A solar camping lantern are the new type of lanterns available. They have their positives and negatives. However, for an environmentally aware family, they can be a great investment. We all know that it is important to be responsible abut the use of our earths resources, and now, this is a factor that weighs on a lot of people minds. If you are one of these people, then a solar camping lantern might be the one for you. Here are some features of a solar camping lantern.
- Solar panels that utilise the energy from the sun. Each lantern comes with a small solar panel that you can let charge during the day.
- Each solar camping lantern has a battery back up in case your power runs out, therefore you won’t be left in the dark. However the batteries are usually low voltage so they are a little bit better for the environment.
Solar camping lanterns have a long life, and that makes them a pretty good investment. But you also need to know the negatives. of course, carrying around a solar panel, no matter how small, is always a pain. If you are a hiker, then it probably isn’t a great idea as you usually want a little weight as possible. However, for a large group of people or a family going camping it may be a good idea. If you are taking a car with you, then you will be able to carry a solar panel with you without any problems, and help the environment. So, as you can see, it really depends on what type of camper you actually are, as to whether a solar camping lantern is the choice that you want to make.
Some solar camping lanterns have a motion sensor attached. Think about the actual great uses for this. if you want to get up and go outside and go tot he toilet, you don’t need to fumble around for the lantern, your solar camping lantern will actually turn straight on for you. This is a good addition, however, as we can imagine,means the whole thing is a littl bulkier.
So we can see, that this kind of lantern definitely has its up, but also its downs. It is not for everybody, but could be a very sound investment for people that can afford to take extra baggage, as it is a renewable power source and this will increase longevity. Take into account what kind you actually need, and think about whether this is an investment for you.