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The Winter Spectacular is in full swing! We've been giving you a shot at some awesome gaming prizes all week, and today is no exception.

On deck for today is a Powerbag backpack, courtesy of RFA Brands, Inc. While it may initially look unassuming, this bag packs a punch! With an enclosed 3000mAh battery, and the built-in PowerVine system, the Powerbag can charge almost any USB device on the go. Smartphones, iPads, gaming devices, you name it - as long as it has a USB connection, this bag can charge it.

How do you win this great prize? It’s simple: find the hidden snowflake somewhere on our site (and no, the snowflake on this post doesn't count) Everyone who correctly identifies the location of the secret snowflake is entered to win! As the Winter Spectacular progresses, it will become harder to find the snowflake; if you get stuck, check out our Facebook page for clues. Submit your guess after the jump.

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As anyone who uses a handheld or mobile device on a frequent basis will attest to, portable electronics eat batteries. Sure, we try to be diligent in charging them, but let's face it - there are often times when juicing your various gadgetry just isn't a viable option. Need to charge your cellphone on the go? Forgot your digital camera's USB cable before going on that big trip? Enter the Powerbag from RFA Brands, Inc. Available in backpack, messenger bag, and briefcase varieties, it aims to provide a comfortable, readily available charging solution for portable devices.

The entry level backpack model starts at $139.99, and includes a removable 3000mAh battery, along with an AC adapter. At first glance, the Powerbag is virtually indistinguishable from a standard backpack. Sporting a simplistic, yet functional aesthetic, many of the electronic components are designed to blend in with the rest of the backpack. This isn't so much a battery that can hold your portable devices, so much as it is a backpack with a built in battery. Take the power button, for instance - to the untrained eye, it looks nothing more than a rubberized patch used to designate the brand name. In reality, it is the backpack's on/off mechanism, which also doubles as a battery life indicator. A quick tap will illuminate a series of LEDs hidden in the surrounding area, showing how much power is left in the battery, while pressing and holding the button for 3-5 seconds starts the charger.

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