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Outdoor Journal: Baja for the Holidays
When Nick Zupancich was presented with the opportunity to spend the holidays traversing the Baja California Peninsula in Northwestern Mexico, he couldn't pass it up. Hear the story of how he and his ultra-fluffy Samoyed, Pushkin, said yes to this wild adventure.

Tips for Traveling with Your LuminAID Lights
For many of our nonprofit partners, hand-carrying solar lights and other humanitarian aid supplies is a cost-effective way to transport aid items on international trips, especially for groups.

Earthquake Awareness Month: How to Prepare for an Earthquake
February has been designated as Earthquake Awareness Month. Earthquake relief is extremely important to us at LuminAID, as some of our earliest work was focused on relief efforts following the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti. If you live in an area affected by earthquakes, it’s important to have a plan in place.

How We're Celebrating Inventors' Day + LuminAID on Innovation Nation!
Happy National Inventors' Day! To celebrate, we're sharing LuminAID’s recent segment on The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca. Our founders, Anna and Andrea, were featured on the show and discussed the innovation behind LuminAID's solar inflatable lanterns.

Brooklyn Boulders Climbs the Night with LuminAID
This past Thursday, January 17th Brooklyn Boulders turned the lights way down and climbed the night away at their first-ever indoor (outdoor-style) night climb! Climbers came through to BKB's Queensbridge facility with their harnesses, headlamps, and super-stoked attitudes—ready for an indoor climb like no other! LuminAID's PackLite Spectra USB helped light the way for climbers as they tackled boulder problems and top-roped towering heights, all while bathed in vibrant color.

What We Learned From ShelterBox's "Recovery Starts With Shelter" Report
Longtime LuminAID partner, ShelterBox, recently released a report detailing the scale of the unmet need for emergency shelter around the world.

Our Co-Founder Andrea Discusses LuminAID's Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
Our co-founder, Andrea Sreshta, spoke with Impakter Magazine about LuminAID's commitment to innovation, iteration, and sustainability. Read her interview, originally published on Impakter.com.

Two Men and a Canoe Have a Very Merry Christmas With LuminAID
Two Men and a Canoe have some holiday fun with LuminAID in the backcountry.

Why You Need to Swap in Solar For Your Battery-Powered Lanterns
Whether you’re exploring the backcountry, car camping with the family, or preparing for an emergency, you’ll want a solar lantern in the mix. Reliable, bright, and portable, solar lanterns are must-have gear for everyone from the avid hikers to the practicalists.








