I believe the Lighthouse Mini is a great product and an excellent value.
It provides excellent light for reading in a tent, eating an outdoor meal etc.
The hours of light provided per charge is amazing.
I recently took the Lighthouse Mini on a four day, three night hike in North Carolina on the Appalachian Trail.
I quickly learned the perils of comfort vs. weight. The Lighthouse Mini is fairly light, (I believe 8oz.) the value of having a lantern is not worth this added weight as I found out on the first uphill climb, the lantern and many other comfort items have been removed from my pack.
I will use my Lighthouse Mini in many ways but never again on a hiking trip.
Grady Randall
I personally have grown to like goal zero products. We use the mini for camping trips and still has many good uses at home. Great night light. We charge our mini by our phone charger, car charger and our renogy drifter/ solar kit. Charged phone just fine. Love the idea of free energy. Is a great light for our 10 x 9 tent. I also own a few solo flashlights from goal zero and I am very satisfied with those as well.