It was very windy in the Mad River Valley last night which had me getting out headlamps and candles in anticipation of losing power. Luckily we didn’t but it got me thinking about an item that I hope ends up under our Christmas tree this year: the Goal Zero Torch 250 Flashlight. This multipurpose light has a built in USB charging cable, USB port, solar panel, and hand crank to provide you with backup power whenever you need it. There are three light modes (spot, flood, and emergency red) with a low power mode that can provide light for up to 48 hours! With a full battery, the Torch can charge your phone twice, and LED indicators let you know how much battery you have. It is water and impact resistant so it’s a great addition to your camping kit as well. Check out the Goal Zero website to see some of the good this crew is doing in the world!
