LuminAID and BioLite make the best solar lanterns right now

Yes, go with a LuminAID PackLite Max or a BioLite SunLight if you want something that actually lasts through a camping trip.

The problem with most solar lanterns is they’re slow to charge and dim after an hour. The good ones use monocrystalline solar panels and decent lithium-ion batteries. LuminAID’s inflatable design packs flat and the newer Max models have