I have had the Luci solar lights for at least 10 years and use them all the time. Love them for camping and if you turn the light upward, it really lights up the room.
@matthoward11746 жыл бұрын
The grade of cables you use make a huge difference. I use Anker USB and lightning cables vs shitty gas station cables. They flow twice as much power on a USB voltmeter like you showed, and the ankers are only a couple bucks more. I have 2 of the original luci lanterns ( great!), but will definitely get a pro or two after seeing this. Thanks Walker!
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
True. I test my cables with the USB detector. Some were total lemons. Thanks for watching!
@takeshimaeda10055 жыл бұрын
Its useful in various situations such as emergency at outdoor, light, portable, so it will help us! We can’t expect what will do in a day, without socket and full charge easily by solar is effective!! I decided to get it!! Thank you your review.
@MegaWoodswalker5 жыл бұрын
I like mine! Good kit and thanks for watching.
@klutzycutie2 жыл бұрын
I got the usb one online for cheap and love it. I’ve been trying to find ways to save money on electricity. I just use a little anyway and want to buy more. I’m glad I’m not the only one tho on the solar part. It takes forever to charge via solar but still worth it if you only use it on the lowest setting.
@brianspencer42206 жыл бұрын
Hey mega: Been using a Luci light for 6 years of long term camping. Light & always reliable. Got one for each of my grand kids. Don't leave home without one. Thanks Brian 77
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. Thanks for watching!
@johnnyluna46553 жыл бұрын
Nice review helped me out. Now i feel better about my purchase. did use the "handles as "hangers" just ran some cord from one tree to an other. Also make a nice guide lantern hanging off of a Pack when we went hiking in in the dark.
@S2Wiley2 жыл бұрын
We use LUCI's in the pool. Put some water in the inflation chamber (more than offset the panel and led/battery unit). Then just let them float around. Or just clip a weight to the bottom handle....I agree with comments below - use quality cables. For camping lantern mode, we charge an Anker pack, and then charge the LUCI off of that. Great little things
@gibsongirl68166 жыл бұрын
One of the most thorough reviews I have ever seen. Ty! Had to sub.
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@joejones25826 жыл бұрын
I love how enthusiastic you are in your videos
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching brother!
@brentweigelt53656 жыл бұрын
Excellent thorough review!!! I will add the pro to my kit!!!
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
It is really good. More expensive than my others but happy I bought it. Thanks for watching!
@redsorgum6 жыл бұрын
I was checking these lights out at REI. I almost bought one. This video was timely. 💡
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
I got mine at REI. I have multiple Luci lights and like them. I did buy a LuminAID with the same features but returned it. They screwed with the pinch valve to make it easier to inflate but that also made it harder to keep inflated when closing the valve. Also the PWM was really visible. Sure the Luci also uses PWM but the frequency of the LuminAID seemed lower and more visible aka flicker just on the edge of perception. Also it was too big for doing the exact same thing. Get the Luci IMHO.
@redsorgum6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I thought they looked like cool little lights.
@murphyzlaw132 жыл бұрын
I did a video on my channel about this solar lantern. It really works great, except for the power bank doesn't work at all. I have tried charging my Samsung phone multiple times with the luci pro being fully charged. It was at 52% battery on my phone, and at 61% or less the luci pro was dead battery. I like the lantern, but the power bank doesn't work at all on mine. Maybe I should send it back.
@rafaeltoledo831528 күн бұрын
I like the fact that they are monocrystaline solar panels,
@jeffrichards51066 жыл бұрын
Good review Kevin, thanks,nice lights. Have to look those up.
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@thealabamabushcrafter68616 жыл бұрын
Great user review Worshipful Master. As always I enjoy your video's and your content. ATB, Bro. Meyer
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@enriquediaz75475 жыл бұрын
Great review! I just picked some up at REI garage sale so they had no instructions.
@kadev96614 жыл бұрын
Did yours charge your phone??
@colebarmettler72854 жыл бұрын
Hey maan, nice video! 👍 What is the name of the larger solar panel you used to charge the Luci? I want to look into getting one of those... 😎
@chrislaszlo59895 жыл бұрын
What model is that larger solar panel you were using?
@asiaslife8045 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@roshamboya85722 жыл бұрын
My luci pro does not work as a power bank AT ALL!!! It works freaking awesome as a solar lantern, but the power bank doesn't work. I plugged my phone in at 43% and at 48% the luci pro was dead. And I tried this multiple times.
@davidh19274 жыл бұрын
What kind of solar panel did you use to charge the Luci in the video?
@59chevt6 жыл бұрын
Kevin, nice review
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@OriginalAstroTard9 ай бұрын
Can't help but wonder how well it would have done if your hand wasn't blocking the sun from the panel, lol!
@mariamerced90894 жыл бұрын
Where could I get them? I bought 2 and haven't seen them again. A huge hug from Puerto Rico.
@RChannelst2 жыл бұрын
Cool review
@chrisneedham58036 жыл бұрын
And the woodstalker said "let there be light" and there was light.
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
LOL! Thanks for watching!
@PortiaBastaldo5 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the larger solar panel used?
@MegaWoodswalker5 жыл бұрын
This one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooPLl5WcjJqqf6c Thanks for watching!
@jjgres78425 жыл бұрын
What is the device you are charging the lantern with...at 8:00
@MegaWoodswalker5 жыл бұрын
MyCharge All Terrain Plus 6000mAh Backup Battery Thanks for watching!
@kadev96614 жыл бұрын
I just bought one. will NOT charge my phone at all. I've tried multiple chords. Does this need to be fully charged to charge my phone or did I just get ripped off??
@HendrikjeLange4 жыл бұрын
Same problem here! It charged my phone exactly ONCE and then not anymore, even when fully charged. Went to exchange it because I thought it was as broken - same thing happened with the new one.
@billyjoedenny6 жыл бұрын
thanks , i will look for the new light
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Rootportz4 жыл бұрын
Which charger cable are you using?
@kristiestevens68093 жыл бұрын
What brand is the camo 7 watt solar charger?
@tinamorgan9022 жыл бұрын
I have one and I put it in my car on the dashboard. Don't do it. It was too hot. And my luci almost exploded because of expansion of the heat now it's kinda curved on the bottom and doesn't lay flat anymore.
@joejones25826 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@jacob-pq8kt Жыл бұрын
nflatable solar power light balloon
@timphoto83ec4 жыл бұрын
Where is it made?
@emdee77444 жыл бұрын
I bought the mpowerd luci light at Target. So far, I hate it. It came with no instructions. May I ask you some questions--after you plug in the usb cable to the light, and plug in the micro usb to your phone, do you press the lightening bolt power button on the light? I have tried pressing it, then pressing it again. I only lose power from my phone. It went from 14% to 6% in minutes. Help, please.
@SartorialWin4 жыл бұрын
That sounds like it could be an issue with your USB cable. Are you using a high-quality one that came with your phone?
@emdee77444 жыл бұрын
@@SartorialWin Yes. I'm using the brand name cable that came with the phone. The light is fully charged and I plug in the phone for 4 hours and it still reads as zero battery on the phone. I feel completely ripped off by the light device.
@HendrikjeLange4 жыл бұрын
I bought one too, bit it will absolutely NOT charge my phone
@dianalr8893 Жыл бұрын
So my GF took this to work while she was in the deep woods. Limited service and zero outlets to plug this into. Thing didn’t even charge her Apple Watch. Anyone else have trouble getting it to actually work?
@joejones25826 жыл бұрын
Walmart sells something like these I think there between 10&15$
@wildernessman20225 жыл бұрын
They sell the original standard light this is the Lucy 2.0 pro virgin the one you buy at Walmart has a max level a brightness 50 lumens this one has a max level of 150 lumens plus they can recharge things the original cannot recharge anyting and the original cannot be charged and anyway except for solar this can be charged by electrical plug like a phone adapter before you even go out and on low this one will burn at 50 lumens for 50 hours the original will only burn for about one night and maybe another hour or two into the day and I did I have both of them the original and the new 2.0 pro Lucy with the charging port and let me tell you from experience I spent six months on the river traveling down to the gulf of Mexico by canoe and and this one the 2.0 pro with a USB solar charger really kicks ass no one should be without one and they'll hold a charge what do you use it or not right at a month they are super worth the money
@infogitaarles40074 жыл бұрын
Why is it inflatable?
@rosepaul96813 жыл бұрын
Flotation if you are on the water and drop it.
@Lisa-qs5nc2 жыл бұрын
Cannot keep the change on it no matter what I do and its brand new from Wal Mart
@edm53782 жыл бұрын
Try to contact MPOWERED directly for a replacement
@astrazenica77836 жыл бұрын
Erm, isn't there a fatal flaw? You need light in the fckn dark? I.e. no sun? So you hang them off ur rucksack all day? Only half serious
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
No. The Pro model overcomes this issue by being USB changeable. At 12:02 I go into the entire topic and the light is actually running and charging at the same time in the dark. It was intentional on my part. That said with the standard 2.0 if the battery runs down and it's dark.... LOL! SOL! Thanks for watching!
@astrazenica77836 жыл бұрын
MegaWoodswalker thanks I get it. Cheap technology today the question becomes, why not stick a solar panel on it. And as you say, for emergencies kinda useful. Wonder how they get on in cold weather. Any thanks for ur vids
@MegaWoodswalker6 жыл бұрын
The lowest I tried was around 20F. I am thinking more of a prepper item than pure BOB but that's just my feeling. I used the Luci lights for a 3 day power outage this winter. I purchased the smaller ER one and will test that as well. Thanks again for watching!
@reddyman6915 Жыл бұрын
Don’t blow into your lantern , the moisture in your breath will cause havoc with the electronics inside .