Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Flash USB Rechargeable Lantern Review

One moment you're lighting the inside of a bag; the next you want to point a beam under a seat. The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Flash USB Rechargeable Lantern combines a lantern function with a small flashlight, which makes that change of job its main appeal.

Two Useful Formats in a Small Body

Goal Zero lists a 120-lumen flashlight and a dimmable lantern arrangement. I'd compare it for nearby tasks rather than expect either function to replace a larger dedicated light. Its listed dimensions are 3.66 by 1.5 inches, with a weight of 2.4 ounces.

• Flashlight output: 120 lumens.
• Charging: USB input, up to 5W.
• Weather rating: IPX6.
• Battery check: A remaining-charge indicator.

Dimming Changes the Runtime Story

The manufacturer lists a broad seven-to-170-hour runtime range depending on setting. The long end belongs to low-output use, not the brightest beam. I'd choose a realistic working setting, then judge whether its corresponding runtime fits the trip.

For someone who wants a tiny bedside or travel light, a very low lantern setting could be useful. For lighting several people around a table, I'd compare a larger lantern first.

Solar Charging Requires Separate Equipment

The published description mentions charging from a compatible solar panel. There is no reason to assume the lantern itself has a built-in panel. USB charging is the basic connection, and the quoted solar time depends on the specified external equipment and conditions.

That distinction affects what you pack. A little lantern can be convenient without carrying a panel solely for it, especially when a compatible power bank is already available.

I haven't tested this light's runtimes. I'd shortlist it for compact nearby lighting with the bonus of a directed beam. Its small size is the advantage; expecting it to act like a much larger area light would miss that purpose.