It simply doesn’t get any cooler than this - a solar charging backpack. It’s a backpack, it has a solar panel and a battery, it can charge small electronic devices that you own if they have a car charger attachment!

Have you been putting off that grand hiking trip because you need your musical fix? Wait no longer. You can now hike and camp to your hearts content and still listen to MP3s, make calls, even send emails from your Treo for as long as you like. Well, at least as long as the battery holds out.

‘The Reactor’ Solar Backpack is manufactured by a little company in Round Rock, Texas (near Austin) by the name of Eclipse Solar Gear. They intend to introduce a line of like devices including messenger bags and camera bags. The Reactor retails for $129.00 and has a whole slew of pockets and even has room for your laptop. While I am sure the camping set will get some mileage out of it, I imagine road warriors and students will also garner great benefit from the introduction of this beauty. Some specs:

* Fabric: 1650 Denier Nylon
* Size: 18? x 13? x 8.75?
* Weight: 3.7 pounds without the laptop sleeve; 4.6 with the laptop sleeve
* Capacity: 1850 cubic inches
* Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Product Highlights

* Solar Module providing up to 2.5 Watts of power
* Single 12V charging outlet
* Padded waistbelt
* Water bottle pockets
* Mesh ventilated, padded backpanel
* Contoured and padded shoulder straps
* Reflective features for nightime visibility
* Accessory pockets
* Organizer pockets
* Portal exit for headphones
* Fits laptop computers up to 15″

The company is selling The Reactor on eBay in dribbles with a starting bid of under $100. Have a look –

Or you can purchase direct from their website for $129.00 and free shipping.

Source: Eclipse Solar