“Let there be light”, said no Eskom employee ever.

Sure we might have made it through an entire week without the grid powering down and plunging us into darkness, but we know our power situation is still a ticking time bomb. Of course if you’re a fan of utilising the sun’s power (you greenie, we salute you) there are other ways to dodge those pesky outages.

You can now power up with a Two-For-One deal on Solar 36 LED Lanterns, nabbing two of the handy household and camping tools for just R379 (53% off, free delivery). Campers can find their tent without night vision and scare off wildlife with the solar LED lantern. The night light possesses an ultra-bright LED light that won’t flicker away like a match. Let’s not forget how handy they can be around the house as well, you just never know when you may need some assistance in the lighting department.

Then there’s the fact that it can double as a cellphone charger, something that will excite many who can’t go an hour without Instagramming a food pic for their fans.

What you need to know:
Charges via solar panel
Hand-crank
Battery, Car charger, USB charger or electricity
Built-in USB port to charge cell phones or tablets (phone charger not included)
Solar power charging time: approximately six hours
One minute of cranking provides approximately 20 minutes of light
Carrying handle and Hanger
Three AAA batteries required for battery mode (not included)
Lamp power: 1.5W
Run time: last six to seven hours
Charging time: about nine hours
Solar panel: 0.6W
Brightness: 1400 to 1600 MCD

If you prefer to unwind by candlelight in a hot bath then we also need to let you know about the Waterproof Bath Massager for R219 (45% off). It’s pretty simple really – the four massaging nodes will ease the stress of daily life while you soak and the waterproof design ensures that the battery-operated design is safe to use.

The wee orange treat fits in the palm of your hand and has a soft-touch silicone design. You, with your mind in the gutter, we’re not going there.

You can find out more about those lanterns HERE and the massager HERE.