This is really cool little gizmo. Just wish I’d heard about it years ago.
Vacation Gadgets say:
“Forever Flashlight - BLUE - MORE THAN ONE MILLION SOLD!
Vacation Gadgets brings you the last flashlight you’ll ever need to buy ... and it never requires batteries or bulbs! Just a 15 - to 30-second shake gives you up to five minutes of continuous bright light!”
• 10 7/8” long
• Super bright LED
• Never needs batteries
• Never needs bulbs
• Waterproof
• Floats in water
• Visible for up to a mile
• Great for cars, boats and campers and all emergency kits
• “Best product of the year ‘02” says USA Today and BusinessWeek
The Forever Flashlight uses the Faraday Principle of Electromagnetic Energy. You’ll never need batteries!
For someone who loves vocabulary this little device is a god send. Particularly as I spend most of my time on holiday reading, where it isn’t necessarily convenient to lug around a huge Oxford Concise dictionary. The other nice feature is that it works as a bookmark too. Genius!!
Vacation Gadgets say:
“Not only is it a 50,000 word dictionary, a programmable alarm clock and calculator- its ultra slim design allows it to be utilized as a BOOKMARK! It conveniently fits neatly into any hardcover or paperback book. The Bookmark Dictionary is your personal vocabulary assistant. Perfect for students and professionals. Lithium battery included.”
Fishing on holiday is great fun for kids and adults alike and there’s always the chance you might be able to BBQ your catch too!
However, it can be a bit tricky hauling round all your rods, reels etc. If your willing to compromise on size and quality you might want to consider this excellent fishing set. Having used a telescopic rod in New Zealand I can testify to their effectiveness for amateur fisherman. Admittedly, your not going to be able to use it for big game sport fishing! But it does offer a very compact and convenient opportunity to dip your tackle in the water!
Vacation Gadgets say:
“A complete fishing kit for your little fisherman. The kit includes a Tackle Box, 130 piece Fishing Kit, Telescoping Rod, Dual Action Reel and a Fishing Vest & Cap. Comes complete in a clamshell packaging.”
Check out this ugly beast. A home from home on wheels. Pretty cool in a strange sort of way and with the hefty starting price of $265,000.
“The 2007 Beaver Contessa is not a typical RV. The intention was never overwhelming popularity. Instead, it was designed to appeal to a more discriminating audience. Those in touch with nature. People who are inspired by natural beauty. And individuals who appreciate the finer things in life.
Inspired engineering paired with mesmerizing technology. Unquestionable safety wrapped in unbelievable beauty. Luxurious comfort down to the smallest details. This is the legacy of the 2007 Contessa from Beaver. A true work of art.”
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Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 22nd September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Gadgets
This invention is a really cool play on the humble beach umbrella. Harnessing all those rays for electrical energy can now be achieved with the Sun~brella. Great idea! Wish I’d thought of it. This thing could come in really handy on that isolated, idyllic desert island you might have been dreaming about.
Described on YankoDesign as:
“Like a regular beach umbrella, except that it is a source of energy and also an outlet to power small appliances. Because of these alternate uses, the Sun~brella can be beneficial to multiple users. The 6 foot diameter solar panel that uses Photovoltaics can produce a peak output of 282 watts. (For example: a standard bathroom fan takes 18 watts of energy to run. A standard CD/cassette player takes 30 watts. An Engel 65 Refrigerator takes 43.2 watts to be powered). Along with a plug in for small appliances, it also comes with a built in fan for additional cooling on hotter days. The parts are all detachable for easy flat storage, and the spheral solar cells used for the panel are durable, light, and flexible. For the beach, you can also use the drill anchor for an easier set up. The Sun~brella was designed for personal (Beach goers, Porsches) and for commercial (Resorts, Street Vendors, and Restaurant Patios) use.”
