Inflatable LED lantern (Luci inflatable solar lantern clone)

$10 USD inflatable solar lantern

$18 USD Luci Original light
This inflatable LED lantern is available for $9.89 USD delivered on Aliexpress.

  • Open: 12.5 x 12.5cm diameter
  • Stowed: 2 x 12.5cm diameter
  • ~100g 

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      This generic inflatable lantern is very similar to the Luci Original inflatable light.

      It consists of a lightweight disc with 10 LEDs on one side and an ~8cm solar cell on the other.

      This disc is set within an inflatable plastic body that diffuses the LED light, creating a portable lantern.


      Pros
      • 3 modes, bright, normal, flashing 
      • 10h on bright mode, 5hr on normal
      • Strap on top and bottom - hang either way up 
      • Waterproof lighting outside your tent, hang from a tree, etc
      • Charge collapsed attached to the outside of your pack 
      • Floats
      • Fun, inexpensive gift 

        Cons
        • 8hrs in sunlight for full 10hr charge - overcast skies will give more like ~3-4hrs light
        • Not a replacement for a regular torch
        • Power switch is may be hard to find in the dark
        • Small differences to the Luci - e.g. no charge indicators, design slightly less attractive
        • Bit bulky for what it is?
        Upright
        Collapsed
        Solar cell and button


        Further Resources

        Amazon product page (affiliate link)
        Similar generic product on Amazon (affiliate link)