Kizen Outdoor Solar Lantern - Solar or Plug Rechargeable Lantern - Collapsible LED Light for Power Outages - Camping Essential Lamp for Tent Light, Hanging, or Flashlight

These are surprisingly good. I honestly didn’t expect them to be this useful, but they exceeded my expectations. They charge easily in partial to full sunlight and are very bright. I love that they can be expanded to light up an entire room or contracted down for easy transport. They were a remarkable addition to a live-action Dungeons & Dragons game we ran in a large, dark field—plenty of light, reliable, and convenient. Durable, practical, and well-designed. Strongly recommended!

I love this little lamp! It's perfect for camping or anytime a little extra light is needed. I love that there are two options for charging: by USB with the included cable or by the solar panel on the top. This works as a flashlight or as a lantern. For camping, I set this on the dash to charge in the sun while driving so I have a light for the tent when we get to the destination. I love the bright blue color, too. Definitely recommend.

For those who hate reading long-ish reviews, here are some pros and cons: PRO: - Even on the "Low" setting, the lantern is surprisingly bright. - On High it's bright enough to easily read by. On Low it is still bright enough, but you might need to have the lantern a bit closer to what you're reading. - Really lightweight and compact. - Battery meets the description in terms of how long it's illuminated when fully charged. - Flashlight setting is very useful. - Folding handle makes carrying or hanging simple. - Rubberized cover looks like it will protect the USB ports in case of rain. CON: - Don't count on it for charging a phone. - If you're going to be camping more than one night, you'll probably want to have at least 2 of these due to limited illumination time on a fully charged battery. Note: I haven't tested how well it charges using only solar energy, because I don't have anywhere at home that gets more than about 5 hours of direct sunlight. If you're camping, you probably shouldn't count on having clear, sunny days to charge the lantern. BATTERY LIFE: I fully charged the battery via USB. It took between 3 1/2 and 4 hours to charge it. I tested the lantern on the High setting, recharged it, and then tested it on the Low setting. Results of testing: On High, the lantern remained brightly lit for just about 5 hours and then dimmed noticeably to the point where it was basically a nightlight. It stayed that way for 2 or 3 more hours. On Low, the lantern remained bright for 7 hours and then dimmed the same way as when it was on High and stayed illuminated for at least 3 more hours on what I'd call "Nightlight Setting" (which just means the battery isn't powering the light even half as well as when fully charged). PHONE CHARGING: I fully charged the lantern and then plugged in my Samsung Galaxy phone. In one hour the phone had gained only 14% charge. About 15 minutes later, I noticed that the phone hadn't charged any more. It had completely drained the lantern battery. It's probably cheaper and more reliable in the long run to just buy a second battery for your phone, keep it fully charged, and take it with you when hiking or camping.

This extremely portable mini-lantern has lasted me 5 YEARS with regular use!!! And still very bright! I came here to write this because the product is extremely well made. It's tough to find quality products, which is another reason I love this! I have dropped it more times than I like to admit and everything still works great and stays in form. Long lasting battery! The curved handle works great hanging on a hook or a carabiner. This was my main light source on a recent camping trip and it last me the whole camping weekend with a few hours of use each day!!10/10!!

This item was a great value for the price. It arrived quickly and was as advertised. The light is brighter than I expected and came already charged. I will definitely be ordering more for myself and as gifts. When compressed, the lantern is about the size of a hockey puck and can easily be carried in a purse or kept in a car glove box for emergencies.

This is an extremely handy and efficient lantern. It does everything it claims to do. It's very compact when folded ... less than a hockey puck. The light is great as a flashlight or a lantern. It charges quickly, and the battery lasts a very long time.

Great idea and I bought 4 of them for my emergency preparedness kit. They are compact and would take up little space in a storage container. Battery life was very good. After fully charging all 4 lanterns I turned them all on at 0700 as I left for work and they were still on when I returned home at 1730. Admittedly they were very dim by then but they were still on 10.5 hours later. Unfortunately the accordion lens is very flimsy and I don't believe will hold up well with opening and closing the lantern. Pulling the lanterns apart to open took a little effort and the plastic lens could easily be damaged in the process (my opinion), with the lens tearing away from either the top or bottom of the lantern. It is for this reason I returned the 4 lanterns. Also one lantern was flopped over when I came home from work. The box it was in had been cut down the front (not by me) and the lens may have been damaged at that time. As I said the lens feels very flimsy and easily damaged.

Very satisfied thus far. It’s very lightweight, and emits a decent amount of light! I was pleasantly surprised to find it doubles as a flashlight. I’m not sure if some find it small, but I find it pretty much the right size for Backpacking.

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