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To leave “civilization” behind for more than a night, we used to require a car, batteries or access to power in order to use new gadgetry. Those days are past. Solar energy is now improving every aspect of outdoor life. After all, where the eco-adventurer wanders, so goes the sun.

The following 10 solar gadgets are useful for everything you could want, from car camping to backpacking to bicycling to a stroll in the park. Enjoy and explore, with only the sun as your guide.

On to our first solar gadget…

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