Innovative New Camping Gear: GOGO Lantern

With the solar eclipse fast approaching, we’re finalizing plans to head out to the Oregon Coast and camp at a state park contained within the path of totality.

On our packing list is a new and innovative new product called the GOGO Lantern, the world’s first solar powered LED light and bucket combination.

Collapsable, lightweight, and easy to store, the GOGO Lantern is completely waterproof and super bright. At 120 lumens fully charged, the lantern will run between six and eight hours. Charging time varies: eight hours in full sun or three hours by USB.

With a carrying capacity or two liters (approximately half a gallon), the plastic perfect for carrying seashells, water, or whatever else you need at the campground. Also waterproof, the solar cell detaches from the bucket and can be hung (or worn) as a lightweight light source. Or if you are near a magnetic surface, simply attach the solar cell to the surface (a capacitor within the sensor switch automatically turns the lamp on when it encounters water or metal).

The lantern will be produces in three color options (orange, blue, and green) with five types of finish for the bucket material (frosted, transparent, customized, printed logo, or DIY). Included in the package are a USB charging cable, lanyard/clip, and nylon carrying bag.

Currently available to order through an active (already funded) Kickstarter campaign, the best way to secure your own GOGO Lantern is through one of the reward packages: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/226702866/gogo-lantern-redifine-outdoor-lantern/

Happy Camping!

About the Author

Julie Henning
Julie Henning is a freelance writer and journalist based out of Eugene, Oregon. She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and owner of the family-travel website RoadTripsForFamilies.com. She is a recent past member of the Midwest Travel Writers Association and the Association for Great Lakes Outdoor Writers. In March 2018 Julie Henning published the book "100 Things to Do in Eugene Before You Die" (Reedy Press). She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and recent past member of the Midwest Travel Writers Association and the Association for Great Lakes Outdoor Writers. She has been published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Wisconsin State Journal, Travel Wisconsin, Travel Oregon, Hometown News Group, The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Illinois), the Rochester Post Bulletin, Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine (DNR publication), Experience Michigan Magazine, the Official Oregon Wine Touring Guide, Metro Parent Milwaukee Magazine, Eugene Cascades & Coast Official Visitors Guide, Trivago, Intercom Magazine, Roadtrippers.com, Amtrak.com, Eugene Magazine, and FTF Geocacher Magazine. Julie has appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio, Ohio Public Radio, and KCBX FM Central Coast Radio. She has produced episodes for Journey of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, a National Public Radio travel podcast. Julie has also produced travel apps with Sutro Media and Bindu Media. She works full time in marketing. Julie has appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio, Ohio Public Radio, and KCBX FM Central Coast Radio and is an affiliate producer with the Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, a National Public Radio travel podcast. She has blogged for TravelWisconsin.com, Travel Oregon, and VISIT Milwaukee. Julie travels with her three kids and black lab as much as possible and lives by the motto, "Not all who wander are lost." Check out some of her best work at www.juliehenning.com.