The solar lantern that packs flat and inflates into a glowing cube
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- camping and backpacking where pack volume matters, power outage kits, patio and pool use, and travel where you would rather not carry spare batteries
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- At 75 lumens it is an ambient light for a tent or table, not a work light or a trail beam
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The LuminAID Nova is a 75-lumen LED lantern inside an inflatable, waterproof plastic shell. Deflated it packs down flat enough to slide into a jacket pocket or the lid of a pack; inflated it becomes a glowing cube that diffuses light in every direction instead of casting a single beam. It charges from the sun through a panel on one face and runs up to 24 hours on a full charge with multiple brightness settings. Rated IP67, shatterproof and dustproof, with no glass or exposed bulb, so it is safe to hand to a kid. Best fit: camping and backpacking where pack volume matters, power outage kits, patio and pool use, and travel where you would rather not carry spare batteries.
Pros
- Packs flat, so it takes almost no volume in a bag compared to a rigid lantern
- Solar charging means no spare batteries to carry or forget
- IP67 waterproof and shatterproof, safe to hand to a child or float in a pool
- Up to 24 hours of runtime per full charge on lower brightness
Cons
- At 75 lumens it is an ambient light for a tent or table, not a work light or a trail beam
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to solar charge?
A full solar charge takes several hours of direct sun. Leaving it strapped to a pack while you hike is the usual approach.
Is it bright enough to read by?
Yes at close range. At 75 lumens it lights a tent, a picnic table or a room during an outage, but it is not a task or trail light.
Can it get wet?
Yes. It is rated IP67, so it handles rain and can float in a pool without damage.
Can I charge it any way other than solar?
The Nova is designed around solar charging. If you need USB top-up, check the larger LuminAID models, which add that option.
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