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Electronics and water generally don’t mix. And while a variety of modern smartphones provide some modest level of waterproofing, others provide little to none. Even if your phone is one of the few which are splash-proof, that doesn’t mean it’s it would survive a dip in the pool. Depth is another matter altogether. Even if your phone has some water-resistance, you’d probably feel pretty uncomfortable …

Losing luggage can quickly ruin a trip. Even a modestly sized luggage usually carries hundreds of dollars in value. The inconvenience of losing your stuff needs no explanation, but those problems can be worse if you’re traveling abroad. And then there’s the possibility of losing irreplaceable items with sentimental value. Sometimes lost luggage reappears, and sometimes it seems to simply disappear into the ether. But …

When you’re repeatedly accessing the same set of equipment, you want it to be ready at hand. For the purposes of keys or similarly small gear, you certainly don’t want to have to dig through your pockets every time you need to use something. And there’s no doubt the most comprehensive solution is a retractable keychain gear tether. They’re used by hunters to carry pocket …

It’s no surprise that smartphones and tablets have become a staple in most of our daily lives. We rely on them for just about everything from looking up new recipes, to finding new TV shows, movies and books. When they first hit the market, these miniature computers did just about everything we could dream of, and they continue to get better. Still, sometimes life gets …

Wireless has become an indispensable part of our lives. But what happens when you travel across borders, and suddenly your devices can’t connect? Because different regions of the world use different wireless standards. In order to join those networks, one option is to obtain regional SIM cards for every place you want to visit. That’s not such a bad option. But you do end up …