November 6, 2008, 8:26 pm
By Kelly Restuccia
With improvements in technology used to harness the sun’s energy, solar power is quickly finding its way into the outdoor market—and that’s great news for campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for a way to conserve resources, pack lighter and minimize their impact on the planet.
The latest in the recent wave of solar-powered gadgets is the LightCap 200 from SolLight, which will turn your water bottle into a solar-powered lantern that’s not only effective, but also a great way to make your next hiking or camping trip more sustainable!
The SolLight LightCap 200 provides just the right amount of light to give the inside of your tent a comforting glow or illuminate the path to the outhouse, and this extra light source lets you save your flashlight’s battery power serious night hikes.
In the daytime, the cap collects sunlight to charge its battery and then provides up to four hours light at night. It weighs just 2.6 ounces and has a built-in daylight sensor that automatically shuts off the LED lights in sunlight to conserve battery power. The leak-proof cap fits any standard wide-mouth (2.25” diameter) water bottle and the swivel retaining ring has loops that can be strung with lanyard for hanging or used to hook the cap to the top of your pack.
When you’re not out hiking, the cap turns your water bottle into a great night light for the kids or a fun, funky new way to light up your deck or porch—no electricity or batteries required!
For more information or to purchase the LightCap 200, visit
http://www.sollight.com/products/lc200.cfm.
