Goal Zero Crush Light Chroma Collapsible Solar Lantern

Check out the Goal Zero Crush Light Chroma Collapsible Solar Lantern here:
www.snowys.com.au/crush-light...
Create a colourful dance party in your tent with the lightweight and easy to pack Crush Light Chroma from Goal Zero.
This collapsible solar lantern features the versatility of a built-in solar panel as well as a micro-USB cable for recharging it. It features 6 different colour modes and a multi-colour fade, plus the 3 white light settings and a candle flicker mode to set the mood. The on/off button performs mode selection, and a full charge will give you 3 hours and 60 lumens of light on high, or 35 hours on low. There’s also a removable hanger on top and 2 integrated loops to provide more options for positioning your lantern.
In today’s video, our gear nerd Ben talks you through the features of the Crush Light Chroma Collapsible Solar Lantern from Goal Zero.
He starts out with what’s included with the light, weight, and dimensions, charging options, the materials it’s made from, how to turn it on, and change the colour white and candle modes, plus more - so check it out above for all the details.
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Weight & dimensions
0:47 - Charging options
1:09 - Materials
1:23 - Handle protects power button during transport
1:36 - Operating the lantern

[@truthseeker111]

The handle detaches to put around a tent pole or branch.. Excellent light & high quality design! 👌🏼

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Good point, TruthSeeker, not sure why I didn't think of that. They are a neat little light. ~ Ben

[@madmaxthemotomutt6464]

I always stick one of mine in a branch on low overtop my motorcycle over night. The only problem I faced was forgetting it the next day. In the daylight and in the air you can easily forget it!

[@marleiserashford396]

Just got these. I love them. Thank you.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

They have been a popular light, Marleise. ~ Ben

[@That_Girl_7_11]

Another great presentation Ben! Might have to get you to ship a couple up to me in Whyalla 😋

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Haha glad I could help! ~ Ben

[@brucefleming1743]

Great review I’ll check it out

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Cheers, Bruce! Laine

[@cobyporschifer221]

Hold on off button for 10 seconds to get off demo mode

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Yeah, absolutely right! Thanks @coby PORSCHIFER ~ Lauren

[@xperiana]

THIS was the only thing I needed! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@cpfwriter]

This was driving me crazy after getting as a Christmas present in December 2022. Thanks!

[@btcpyr]

It uses Micro USB, not USB-C. I think the loops on the bottom are so you can hang it off a pack and expose it to sunlight to charge while hiking.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Cheers! ~ Lauren

[@madmaxthemotomutt6464]

I’ve owned a few of these… absolutely love them… you asked a question and I hope this can help, a reason for bending in one side, then sitting on table or ground can direct light to your area and with the solar panel side facing other campsites it reduces other campers paying attention to you, or disturbing them.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Good tip, thanks. ~ Ben

[@chuckturner997]

Whats it loo like in the dark? I can read the functions on the label.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

G'day Chuck Turner, that's a good question! This lantern has 60 lumens of usable light on high which should be enough for around the campsite or inside a tent. The collapsible design means that you can half crush it to direct light in a diagonal direction if needed (more like a spotlight). There are a couple of photos on the lantern product page here which may give some indication - www.snowys.com.au/crush-light-chroma-collapsible-solar-lantern I hope this helps :) Cheers, Sonia

[@ElectricEmphasis]

How do you know it's charging on Solar? Does the LED have to light up red or not? The online GOAL ZERO Crush light manual does not mention this at all.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

The user manual indicates that is should light up red when charging, fully charged when green. If it's not lighting up then you may need to angle the panel to harness more of the suns energy. ~ Ben

[@DavidHernandez-oi5dy]

That’s not a USB-C bro

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Right you are, my apologies, it is a micro-USB port. ~ Ben

[@user-wq7bc9xp4r]

cool !

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Cheers! ~ Lauren

[@TonyCOBHC666]

Does the light to show that it's charging glow different colors? Like 1 color show charging and another color show charged?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

I believe it shows red when charging, then green once charged. ~ Ben

[@kevinthomas5270]

How bright is it at night? How well would 1-2 be in a tent?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Depends how big the tent is, one would be enough to find your way around in a 2-4 person tent, but larger tents may need two lights. It also depends on what you need light for. I'd suggest you start with one then add more if you decide it is necessary. ~ Ben

[@thangtrinh3237]

The handle can be taken off so you can use it with a close loop in a tent.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Ah, that would make sense! Thanks @Thắng Trịnh ~ Lauren

[@JonDunnmusician]

Well explained, yet it's not really clear as you're tapping on it, is it a touch sensitive setting? Or are you also hitting the power button to change Colors

[@SnowysOutdoors]

You should be able to hear it with the volume turned up, but you need to actively push the button to cycle through the fixed colours. It makes a clicking sound each time. ~ Lauren

[@madmaxthemotomutt6464]

You also said it came with usb c port, all mine came with micro usb, are the chroma different in that area?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

That was my bad, they are all micro USB, hopefully they update this in the near future. ~ Ben

[@kevinthomas5270]

What is the difference between the crush light and the crush croma light?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

We only carry the Chroma version of the Crush light, Kevin, as far as I am aware the only difference is that the Chroma version has the multi-colour setting. ~ Ben

[@kevinrenn9123]

Anyone know how to replace the battery? I've had mine a couple years and the battery doesn't hold a charge anymore

[@SnowysOutdoors]

We dont stock these anymore Kevin, so I cant triple check, but I don't know that they are user serviceable for this. It might be best shooting an email to Goal Zero directly. [e-mail] ~ Lauren

[@hollymenzel2606]

I can't stop the candle mode I did the click and hold for 3seconds and it doesn't stop do I need to charge more

[@SnowysOutdoors]

I wanted to work this out for you, Holly, but we don't have any in stock at the moment. I doubt it would have anything to do with the amount of charge, maybe try a double click to see if it goes back to white light, this looks to be how you exit the colour mode. ~ Ben

[@taniawood8585]

I have a similar problem. I had to hold the power button for a slow 10 seconds to get it out of some kind of trial mode that it was in.

[@olthousem02]

Does it not start if it’s not charged when you first get it

[@SnowysOutdoors]

It will most likely turn on when you first get it, but it' not unreasonable to think it may need a charge. ~ Ben

[@ileese]

So I’m struggling a bit with mine that I just got a week ago. Either it goes in and out of demo or the solar just doesn’t charge it for long enough to hold more than like 10-20 minutes… I’m trying to charge it now with my generator to see how long it will last me. How long does it last you on solar? On usb?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Hi Lisa, charging from solar won't be as efficient as charging from a USB outlet, this is the same for most devices with a built in panel. The guide indicates that you need about 20 hours of good sunlight to charge the light from the inbuilt solar panel, but only 2.5 hours from a USB port. I'd suggest using solar as a 'top-up' during your trip, and giving it a good charge from USB now and then to maintain the battery charge state. ~ Ben

[@JediWigSplitta]

Can use this as a cup as well ?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Nope, this is an small electrical lantern - it cant be used as a cup. ~ Lauren

[@DianaMeany]

Mine never leaves demo mode. Can anyone help me?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Crush Light ships in Demo Mode. To take it out of Demo Mode, press and hold on/off button for 10 - 15 seconds. ~ Lauren

[@ACTSVERSE]

I get up to 12 hours maximum on demo mode.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Really @7ACTSVERSE11??? Thats crazy, demo mode is only supposed to cycle quickly through the light modes and turn off. ~ Lauren

[@ACTSVERSE]

@@SnowysOutdoors As God is my witness

[@olthousem02]

Mine won’t light up why is that?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Either it's not charged or there is a fault. If it doens't work after charging then I'd suggest getting in touch with the place you purchased the light. ~ Ben

[@ronzbonz8218]

You can take it off so that you can hang it through sealed loops, in tents etc. some tents don’t have hooks for lanterns they just have o hoops. It’s so handy !

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Good point, Ronz Bonz, makes it easy to hand anywhere then I guess. ~ Ben

[@diannelawrence8921]

Can't get my color crush light to stop at a color

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Hmmm, should be pretty straight forward, Dianne, it should be a double click for the colour fade mode, then individual clicks to scroll through the colours from there. If this isn't working then I'd suggest getting in touch with the store you purchased the light from. ~ Ben

[@diannelawrence8921]

@@SnowysOutdoors Thanks for the quick response. I finally figured it out through trial and error. It was tricky.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

@@diannelawrence8921, I'm glad you got there in the end. ~ Ben

[@TasHikingAdventures]

I was excited until you said it's only 65 lumens lol thought Luci had a competetor haha

[@SnowysOutdoors]

It's not designed to be super bright, just enough light to find your way around the tent. ~ Ben

[@Itsisawnotiseen]

Incredible background noise.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

That's just the ambient noise in the shop as customers and staff go about their business. ~ Ben

[@Itsisawnotiseen]

@@SnowysOutdoors it is distracting to those of us with hearing impairments.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

@@Itsisawnotiseen our apologies, we are always trying to film such that we can cut out the background noise, we recently purchased a new mic that may help. ~ Ben

[@ramonescobedo404]

Is that white snoop dog?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Whatchu talking bout? ~ Ben

[@jhersh148]

You talk to fast

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Sorry... I'll slow down. ~ Ben

[@DizzyDad]

wait, 2.5 hours to charge a 500 mah battery via a type-c connection? that may have been the deal breaker... but i'm a thrifty outdoorsman

[@SnowysOutdoors]

The charge input specs state 5v, 2.5W/0.5A - so that seems to indicate it would charge in around an hour @Travis Carpenter...it may depend on the wattage of the little charging block or output port people use, so I'd say 2.5hrs would be a max timeframe. ~ Lauren