I know. It almost sounds completely counter-intuitive to have a solar powered flashlight, but this handy little gadget from XTG Technology looks like it could be pretty useful. And it’s only twenty bucks, so you don’t have that much to lose anyway.

The XTG SOLLANT solar portable battery pack has a total capacity of 1800mAh and has a standard USB output. What this means is that it will provide enough juice to give a complete recharge to most modern smartphones, including the iPhone. It’s great for your MP3 player or any other USB powered device, but it is limited to a 500mAh output, so it won’t work with an iPad.

As an added bonus to the whole solar battery pack thing, this product also comes with a button for “multifunctional lighting options,” including a flashlight, an SOS strobe, a bright lantern or a dim lantern. It’s good for camping and outdoor activities, for instance.

You can pick it up for $19.99 from Amazon, which is a solid $50 off the regular list price of $69.99. Buy another five bucks worth of stuff and you’ll qualify for the super saver shipping too.

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We rely a lot on our smartphones to do just about everything. It’s not just about phone calls. We listen to music, we play games, we watch videos, we update Facebook… and all of these drain our batteries like there’s no tomorrow. Literally, because most smartphone batteries barely make it through the day.

That’s why there are so many chargers and backup battery solutions these days and one of the best could be the ReVIVE Solar ReStore XL. It’s got a solar panel and a whopping 4000mAh of internal juice, giving you enough to recharge most smartphones two times over. Better yet, it’s on sale for 60% off the regular retail price.

At 6.7″ x 3.6″ x 0.8″ and 8 ounces, the ReVIVE Solar ReStore XL is roughly the same size as your cell phone, making it easily portable for wherever your day may take you. The solar panel has a 300mA charging rate in direct sunlight, getting enough energy “to charge most phones after only 4-6 hours.” You can also recharge it via USB, checking on its charge level via the 4-level LED indicator.

Pick up this solar portable battery pack on Amazon for $44.99, including free super saver shipping.

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