Cover photo courtesy of Biolite
This string of bright yet soft-on-the-eyes LED lights that wraps around and plugs into its own storage/charging station is the camp-lighting solution of my dreams. Bright enough to read or cook by in a dark camp, they also look super cool, making them perfect for breaking out at backyard barbecues or every evening on your deck.

The 44-foot string of lights has 20 shatterproof, soft-light bulbs and the whole length is detachable from its 4,000-mAh power hub. This makes it super convenient to leave the lights strung all about the way you have them while detaching the hub for recharging via USB when it runs out of juice. The lights can run up to 40 hours on a full charge and even longer when the sun is shining down on the solar panel on top of the hub. MSRP: $69.95. Bioliteenergy.com
Wil Wheaton