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Eco-Friendly Tech: Solar Gadgets Perfect for Summer Camping

Camping is an outdoor activity that promotes the value of self-sufficiency and teaches you a thing or two about sustainable living when you’re off the grid. However, it would help if you had the right tools for a successful camping trip. Here are the best solar-powered gadgets for camping.

Mesqool Solar Camping Lantern

Meqsool Lamp 1

The Mesqool LED Solar Camping Lantern is powered by a built-in large-capacity battery that can not only be charged using the included solar panel but also through the grid using a 5V USB charging cable.

And even if you don’t have access to the sun or direct power, this sturdy and durable lantern can also be kept alive using a hand-cranking mechanism. This battery powers the included main light which offers 12 LED bulbs and a 3W flashlight which can go on for up to 8 hours. You can also charge you phone using this camping lantern thanks to an included USB port on the device.

What We Like

  • Good battery backup
  • Solar charging

What We Don’t Like

  • Boring design

Brightech Ambience Pro String Lights

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The Brightech Ambience Pro String Lights is a 27 feet long durable string light with 12 LED lights and a detachable solar panel with an on/off switch located on the back. Britech has used heavy-duty bulbs here that last 20,000 hours and the solar panel on this one is rated at a 1,000-charge lifespan.

The bulbs are also shatterproof and offer heat resistance up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Not only can these lights be used during camping trips, but they can also be used for decorating and lighting up balcony terraces, and gardens, or bringing parties to life.

What We Like

  • Multipurpose operation
  • Heavy duty

What We Don’t Like

  • Not easy to pack

Meqsool 5000 Weather Radio

Meqsool Radio 1

The Meqsool 5000 Weather Radio comes with support for AM/FM/Shortwave radio and NOAA weather band to get daily weather forecasts quickly by rotating the knob instead of tuning up and down the dial.

You get access to seven programmed NOAA weather channels that bring alerts right to keep you up to speed when there is a severe weather advisory in your area. This weather radio comes with a 5000 large-capacity solar-powered rechargeable battery that can also be used to charge other devices.

What We Like

  • Big battery
  • Support for AM/FM

What We Don’t Like

  • Bulky design

Hiluckey Solar Charger

Hilucky 1

If you’re looking for a big power bank that can be charged using solar power, then the Hiluckey Solar Charger is just the device for you. It comes with a 25,000mah battery pack that can be charged using 4 high-performance solar panels that can reach 6W in direct sunlight.

This power bank offers 15W output through one USB C port and dual USB A ports for simultaneous charging for three devices. This is a sturdy power bank that can withstand the occasional drop and also comes in with a built-in bright flashlight making it a good tool for emergencies.

What We Like

  • Big 25,000mah battery pack
  • Solar charging

What We Don’t Like

  • Does not support fast-charging

Advanced Elements Summer Shower

Shower

Another really good gadget for your next camping trip is this Advanced Elements Summer Shower. It promises to help you with a hot shower no matter where you are. This is a 5-gallon solar-powered device with an efficient 2-layer construction for optimal heat retention and performance.

This device comes with interesting features including an easy-to-use large fill valve with a convenient twist-off cap, an on/off shower head that saves water, and an easy-to-read temperature gauge to know when your shower is warm.

What We Like

  • Powerful performance
  • Big 5-gallon reservoir

What We Don’t Like

  • Slightly expensive

Bonus: LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

Lifestraw

Although not a solar-powered gadget, the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter is a gadget you must keep with you when you’re going on your next camping trip. It promises to help provide you with clean and drinkable water wherever you go.

It promises to remove the smallest microplastics found in water and reduces turbidity down to 0.2 Microns. It is also long-lasting as the eco-friendly filter promises to provide 4,000 liters (1,000 Gallons) of clean and safe drinking water.

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Last updated on 29 June, 2024

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