
The Luci EMRG lantern is also a staple for its numerous lighting modes for emergencies. We love the LuminAID lantern for it’s long-lasting capability and ease for transport as well. It charges well even in low-ish indoor light, so you can leave it anywhere near a window and it will be all set." ~ Margaret Badore, Treehugger Senior Editor I hang it at the top of my tent, and it illuminates everything. "The Solar Puff is my lantern of choice on camping trips. Solar Puff can be packed flat and only weighs 2.6 ounces, it's an ideal choice for backpackers or for plane travel. Worried about a lantern taking up space? Don’t be. The Solar Puff lantern is made from recyclable PET sailcloth with UV protection, and is made without PVC.Ī velcro handle makes it easy to hang the light if you wish, and it’s waterproof design means you can take it on all your adventures. Charge time is eight to 10 hours and gets you up to 12 hours of light. The lantern has a dusk-to-dawn light sensor mode and has three light settings (low, high, and blinking). Simply pull the lantern open and it's ready to use. Inspired by origami, this lantern collapses for easy, on-the-go light. Here, the best solar lanterns for every situation: Whether you’re looking for a handy solar lantern for camping, something decorative for your patio or walking path, or something simple and effective for emergencies, there’s a solar lantern for it. They’re easy to tuck into an emergency bag or glovebox, so you’ll have a backup in case of emergency, although you’ll want to charge it up from time to time. Many models are lightweight and compact, making them better for camping and travel than heavy handheld torches and bulky lanterns that require D batteries. Most solar lanterns are also kind to the environment, thanks to long-lasting LED bulbs, durable materials, and no need for fossil fuels to operate them. Solar lanterns can also be a nice way to bring light to dark spots around the house or garden.

You don’t have to worry about replacing batteries or running out of the right battery size, you don’t need to plug them in, and charging is free-just set them in the sun. Solar lanterns offer a number of advantages over flashlights and other plug-in lights.
