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Infinit IV2.1 Solar Charger Backpack Review

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 9th, 2010

Solar Charging Infinit Rucksack IV2.1

Today I have the privilege of reviewing a stunning piece of eco-friendly gadgetry, namely the Infinit IV2.1 Solar Charger Backpack.

The backpack features a large 2.4W solar panel, neatly integrated on the front of the bag. The solar panel is used to charge up an internal battery, which can then be used to charge up your mobile phone, GPS navigation gadgets, the iPhone, the iPod, and devices that charge up via a mini USB socket. (more…)

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SunnyBag Leather Bags with 3 Watt Solar Panel

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on November 25th, 2009

SunnyBag with Solar Panels

The Sunny Bags are the creations of Stefan Ponsold, who runs a company called SunnyBag based in Austria. The bags are a dark brown or black cowskin-leather, designed as a shoulder-bag for laptops and paperwork. The unique aspect of this bag is that it includes a 3 Watt solar panel with a 1600mAh LI-Ion battery pack. The high power solar panel allows the internal battery to be charged, even with cloudy and overcast days. (more…)

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Neuber Lightweight Solar Panel Bags

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on November 6th, 2009

Neuber Energy Sun-Bag

Konarka Industries
have partnered with German retailer Neuber to create lightweight Energy Sun-Bags, which are fitted with a 1.4W solar panel that can charge most portable gadgets that need a charging power supply up to 5V at 600mA. The Sun-Bags can charge the usual gadgets, such as MP3 players, cameras, phones, games consoles, etc. (more…)

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2C Solar-Powered Baseball Cap

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on April 17th, 2009

2C Solar Cap

I recently received a 2C Solar Cap to review, and I must say that I was very impressed with it. You’d expect it to be a silly gadget without any real purpose… but actually, it works perfectly for map reading at night. If you’re out hiking or camping, you usually need both hands free to do something, such as pitching a tent, cooking, or map reading. The 2C Solar Cap perfectly angles the bright white LED lights in front of you, making the cap very practical. (more…)

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Black Hills Solar Charger BackPack

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 10th, 2009

Black Hills Solar Charge BackPack

The Black Hills Solar Charger Rucksack is a spacious and lightweight 25 litre backpack that features a solar powered charger built into it. The Black Hills Solar Backpack uses sunlight to trickle-charge the internal Lithium battery. The charger can then be used to charge all of your gadgets, such as MP3 players, mobile phones, PDAs, etc. (more…)

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Solar Ski Jacket – Eco-Friendly, Stylish and Pricey

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on November 14th, 2008

Of all the places to have a solar panel, a jacket is not exactly my first choice. The solar ski jacket features a neoprene collar with solar panels stitched into them. The solar panels can then be used to charge mobile phones, ipods, and any other usb-connected devices. (more…)

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Solar-Powered Neck-Tie

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 8th, 2008

Researchers at the Iowa State University have invented a green gadget, a solar-powered necktie, in the process of inventing fabric that integrates photovoltaic thin film cells both physically and aesthetically into wearable clothing. In terms of aesthetics, it’s a hard job, as solar cells are usually a distinct blue-ish colour and grid-pattern. (more…)

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Profolio Solar Bag – Charging On The Move

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 16th, 2008

Profolio Solar Bag

The Profolio Solar Bag is an example of a green gadget, one of many solar-enabled clothing products that are reaching the market. The solar attaché bag has room for a 17inch laptop and a variety of gadgets using its many internal pockets. The solar panel can produce up to 6.3Watts of electricity to charge up your devices, but strangely is no good for charging your laptop! (more…)

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Japanese Ingenuity – Brasserie Solar Panels

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 11th, 2008

Solar Brasserie

Sometimes inventors create strange devices in the name of the environment. The solar underwear is supposedly designed to show that you can generate electricity from virtually any clothing. The underwear generates electricity for a mini electric bulletin board to display messages. (more…)

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