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For those of us that prefer more comfortable camping, SFGATE has us covered. In their September 24th article “The best camping gear for people who don't mind angering forest spirits”, they list the best gear for those who like to camp in luxury.
- February 09, 2021
- 2 min read
Winter storms are dangerous. It is important to be prepared for winter storms before they hit to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. Here are some ways you can make sure that you are prepared this winter: Know Your Risk, Stay Up to Date, Prepare Your Home, Prepare Your Car, Gather Necessary Supplies.
- January 15, 2021
- 4 min read
Today is Giving Tuesday, and we're using our platform to promote local charities from our hometown here in Chicago. We hope you'll be inspired by their work, and consider supporting them with a donation. 2020 has been a year like no other, and nonprofit resources have been particularly strained. LuminAID has been uniquely positioned to grow in large part thanks to the resources available in the City of Chicago.
- December 01, 2020
- 2 min read
With the holiday season approaching, we've made some updates to our support polices to better serve you and provide peace of mind for your adventures to come. Whether your light was ravaged by grizzlies in Alaska (true story!) or run over by a mail truck (also a true story 🙁 ), our team is here to help.
- November 13, 2020
- 2 min read
Enjoy relaxing nights at home with the warm, shimmering light of a Firefly solar lantern. Gently illuminate your favorite game or book with the Firefly's soft LED light.
- November 10, 2020
- 3 min read
We’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to introduce a dual white-and-red lighting product. The Titan gave us the chance to do it in a thoughtful way that provides more control to the user.
- September 15, 2020
- 3 min read
SPY brings you their top emergency kit essentials, including our phone charging lanterns.
- September 09, 2020
- 2 min read
As phone batteries get bigger, power needs are changing. We introduced larger battery sizes to provide more options for off-the-grid charging and even more hours of light at night.
- September 03, 2020
- 2 min read
USA Today featured LuminAID solar lanterns in their roundup of the tech you need at hand when disaster strikes.
- August 24, 2020
- 2 min read
We’re excited to debut our newest product, the PackLite Titan. The Titan incorporates user feedback we’ve received over the last 10 years from our users, including an all-new inflation design, making it our most versatile product yet. Discover the story behind our newest innovation as we reflect on LuminAID’s 10-year technology evolution and take a closer look at the making of the Titan.
- August 18, 2020
- 4 min read
Help us Light up Lebanon. On August 4th, around 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded when a warehouse caught fire in the port city of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The explosion created a seismic event of magnitude 3.3 that injured more than 5,000 people. The blast also left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.
- August 10, 2020
- 3 min read
Wonder why we customize even the smallest details of our solar lanterns? There’s a design story behind even the smallest piece of plastic in our lanterns: inside the valve. Learn more about our unique valve, and new inflation designs.
- August 10, 2020
- 2 min read