Every ounce you save in your bug out bag is important, and having a proper light source whether bugging in or out is essential. This inflatable, waterproof , light weight solar powered lantern fills the bill. The Luci Solar Powered Inflatable Lantern is truly an amazing invention.
Having a reliable light source is a major challenge for preppers, campers, and even military personnel. Weight and size are always factors when you have to carry your gear on your back, and if your light source is battery operated, you need some sort of solar recharging capability for sustainability. The Luci Solar Powered Inflatable Lantern solves a whole bunch of these problems in one convenient package. This little lantern is small enough when deflated to fit easily in your bug out bag or even your pocket. This lightweight lantern is fully waterproof, floats and is powered by its own 2 built in solar panels, eliminating the need to carry fuel or spare batteries. The manufacturer states that it will fully charge in 8 hours using the two built-in solar panels, longer in cloudy weather. It is rated a 30-50 lumens and will light up an area of 10 square feet with it’s 10 LED lights. The manufacturer claims it will last for 12 hours at the lowest setting on a full charge. It has three settings: Bright, Super Bright, and Flashing. It is rated to operate in temperatures of between 15 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit. At only $15.00 each, you can easily afford to have one in your bug out bag, vehicle, camper, and a couple for home use in a grid down situation.
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I like mine a lot and I suggest it to everyone, even those who aren’t in the prepper world.
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OK, ordered a couple to check them out. Also ordered a couple of the other brand to see which is really better. The two companies are engaged in a legal battle, each claiming the other copied their product. This company seems to be more stable and have a wider product range, the other company claims better specs and currently has a lower price.
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Great! I haven’t had a chance to review the other product yet. Let me know your opinion of both. Thanks.
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sure thing.
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Have samples of both. The Luci seems to have better “apparent quality” and usability. In particular, the clear bottom provides good illumination directly below, while the mirrored bottom of the Sunlight provides a more uniform light all over. The Sunlight has a better price, better shipping cost, faster delivery and better claimed specs. I have started serious testing to verify the relative actual performance.
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Great! Keep us informed.
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Ok, I did an in depth comparison:
http://survivallife.com/2015/06/18/solar-lanterns-review/
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Thanks for posting the link!
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Wow, gotta get me some
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Feel free to order LOTS of them from my links! LOL!
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Interesting concept; many unanswered questions.
1) How long does it shine on a full charge?
2) What is the brightness (lumens)?
3) How long does it take to get a full charge in direct sunlight
4) Will it charge in cloudy or indirect sunlight?
With good specs, it could indeed be an invaluable piece of gear. With lousy specs, it could be a “toy”.
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I have updated the article to answer your questions.
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Very promising. The only remaining question is how long it will run on a full charge. If the lowest level will go 12 hours on a charge, this would be indispensable, while if it only goes 4 hours on a charge at the lowest level it would be mildly useful.
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The manufacture claims it will go 12 hours on the lowest setting.
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