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PowerFilm Foldable Solar Battery Charger by Evan Orensten

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This weatherproof solar charger was created for the military and is now available to the public. Going camping? A day at the beach? When you're off the grid and can't bear not reading the latest on Cool Hunting? Throw this baby in your backpack (along with your GPS, satellite phone, PSP, etc.) because it is small and portable and cranks out enough power to charge all your gear (check out the link below for all of the specs).

$299 from Sundance Solar

via Treehugger

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This entry posted on 17 January 2006 at 12:32 AM
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