Goal Zero Crush Solar Light

I love Goalzero! I have 400w goalzero portable solar generator 4 years ago and still running great til this day. This LED lantern has small, thin footprint. It can easily be stashed in my backpack or glovebox in my car. But i use it as my nightlight for now. It has 3 modes - dim, med and bright but not as bright as a beaming flashlight. This lantern is an addition to my vast collection of portable lights! Having a small solar panel on top is convenient when you take a roadtrip and place it on the dashboard while you drive to juice up more power. The accordion-type transluscent body made of quality rubber makes it very portable as pop open then close. You can charge the lantern via micro-usb (cable included) with a powerbank. I am keeping it!

Everyone needs to be prepared for blackouts that happen at the worst times possible. You can charge it up via the mini USB built in but also if you have to charge you can do it with the solar panel that is built into the top of it. It takes a while to properly charge it but if for any wacky reason you needed it, you have it. It folds away neatly as well.

This lantern is great. It charges quickly via USB or the solar panel. It lasts for hours from a full charge. The three light levels are great for use in a tent vs. outdoor, and the flame mode adds a nice bit of ambience. It packs down very easily to fit just about anywhere and is lightweight enough to justify taking backpacking.

I purchased this crushlamp as a gift for my kids...and ended buying another one for me. I bought it with the intent that it would be a toy, a tool and a teaching device. My kids love flashlights. I wanted my kids to learn responsibility by using the light then having to charge it the next day. I also wanted them to learn about solar power/electricity. This light did all of this. Pros: Solar powered, long run time on low setting (highest setting run time is about three hours), candle setting that flickers, portable and collapses to about the size of a CD case. Cons: Regular price was $25 (I got mine for $15 on sale....recommend that price if you can find it). Lastly, this is a great device for times when you lose power because of the lack of need for fresh batteries and the handle on top allows you to hang it. The abity to charge via the sun or micro USB port is a plus also. We use our nightly to cut our electric bill, it is fun and easy to carry around.

I absolutely love Goal Zero products because they're durable and have so much to offer. But I should mention that Goal Zero also offers a crush light that is multicolored that is pretty cool. You really can't go wrong with Goal Zero products and you end up saving money on battery and electricity charges.