If you think the worst part about smoking is the big C, then you’re wrong. I mean, of course cancer is terrible and all sorts of deadly, but basically everyone who smokes seems to be ok with that. There are warning labels on every pack of cigarettes that details just how detrimental they are to your health, yet that doesn’t seem to be enough of a deterrent. No matter what, a lot of people are gonna smoke. It doesn’t matter that they could die, hell it doesn’t even matter that they (along with everything they own) will constantly smell like an ashtray. So instead of wasting time harassing them about quitting, maybe we should pool our resources into making sure that at least our “non-smoking” air is clean.
One surefire way to stay smoke-free is to eliminate cigarette smoke from the air, which is actually a whole lot easier than it sounds with the Smokeless Car Ashtray (Things You Never Knew Existed, $12.98). A small contraption that fits in the cup holder of your car, this ashtray pulls smoke into a receptacle using a small, low noise fan. Once inside, it passes through an absorbent activated carbon filter. This ensures that neither you or your passengers are surrounded by the usual a cloud of smoke emanating from a lit cigarette. The ashtray has a spot for you to rest your cigarette when you’re not smoking, which is especially useful when it’s near freezing temperatures outside and you have to crack the window just so you can get your nicotine fix. The fan runs off a 12V car adapter or two AAA batteries if you need it to be more portable.
Seriously, I know smoking is bad for you and some of you out there might say that I’m an enabler for trying to help smokers out. While I see your point, I also think that just because people are gonna do what they want to do. That’s why we make protective gear like helmets and pads for dangerous activities, instead of banning them.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 6″ x 3.25″
-Fits in car cup holder
-Small fan pulls smoke into ashtray
-Smoke passes through activated carbon filters
-Uses 12V car adapter
-Also uses 2 AAA batteries (not included) for portable convenience
-Made of plastic
