Have you ever found yourself with a dead cell phone, iPod/iPhone or Blackberry?

Yeah, who hasn't! Usually it is in at an inconvenient time or place. I was camping the last time it happened to me. My iPhone was dead and we had hiked in 3 miles from the car for a great spot to camp. Stuck with no music and no phone!

I've learned my lesson. You have to think like a Boy Scout and always be prepared.

The next time I go camping, I will bring along my 11 ounce (that's light enough for backpacking) solar powered charger!

The Lenmar PPUS20 PowerPort Solar Charger with USB ports and a variety of phone tips is the ideal travel companion.

I put my Lenmar solar charger out on the picnic table and kept it brimming with energy. Then simply plugged the USB cable into my iPhone cell phone at the end of the day and kept it ready to use.

You never know when you'll need to make an emergency call when camping. Don't be unprepared!