Goal Zero Crush Light Solar Powered Lantern

A simple and attractive design, durable materials, collapses truly flat. The three illumination settings of Hi, Med and Low are just that, Hi is enough to be useful as an area light, Med for when you don't need Hi, and Low makes a good night light. There a couple of small hanger holes around two edges if you want to wall-mount the light. The USB charging is fast enough to get to a fully charged state without having to be concerned with it being too fast. All in all, I'll likely get a couple more, they're just well-designed and very useful.

Originally purchased this lantern for walking the dog in the evening and for emergency power outages. So far, it’s perfect for walking the dog with the Goal Zero Crush Light attached to the leash because it’s not as harsh/offensive as my Coleman lantern (which is enough to light up the whole neighborhood). My cousin (avid outdoorsman) claims that on the “LOW” setting that it’s perfect for weekend tent camping (approximately 2-3 days); he has a dedicated Crush Light Velcro-attached inside his cooler. I wish it was brighter (when used on LOW for backyard/garage purposes) and also wished it lasted longer than 26-29 hours on LOW without having to recharge. It’s a great “nite light” or emergency lightning for short-term power outages, however, I feel that it should last longer (again) than 3 hours on HIGH, 6 hours on MEDIUM and 26-29 hours on LOW. I purchased 2 on Amazon and also hoped for “bulk pricing” but there were no options to date (February 2021). I will definitely purchase more in the near future (for myself and for gifts) but I also purchased BioLite Sunlight (also from Amazon) which is brighter and lasts longer. Overall, I highly recommend purchasing this Goal Zero Crush Light because it’s lightweight and one can stash it in their “Go Bag”, keep it as emergency lighting at home/car, lighting for backyard, reading at night, etc. The Crush Light is also rechargeable via sunlight (albeit long, 18-22 hours of direct sunlight depending on where you are). If you’re able to, take it out on your front porch or backyard to get some solar charging. The Crush Light will automatically shut off when it reaches “Low Battery” mode, however it seems to have a “spare” of almost 2 hours after it shuts off which should give you 1-2 hours after you turn it back on. It’s definitely lightweight and can be charged via sunlight or micro USB. It’s aesthetically pleasing; very good design which can be used upside down (mood lighting) or partially “crushed” depending on your needs. I absolutely love the design! A family friend has 4-5 scattered throughout their Airstream Basecamp and it looks like they just “belong” inside. They used the 3M Command Hooks to hang the Crush Light and made it look light it was there on purpose. I already purchased 3M hooks so I can use the Crush Light(s) in my backyard this summer. Honestly, it’s not perfect for me but it’s perfect for my family’s needs which why I gave it 5 stars.

Goal Zero has always had a reputation for innovative and useful design. The Crush Light Solar Powered Lantern doesn't disappoint. It is all that the advertising promises... small when compacted, bright when needed and long lasting on its low setting. I got one initially and put it through its paces. The advertised times for high, medium, and low output are close to my experiance. I was especially impressed by the output of the low setting. I can hang it about two feet above my head and read easily with only its light output in an otherwise dark room. On low I get 24 hours consistently. It is a little less than the 30 hours as advertised, but that is still impressive when the power goes out and you need light to move around the house or to light common spaces like a kitchen or bathroom. Likewise it can get you through a three day camping trip easily. As expected the higher settings will last less. But I find they are overkill and will not be needed often. As for the design, I found it very convenient. the collapsed state packs easily into a backpack or stands on a windowsill to keep it charged with the built-in solar panel. While we are on the subject of solar let me make a point about solar expectations. If you expect to take this or any solar powered device into the backcountry on a long hike and think that you will use the solar to recharge it after it is empty, you will have a hard experiance. Solar is SLOW to recharge. Only the largest solar panels will provide strong recharge ability and then only if they are in bright sunlight for many hours. As for the Crush Light, Goal Zero stated to me that the expected time to fully recharge a dead light from solar is 20 hours. That's 20 hours in direct, bright sun. For all practical purposes that means 3 days. So forget about charging while waking along a wooded trail or on overcast days. Please understand that the most practical way to recharge the Crush Light is via the USB cable from a wall outlet or portable battery pack. Then once fully charged place it on a windowsill with good sun exposure to keep it topped off. That is the best emergency preparedness way to use the light. If you follow this routine, you will always have a fully charged light when you need it most. Build quality seemed good, especially considering its low cost. The shaded sides are thick enough to expect years of service. The removable handle is strong and well attached. the entire electronic module with solar on the top, battery inside, and LED lights on the bottom is solid and protected from the elements. A short USB cord is supplied with the light that can cleverly act as an alternate handle to hang the light upside down for a more romantic feel. Just thread the small end of the cord down through one of the side loops on the light's frame. Then cross over and thread it up through the opposite loop it should stay in place with a quarter turn and act as a handle to hang the light upside down. It's also a convenient way to store the cord to prevent loss. The best part of the Crush Light is its cost. At under $20 it gives you a lot of usefulness and emergency piece of mind for very little money. The value to cost ratio of this Goal Zero product is very high indeed. I recommend that you consider this as a perfect stocking stuffer for family. When the power outage hits they will be glad you thought of the Crush Light.

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Great product lasted 6 hours on usb charge 1.5 hrs on solar medium setting, candle flicker is a nice relaxing touch!

Worked great for camping trip, battery lasted 4 day trip using at night and left out in the sun in the day.

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