FlipIt Portable Power Strip and Surge Protector

 

Heads up road warriors! How many times have you arrived at your hotel room after a long, tedious day of gruesome travel and you need to plug in your computer, phone and maybe your iPad or tablet in serious need of a charge? Only to find there aren’t enough outlets in the hotel room to plug into? Somehow the hotel manages to use up all the available power outlets with lamps, TVs, DSL/modem adapters, mini-refrigerators, etc., leaving you, the guest, with one single power outlet for all of your devices. Hey, who’s the guest in this hotel anyway?

The FlipIt Portable Power Strip and Surge Protector is the answer to your problem. We’ve brought you other great power strip solutions from FlipIt including the very smart Pivot Power Strip. Now you can add the FlipIt Portable Power Strip to your list of essential travel items.

The FlipIt Portable Power Strip definitely packs a very capable punch in a convenient portable travel power strip.  This portable power strip includes three US 110v grounded AC power plugs and two USB charging ports. And the power strip combines a surge protector that will protect all of your valuable gadgets from a 612 Joule electrical zap! Typically, you’d be looking a power strip and surge protector at least three times the size to get that level of protection.

FlipIt Portable Power Strip and Surge Protector Features

• Includes 3 surge-protected power outlets and 2 USB ports
• Simultaneously charge a combination of portable devices including the iPhone, iPad, iPod, portable computer, etc.
• AC power plug folds down for convenient easy travel
• Compact dimensions: 2.25 inches in length, by 1.63 inches wide, by 4.25 inches high.
• Surge protector protects your devices up to 612 Joules
• 2 USB Ports rated at 5V / 750 mA each (1.5 Amps Total). Note: an iPad typically likes a 1.0 Amp or more to charge efficiently, but you can charge an iPad from the 750 mA USB port, it will just take a little longer.
• The manufacturer warranties connected electronic devices for up to $30,000 in damages

 

The FlipIt Portable Power Strip folds up into a nice compact collapsed form for convenient and easy travel. You’ll have room for this compact portable power strip in your luggage, briefcase or travel bag. At last, no worries about running out of power outlets in your hotel room.

Available: ThinkGeek

Price: $19.99

 

The Portable Mini Laundry Pod

Have you ever wished that you could bring along your washing machine where ever you go? There are times when you are on a camping trip and you accumulate mud and dirt on your clothes. It is simply impossible to pack that piece of clothing together with the rest of your clothes and wash it when you reach home. By that time, the mud would have hardened and the stains would have had set into the fabric. You might as well throw the apparel away.

The solution to this laundry nightmare is the Portable Mini Laundry Pod. Created by a company in California, the designers got their inspiration from salad spinners. Measuring at 33 by 35 inches, this Portable Laundry Pot can fit snugly anywhere in your dorm room or apartment without taking too much space unlike a bulky washing machine.Even better, the Portable Laundry Pod is eco-friendly. It doesn’t require a lot of water and it runs without electricity.

For a single wash, the Portable Mini Laundry Pod can take about six items. You simply add a soap solution into the Portable Laundry Pod together with your clothes, close the lid, and start churning the basket within the Pod by turning the handle on top of the Pod. After 10 minutes of getting a good work out from turning the handle, you can empty the Pod via a hose at the bottom. After that, you begin the next rinse cycle with clean water to make sure your clothes are soap free. You will need to dry your clothes by squeezing the water out with your own hands and most likely hanging them up to dry.

Available: ThinkGeek

Price: $99.99

The Easy Pocket Access Impervious Carry On

 

Some people dread travelling especially if it involves sitting in an airplane, even if it is only for a couple of hours. After the September 11 incident, airport security has heightened so much that is becoming a hassle to fly. Top that off with cases of missing luggage and damaged goods, more and more people are feeling the anxiety to travel.

We may not be able to change the policies on airport security, but we can definitely ensure the safety of our own possessions while flying. The new Easy Pocket Access Impervious Carry On is one of the most stylish carry on available in the market with its gleaming silver giving it a polished and sophisticated look. It definitely stands out among the other regular black luggage bags making it easy for you to spot your Easy Pocket Access Impervious Carry On during the baggage reclaim area.

The Easy Pocket Access Impervious Carry On has solid and durable sides to protect your belongings. Although it is made from hard impervious composite, it is comparably light at 8 lbs, even lighter than most soft sided luggage bags. The Carry On also comes with a thirteen by ten inch pocket with ample space for you to store valuable items such as laptops, passports and et cetera. Inside this pockets are many other small compartments which allow you to keep everything in place, even the smallest items such as your boarding pass.

The exterior of the Easy Pocket Access Impervious Carry On is made out of the same materials used to manufacture car bumpers. This means that the Carry On is able to handle forces up to 250 lbs. With this kind of protection, the airport staff can toss and throw your luggage in any way but your belongings will remain intact until you reach your destination. The interior of the Carry On is covered in nylon and a built in mesh pocket as a divider. Bringing this bag on your travels is a breeze because it rolls on four wheels that will not corrode under rain or shine.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $139.95

Sealander Amphibious Camping Trailer

 

Spending a weekend getaway basking in the wonders of nature has been proven to be a good alternative to relieving stress. However, the choice used to be limited to either camping or cruising on a lake. Fortunately, with the Sealander Amphibious Camping Trailer, it is now possible to do both at the same time!

At the first glance, people often mistaken the Sealander for a regular camping trailer. How very wrong they are! The Sealander, as its name suggests, is, in fact, an amphibious trailer that can dock on both land and water. With the ability to accommodate different modules, the Sealander can be fitted with various configurations, allowing both camping activities and water activities at the same time.

Structurally, the Sealander is light and very compact, allowing it to be towed at the back of a car without the need of special permits and equipment. Its wide, cabin shaped design, on the other hand, provides stability and balance, enabling it to float on water without toppling over. In addition to that, a built-in low emission motor also allows the Sealander to traverse the water in without affecting nature and its beauty.

Operating the Sealander looks easy enough. All you have to do is back it up to a cleared shoreline, pop it into the water and watch as you float away to sunset. This magical machine, however, will only be available in the 2012 and priced starting from $20,500 ( €15,000 ) and so on for different configurations.

[Source: Sealander]

Carzor – An Emergency Credit Card Sized Razor

 

I cannot think of one occasion where an emergency shave would be so necessary that you need to carry a razor round with you all the time. However, if you like to have a regular shave and you are a traveler then this Emergency Credit Card Sized Razor called Carzor may be handy for you.

 

Carzor, when folded provides a fully functional razor and mirror.  When folded flat the razor blades are folded safely behind the mirror which means it will not cut or stab you should you put it in your wallet in your back pocket and sit down.

The razors even come with a specific scent either, mint, ocean, sandal, or orange can be requested. All this for only $17.

[Source: Infmetry]