Going Green And Gift Buying: Unique Solar Gifts and Solar Gadgets

If you're looking for something eco friendly and 'green' for someone this holiday season, check out these options.

Today more than ever before, people are looking for viable alternatives to using conventional energy sources and solar power is becoming more and more popular.

If you have someone special on your list that you think could really enjoy a solar gadget or a unique solar gift, you'll love some of the choices out there.

Or if you just happen to be in the market for some of these items, try the solar variety and see if you're not pleasantly surprised by their efficiency and pleased with yourself for going green!

The idea of solar sound may sound a bit 'out there', but you can buy many products that have an energy supply using solar rays.

Here are some great examples of solar sound products:

• Bluetooth portable speaker for use with iPhone, iPod, & MP3 players

• Solar sound systems that play iPods and iPhones

• Cooler/sound system combo that plays iPods, MP3 players and cell phones

• Solar audio and light systems

• Solar jukebox

• Radios that run on solar power
  

A solar charger makes a great gift. Consider ones that charge multiple devices, are durable, weather proof and that store large quantities of energy. Here are 2 great products to choose from.

K3 SOLAR AND WIND CHARGERS

• These chargers will charge cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, PDAs, GPS systems, and digital cameras

• They run off wind and solar power

• A fully charged K3 will charge a Blackberry or an iPhone 5 times before needing recharging

• Comes with a large capacity internal battery

POWER MONKEY SOLAR CHARGERS

• Stores up to 96 hours of energy

• Charges iPhones, iPods, MP3 players, PDAs, GPS and digital cameras along with multiple other electrical devices

• Comes with a micro USB port for the latest Smart Phones

You can charge using USB port, solar power or a wall socket plug

Toys for all ages are available that run off solar power.

THE WORLD'S SMALLEST SOLAR CAR

• Weighs 1 lb.

• Exposure to sunlight makes the motor and the wheels go

• Also functions with artificial light sources

• Demonstrates the properties of solar power - great educational toy for all ages

POWERPLUS CHAMELEON 6-IN-1 SOLAR TOY

• Great educational toy for kids and adults alike

• Build 6 separate models depicting solar power

• A 6-in-1 toy demonstrating other energy sources

MORE SOLAR TOYS

• Solar powered race cars and model kits

• Physics solar workshop kits

• Solar wind turbine desk model

• Solar hopping frog toy kit

• Solar powered cable car kit
  

These lightweight backpacks pack a solar punch because they have solar panels built into the fabric which capture solar rays which becomes energy.   While you're hiking expending your energy, you're gathering energy in the backpack to recharge your gadgets!

V-DIMENSION HELIUS SOLAR POWERED BACKPACK

• Extremely lightweight

• Sleek design and many compartments
  

• Adapters for charging iPhones, iPods, Samsung, LG, Nokia, and Motorola phones

• Additional adapters available

ECOWATT SOLAR BACKPACK

• Lightweight

• Made of recycled fabric

• Comes with USB plug, battery and connectors for all kinds of gadgets

• Main compartment will hold a laptop sleeve

Check to see which solar backpacks have chargers for what products but most support numerous cell phones, iPods, iPhones, MP3 players, Blackberries and Smart phones. Most even support Nintendo and other game players!

Some of the great things about solar ovens:

• Solar ovens are portable - most weight a little over 20 pounds

• You can use them in summer or winter

• Solar ovens are rustproof

• Setup takes only minutes

• Temperatures are easy to monitor

• You can cook from 360-400 degrees using a solar oven

There are many great solar products out there and the more we go solar, the less we rely on traditional energy sources.

These products make great gifts whether they're for someone special on your list or for yourself or your home.

Check out more great solar products at Amazon.com. Happy shopping in the effort to go green!