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Seeon is a new style of backpack equipped with an integrated solar panel, battery pack and even a rear facing camera that can alert you of an impending assault. Launched via Kickstarter the team of ...

When Innocent James completed his chores after school, he would light a kerosene lamp and lay down to read his books. There was no electricity in James’ part of Arusha, a region in northern Tanzania, ...

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Voltaic Systems has been making backpacks and laptop cases with built-in solar chargers since 2004. But so far most of the company’s backpacks have only generated enough electricity to charge small ...

Neither rain, nor heat will ruin your summer vacation with this simple yet genius item: a foldable backpack umbrella that comes with a cooling fan, UV sun protection, Bluetooth speakers, and a solar ...

Every hiker and camper knows that a good backpack is vital, but a new bag concept might make enjoying the great outdoors more convenient than ever before. British design student Brad Brister has ...