After careful research, consultations, and field testing, the team at REI has put together a comprehensive list of the best portable lanterns for any setting. With a top pick for every situation, expert Colin Rosemont has chosen the PackLite Max 2-in-1 Phone Charger as the must-have lantern for backpacking and travel.
The PackLite Max 2-in-1 Phone Charger gets a lot of love at REI, a premier U.S. national camping retailer, with over 1,000 5-star reviews on REI.com. Here's what makes this lantern so popular.
Featherweight
Easy to pack down and clip to your pack then inflate once you reach camp, this ultralight lantern packs a serious punch. REI reports: “Weighing in at a little more than half a pound, this featherweight lantern is easy to pack in your backpack or travel bag, and only takes a few seconds to inflate after you arrive at your campsite.”
Serious Brightness
Reaching up to 150 lumens on Turbo mode, this 2-in-1 lantern “casts a bright light with four brightness settings and one strobe option, making it perfect for lighting up a tent or helping you cook dinner at camp,” according to REI.
Rugged and Reliable
Rugged and ReliableConstructed of waterproof and shatterproof TPU, the PackLite Max 2-in-1 Phone Charger will stand up to the trials of the trail. Plus, its built-in solar panel means you never have to worry about batteries again.
Need to make sure your lantern will take you through the night? A four-level battery-charging indicator lets you keep tabs on the lantern’s charge status, so you can be sure you have enough power.
Backup Power
This 2-in-1 lantern will light up your tent and charge up your phone when you need it most. According to one REI reviewer, “the combination of the phone charger and the lantern has been a lifesaver.” Stay connected with just the power of the sun.
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