Electronics & Gadgets

A few short decades ago, travelers hit the road with very few electronics. A flashlight, maybe a short-wave radio, and later a cassette Walkman. The number of electronics going into the average carry-on bag has increased dramatically in the past ten years, with many people carrying five or six different electricity-powered gadgets with them in their travels.

All those gadgets increase our impact on the environment, from the materials used to the power sources required. The following travel gadgets can lessen some of that impact by using natural power sources to power up your devices and eliminate waste. By harnessing the sun, the wind, or the power of your muscles, these items can keep you away from disposable batteries, fossil fuels, and power outlets.