This leather wallet charges your smartphone from the sun

Flat-battery panic is surefire way to ruin your beachside cocktail session. Rather than renting a power locker, though, this Nappa leather wallet from Lucca Bozzi (from US$99, Indiegogo) would have you channel the sun’s lumens for your quick charge fix. Equipped with an integrated charging cable (Lightning, microUSB or USB-C), it’ll zap your talky box from any light source thanks to an in-built solar cell. Better yet, its slimline build, including a money clip and quick-access card slot, means it’ll back you up without stealing pocket space. There’s a 1500mAh battery inside, too, for when you’re in the dark, sticky club, while RFID protection should stop dodgy sorts nicking your holiday cash.

Chris Rowlands Freelance contributor

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Formerly News Editor at this fine institution, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on coffee kit, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

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Cameras, gear and travel tech