I can’t stand being unprepared. The problem is, you never really know when you might need something and it’s not like you can carry all your possessions with you at all times. At the very least, it would be comforting to know that if you needed to access say an important document or even some hot beats, you could without going to too much trouble.
The 1GB Leather Bracelet USB Flash Drive (Convenient Gadgets & Gifts, $18.95) lets you keep all your pertinent information close to you – and it’s stylish, to boot! What looks like an ordinary leather bracelet is actually a wearable USB flash drive that can hold up to 1GB of data. The bracelet is available in black or brown (you could even get one of each to go with everything in your closet) and has a minimum of 10 years data retention. It’s the perfect alternative to carrying around a thumb drive or even *gasp* a CD to store your information on.
Remember floppy disks? We’ve come a long way, baby. I mean, imagine trying to wear one of those on your wrist.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 7.75″ x .75″ x .35″
-Capacity: 1GB
-Transfer rate: High speed USB 2.0 USB 1.1 compatible
-Leather bracelet with built in USB flash drive
-PC or Notebook with USB interface compatible
-10 years minimum data retention
-Available in black or brown
-Imprint surface leather
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Besides eating some tasty tacos, most people are out enjoying an adult beverage or two in honor of the holiday. And hey, there’s nothing wrong with a little imbibing as long as it’s done responsibly. This of course means not having too much to drink and not drinking while driving, but it also applies to safe beer holding. Are you practicing safe beer holding? Are you sure?
The Beer Pouch Sweatshirt with Hood (Vat19, $29.95) nestles your beer close to you while leaving your hands free to, um, hold things (like tacos). You could certainly just hold your beer, but there are a lot of dangerous factors involved in beer holding. Did you know that you could get frostbite from a super chilled beer? I didn’t either (probably because it’s not true), but if you want to err on the side of caution, you can stash your beer in the conveniently insulated beer pocket of this sweatshirt. The pocket also boasts an elastic band at the top to keep your beverage snugly burrowed inside. I’m not saying it’ll protect your brew from a gang of ninjas or a rogue cartwheel, but it’s pretty close.
If you’re not a big alcohol drinker, don’t fret. It’s not like this pouch can sense nonalcoholic beverages (wouldn’t that be awesome though?). You can just as easily use the insulated pocket for soda, water, or even a cup of soup. Whatever floats your boat, man.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 5.5″ x 6″ (pouch)
-Sweatshirt features drink pouch
-Elastic band on top of pouch
-Insulated liner inside pouch
-Available in M, L, XL, and XXL
-Only available in grey
-Made of 90% cotton/10% polyester
I’m not advocating sneaking liquor into your favorite location, but if you need to do it then the Bootlegger Mini Liquor Bottle Ankle Concealer (Kegworks, $12.95) is a perfectly viable option. The pros of using this device are that hardly anybody is gonna be checking your ankles for hidden booze, it fits just about anyone, and it makes for easy drink access. However, its options are kind of limiting: you can only wear loose-fitting pants (it would be a little obvious with skinny jeans or a skirt), it only holds miniature liquor bottles (those things are hideously marked up), and the liquor bottles aren’t included. Ok, so that last one is really more of a quibble.
If you’re hiding booze on your ankle, perhaps you need to rethink your priorities.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Size: one size fits most
-Capacity: 6 miniature liquor bottles
-Fits snugly around the ankle
-Ideal for sporting events, concerts, beach, etc
-Liquor bottles not included
-Made of spandex and elastic
I’m not a very good sleeper. It’s not that I don’t enjoy sleeping, because I do, but I’m just not that good at it. Some people have the ability to sleep anywhere and everywhere at the drop of a hat – I am not one of them. Even though I wish I could, I don’t sleep on planes, riding in cars, or public places. I mean, I have enough trouble trying to get a decent night’s sleep in my own bed, so I can pretty much forget about it when I’m on vacation. One of the worst sleep interrupters for me is the presence of light. I need the room to be completely dark or you might as well just shine a flashlight in my face all night.
I recently went on a trip with a friend and one night, she was still reading a book when I wanted to go to bed. Now, this wouldn’t be an issue with most people, but even the small reading light she had turned on was enough to make it impossible for me to fall asleep. The LightWedge Reading Light (ThinkGeek, $19.99-24.99) is an ingenious solution that allows problematic and easygoing sleepers to peacefully coexist. Available in both regular and paperback styles, this book light uses eye-friendly LED light to cast a distortion-free glow onto the page. The light is powered by four AAA batteries that emit 40 hours of light, with two different brightness levels. Because the light uses an optical grade acrylic lens it casts light only onto the page, which means that while it’s enough light to comfortably read by, it won’t disturb those around you. As an added bonus the device also serves as a bookmark, ensuring that you’ll always have it within reach.
This product is simply illuminating.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 9.5″ x 6.75″ x .5″ (regular); 7.4″ x 5.5″ x .5″ (paperback)
-Weight: 8.5oz (with batteries)
-Available in regular and paperback styles
-40 hours of light on 4 AAA batteries (not included)
-Can also be used as a bookmark
-Distortion free, optical grade acrylic lens
-Eye friendly LED illumination
-Two brightness levels
-Lifetime warranty for LEDs
-One year warranty for unit
Calling all James Bond fans: don’t you wish that gadgets that 007 carts around were actually real? There’s no denying that James Bond is a master spy (not to mention a whiz with the ladies), but do you think he would be all as cool as he is if he didn’t have all that tech savvy helping him out? Let me put it this way – wouldn’t stock in your social status skyrocket if you owned something even as simple as exploding dental floss? I bet it would.
So maybe you can’t own one of James Bond’s actual gadgets, but the Watch Phone (Things You Never Knew Existed, $134.98) comes pretty darn close. It looks like a regular analog wrist watch, and it is, but it’s also a fully functional cell phone. Now, you’re not gonna get all the other doodads like you do with the iPhone or the Droid, but you will get a cell phone attached to your wrist. With the ability to both send and receive calls, the watch works by inserting your SIM card. The watch features six speed dial slots as well as a locking keypad and signal indicator. You can talk for up to six hours using the included hands-free headset.
This would be a totally boss way to thwart some bad guys – they think they’ve rendered you defenseless because they took away your cell phone. Little did they know it was only a decoy and your real phone is on your wrist!
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 9.5″ adjustable watch band
-Analog wrist watch that dials and receives phone calls
-Includes watch, watch band, headset earbuds, USB cable, and instructions
-Accepts most SIM cards
-Built in battery, microphone, and speakers
-6 hours talk time
-Up to 120 standby hours
-6 speed dials
-Locking keypad
-Hands free headset
-Signal indicator
-Charges via USB
