Here are 5 solar powered items you need this summer

A couple lays out next to a pool with a book and cell phone.Lee Celano/AP

Summer is a wonderful time. Weekends away from work mean time spent enjoying the beautiful outdoors with family and friends.

But as much as we like to think we can “become one” with nature, let’s face it. Most of us can’t go a day without our favorite electronics, whether that’s a phone, camera, or something else. And when you’re out and about, nothing is more frustrating than not being able to accomplish a task because the battery died.

Cue the never-ending power source: the sun. It provides energy for a variety of uses at no cost you to.

So, here are 5 solar powered products that you are definitely going to want this summer.