Lighthouse Micro Flash Lantern, USB Rechargeable Flashlight for Emergency and Outdoor Use

After reading some other reviews, some appear to be having issues with this little lamp. I have purchased 43 of them, most given as gifts to friends and clients. I started out with one, and was skeptical on how well it would work, especially given its size. I was so pleased with the first one, that I purchased the rest directly from Goal Zero - sorry Amazon. Bulk pricing!In the three that I own, I have not experienced one issue. For a small lantern, it really puts out a lot of light. There are 4 LEDs. One push of the button turns it on, lighting all 4 LEDs. A second push of the button only lights two. Pushing the button again turns it off. Holding the button down in either the 4 or 2 lamp configuration allows you to dim the brightness, if you don't require as much light. It also saves on the internal battery charge. Using all 4 LEDs gives you 360 degrees of light. There are 4 little blue lights on top, indicating the level of battery remaining. A full charge with four LEDs in use on full brightness gives me 5-7 hours of light, depending on ambient temperature. Using 2 LEDs on full dim will give you hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of hours of use. Great as a nightlight in an RV, house, or tent. It charges via USB and plugs in, just like you would the cable for your phone or other device, no cable needed. Full charge from flat takes about 2 hours. It also has a little loop on top to attach to a hook or something to hang it from. Small enough to fit in your pocket comfortably. And they are great in an emergency.It also is available with a flashlight configuration, but I have not seen or used that model. As with anything, it is possible they had a bad batch go out, causing those issues for other buyers. Everyone that has one of those I purchased has not had a problem with them. Hopefully Goal Zero stood by their product and made it right for those that had issues. For me (and others) I have found them to be quite the little powerhouse of light. You don't need an additional charger or store bought batteries either. Exactly why I bought two more for myself. And just to clarify, I don't work for Goal Zero, and I'm not a paid ambassador for them. Just my opinion, but it's a great little light!

Came in super handy during Helene outages. Excellent light, handy (tiny for my small hands!) and great battery life. This thing works so much better than my heavy battery operated flashlight, I even carry it in my bag now. Highly recommend!

I love this little light! I use it for a flashlight in general sized areas and in small spaces because it fits in the palm of my hand. I’ve used it as a nightlight and a reading light. It has 3 ways to use it and I’ve used all 3. It is easy to recharge. For such a small item it does multiple things well.

This little light is amazing fits into a small pocket and provides lots of light fir its size

I bought this because I was looking for a small, portable light to take hiking, and I wanted it to be USB rechargeable to refill from my BioLite thermoelectric stove/generator. I wanted something small but powerful that I could clip to the top of my hiking stick (to shine down) instead of carrying it in my other hand (to point). This means I needed a flashlight with a lantern function. The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro easily met all these constraints, plus having the additional benefits of being dimmable (both to prevent blinding others and to preserve battery life). The USB plug folds out; it's not on a cord and should be pretty sturdy, and it can be used at any position in the fold so the plug orientation doesn't matter as much. If I ever need to use it as a lantern without the hiking stick, the built-in hanging loop is sturdy and clicks down solidly so it doesn't get in the way of the flashlight function. I don't have any info on life expectancy, but it appears to be well-built. I'd recommend it without reservation for any hiker's or camper's kit or bug-out bag.

Love the small form factor and amount of light it puts out. I bought my first one intending to use it camping this March to keep in my pocket before going to bed and then using it to light our tent while prepping to sleep. Our kitchen faucet failed and I used this light while under the sink to see my work area...it now lives in my tool bag. I have already purchased a 2nd one for our upcoming camping trip. Super lightweight, good light output with ability to tailor brightness for efficiency.