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Feb 25, 2010

Take a comfortable seat

      I have been meaning to get one of these for myself for quite awhile now. The rare time I usually remember about these seats is when I am in need of one or really wished I had one at that moment.
There was one time that I was in a sports store and actually remembered to look for one of these fold-able legless chairs. But the store did not have these type of chairs that come with straps to hold it in place and a back. All they had were some cushions. While those are comfortable compared to just a bench or ground they do no provide the support for the back. When sitting on this cushions you are more likely to be hunched over and straining your back.
The chairs such as the outdoor portable chair, on the other hand, provide both cushion and support. I first came across one of these when I saw an elderly couple sitting on the ground, as most of the people were, during an outdoor concert. And they were comfortably lounging back as though they were sitting in the large chairs, but I did not see one. Once one of them got up, I saw that they were on these small legless chairs. While the rest of us were sitting cross legged or in similar positions on our blankets. I saw the true value for these seats as we went to more of such concerts and similar event as well a few baseball games, where I wished I had the portable chair underneath instead of just the bleachers. So as the spring time nears and the stores are more likely to have the chairs in stock... Wait a second, this is year 2010 I can order one online. I am off to search for a good deal for one on amazon.

If you are thinking of getting one as well, here is a link to the listing on amazon.com: Portable chairs by Crazy Creek

Feb 22, 2010

When its time for some R & R while traveling

Though these are not electronics, the following make travel a lot more comfortable:

Lug Life Nap Sac Blanket & Pillow- just looking at the picture, can feel how plush it is and would like to take a nap on it asap. Or maybe its just me and it is late afternoon here. The packaging come with a fleece blanket and a pillow. The pillow is packed flat and easy rolls up with the blanket. When needed, just blow it up and place it inside the cover. This makes it very convenient for traveling as it does not take up much space when deflated and packed up. It saves you money when flying since you do not have to pay fees for blankets and pillows on some of the flights.

TravelRest - The Ultimate Inflatable Travel Pillow- this pillow also takes up minimal space in your luggage when deflated. Though it looks a little strange in the picture, it aslo looks like it would be quite comfotable on long flight or drive. I tried the U-shaped pillow for my neck on my last flight as I cannot fall asleep on a plane and feel uncomfortable with my neck becoming more sore through the flight. While it did help a bit, with my head resting in more natural position and gave support, it did not feel like a pillow. It felt more like a support. According to the description for this travel pillow it supports your whole upper body and it won't slip away. It attaches to most high back seats or headrests and can be used on either left or right side.
If anyone has used one of these, please let me and other readers know about it. Would be interested in looking more into this comfy contraption.

Feb 18, 2010

Travel alarm clocks

When traveling for leaisure it is great to wake up whenever. Though even on relaxing trips out of town sometimes you need to wake up earlier and/or on time. On business trips, it goes without saying, you have to be on time for the meetings and get togethers, and cannot alway rely on a wake-up call. And that is why this post is about a nice to have travel gadget, a travel alarm.
Most hotel rooms have a variation of a clock/radio alarm in the room. In most of my travels that is what I utilize to set my wake up time. I have a basic one at home that I learned to manipulate quickly. I found that most of the clock radios that are in hotels have similar controls. However, they take time to set up and sometimes to figure out, especially the newer types. And they also might not work that well or have parts missing. Plus you have to learn anew and set it up every time you travel.
On the other hand, when you have the personal travel alarmwith you, you would set it once with a couple different wake up times and you are good to go. They are vary scalable in terms of the learning curve to find out how to set them up once and then easily do the same on the next trip.
These alarms are also very portable as most of them are light weight and have small dimensions. The pricier once, like the Seiko Advanced Technology Bedside Alarmweigh only 1.9 ounces. Today's travel alarms can have various cool and usefull features like multiple wake-up times, digital photo frame, calming nature sounds and MP3 player. Digital versions can automatically set the time wherever you may be. And some also come with a thermometer and a calendar.

Feb 12, 2010

Gadgets For Cold Weather

Just in time for the cold and snowy weather here in NY, here is an article about some tech gadgets that make the icey freeze over a bit more comfortable and fun.

Gadgets For Cold Weather
By: Jeremy Thompson

One of the newest cold weather gadgets is the Yaktrax Traction Device. Walking on ice will feel just like walking on solid dry pavement with the innovative design of Yaktrax.
Yaktrax use a unique design called the Skidlock coil system. The bottom of each Yaktrax is furnished with tiny coils that provide 450 sharp edges that become embedded in the ice when you take a step. The coils stretch into the ice giving you non-slip support in all directions so you don't slide forward, backward or to one side. And as you continue walking the Skidlock coils snap back into place so they're ready to do their job on the next step you take.

Yaktrax are easy to use and are not bulky like other shoes or boots designed for traction. They fit easily over the sole of your shoes or boots and won't slip off when you need them most. Yaktrax Traction devices also don't have spikes or sharp edges that can damage floors, so you can wear them inside without any worries.

The Himalayan Expedition Mitts are another simple yet effective gadget for keeping your hands toasty warm, no matter how low the thermometer drops. Manufactured by Grandoe, a 100 year old, well-known provider of high-performance handware, this pair of mitts has been created to withstand the coldest, most extreme conditions that can be found on the planet.

The Himalayan Expedition Mitts were created with a 100% polyester MicroVortex and Gore-Tex outer shell, complete with an acrylic coating, which helps the mitts resist the tears and abrasions that can come with regular use. This coating is great for repelling water and melting snow, so that your hands inside can stay dry and warm. The Himalayan Mitts are insulated with microfiber ThermaDry that will maintain its warming properties even when it gets wet.

Another gadget for cold weather will help keep you warm while being functional too. The Headphone Beanie is for those people who constantly listen to music or are wearing headphones for some reason, and still want to listen while keeping their head warm. The Headphone Beanie has speakers built right into the hat so you can listen to music no matter what the temperature without getting frostbite on your ears.

Simply plug in your iPod, MP3 player, or other small electronic device into the headphone jack on the back of this comfortable hat. Then adjust the speakers to fit your ears and you're ready to go. Whether you're walking, running, or outside listening to a ball game, you can keep warm while you listen with the Headphone Beanie Hat.

http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Gadgets-For-Cold-Weather/956806#ixzz0fMTnD4bv

Feb 5, 2010

Portable Luggage Scale

With new and higher fees being added what seems to be every day in air travel, often its good to know the weight of your luggage before you get to the airport. This could save you a lot of time and maybe more importantly pain of repacking the bags in front of the check-in counter or having to leave stuff behind and also save you money on excess baggage fees.
Airline baggage weight limits can be very confusing as they differ from one airline to another (take a look at this usefull airline baggage fees chart), and when you check your bags in at the airport there's always that nagging feeling that your puffed out suitcase might be just over the limit. Portable digital (or analog) luggage scaleto the rescue.
These relatevely small devices have become an essential gadget for air travel. They can weigh your bags in kg, grams, oz, or lbs, and do so more or less accurately. With the digital scale it is even easier as someone of them beep when done measuring and display the weight in easy to read numerals.
The portable luggage scalecan then be carried in your hand luggage so that you can check your bag weight again on the way home - which is very handy if you've stocked up on souvenirs and duty free goods during your holiday.
Moreover, these gadgets can also serve doube duty at home in the kitchen, shop, for fishing and outdoor activities. Just dont try to weight self or others, most have a 50 lbs limit :)

Feb 3, 2010

A follow up to "Hand-Cranked Cell Phone Charger"

On January 18th I wrote about a quite useful travel gadget, a phone charger that can generate power by winding it up by hand, and can charge variety of devices that are commonly taken along on a trip. Today, I found a great article that explains just how this little gadget works on HowStuffWorks.com and thought it would be a great follow up:

"How Wind-up Cell Phone Chargers Work." by John Fuller.

Feb 2, 2010

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