Memorial Day weekend kicks off peak outdoor season, from coastal trail runs to multi-day basecamps and weekend road trips, and the device most likely to die on you out there is still your phone. A solar power bank solves the math by stacking a usable battery and a built-in panel into a single piece of […]
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Plug a microwave into a wall outlet. That’s legal. Plug a solar panel into the same outlet, and until 14 months ago, you’d have been breaking the rules in all 50 states. Utah flipped that switch in March 2025, and as of May 15, 2026, four more states have followed. That’s the real story behind
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Organic Transit, the small Durham, North Carolina shop behind the original ELF solar electric trike, is bringing the vehicle back. The first ELF logged more than 10 million miles across 850 vehicles in the field, with a warranty rate the company puts under 3 percent, before a change in ownership paused production. Founder Rob Cotter
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Most watches that claim ocean credentials stop at a water resistance rating and a blue dial. The Timex Expedition Freedive Solar took a different route entirely. Its case and strap are built from recycled ocean-bound waste, it runs on sunlight, and it costs $159. That combination doesn’t come around often. The way Timex pulled it
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REVIEW – I’ve had solar-powered LED lights as part of my outdoor landscape decoration for years now. However, one feature I’ve been waiting for is an outdoor solar-powered light with user-customizable color patterns. Linkind has made that dream come true with their new SPG Smart Solar Pathway Lights. Let’s take a look, install them, and
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REVIEW – Whenever I am working in my garage workshop, I always find myself in need of a flashlight. And, in most cases during the summer, I eventually start to sweat and need a fan. How about two for the price of one with this Qardoz 26800mAh Portable Fan Rechargeable with 18W Detachable Solar Panel?
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NEWS – This past week, on July 10th, 2025, I attended another invitation-only EcoFlow event that featured the unveiling of their latest and most ambitious product to date. They unveiled the Ocean Pro residential Solar Battery System, and I can say that I have never seen anything like it before. Disclaimer: Before I go any
NEWS – EcoFlow has announced exciting news about the launch of its STREAM series, which is a groundbreaking plug-and-play home solar system designed to make renewable energy accessible to a broader range of U.S. residents, including those in apartments, condominiums, and multi-family dwellings. While the STREAM series will debut in Utah, plans are to expand
REVIEW – I have been meaning to get some solar lights for my yard, but just couldn’t decide which ones to get. So when Linkind asked me to review their new SL5C smart solar spotlights, the decision was made for me, and I was excited to try them out. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $129.99 Where
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NEWS – Have you ever wished your headphones could charge themselves? Well, 3M just made that dream come true with their new WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector. These aren’t your average headphones because in addition to listening to music, they are designed to protect your ears from loud noises. They can reduce noise by
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REVIEW – I have never had the opportunity to review a solar panel larger than 100-Watts before so when the 200-Watt Portable Solar Panel from Rophie arrived to be reviewed, I began scanning the future weather forecasts for sunny days to put this panel through its paces. What is it? The Rophie 200-Watt Portable Solar
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REVIEW – If you’ve taken vacations, camping trips, or had lake/beach adventures with a cooler full of ice, then you know the hassle that GoSun is trying to solve with the GoSun Chill + SolarTable 120. Traditional ice-filled coolers inevitably have a lifespan measured in hours (or days for very nice ones that you’re not
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REVIEW – With the crazy weather patterns that the global climate emergency is causing, it is only a matter of time before you will have a need for off-grid power. Here at the Gadgeteer, we have shared stories of those flooded or burned out of main dwellings for a time being assisted by power systems,
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REVIEW – Ever wanted a nice little light on your patio or your backyard picnic table? No power in those locations? No problem; the Haoyishu solar table lamp has you covered. What is it? The HAOYISHU Solar Table Lamp is a battery-powered small table lamp, that can be charged from USB or solar. What’s in
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REVIEW – For the past two years, my wife and I have been working on the landscape at the front of our home. My wife is very good at creating beautiful landscapes, and based on the results of her work in our garden, her skills are pretty obvious. The only task that I am responsible
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REVIEW – Earlier this year, this review team enjoyed testing out the Yargo YP100W solar panel. When Yargo offered to let us test the even more portable version, the Yargo 100W portable solar panel (YB100), we were happy to give it a try. We found that it’s very similar to its bigger cousin, with just
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REVIEW – There are quite a few uses for solar panels, especially portable ones. You could combine them with a power station to create a “solar generator” system that can power things while recharging during the day and then continue powering overnight. Or you can harness the power of the sun directly to power or
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REVIEW – Portable power is a great thing. You can use these portable power stations to keep your portable electronics running at the beach, at a party, well, you get the idea. But…what powers the power station? What happens when that runs out of electrons? If you’re out camping and burn through your electronics battery
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REVIEW – Every time we get a power bill, our carrier makes a point of showing us that we are using way, way more energy than our neighbors. While we try to be conscious of our power usage by using energy-efficient appliances and turning off lights we’re not using, it still makes us feel bad.
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REVIEW – Ever had your power go out for a couple of days? It can be scary, costly, and even dangerous. If you’re into camping or hitting the road in an RV you also know how precious power can be. I’m in California and between extreme weather events and increased demand on the power grid,
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