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Posted: 8/24/2014 2:56:33 PM EDT

I picked up a couple of these at my local Eastern Mountain Sports the other day, and it's going to become my go-to camping light. It's lighter than my Black Diamond Orbit, and I'll never have to carry spare batteries. Operating range is 15F-122F so in the winter I may have to bring the Orbit, but keeping the Luci inside my jacket may keep it warm enough.

MPOWERD Luci Light

Posted: 8/24/2014 9:18:39 PM EDT

[#1]

I saw those a little while ago. Neat concept. Good price for less than $15.

Can you do a short review on it?

Posted: 8/25/2014 5:15:20 PM EDT

[#2]

Would really like to get your opinion after using this lite. The design makes me think it will throw light in a hour glass pattern.

Posted: 8/25/2014 7:17:13 PM EDT

[#3]

I'll bring it out in the backyard tonight, and this weekend I may camp overnight and I'll give a short review if I do.

Posted: 8/25/2014 9:01:47 PM EDT

[#4]

All pics taken on my lawn at about 2045.

Black Diamond Orbit lamp (4 AAA/6V) on low.

Orbit on high:

MPWERD Luci (3.7V LiPO) on low, LEDs down:

Luci on low, LEDs up:

Luci on high, LEDs down:

Luci on high, LEDs up:

Posted: 9/13/2014 8:51:18 PM EDT

[#5]

I hate you guys. Now I want one.

Posted: 9/15/2014 4:31:32 PM EDT

[#6]

There is a smaller, inflatable version of that.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPX0EWO

(A member here reviewed it on his Youtube Channel.)

Not sure how they compare other than being about the same price.

Posted: 9/17/2014 10:45:29 PM EDT

[#7]

I work at an Outdoor Store, and we can't keep them in stock. I have a few of them, and they're awesome!

They float, they're waterproof, super light weight, charge quick and hold it, and they put out the perfect amount of light for a tent or trail shelter.

Only downside, they do not like cold weather. At about 20 degrees the plastic will become brittle and crack. So they're a warm weather toy.

Also, the second generation (produced in April of 2014) had problems with the PV panel on top cracking. They've since going to a more robust version, and I've had no issues with mine.

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