Homer Simpson's Guide to Travel Gadgets

Homer Simpson's Guide to Travel Gadgets

“D’oh!”

“The information superhighway showed the average person what some nerd thinks about Star Trek.”

Star Trek themed travel gear

“Operator! Give me the number for 911!”

In emergency situations you don't always know what to do or say. It is good to be prepared

Convenient First Aid Kit - Ultra Light, Small Long-lasting Case - Ideal for the Car, Kitchen, School, Camping, Hiking, Travel, Office, Sports, Hunting and Home

“Television! Teacher! Mother! Secret Lover.”

Entertainment while you are on the road could be priceless. Best Gadgets for Watching Movies While Traveling / Essential Gadgets When Traveling by Airplane

Forty seconds? But I want it now!

Most wanted gadgets

Books are useless! I only ever read one book, “To Kill A Mockingbird,” and it gave me absolutely no insight on how to kill mockingbirds! Sure it taught me not to judge a man by the colour of his skin… but what good does that do me?

Kindle Paperwhite, 6" High-Resolution Display

I hate Traffic. The band AND the phenomenon!

English? Who needs that? I'm never going to England!

If you are traveling to a country with a different language than yours, it's a good idea to get a learn a few key phrases. And while you are there use tools such Google Translate app on your smartphone or Franklin 15 Language Electronic Translator

You know those balls that they put on car antennas so you can find them in the parking lot? Those should be on every car!

There are several apps that try to help you find your car in the parking lot. The most useful, actually, I found to be Google Maps. Just place a pin as you exist the car and you are more likely to find it.

I'm trying to fix your mother's camera. Easy, easy - Hmmm. I think I need a bigger drill.

Might be time for a new one
Top Of The Crop Digital Cameras

Pack your winter coat! We're going to Canada's warmest city!

Free and easy custom packing list generator
Travel Essentials for Travelers




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Ideal Travelling Companion Even for Napoleon

Ideal Travelling Companion Even for Napoleon

Napoleon took books with him everywhere he traveled. They were compactly packed within the wooden case that looked like a large book itself. One such case contained around 50 books. It was one of first portable and travel sized library. Or as we know it these days, a Kindle.


Readers these days can travel with a library of thousands of books uploaded into their digital library on a Kindle.

Why good to have on a trip:
- Kindle can give you weeks of reading time on a single charge
- lighter than most paperback books
- Can hold thousands of books, magazines, and newspapers
- Borrow from your public library for free




Did You Know?:
Napoleon was a very well-read man
He read books on diverse subject and discipline
He liked to read narrative history, tragic drama, and some comic poetry
Since he had to be on the road frequently during war years, his books traveled with him

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10 Gadgets for Paranoid Travelers

10 Gadgets for Paranoid Travelers

Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer

Oral SteriClean Ultraviolet Portable Toothbrush Sanitizer

Take just about any toothbrush and easily clean it of bacteria before and during the trip 

Scarf with carbon filter

Scough Zephyr Germ Filtering Scarf

With this travel accessory you can look stylish while avoiding smelly or contaminated air around you. Works similar to medical mask, though looks a lot better.

Travel Air Purifier

Airtamer A302 Travel Air Purifier

On a plane, bus, or any other public transportation this gadget would attempt to clean the area within your immediate vicinity so that you breathe in better air.

Travel Foot Covers

Travel Feet Disposable Non-Skid Clear Foot Covers

Is there any grosser feeling than when you take your shoes off in the airport security line and you have no socks on or very thin ones? These covers are TSA approved at checkpoints. And also great to use in hotel rooms, bathrooms, and airplanes.

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

When traveling abroad it is advisable to not drink water directly from the faucet. Your immune system might not be agreeable with the type of stuff in local water supply. Or there just might not be clean water available. This is where this travel gadget becomes essential.

Travel Door Alaram

Doberman SE-0203OR Traveler Defense Alarm

Hang this device on your room's door for extra protection. It has a motion sensor that activates an alarm if disturbed. So even if the door lock was opened, there would be another layer of security for you.

Yellow Jacket iPhone Case

Yellow Jacket Stun Gun Case for iPhone

When pepper spray is just not enough, 650-Volt Stun Gun should do it. There is the Pepper Spray iPhone Case, and now there is a case for your phone that comes with a charge, the Yellow Jacket. This new iPhone case protects your phone and is also able to charge it. It is a great multi-tool when traveling as it will keep the phone and you safe. Yellow Jacket iPhone 4 Stun Gun Case

Flashback Photobomber Hoodie
https://www.betabrand.com/referrals/landing/friend/?r=5M3

This hoodie reflects the light from a camera in the picture so that only the fabric shows up and your features are in the shadow. It is coated with glass nanospheres energized by camera flashes. Great way to hide from paparazzi either professional or smartphone ones.
There is also a Scarf with the same technology https://www.betabrand.com/reflective-silver-screen-flashback-scarf.html?r=5M3

Ultra Paranoid

SecureDrive Self-Destructing SSD

For $1500, this SSD will self-destruct. You can use global GSM functionality to physical fragmentation & crypto sanitization of your SSD drive

InvisibleShield Privacy Screen Film

InvisibleShield Original for Apple iPhone 6

This screen provides abrasion and scratch resistance. Though more importantly this plastic film will make the screen look blurry when viewed from an angle.



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