Review on 🔦 Power Practical Luminoodle - Versatile Waterproof LED Light Rope & Lantern for Camping, Hiking, Emergencies by Kimberly Wells

is a bit dismissive but after having a chance to use it I now believe! First about the Luminoodle: My first thoughts were that the strip had gotten thin or that the rubber tubing it was wrapped in was loose and sloppy rather than tight. or a shrink part and I'm still a bit concerned that this could cause one or more of the LEDs to lose connection and not light. However, after camping, I completely changed my mind. Two thumbs up! I arrived at my country campsite after dark in the woods. I dragged the Luminud just above head height over the area where I was pitching my tent. The pleasant not too bright light allowed me to set up the tent and see everything I needed without a headlamp. The included noodle straps allowed me to quickly attach the flashlight to a thin branch, and the light weight of the unit, extending to the end of the branch, meant there was little to no sag in the branch, even with the battery attached to the back trunk was directed. Also note that I usually set up a clothesline with paracord on or near the tent. This way I can dry the dew or rain off the tent wall in the morning while I collect other things. In this case, you can simply hang the phosphor from a paracord clothesline for the same even lighting effect as on a tree branch when pitching a tent after dark, or for general lighting over a picnic table, etc. Inside the tent, not a bright light from a single source, like a flashlight awkwardly tucked face-up in a pocket to illuminate an interior space, or endlessly carrying a headlamp with noodles to thread on or around the attic. Теперь у вас есть яркое ровное верхнее освещение, идеально подходящее для всех ваших задач, связанных с палаткой, и вам никогда не придется беспокоиться о том, чтобы наткнуться на него, установить его обратно или посветить налобным фонарем в глаза вашему партнеру по кемпингу во время разговора together. night trip to the spring to fill water bottles. I leaned it against a branch and the whole area was well lit. It's waterproof, so if it falls there's nothing to worry about except maybe the battery. A small Niteize biner kept my battery connected to the branch. The bi-directional USB connector also meant you didn't have to worry about how to connect it. Remember plug it in in the dark when things like this are important. Surprisingly, the noodles were easy to manipulate, with the LEDs facing down and hanging from the noodle strings when needed. I didn't use a magnet, fwiw. what would i add A dimmer built into the cord, just press and hold to dim with a slight blink in every pinch, just like Black Diamond headlamps, something small that's careful not to get too bulky. It would be nice not to completely lose your night vision at full light brightness if that is possible with a dimming function. Holding the SOS button can also help, as hanging it from a tree at the edge of a ravine or on top of your tent etc will be noticed if you really need to signal for help. Lith4400 battery: The claimed 2A output is good if you need it to charge your phone fairly quickly. But my experience with the battery is not as positive as with the light. My main complaints are capacity and cost versus features. Similar sized devices from Anker are typically $10 less with a 6700mAh capacity and use two high quality internal 18650 Li-Ion cells. I have this model and use it every day and it meets all the advertised specs. what would i add It seems the Power Practical could achieve the same performance and somehow add LED lighting for the asking price. Just place the LED bulb on the bottom of the battery like a flashlight so you can hang it on something (e.g. a picnic table) as the Luminoodle also connects to the top. I also think that for the money a more intuitive battery level indicator and switch seem like some things that could be implemented with a battery that can be carried around in a backpack. While turning off the lith4400 is nicer than just turning off the lights due to the weight, I opt for higher capacity devices from other manufacturers when I've been on a 3-4 day hike. I propose to implement a downward facing LED lamp on the battery, bring it up to 6700mah, put a good battery indicator on the side and put in a dimmer/SOS function and I'll pay 29.99, no problem , maybe more. Keep the lights cheap, add extra features to a companion battery and you've got a good combination. So my final thoughts: Take the noodles, you'll love them. Two thumbs up! It will prove its usefulness, it's light and small. There's a good chance you have another 5V USB device like a phone or GPS and bring a battery pack for that. Right now I'd recommend against the Lith4400 and pickup and equally strong and reliable Anker unit being 30% smaller and almost the same weight with a much larger capacity (6700) for $10 less. They're also 10,000mAh, weigh 6 ounces, and cost $5 less.