she buys—from outdoor gear to everyday clothes and furniture. Her choices may seem expensive to some, but she believes in buying less and buying better. Longevity matters, both in terms of function and style. Her couch is five years old and still sold at Design Within Reach—that's the kind of timelessness she looks for. Some of the links in this review are affiliate links, which means she may earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support her work. She only recommends gear she’d bring herself.
