Reduce

Reduce

While it is difficult to reduce the carbon emissions from your flight, there are many options to reduce your impact while traveling. From green hotels to reusable travel gear, you can become a low-impact traveler.

Solar Backpack

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Voltaic Solar Panel Backpack

Second lined MP3 / sunglasses pouch inside, Optional clip in padded laptop sleeves, Bladder pouch and channels to run the tube to the shoulder strap, Includes a 2,200mAh Li-Ion battery pack with 3 voltage settings to store solar power, When not in the sun, the battery can be charged using the AC travel charger or DC car charger, Comes with 11 standard adaptors including a car charger socket and USB adaptor so you can always use a standard charger for your device, Includes adaptor plugs in universal sizes for common cell phones, which eliminate the need to use a car charger for common devices The Voltaic Backpack is built tough for use as a weekend hike bag or as a large daypack. There are pockets and wire channels for multiple electronic devices and 1,850 cubic inches of storage space.
Life Gear LED Flashlight

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Life Gear LED Shake-to-charge Flashlight

SafetyCross Shake Light is water resistent, environmentally friendly and never needs batteries. It comes with a built in LED and provides 10,000 MCD of light. Excellent for hiking, camping, in an emergency or for everyday use. The double copper coil power generator system gives you a rechargeable power source, anytime, anywhere. 1 minute of shaking produces about 30 minutes of continuous light. ABS construction provides long lasting durability. SafetyCross Shake Light comes with a 1 year warranty against defects.
Eco–lodges and Earth–friendly Hotels

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Fodor's Green Travel: The World's Best Eco-lodges & Earth-friendly Hotels

Green Travel is the must-have guide to eco-lodges and green hotels around the world. Featuring 100 clean, green accommodations that are not only environmentally friendly, but work to support local communities as well, Fodor's Green Travel celebrates the growing availability of green travel experiences around the world.