I forgot to post this, but after spending over a month outside, and turning it on most every night when I didn't forget, it has come through with flying colors. It is still recharging every day, and comes on fully bright each time, with about 8-9 hours of light with each charge. There is no evidence of any damage to the vinyl outsides, and there are no air leaks. I have bought 3 more of these, and plan on getting 7 more. I can see no down side to this lantern. I give it it 5 ants out of 5.