MPOWERD Luci Outdoor 2.0 Solar Lantern

Broke Backpacker gave the Luci line a 4.6 out of 5 rating after 12 months of adventure use across multiple trip types. At around $15–$20, it is one of the lowest cost-per-use items in any adventure kit. Built-in 1,000mAh lithium-ion battery powers 75 lumens of 360-degree light for up to 24 hours per charge. So the solar panel on top recharges fully in 7 hours of direct sunlight, no outlet, no cables needed in the field. IP67 rated waterproof handles full submersion without damage.

Now, the design is what makes it genuinely useful. Deflated, it collapses to a flat disc about 1 inch thick fits in the side pocket of any bag. Inflate it in seconds and hang from a tent ceiling loop, a branch, or a pack strap via the included top loop. Multiple brightness modes let you extend runtime further when 75 lumens is more than needed. For instance, at a basecamp with two or three people, one Luci Outdoor 2.0 lights a 10x10 foot area comfortably for an entire evening on a single day of solar charge.

Is it Worth Buying? Yes, at $15–$20, it occupies almost no space, costs nothing to run, and delivers reliable camp light night after night. Solar charging makes it useful even on extended off-grid trips where battery-powered alternatives become a liability.