Goal Zero Skylight Review

A whole group working around a campsite needs a different light from one person reading in a tent. The Goal Zero Skylight raises the light source on a telescoping structure and uses six adjustable petals to spread illumination over a larger space.

Think Site Lighting, Not Pocket Lighting

Goal Zero lists a twelve-foot extended height and a unit weight of 14.04 pounds. In its case, the listed weight rises to 17.9 pounds. Those are two different carrying figures, not a specification conflict. I'd plan where it travels in a vehicle and where it can stand securely before comparing it with a small lantern.

• Maximum setting: 6,000 lumens at a listed 67W.
• Other outputs: 400, 1,350, and 3,500 lumens.
• Light arrangement: Six petals.
• Weather rating: IPX4.

Power Demand Changes With Brightness

The published specifications list 4W on low, 12W on medium, and 34W on high. That gives a more useful planning picture than the boost output alone. A modest setting may be enough for a meal, while a work area could justify more light.

The Skylight is designed around a compatible Yeti power station for longer operation, with a small internal battery for short use. I'd check the exact power connection and included cable length when planning its position. The light and power station should be considered together.

Height Helps, but Setup Takes Space

Raising the light can reduce the need to scatter smaller lamps around an area. It also adds a stand, setup time, and a structure to manage in outdoor conditions. Keep its support area clear and follow the manufacturer's placement guidance.

This is a review of published specifications rather than personal testing. I'd compare Skylight for vehicle-based group camping or a stationary outdoor job. If you only need a bedside light during an outage, a compact lantern would be far easier to store and deploy.