Want to go camping but don't think you can leave your electronics behind? The Voltaic Backpack is the solution for you. In direct sunlight it can charge a cell phone or digital camera in about 4 to 6 hours. Powerfilm is the first rollable solar ...
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Green Gadgets: Solar Backpack and Power Film
Want to go camping but don't think you can leave your electronics behind? The Voltaic Backpack is the solution for you. In direct sunlight it can charge a cell phone or digital camera in about 4 to 6 hours. Powerfilm is the first rollable solar ...
Added: Apr 20, 2009
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