When the PR people came to me with the idea that I should test a battery-powered lantern that doubles as a phone charger — with the target being people who go camping — I thought I’d pass. No camping for me, at least not in a very long time.

But I did a little ruminating and decided: this would be great in the truck for fishing after dark. Who the hell cares if I don’t camp? They sent me the lantern, and I’ve used it on every evening fishing trip since. I hang it in the truck while I’m gearing down in the dark; if the truck’s dome light shuts off, I’m still illuminated. What’s more, the top of the device is magnetic, so you can attach it to the magnetic metal exterior of your vehicle. Cool beans!