Unless you’re the “roughing it/tie your stuff in a knapsack on a stick” kind of guy, you travel during the summer with some amount of technology. Whether it’s just a smartphone of some mix of other devices to keep you in communication and heading in the right direction, summer vacations are as full of gadgets as every other aspect of your life.
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So, successful traveling is as much about picking the right gadgets as it is about planning the right route or booking the proper hotel. With that in mind, we’re offering up some of the best tech ideas to enhance your summer travel. We’ve looked to include a solid range of gadgets varying in function and price.
Keep in mind that all of these summer travel devices can also double as great gift ideas for tourism-minded friends and family. And, as you can see above, all of these devices attract women in bikinis — with breasts and everything. Enjoy responsibly.
Ten Best Gadgets for Summer Travel
Labor Day is one of the most popular travel times of the year, and these gadgets will make any trip easier and more fun.
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IcyBreeze Cooler and Air Conditioner
The IcyBreeze is one of my favorite new products — one of those items that seem such a natural concept that you wonder why someone hasn't thought of it before.
The IcyBreeze is essentially a portable air conditioner built into a cooler. You can use it to cool your drinks or your body off its rechargeable battery.
MSRP: $279
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Cobra JumPack
The Cobra JumPack does double duty as a mobile device charger and a car battery booster. The device comes with enough power to jumpstart a dead car or truck battery, even while keeping a smartphone or tablet up and running.
MSRP: $129.95
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Narrative Clip
There might not be a smaller, lighter device to record all of your travel and vacation adventures than the Narrative Clip. It clips onto your clothes and its 5 megapixel camera takes a still picture every two seconds.
MSRP: $229
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Satechi USB Air Purifier
The air in any hotel room has been breathed, re-breathed, cooled and heated countless times. The Satechi USB Portable Air Purifier plugs into any USB connector and uses a fan to create a clean and cool personal breathing space. It's small enough to fit into a laptop bag, backpack or suitcase.
MSRP: $39.99
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Simple.TV 2
You might want to go on vacation, but that doesn't mean you must give up your TV. The Simple.TV 2 is a full service DVR and TV server that shares your recorded programs throughout the home or across the world to your mobile devices.
MSRP: $199
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Solarpod: Buddy
The Solarpod: Buddy is a UK-made product that can keep your devices juiced on the run as long as the sun shines. It's a compact, solar powered rechargeable battery that will continually charge in sunlight. Multiple connections allows you to charge multiple devices at once.
MSRP: £35
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Bike2Power: BikeConsole Smart Mount
The BikeConsole Smart Mounts safely connects your smartphone to your handlebars for protection during long mountain bike runs and other tours. It offers a versatile mounting bracket that provides 360-degree rotation so that a rider can set his or her smartphone in a vertical or horizontal position for the most convenient viewing of a cycling app, GPS directions or music selection.
MSRP: $44.95
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Felix Roadshow
If you're traveling with kids in the backseat, you can keep them entertained with the Felix Roadshow – a bracket for your tablet that transforms the back of any front seat headrest into a theater. In short, it's a quick, easy ticket away from "I'm bored! Are we there yet?"
MSRP: $39.99
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Yantouch Diamond+
There are plenty of Bluetooth speakers out there, but the Yantouch Diamond has the advantage of manageable size (since it fits in the palm of your hand). It also doubles up as a light if you're camping.
MSRP: $199
