10 solar-powered products to keep your devices juiced

Why solar power? Well it's cleaner, more sustainable energy. It's virtually infinite, unlike fossil fuels, and you don't have to drill into the earth to get to it. It doesn't seep or spill into our oceans. It doesn't pollute our air or give people black lung disease.



It's also really convenient for powering consumer gadgets when you're on the go. You may find yourself without an outlet, but chances are, you'll always be near the sun. With the summer months coming up, prepare for hiking, camping, or days at the beach with solar-powered products that will keep your phone charged, music blasting, and room lit.

1. Hiking backpack

This ECEEB weather-proof hiking backpack is made of nylon and polyester and comes with an attachable 7-watt solar panel. The solar panel doesn't hold a charge—it's not a battery pack—but will charge your device when it's light makes contact with the panel, which has a built-in five-volt port to charge your USB devices. The backpack weighs less than three pounds, has plenty of storage pockets, and comes with a 1.8-liter hydration bladder. $60.

2. LED bike headlight and taillight

The AVAWAY weatherproof LED bike lights can be charged via solar power or USB cable. The set comes with a headlight and taillight—both with 750mAh batteries—and accompanying mounts that fit most standard bikes. The 800-lumen headlight has four LEDs and three lighting modes—flash, on, and off. The taillight has two LEDs and four lighting modes—flash, slow flash, on, and off. The lights come with a microUSB cable for charging. $17.

READ MORE AT: https://www.popsci.com/solar-powered-products#page-3

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