15 Solar Gadgets for a Green Tech Inspired Life

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7 min readSep 21, 2016

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With the increasing rate of pollution across the world, it’s wise to switch to the greener side of technology. Like solar power. Here are some of the coolest solar gadgets you can use to make your everyday life more eco-friendly.

EnerPlex Kickr IV USB Solar Panel

You can now charge your devices on the go wherever you go with the EnerPlex Kickr IV USB Solar Panel. Coming in your choice of a sleek all black or camo design, this portable device has four panels to soak up the rays to power your devices. Foldable for easy storage and transportation, the EnerPlex Kickr IV also comes with bands and grommets so it can easily attach to any and all of your gear.

Solar Hat iPhone6 Charger “Battery-Free” by SOLSOL

SOLSOL Solar Hat is a fashionable and innovative fashion apparel accessory hat that is a stylish 5 Panel 100% Cotton Snapback Flat Brim Hat that charges and extends the battery life of an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, LG and other smartphone and 5 Volt smart devices such as iPod, iPads, GoPros, Bluetooth headphones & speakers, power banks and more.

PowerLite Solar Kit by Biolite

Get a light source wherever you go with the PowerLite Solar Kit by Biolite. Coming with the Biolite SolarPanel, which is a 5-Watt high efficiency monocrystalline panel, this device can light up your night long after the sun goes down. Super smart, the SolarPanel can also detect poor conditions and automatically reconnect if there is an unexpected coverage or cloudy skies.

Solar-Powered UV Bug Zapper & LED Garden Lamp

Say goodbye to those flies and mosquitoes while you camp outdoors with the help of this Solar-Powered UV Bug Zapper & LED Garden Lamp. It can attract and entrap flies, mosquitoes and other flying insects thus keeping your outdoor camping experience free from the annoying “buzz”. This lamp consists of 8 bright LED bulbs which can easily light up a garden, patio or even a walkway.

ThermalTech — The First Solar-Powered Smart Jacket

Stay warm and cozy this winter with ThermalTech, the first solar-powered smart jacket. Attracting and harnessing the power of the sun, this jacket is made with a special fabric that absorbs heat. Additionally, the ThermalTech Smart Jacket captures energy from artificial light sources and it also uses your natural body heat when the sun goes down all to keep you nice and toasty no matter how cold it is.

Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern by MPOWERED

Get the benefit of great light no matter how far off the grid you go with Luci, the inflatable solar lantern by MPOWERED. This compact light easily inflates to give you bright, long-lasting light when you need it most. Using no batteries, you simply add the sun and inflate. Luci collapses down to just one inch when not in use so it’s easily packed and super lightweight, saving room in your pack for the necessities.

JUS iPhone Solar Battery Case

Never run out of battery mid-Tweet again with JUS, the thinnest iPhone solar battery case. A phone without a battery cannot be used but your iPhone with JUS means it’s forever charged. By using light of any kind, including light indoors and light on a cloudy day, JUS provides up to two full charges for your iPhone and up to triple the talk time.

Zitrades Solar — Powered Outdoor Light with Built-In Motion Sensor

Light up the night with the Solar-Powered Outdoor Light from Zitrades. With the built-in 3.5mm light-conductive panel, it charges during the day and shines bright from dusk until dawn. With forty-six LEDs the light is bright yet soft for maximum but unimposing coverage. The Solar-Powered Outdoor Light automatically turns on for dusk to dawn lighting to give you security and safety at night.

La Lampe Petite — Solar Weather-Proof Lamp

Your indoor lighting solution can save some energy if you replace your table lamp with the La Lampe Petite. The design being industrious and weather-proof can be used to draw power from the sun and shine thereafter. Generally, after a full day under normal sun, the La Lampe Petite is capable for shining up to 9 hours. The lamp can be used both indoors and outdoors and will make a wonderful lighting solution whenever you need a warm and subtle glow.

Solar Panel Power Bank

Don’t let your phone, tablet, GPS or any other USB enabled device to lose its power while you’re on the go with the help of this Solar Phone Charger. It’s a perfect tool that will make sure your devices are charged up on the go. Utilize the power of the sun and make this work as an emergency backup to charge your gadgets when they run off charge at the camp site.

Solar Charger Backpack For Campers

By capturing more sunlight than its contemporaries, this solar backpack is capable of generating more electricity per panel. The power drawn goes into the large-capacity 10,000mAh emergency power bank which is waterproof and works as a handy backup battery pack when you’re outdoors for a camping adventure.

PLAYBULB Smart LED Light

Add shining colors to your garden with the help of these brightly lit up Playbulb Smart LED Lights. They are a smart color LED solar lights designed to give a special lighting effect to your garden. You can change the lighting tone of your garden by using the corresponding Playbulb X free iOS or Android app. Since the light is totally driven by solar power, you can consider it to be an eco-friendly addition to your garden.

Solar Suntree — Nature Inspired Charger

Give your tech gadgets a nature inspired charger in the form of this Solar Suntree that branches out into multiple charging outlets. It is a product from XD Design which bears 9 solar leaves that can easily power your mobile phone or MP3 player. The tree also comes with a USB output slot and a mini USB input slot. It is made out of bamboo with the solar charging panel acting as leaves.

Lifepack — Solar Powered & Anti-Theft Backpack

With this solar powered anti-theft backpack, you’ll be able to carry your office on the go. The most innovative feature here is the Solarbank that works as a USB solar charger to keep your phone’s battery pumped up with power on the go. The charger is capable of charging your iPhone 6 up to 12 times. Next comes the integrated lock that will make sure to keep your belongings safe and secure.

Sun King Pico Portable Solar Lantern

Light up the night wherever you go with the Sun King Pico Portable Solar Lantern. Requiring no access to electricity, this handy lamp can produce up to an incredible 70 hours of light with just a single charge. Use the Sun King Pico Lantern in normal, low or turbo light modes to set the perfect ambience whether you’re camping or outside in your backyard. On the top of this lantern is a built-in solar panel to capture all the energy of the sun.

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