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Solar backpacks make a great solar gift idea

If you are looking for solar gift ideas for the student or outdoors person 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 plugged in.  Portable solar power is convenient to help ensure that your cell phone, camera, computer, GPS device – even MP3 players – are fully charged even if you are miles away from an electrical outlet.

Solar backpacks are seen both on campus and in the field.  That’s why its 4th on our list of top 5 solar gift ideas.  In fact, once you get one, you’ll wonder how you ever managed bicycling, hiking, camping or fishing without one.