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Shankapotomus

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2. Goal Zero has a number of different panels that will be compatible

Reply to Eleanors38 (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 19, 2013, 08:28 PM

Aug 2013

Plus I imagine it would also work with various third party panels, both rigid and roll-up. The max is 250 lumen.. It's predecessor lantern had a non-variable max of 50 lumen. So there is a huge improvement in output and features with the 250. I couldn't find the charging time but, if I recall correctly, the old version took about 4-6 hours to reach an 80% charge but don't hold me to that.

This new one has a self-contained and zen-like appeal to me. It's something I would take on one of my regular excursions and (except for a small emergency solar flashlight) it would be the only main light I would use.

I found more about it here, if you're looking:
http://mikeshouts.com/goal-zero-lighthouse-250-lantern-and-usb-power-hub/

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Looks good. Any idea what the solar panel would look like? Eleanors38 Aug 2013 #1

Goal Zero has a number of different panels that will be compatible Shankapotomus Aug 2013 #2

Thanks. I'll be on the lookout for it. Eleanors38 Aug 2013 #3

Well, a little longer than I guessed Shankapotomus Aug 2013 #4