I’ve been a big fan of Luci Lights’ solar charged, inflatable lanterns for years. We keep a few in our hurricane kit and always have one or more on camping trips.
At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Luci introduced a solar string light and mobile charger combination.
It offers 18 feet of cord with 10 LED lights along its length. The cord terminates with a USB connector. In addition to the ability to charge other devices, it also features an external flashlight function.
MPOWERD has updated their Luci Outdoor Inflatable Solar Light with two new features; a larger-sized solar panel, and the inclusion of a power indicator. The Luci has three output settings: bright, super bright, and 1 second flashing, from 10 LEDs with a max output of 50 lumens.
It charges fully in 7 hours of direct sunlight, with an operating time of roughly 12 hours on the bright setting. The Luci retains 95% of its charge per month, when in storage, and is IP67 waterproof rated, with an operating temperature of 15-122°F (-10-50°C). All of these features makes the Luci a great light either for emergency purposes, or in outdoor settings like when camping.
I first met Luci at the recent OR Winter Market when Brad Decker brought one to me to see. He showed it to me and my eyes lit up and my mind started racing. The possibilities are fantastic with this thing. Then, Brad tells me something even better. He is going to rep this line along with Wade Wittman and told me Mpowerd is going to launch an IR model.
So what’s Luci you ask? That’s easy, ‘Luci’ is an inflatable, water resistant bright LED solar lantern with three light settings — dim, bright and emergency flashing. Weighing in at a scant 3.8 oz, it has the added feature of being collapsible and portable, holding its charge for 3 months, making it maintenance-free and suitable for all weather conditions. The Luci Solar Lantern is designed and manufactured by MPowered, a Benefit Corporation, founded in 2012.
