Embodiments of the invention provide a lantern system including a lantern base and a lantern shade configured to be removably coupled to the lantern base, the lantern shade comprising at least one side wall, the at least one side wall comprising at least one portion with light diffusing properties and at least one portion with light concentrating properties and a fastener for removably coupling at least a portion of the lantern shade to the lantern base, wherein the lantern base includes at least one leg configured for attachment of a strap of a headlamp to the base.