Some innovative "Power" gift ideas

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Battery life is the gift that can't go wrong.

We know from anecdotal evidence (and personal experience) that everyone hates phone batteries. But surveys also show that battery life is the paramount complaint people make about their smartphones. It's the biggest phone-related concern about for one in three people, and 89% of people in a British survey named battery life as an important feature when shopping for a new phone.

There are numerous forms in which extended battery life can come, depending on whom you're buying for: the frequent driver who needs a car charger, the backpacker who needs a solar charger or the airport traveler who needs a universal charger. It really can't fail — unlike your phone battery.

Check out the selection of gifts below to give battery life solutions to your loved ones this holiday season.

• 1. ChargeAll portable power outlet

  

  ChargeAll's portable power outlet made $373,136 on Indiegogo by advertising itself as the "world's smallest power outlet." It can charge basically anything while you're on the go, because it has a USB port as well as an outlet. It's small but powerful.

  Price: $199.95

  IMAGE: CHARGEALL

• 2. Cheero

  

  The Cheero charger is cute, compact and actually works. With a 10400mAh battery, you should be able to charge your phone up to five times before the Cheero itself has to be recharged. It's a great gift for anyone on your list who likes quirky, useful gadgets. (It also comes in peach, white and green).

  Price: $49

  IMAGE: CHEERO

• 3. CFDA power banks

  

  For the holiday season, eBay collaborated with six designers and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to design mobile power banks. Each one has a unique design from Badgley Mischka, Nicole Miller, Pamela Love, Suno, Thakoon and Trina Turk.

  Price: $25

  IMAGE: EBAY

• 4. Goal Zero solar charger

  

  Goal Zero's solar charger has very powerful mono-crystalline panels, which (according to Goal Zero) make it as effective as charging in a wall outlet. It's specifically designed to be used outdoors.

  Price: $199.98

  IMAGE: GOAL ZERO

• 5. Power2Charge universal charger

  

  This universal USB charger from Philips has a couple of features that make it stand out. The accompanying USB cable is retractable, making it easier to use at a long distance. It also has an LED display that shows the status of the charge.

  Price: $29.99

  IMAGE: PHILIPS

• 6. WakaWaka Power+

  

  The WakaWaka Power+ solar-powered charger is sleek and compact, and it also has a built-in light. Moreover, purchasing one goes to a good cause, as proceeds go to making the WakaWaka available for communities in developing countries without sustainable access to electricity.

  Price: $79

  IMAGE: MASHABLE LUKE LEONARD

• 7. R2D2 car charger

  

  The R2D2 charger might not be the most powerful, but it has two USB ports and even acts just like R2D2 (it lights up and the head rotates). It makes a great gift for someone who loves Star Wars, drives often and doesn't necessarily need a powerful charger.

  Price: $39.99

  IMAGE: THINK GEEK

• 8. TowlHub

  

  TowlHub's paper towel charger has four USB ports and is very well-reviewed on Amazon. It makes a great battery solution gift for people with tech-savvy families.

  Price: $49.99

  IMAGE: TOWLHUB

• 9. Une Bobine

  

  The Une Bobine charger is a phone cable that has the strength and flexibility of a tripod. It works as a functional tripod, but could also be gifted to people who are perpetually twisting up their phone cords.

  Price: $34.95 for iOS; $20 for Android

  IMAGE: PHOTOJOJO!

• 10. SOS charger

  

  The SOS charger by emergency goods store SOSReady was funded by a Kickstarter campaign that blew right past its goal. The charger has its own generator that you can power to charge your phone by cranking for a few minutes. It's a little unwieldy, but makes a good battery solution for adventurers.

  Price: $59

  IMAGE: SOSREADY

• 11. Scosche REvolt

  

  The Scosche REvolt car charger is the best-reviewed model on the market, with more than 500 reviews on Amazon averaging four-and-a-half stars. It will charge phones and tablets (iOS and Android).

  Price: $24.99

  IMAGE: SCOSCHE

• 12. QBracelet

  

  Unclasping the Q bracelet turns it into an iPhone charger. Although it's only available for preorder now and ships in spring 2015, there's bound to be a super stylish person on your list who will appreciate the thought. The bracelet comes in polished gold, polished silver, matte silver and matte black.

  Price: $78

  IMAGE: Q DESIGNS

• 13. XOO belt

  

  The XOO belt was developed by Nifty, which was motivated to create a portable tech gadget that could truly go anywhere instead of languishing in a drawer. The work of fashion designers and engineers alike have gone into this product, which utilizes the latest in flexible wire technology. The Indiegogo fundraiser doesn't end until Dec. 18, though, so you'll have to wait until July 2015 to get it.

  Price: Varies by perk level