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Related: About this forumMy next solar lantern
Other than the plastic parts, this is a nice one. Probably will be pricey, though. But can get it cheaper on ebay if I wait. I can see myself taking this everywhere.
Goal Zero Lighthouse 250 Lantern
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)Small, roll-up, how long on average it takes to re-charge on a portable panel, duration on max lumens?
Thanks for posting!
Shankapotomus
(4,840 posts)Plus I imagine it would also work with various third party panels, both rigid and roll-up. The max is 250 lumen.. It's predecessor lantern had a non-variable max of 50 lumen. So there is a huge improvement in output and features with the 250. I couldn't find the charging time but, if I recall correctly, the old version took about 4-6 hours to reach an 80% charge but don't hold me to that.
This new one has a self-contained and zen-like appeal to me. It's something I would take on one of my regular excursions and (except for a small emergency solar flashlight) it would be the only main light I would use.
I found more about it here, if you're looking:
http://mikeshouts.com/goal-zero-lighthouse-250-lantern-and-usb-power-hub/
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)Shankapotomus
(4,840 posts)Sorry to inform you but, actually, this article confirmed it will take 7 hours for the lantern to charge via solar panel:
http://business.transworld.net/137650/news/goal-zero-releases-lighthouse250-lantern-and-solar-powered-tent-at-or/
Missed it by that much.