Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini Core Lantern, Small Solar-Powered and USB Lantern for Camping and Emergency Use

This review is for the Lighthouse Mini and the Lighthouse Flash. I wanted camping/power backup lighting that's bright (but not blue-white), rechargeable, reliable, long-lasting, and easy to use. On all these counts and far more, these two products deliver, and the value is outstanding. I'm glad I came across Goal Zero products.Lighthouse Mini: Clearly a lot of thought and care went into R&D on this gem. I love its size, it's cool look, its weight, its flexibility, its brightness and adjustability, the color temp (which I'd describe as "daylight" or midrange in the LED temp spectrum, like 3000k), and its rugged design. Even in half-on mode it's bright enough to read, and the battery is super long-lasting. The opaque shade is wonderful because it keeps the intense LEDs from being too blinding. I've purchased this light for several friends as well as for myself.Lighthouse Flash: This is the brightest small flashlight I've ever seen. I almost wish the sides were opaque like the shade on the Mini, but it's great that it can also function as a lantern. As with the Mini, the design is well thought-out, with great features. For example, the switch is recessed so that the light won't accidentally turn on while in your bag. As far as I can tell, the battery isn’t replaceable, so I hope it holds many recharges for years to come.

This is a very, very good overall lantern in a nice compact size.Pros:- Very bright and good light spread. These feel more like 350 lumen lamps with how much light output there is. The lamp housing is diffused, so you don't get harsh shadows in the tent. Nice touch.- Easy to use. Turn dial left for one half of lamp to be illuminated. Turn dial right for full illumination.- Dial also adjusts brightness.- Warm white light, very easy on the eyes.- Clear battery indicator.- Flip down stand significantly raises the lamp on a surface and provides a good boost in light spread.- Hook on top of lamp makes it easy to hang it inside your tent or canopy.- Magnet on bottom for that added utility and mounting options.- Great battery life for the size and light output. I got roughly 4 hours on full brightness with a significant increase in life after dimming it down slightly.- Daisy-chain charging. You can plug the lights into one-another and as long as one is plugged into a constant power source, they will all charge up at the same time. Pretty neat.Cons:- Charge time. These take 3.5 hours to charge up. That feels like quite a bit for how small these are.- No USB-C. This is barely a con and a very nit-picky thing, but USB-C would've been nice to see on these since everything is switching over to that platform and that could allow for some faster charging times.

I use this fabulous mini lantern for night fishing on creeks for trout. I just use half the side and with just enough power to eat, drink, change lures or flies or minnows. Simple to turn on/off and use dimmer/bright knob. Controls are large, easy to find and work in the dark. Light weight and has collapsible legs to raise lantern height or balance on uneven ground. This little jewel can be made so bright it would spook trout for 100 feet. It also has USB to charge from computer or printer...no messing with heavy batteries and carrying spares. Cool bright white. Glass is frosted. I am 80 years of age and have been night fishing for 65 years and this is above and beyond the best light once I set up my mini camp at a selected pool or two. Fits easily in vest, creel or small back pack. An overnight hiker will love this item....and be a great item to carry in your vehicle. Again, one of the beauties is you can just turn on half the lantern....no light in your eyes, no light in the pool and no shadows cast. Go buy one, can't go wrong.

I am constantly adjusting and buying stuff to downsize my motorcycle camping kit. I saw this product advertised and thought I would try it. It is less than half the size of my current camp light. First camp trip- totally impressed! Adjustable lighting, two leg stands or a hook to hang in my tent. And a built in charging cable, much better than the detachable one with most lamps that always gets misplaced. Great buy for motorcycle/backpackers.

Nice little lantern, bright and great battery life.

I got one of these as a gift Years ago and love it so much that I got one for a friend who is new to camping. This thing is awesome! It's rechargeable and one charge lasts a LONG time and there are lights that let you know how much charge you have left, it has magnets on the bottom, it has legs that flip down to set the light up higher for when you are at a table, it has a hook in the top to hang in the tent, but the absolute best feature is that you have the choice to turn only half the light on so it only shines outward and not in your face. Love it!

Great light very bright. Small for packing

Charge it up before you go but it came in handy as a flashlight or table light. Use just one side to save some battery.