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Solar Tech That Doesn't Suck

Solar power is a great concept. But it's often ineffective and overpriced. Especially if you live in a cold weather, northern climate. Lack of sunlight and an overcast sky can really diminish your solar panel's effectiveness.

Luckily, there are certain devices that work almost anywhere.

And today's article covers three pieces of solar tech that don't suck.

These are crucial instruments that easy to charge, durable - and offer lifesaving benefits in an emergency situation.

Here we go!

1. This Luci Solar Inflatable Light

Luci Solar Inflatable Light Review

(Source - Amazon.com)

My family has owned and used these solar lights for years. 

They're great for unexpected power outages, and camping trips.

The Luci Solar Inflatable Light is a simple solar-powered LED light, contained inside a collapsible plastic tube. They're easy to store, easy to transport, and allow up to 24 hours of additional light from a single charge.

Keep these by a window in your home, or the rear windshield of your car to make sure your Luci Solar Inflatable Lights are fully charged.

The extra illumination comes in handy during power outages or camping trips. 

Allowing you more time for reading, navigating yourself to safety, or completing essential tasks (like cooking, repairing damaged equipment, or building a shelter). 

You can get these solar lights on Amazon for around $20.

They're very affordable, while providing a lifesaving essential service. It's well worth investing in a few of these solar lamps for both your home and vehicle.

2. This Casio Tough Solar Watch

Casio Men's Tough Solar AQ-S810W Review


(Source - Amazon.com)

There are certain situations where you can't rely on your phone for timekeeping.

Perhaps you're in the woods and don't want to run your cellphone battery down. Or there's a violent rainstorm you don't want to risk your electronics in.

That's where this Casio AQ-S810W Tough Solar comes in.

As the name implies, this is a durable, solar=powered watch. It has 100 meters of water resistance, a shock-proof case, alarm and timer capabilities, and an auto-calendar that keeps accurate time and date until the year 2099.

Best of all, the Casio AQ-S810W Tough Solar has a 10 month battery life on one complete solar charge. 

As long as you put this watch in sunlight every few months, you'll always have an accurate time and date.

You can grab this Casio for under $45 on Amazon.

And it's well worth having as back-up timepiece.

3. This BLAVOR Solar Charger

BLAVOR Solar Charger Review


(Source - Amazon.com)

Imagine a serious, multi-day power outage.

How will you charge your phone?

With the BLAVOR Solar Charger, of course!

This is a great, emergency solar charger that's compatible with a wide variety of different phones and electronic devices. It also doubles as a flashlight, and has a compass carabine - making it incredibly useful for camping.

As many reviews note, this charger isn't magic. 

And it doesn't replenish your phone as quickly as a traditional outlet would.

However, this is a great emergency tool that gives you extra battery life in an emergency. BLAVOR is a great back-up tool in an extreme power outage, or multi-day camping trip.

You can order your BLAVOR Solar Charger from Amazon for less than $35.

And it's a fantastic, portable charger for emergency situations.

Conclusion

There are plenty of useful, affordable solar devices that offer life-saving opportunities.

From extending your visibility with a solar light, to telling the time and setting daily alarms with a durable solar watch, all the way to harnessing sunlight to charge your phone. 

No matter your need, there's a solar device that helps. 

And, it will make an uncomfortable power outage or wilderness trek significantly safer and more enjoyable.

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