This was a winner. I charged my phone and used just one of the panels as a bright flashlight. I put it in a place I could get to and it was easy to use in complete dark... a flat switch on the top that I could feel and depress. With only emergency use, the batteries should stay usable for years. I'll test it annually. Next time SoCal Edison turns off the power because they are too cheap to maintain their lines, this will let me get around. I really appreciate that it will charge my phone when the brick runs out. Now if only it could power my refrigerator....
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]