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mastertangler
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Sure why not? The Luci lights have a small solar panel so it might take a while to throw some juice into a phone but in a pinch it might suffice. I used the Luci Light this past summer in the shelters at Isle Royale and they were very cheerful and shed a decent amount of light in the enclosed area. I rather like them.
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johndku
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I'm a fan of the Luci Lights, and bring my phone only to use Terra Maps as a backup for navigation. Now there's something else I might have to buy.
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mschi772
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Luminaid has had a model like this for awhile. I'm surprised it took Luci this long.
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andym
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Note that charging the larger battery required to have juice for your phone means that a full charge takes 14 hours instead of 7 hours of direct sunlight. The Luminaid also takes 14 hours for a full charge. I still like the combination for people who can use some USB charging capability.
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butthead
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REI has had them for several months now. Have looked at them but not for charging phones. They (Luci Pro Series: Outdoor 2.0), can be charged from a battery or solar panel like my GoalZero 13s. It works both ways.
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andym
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And your Goal Zero soaks up sunlight a lot faster.
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HowardSprague
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I like Luci lights; I don't see them on the Canoecopia exhibitor list for this year...too bad, I'd have picked up one or two more.
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butthead
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HowardSprague: "I like Luci lights; I don't see them on the Canoecopia exhibitor list for this year...too bad, I'd have picked up one or two more."
Usually there but displayed in a combined vendor booth.
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LilyPond
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I have two Luci lights. I like this solar/USB lantern by ThorFire much better: https://www.amazon.com/ThorFire-Rechargeable-Emergency-Portable-Flashlight/dp/B014H4036A/
It gives off quite a bit more light and can be used effectively as a flashlight. Close it up and it shines a beam about 100 feet. Solar recharging ability is negligible, but if you charge it fully at home it will last several nights. at 3 hrs a night.
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Grandma L
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Check out this new Luci Light with a USB to charge a phone too. Luci with USB What do you think?
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HowardSprague
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butthead: "HowardSprague: "I like Luci lights; I don't see them on the Canoecopia exhibitor list for this year...too bad, I'd have picked up one or two more."
Usually there but displayed in a combined vendor booth.
butthead"
Hey, I think that's where I first met you a couple years ago, in front of the Luci Lights at Canoecopia!
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butthead
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I quit relying on my memory, but do believe yer correct sir!
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butthead
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Just did an in store comparison at REI between Luminaid and Luci
Both have same battery specs, similar charge time. Luminaid feels heavier, packs down larger, and is a bit more expensive.
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Grandma L
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butthead: "Just did an in store comparison at REI between Luminaid and Luci
Both have same battery specs, similar charge time. Luminaid feels heavier, packs down larger, and is a bit more expensive.
butthead"
thanks - good info and comparisons
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