Scottsdale Health January 2020
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splurge<br />
/ by Gabby Leighton<br />
Sustainable<br />
& Stylish<br />
An ocean-saving solar backpack<br />
Up until recently,<br />
Solgaard has mainly<br />
been known for its<br />
sustainable suitcases,<br />
which feature<br />
a built-in shelving<br />
system and charging<br />
port. The company’s<br />
newer collection<br />
includes unisex<br />
bags and backpacks,<br />
all crafted in the<br />
brand’s exclusive<br />
propietary Shoretex<br />
fabric, which is<br />
made from upcycled<br />
ocean-bound plastic.<br />
Solgaard’s mission<br />
is to pull 1 million<br />
pounds of plastic<br />
from the ocean by<br />
the end of this year,<br />
and for every item<br />
sold, the company<br />
pulls 5 pounds of<br />
plastic from the<br />
ocean. For those<br />
looking to further<br />
their goal, the sleek<br />
Lifepack Solar 2.0<br />
may be the way<br />
to go. The solarpowered<br />
backpack<br />
has an integrated<br />
USB port to easily<br />
charge devices as<br />
well as an anti-theft<br />
lock to keep items<br />
safe. There are two<br />
main storage areas,<br />
with multiple pockets<br />
and compartments to<br />
keep organized. The<br />
bag, which stands<br />
upright on its own<br />
and has a waterresistant<br />
bottom,<br />
includes a Solarbank<br />
(aka a powerbank<br />
with solar charger),<br />
a suitcase mounting<br />
strap, and four<br />
secret passport and<br />
card pockets. There’s<br />
also plush shoulder<br />
straps, back support<br />
and a drop-proof<br />
laptop storage compartment.<br />
$115-$225<br />
at Solgaard, www.<br />
solgaard.co.<br />
01/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 19
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