"One mistake I see a lot of people make with their portable power stations is hooking up mains-powered lights, like a desk or floor lamp. Despite the fact that your lamp might make use of a low-energy LED lightbulb (and it should, because those old incandescent bulbs are terribly wasteful), using the AC outlet on a power station is wasteful if low-voltage options exist."
"The LuminAID makes a number of different lights -- from the Nova Multicolor color-changing light to the beefy which has a 600 lumen output and the ability to charge two smartphones. But it's the PackLite Nova that ticks the boxes for me. It's lightweight, at just five ounces, collapsible down to a package that's just 4.75 x 4.75 x 1 inches, inflatable to 4.75 x 4.75 x 4.75 inches, water and dustproof to IP67 standards, and is happy to be dropped or kicked about."
"Yes, this lantern is inflatable, and there's a little valve at the bottom that allows for inflation and deflation. This keeps it lightweight and adds to the robustness of the overall unit. I also like the fact that you can tuck an under-inflated PackLite Nova into a corner or the crook of a branch or under something to position it or stop it blowing away."
Using the AC outlet on a portable power station for mains-powered lamps wastes energy when low-voltage options exist. Emergency lighting such as camping lanterns provides efficient, portable illumination for outdoor use and power outages. Compact, lightweight, and stowable lights that can be solar-charged are especially useful for preparedness. The LuminAID PackLite Nova is lightweight (five ounces), collapsible to 4.75 x 4.75 x 1 inches, and inflatable to 4.75 x 4.75 x 4.75 inches. The unit meets IP67 water and dustproofing, is drop-resistant, and includes a bottom valve for inflation and deflation. An onboard solar panel functions effectively for charging.
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