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Jamie Carter

LuminAID PackLite Max
Invented by two architecture students after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, LuminAID’s solar inflatable lanterns have been distributed around the world to people living without electricity.
Seven pocket knives for outdoor survival when camping, trekking or climbing
This latest effort, retailing at HK$269 (US$34), takes just two hours to fully recharge, and shines for 50 hours. Available at outdoormart.silver.yp.com.hk

Sun King Charge
Delivering about 70 hours of light on full charge, this light (HK$156) is perfect for reading when away from power. It comes with a separate portable solar panel that can also be used to recharge a smartphone or tablet. Available from greenlightplanet.com

SolarPuff
Another inflatable and ultra-lightweight option, the SolarPuff (HK$235) takes about the same time to charge as it lasts, with eight hours of sunlight giving the same length of illumination. Available at solight-design.com

WakaWaka Power+
Giving 150 hours of low light to 10 hours of super bright light on a full chargethe WakaWaka Power+ (HK$560) is a hybrid solar-powered charger and flashlight.
Seven portable coffee makers for that perfect morning cuppa when camping
It’s got four different brightness settings and can be positioned on a table top or on a bottle, or even hung from the ceiling. Available from waka-waka.com

PowerPlus Bear
Despite being based on the standard design for a sturdy camping lantern, the PowerPlus Bear (HK$303) is not what it seems. Not only can it recharge slowly to give 10 hours’ worth of light using a solar panel on its hood, but its 24 white LEDs can also be refuelled more quickly via a 12-volt car charger or a power point at home. It also has a crank handle for a wind-up charge. Available from windup-products.com

MPOWERD Luci Aura
Another inflatable solar lantern, the Luci Aura (HK$269) is unusual in that it can cast light in eight different colours. That might be useful for setting the mood around a campsite, but otherwise it’s just as versatile as other solar lanterns. It gives 12 hours of light after a full day’s charge. Available at 1outlets.hk

Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini
Like the Sun King Charge, the Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini (HK$799) uses a separate solar panel and can also recharge a smartphone or tablet. However, this lantern keeps going for a whopping 500 hours, so it will best suited for long trips. Available at gowild.hk


Seven portable solar-powered lights for camping or at the beach

Whether you’re enjoying the great outdoors or travelling off the grid, clean energy is the way to go. Here are seven lanterns that take their power directly from sunlight

This handout image shows Sun King Charge, portable solar-power lights. Photo: HANDOUT [2017 FEATURES EDITOR'S PICKS]

This handout image shows portable solar-power lights, PowerPlus Bear. Photo: HANDOUT [2017 FEATURES EDITOR'S PICKS]

This handout image shows portable solar-power lights, MPOWERD Luci Aura. Photo: HANDOUT [2017 FEATURES EDITOR'S PICKS]

This handout image shows portable solar-power lights, Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini. Photo: HANDOUT [2017 FEATURES EDITOR'S PICKS]

This handout image shows portable solar-power lights, WakaWaka Power. Photo: HANDOUT [2017 FEATURES EDITOR'S PICKS]

This handout image shows SolarPuff, portable solar-power lights. Photo: HANDOUT [2017 FEATURES EDITOR'S PICKS]

The portable LuminAID. Photo: LuminAID

Hiking in Hong Kong – 5 best trails to enjoy with your children

Cheung Sha beach on Lantau.

Shek O.

Into the wild: the Wisdom Path at Ngong Ping.

The coastal granite and beach on Cheung Chau.

Top of the world: the Dragon's Back trail near Shek O.

High road: The Peak is a tourist hotspot, but there's no shortage of quiet trails.

Life aquatic: Hoi Ha Wan's clear waters.

A traditional village house.

Upturn in hiking in Hong Kong has a downside, as solitude becomes increasingly hard to find

A sign on the hiking trail along the Dragon’s Back. Photo: Alamy

Hikers photo session in Saikung. Photo : Martin WILLIAMS [FEATURES]

A couple pose for a selfie, as hikers begin their Dragon's Back walk, in Shek O, Hong Kong on December 27, 2016. SCMP / Antony DICKSON

--ONE TIME USE ONLY-- This handout image receive from the Hong Kong Hiking Meetup and photographed by Jaden shows hikers on West Dog Tooth Ridge, Lantau, Hong Kong. [FEATURES] PHOTO / Jaden

Crowd can be seen at Aberdeen country park. Photo : Martin WILLIAMS [FEATURES]

Hikes in Sai Kung. Photo : Martin WILLIAMS [FEATURES]

Tung Ping Chau Tour. Photo : Martin WILLIAMS [FEATURES]

Hikers queuing for bus at Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir. Photo : Martin WILLIAMS [FEATURES]

Hiking in Hong Kong - three best anti-humidity backpacks

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Whether you’re enjoying the great outdoors or travelling off the grid, clean energy is the way to go. Here are seven lanterns that take their power directly from sunlight


Seven portable solar-powered lights for camping or at the beach

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Seven pocket knives for outdoor survival when camping, trekking or climbing