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.”
Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 20th September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Gadgets
We took a look at a pair of cool, iWood sunglasses yesterday and whilst there maybe some question marks over the durability, I personally love them.
Take a look at this pair which are just really funky.
These are crafted out of Teak.
Greenhop retail them for $350 and say:
“What could be cooler than an pair of hand made, painstakingly crafted, real wood (sustainable harvested wood) sunglasses? Not much that we can find, so we are offering them here.”
Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 19th September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Gadgets
Check out these really cool, timber framed sunglasses. Got to be a bit more eco friendly than their plastic cousins. Wonder if they deteriorate rapido when exposed to water and copious amounts of sunlight?
Greenloop describe them as:
“A pair of iWood ecodesign wooden sunglasses is designed with the environment in mind, using the highest quality, eco-sustainable, exotic wood veneer. All iWood ecodesign products are individually crafted with the most modern techniques combined with old world craftsmanship to insure all products adhere to the highest standards.”
Retailing for around $350 their kinda funky but pricey.
Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 14th September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Gadgets
Many people on holiday tend to use a pedal bike at some point. It can be a wonderfully sedate way of seeing a country at close quarters. There are of course times when you’re confronted with a monster hill and all of a sudden your idyllic mode of transportation doesn’t seem so appealing.
That’s why as a lazy lad I loved this product when I first saw it.
According to Revo Power, “The Wheel is brand new patented technology, incorporating the engine and gear train entirely within the front wheel. It can be installed on most existing bicycles around the world. You simply replace your existing wheel!
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