By tearing down some solar-powered garden lights, a USB drink cooler, and a styrofoam drink carrier, you can make your own drink cooler powered by nothing but the hot summer sun.


We've talked a lot about optimal ice usage for summer beverages, but if you've got a bit of DIY spirit, this project stands to be even more effective. You'll need a bit of electronics skill to pull it off, like wire stripping and soldering, but nothing too hardcore. It basically consists of attaching the solar panel from a set of garden lights to a USB drink cooler, and making sure it has enough power to keep your soda from getting warm. Check out the video below for the full instructions, or hit the link to read through them.


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