One of the hottest trends in clothing accessories nowadays (for the record, we're talking about bags here) is to embed a solar panel within a purse or some other storage item, hence allowing these things to constantly charge the user's various (and, typically, quite numerous) gadgets. And a very good example of such a product comes from Eclipse Solar Gear in the form of the Fusion Canvas/Leather Solar Messenger Bags, which combine an attractive exterior with a quality build and an extended level of versatility.

Since the external design is, quite obviously, one of the main selling points of these pieces, it's important to mention that the Fusion Messenger Bags are available in gray, black, and natural heavy canvas with leather trim. The quality of the build is also worth praising, since these bags are manufactured from durable 1680D, 800D nylons, and recycled materials.

Now, on the subject of functionality. The messenger bags include a large main compartment, a padded laptop compartment, file compartments, organizer pockets, a padded shoulder strap, accessory pockets, side pockets, and, of course, the solar charging module. This module can be used by plugging in one's existing 12V auto adapter (cigarette lighter adapter). The thin film flexible solar panel is made to withstand the environment and provide a long lasting source of personal solar energy for one's gadgets, whether we're talking about cell phones, smart phones, hand-held GPS units or MP3 players.

Depending on the specific model, the Fusion Canvas/Leather Solar Messenger Bags from Eclipse Solar Gear sell for 130 up to 250 US dollars, which are some pretty fair price points, given just how innovative and, after all, trendy, these accessories are. Plus, as a bonus, all of the company's bags have a limited lifetime warranty, which means that the manufacturer will repair or replace the product should it happen to fail due to some material or workmanship-related defect.


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