Stephanie on April 13th, 2011

We’ve posted a number of times on cool solar backpacks and other handbags that provide portable solar power to charge your gadgets without the need for an electrical outlet. Now, you don’t have to feel like you are compromising “cool” design for practical uses.  A new solar powered backpack from Ralph Lauren is available for [...]

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Stephanie on December 19th, 2010

If you are looking for solar gift ideas for the student or outdoorsperson in your life, consider a solar backpack. There are many models on the market these days, ranging in price from $99-399.  The popular solar bags are fitted with thin film solar panels that absorb UV light while recharging portable devices that are [...]

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Stephanie on May 12th, 2010

With summer almost here, its time to think about hiking, biking, camping and other enjoyable outdoor activities.  The last thing you want to think about while spending time in nature is whether your cell phone will lose its charge, or if you brought extra batteries for your flashlight. There are a wide variety of solar [...]

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