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A super versatile solar light that is really bright, lasts for ages and comes with a USB port for charging in both directions. With a good amount of light and simple charging concept it is a great lantern for multi-day and everyday use. The solar recharging and features on the light make this practical and easy to use.
MPOWERD says
Our toughest, longest lasting light ever, go further with the Luci Pro Series: Outdoor 2.0. With a two-way USB port, the Luci Pro Series charges from empty to full in just a few hours, and lasts 50 hours or more on a single solar charge. Or, top up the charge on your smartphone with the power of the sun. Test your limits with the light made for Mother Nature's biggest fans.
Our Verdict
MPOWERD's Luci Pro Series: Outdoor 2.0 Inflatable Solar Light & Mobile Charger is a fully waterproof, surprisingly robust and very practical light. The super lightweight nature of this means it's a perfect lantern for camp and it is robust so you don't need to worry about it getting shoved into your pack or damaged in use. This is part of the Pro series so there are a number of differences between this and the normal 2.0. These include a much longer burn time, a much brighter output and USB capability.
The USB port can be used to charge up the light or you can use it to charge your mobile or other devices. The battery can charge a mobile phone up by 30-40% in a few hours but if you leave it plugged in during the day the sun can charge it continuously as you go. A full charge of the light takes 14 hours in sunlight or 2-3 hours via the USB, but in reality a couple of hours in daylight will provide a decent amount of burn time for you. The solar panel is on the bottom of the light and it has an adjustable strap which is great for hanging up and for sliding a strap through so you can hang it on the outside of your pack to charge up as you go and since it's fully waterproof, the weather is not an issue.
The light has 4 settings with low, medium, high and one second flashing light giving you plenty of options depending on what you're using it for. The ten LED lights provide a huge amount of light (150 lumens) capable of illuminating any tent, bothy or camp area. There are two buttons on the bottom of the light, one to control the settings and the other is for the battery level indicator. It is easy to inflate and deflate with the simple valve making it quick and easy to use at any point. On the low setting the battery will last for up to 50 hours so it is easy to top up the charge when you're just using it on an evening.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- USB port for two-way charging (includes USB cord)
- 4 LED battery level indicator
- Full charge in as little as 2 hours via USB, lasts up to 50 hrs
- Top up most smartphones 30-50%
- Up to 150 lumens
- 4 modes: low, medium, high, 1 sec flashing
- Press & hold power button for 3 seconds to shut off
- Dual straps (1 adjustable)
Specifications
- Diameter: 12.7 cm / 5 in
- Height: 12.1 cm / 4.8 in
- Flat: 4.5 cm / 1.8 in
- Weight: 174g
- Includes Two-way 1A USB Port
- Includes 1m USB to USB cable
- 10 warm white LEDs, 150 lumens
- 2000 mAh 5V Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery
- Lasts up to 50 hours
- Charges in 14 hours via direct sunlight
- Charges in 2-3 hours via USB
- Top-up charge a smartphone 30-50% in 2-3 hours
- 4 LED Battery level indicator
- Waterproof: IP67 rating
- Operating temp: 15°F – 122°F (-10°C – 50°C)
