Abstract: A tripod stand is configured to support a pole mounted lantern. A bar is carried by a leg and biased by a spring into engagement with a pair of tracks with a wavy profile to resist displacement of the bar out of a valley of the wavy profile. The leg releasably retains a spike to secure the tripod stand to the ground.

Abstract: A pole mounted lantern comprises a lantern housing mounted on a top of a pole. A battery is located in the lantern housing. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are located inside of the lantern housing and electrically coupled to the battery. A lens is associated with the lantern housing and circumscribes the LEDs. The lens is at least light translucent. A connector is on the top of the lantern housing. An accessory is releasably mounted to the top of the lantern housing. A mating connector of the accessory is releasably engaging the connector of the lantern housing.

Abstract: A pole mounted lantern comprises a lantern housing mounted on a top of a pole. A slot extends through the lantern housing. A circuit board is located in the lantern housing and carries light emitting diodes (LEDs). A lens is associated with the lantern housing and circumscribes the LEDs. The circuit board has a portion extending to the slot and exposed to an exterior of the lantern housing and ambient conditions outside of the lantern housing. The circuit board is configured to conduct heat from the LEDs inside the lantern housing and out of the lantern housing through the slot.