Eco-Product of the Week: Ecosol Powerstick

I hate to admit it, but my lifestyle is very dependent on a collection of portable electronics that I keep around at all times. The problem is that keeping all of my gadgets charged up during long trips can be a hassle, especially since I am not a fan of wall adapters. Carrying all the ones I'd need would severely reduce the appeal of having portable devices and besides, finding enough outlets to plug in all of those wall roaches can be a major pain in the ass.

To reduce the amount of gear I need to carry (as well as lowering my carbon footprint a little), I have been using a solar charging case for my emergency recharging needs. Unfortunately, it's not much use during cloudy days and it's also a bit bulky to be carried around all the time. For a while it seemed like a truly wireless world would remain out of reach, but I think I have finally found a solution to my power needs:

EcoSol, a self-proclaimed leader in intelligent energy storage, has been developing alternative energy sources that are more efficient and sustainable. Their first major product is the Powerstick, a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that is billed as the most "efficient and sophisticated power solution on the market." It charges to full from any USB port in 90 minutes and is apparently smart enough to provide just the right amount of power when needed.

Adding to its green credentials is fact that it wastes less energy while charging than wall chargers. Best of all, it's just the size of a pack of gum, making it easily the most portable 'green' energy solution I've discovered so far. However, what excites me the most is the rumor that a solar-powered version hybrid may be on the way.