Review: LuminAID PackLite Survivor 3-in-1 Power Lanterns

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After the Kona Lows, I bought two LuminAID PackLite Survivor 3-in-1 Power Lanterns.  I bought the lantern primarily as an emergency power bank, since it can be charged via solar.

The LuminAID is compact and portable, and has a flashlight mode, as well as a red light mode and white light mode. Each light color has different brightness settings and can also flash.

As a power bank, you can charge up to two devices at a time (phone charging cables not included)

Charging any device will deplete the LuminAID battery quickly, and if the LuminAID battery falls below 50% (based on the green battery power indicator), the phones will stop charging (the lantern feature will still work, however).

Charging the unit via solar once the battery runs out can take up to 24 hours, depending on weather conditions.  

The included Micro USB allows you to charge it via other power sources (AC, laptop, etc.). 

As a lantern, the LuminAID works well, but it does have its limitations as a power bank.

I do think it's handy to have on hand for its solar-charging capability, which could be especially useful during extended power outages.  

You can purchase on Amazon.com or on the LuminAID website.