Summer is almost over, but hopefully you have a few days off left before Autumn fills the air. I know that my family will be out and about at least until October. Since your picnics certainly feature both food and technology, the Cooladio Solar Picnic Bag is an essential tool to help you make the most of the sunny times you have left.

The Cooladio (Cool Radio - Get it?) Solar Picnic Bag is a simple idea that is surprisingly useful. Essentially, you have a thermal picnic bag that can keep food warm or cool; this of course depends on if you have burritos or beer. What makes the thermal lunch bag stand out is the inclusion of a solar panel that is capable of charging your USB device, MP3 player, iPod, or iPhone. It contains a assortment of adapter tips and cables that allow it to charge the most common devices. The Cooladio Solar Picnic Bag also has a pair of speakers that you can hook any 3.5mm adapter up to. The speakers are not great, but they will help you enjoy you share your music with your friends.

The bag runs $84.99, which is a pretty good deal for a cooler bag that measures W 11" x D 7" x H 16" and has the ability to keep your MP3 running. I can see this bag working best at a sporting event or a quaint date with a special someone. If $85 can help you enjoy a game or add romance, then I am all for it.

via Chip Chick