![]() ![]() Its light was also a slightly harsher, cooler white color than the Luci Pro. And the snaps on its adjustable strap can be difficult to open and close. The only cons we can come up with are that it’s a little on the heavy side, at 4.4 oz. Like the Luci Pro Outdoor, our top pick, it has an adjustable strap to make it easier to hang up without a hook or carabiner, a feature which we loved. In both tests, the Luci Outdoor 2.0 lasted the longest out of all the solar camping lanterns while still putting out usable, bright light. ![]() In our testing, we placed each light under sunlight and artificial lights for the same amount of time, then measured how long they stayed on in high power. Plus its solar panel charged extremely efficiently. Its three-light battery indicator tells you roughly how much charge it has. Its 75 lumens were more than bright enough for cooking or setting up camp, while its low setting was perfect for reading or hanging out in the tent.įully charged, the Luci Outdoor 2.0 lasted just over 6 hours on high in our tests, and has a claimed runtime of up to 24 hours on low. A true solar lantern, it runs 100% off of the sun, and it does it well. Some might see the lack of any USB port as a negative, but we actually liked the simplicity of this light. What the MPOWERD Luci Outdoor 2.0 lacked in features, it more than made up for in quality, performance, and simplicity. ![]() Overall, we were impressed with this light, stoked on its mobile charging, and would recommend it to anyone looking for an awesome, durable, high-quality solar lantern. But considering that you get a solar lantern and a solar charger in one, it’s not a bad deal. It’s also the priciest as of this writing. The cons? It’s heaviest lantern we tested. If you want to have the capability to occasionally top up your electronics throughout a trip, the Luci Pro’s charger does the trick. We suspect that it was because it wasn’t drawing enough power from the weak early-winter sun at the time. Its mobile charging could be a little finicky, and there were a couple of times, charging under the sun, where we couldn’t get it to register on our phone. Even when completely drained, the Luci Pro could charge a phone from sunlight alone. That may not sound super impressive, but it’s twice what the other mobile charging lantern (the Suaoki) could handle. When fully charged, the Luci Pro gave a 34% boost to a phone in 1 hour and 32 min before being completely drained. While the mobile charging capabilities can’t really compare to a dedicated solar charger or portable battery pack, it still impressed us. We also loved that its handle can unsnap, allowing for easier hanging. It would charge itself up enough to run for a few minutes just from ambient light and indirect sunlight indoors. We were also impressed with how quickly its solar panel charged. Its warm white LEDs put out a comfortable, diffused light with great ambiance. However, we found ourselves using its lower settings more often, especially in the tent. This light has it all: great features, excellent ambiance and light quality, a quick-charging and efficient solar panel, and surprisingly decent mobile charging capabilities.Īt 150 lumens, the Luci Pro was the brightest lantern that we tested. The MPOWERD Luci Pro Outdoor 2.0 was our top all-around pick. ![]() The Luci was the original collapsible solar lantern, and in our opinion, it’s still the best. Note: If you’re looking for a regular camping lantern, check out our guide to the best camping lanterns. Read on for our full reviews, and information about how to choose the right solar-powered lantern for your needs. Both charged quickly, were extremely light-weight and compact, and produced pleasant light that we loved hanging out under. The Goal Zero Crush Light and the MPOWERD Luci Outdoor 2.0 were tied for runner-up. It was bright, long-lasting, quick to charge, and its mobile charging ability was respectable. After over three months of experiments and real-world testing, the MPOWERD Luci Pro Outdoor 2.0 led the pack as our top pick. We put six of the best solar-powered camping lanterns to the test. ![]()
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