Gear Check - Green Gear

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Sun Jar

This cookie jar look-alike is a great way to save energy on warm nights. Designed by New York artist Tobias Wong, all you have to do is put it outside or on a windowsill during the day, so the enclosed solar cell can charge. When night falls the LED lights glow brightly around your patio or campsite without batteries. $30, www.firebox.com 

Reelight SL120

This bike light uses pedal power to keep you safe on the road with a combination of high-powered LED lights and magnets mounted on the spokes. When the magnets pass the mounted light, it lights up, and thanks to its self-contained electrical system with backup power, when you stop in traffic the lights continue to flash. Never worry about batteries dying again. Extra magnets are available for faster recharge. $54, www.reelight.com

LightCap

This lightweight one-liter water bottle’s lid contains a solar panel and battery that stores energy for later. Strap it to the outside of your pack all day while you hike, and then light up your campsite at night. It only needs to see the sun for four hours to charge enough to keep you from fumbling around long after the campfire goes out. $25, www.firebox.com

Freeloader Solar Charger

You don’t have to be far away from a power outlet to take advantage of solar energy with this compact, lightweight solar charger. The solar panels soak up the rays and the battery stores the energy for up to three months, so when your juice runs low, whether you’re out on the trail, in the car or at the park, just plug in any electronic device (it comes with every adapter you could possibly need) and power up. $40, http://www.firebox.com

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