SOLAR POWERED CAMPING EQUIPMENT

Before you head into the great outdoors, check out some of these great solar and alternative energy products to help keep you safe + warm.  These are also some great inexpensive Holiday Gift ideas for the outdoorsman in your life.

Solar Hand Crank Radio / Flashlight / Cell Phone Charger - Less Than $25

This item is a must have on any outdoors trip. - Solar Hand Crank Radio

Manufacturers Description: Emergency solar, generator, battery powered AM-FM Radio w/ Lantern Light. The unit uses a rechargeable Ni-Cad battery: a rechargeable battery that has the ability of recharging up to 500 times. This model of Solar and Generator Powered Radio with Light is the GM- 713. This remarkable radio and light recharges these batteries using either the hand crank and/or solar panel to charge them. These batteries come pre-charged so they work right away. It also takes 2 AA regular batteries, but they are not necessary. You can simply charge the battery in the sun, charge it in artificial light, or play the radio constantly using these sources of light. After the battery has been fully charged and discharged, one minute of hand cranking produces 10 minutes of play. The radio is compact with dimensions of 7-1/2 inches in width, 5-1/2 inches in heighth, and 2-1/2 inches in depth. The radio can be listened to using headphones or earphones. To charge in car, 4.5 volt DC auto lighter can be purchased seperately.

Outdoor Solar Powered Tiki Torches - 2 Pack - Less than $25

Fantastic mood setter with no wiring needed - Solar Tiki Torch Lights

These 2 solar-powered tiki-torch lights have an impact resistant globe and are great for any camping or outdoor experience. They can last up to ten hours on a full charge and have no wiring or operating costs. They turn on automatically when it gets dark. Also available from the same company (Malibu) are Flood Light sets and spare solar - rechargeable batteries.

Advanced Elements 5 Gallon Summer Shower / Solar Shower - around $25

Summer Shower

Manufacturers Description: The Summer Shower is designed with efficient 4-ply construction containing an insulator panel, which helps generate warmer water faster. This premium quality shower comes with an easy to use ON/OFF shower head and an extra large screw cap valve makes filling easy. Just simply roll up shower after use for easy and compact storage. It's an ideal product for camping, fishing, beach fun, sailing, or on your next hiking trip! An ultimate outdoor shower experience with Summer Shower! Absorbs energy from the sun to create a hot shower.

Brunton Solarport 4.4 Watt FOLDABLE Solar Charger - The ULTIMATE Outdoor & On The Go Accessory


Charge MP3 Player, Cell Phone, GPS - Brunton SOLARPORT

This is one of the coolest devices out there - a 4.4 watt solar charger that you can use for your cell phone, gps, or other USB powered device. It's designed for small electronics - it won't power a 15'' laptop - but it could be the difference between making a life saving call or having a dead battery. It also can help you keep your digital camera charged for your entire outdoors trip. Also includes a AA/AAA Battery Charger. Up to 3 can be linked together for even more power. Weatherproof.