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Earthquake Emergency Bag Kit for Pets

Hazel Chua — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:07:19 +0000

In times of crisis, there’s no time to spare. It’s best that you’re already prepared with all your supplies and emergency stuff so you can just grab everything and go. Once you’ve gotten all the equipment for the humans in place, it’s time to consider your beloved canine or feline pets. And you can start [...]

Scosche flipCHARGE Emergency Batteries & Chargers

James Kelly — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:43:21 +0000

If you are still looking for a cool gadget for your “Geeky” boyfriend or girlfriend this Valentines, how about getting them something they can really use? Scosche Industries just announced the availability of the Scosche flipCHARGE Emergency Batteries & Chargers for your iPhone and iPod. Never get stuck without power again, especially on those long [...]

XtremeMac 3 in 1 USB Mobile Cable, InCharge Boost, InCharge Micro Boost

James Kelly — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:33:28 +0000

XtremeMac, just announced three more innovative charging devices to go with their already impressive showing at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. The XtremeMac 3 in 1 USB Mobile Cable, InCharge Boost, and InCharge Micro Boost are the newest announcements from this leading manufacturer and designer of Apple device accessories and audio solutions. If you need [...]

SpareOne Cell Phone Maintains Charge Up to 15 Years

James Kelly — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:11:42 +0000

Are you looking for the perfect emergency cell phone for your survival pack or zombie kit? Just announced at CES 2012, the new SpareOne Cell Phone that Maintains a Charge Up to 15 Years. From XPAL Power, technology leader behind portable power manufacturers PowerSkin and Energizer Energi to Go, this patented technology works with one [...]

Pebble Pro Netbook Charger

Hazel Chua — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:25:57 +0000

I think the Pebble Pro Netbook Charger is the king of all portable chargers out there. It has a huge battery capacity, such that it can power up and charge your netbook for five hours and iPhone ten times over. In a way, you could think of it as the big brother of the equally [...]

Bracketron GreenZero Technology

James Kelly — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:25:52 +0000

CES 2012 in Las Vegas is proving to be a groundbreaking event. Bracketron, an industry leader in mounting solutions and consumer electronics accessories, just unveiled the Bracketron GreenZero Technology; which will automatically eliminate vampire power usage. Standby power consumption is an expensive cost that affects many of us since we often forget to unplug devices [...]

Pebble Smartstick

Hazel Chua — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:26:59 +0000

Imagine this: you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere with a car that won’t start. You try to make a few quick emergency phone calls, only to hear that dreaded beep that your phone has run out of power. But if you’ve got the Pebble Smartstick with you, then you can thank your lucky stars. [...]

Emergency Toilet Seat Covers

Hazel Chua — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:15:48 +0000

I’m not a very huge fan of public toilets, but what can you do if you really have to go? Of course some are pretty clean, but there are always those that could use a good old scrubbing. And if you somehow find yourself stuck in one of those latter toilets, then fear not if [...]

Classic Survival Tool

Hazel Chua — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:35:14 +0000

While I agree that it’s not really every day that you would find yourself in a situation where you’d need to fight for your survival (in case you do, then go check out the Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Kit), but there will still be those moments where you wished you had brought along some sort [...]

Swiss Tech Bodyguard 7-in-1 Emergency Tool

Hazel Chua — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:19:01 +0000

For doing chores around the home, you’ve got the Kelvin 23 Super Tool. For everything else, you only need to turn to the Swiss Tech Bodyguard 7-in-1 Emergency Tool; it’s got you covered. I remember this kid back in class who we called the “boy scout” because he always had a ton of stuff in [...]

Public Toilet Survival Kit

James Kelly — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:04:47 +0000

The bathroom is a taboo subject for most; and there really is almost no reason why you would need to discuss it openly with people anyway. But let’s be honest with ourselves, we all use it and we all have seen some very gross places that make you walkout as fast as you walked in. [...]

Eton Axis Emergency Radio

James Kelly — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:58:05 +0000

I know things like this Eton Axis Emergency Radio aren’t the coolest device and nobody wants to think about them; until of course you need one! Recent power outages in the States and other disasters around the world made me think it would be a pretty good idea to have one handy; so I choose [...]

Emergency Meow Button

Hazel Chua — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:10:11 +0000

There are so many emergencies we have to tend to in life. Luckily, others have come up with solutions to try to help us get through these rough and tough times. Running low on cash? Give yourself the allusion of cashing in with Kaching Button. Feeling down and low? Just push the Emergency Affirmation Button [...]

Emergency Affirmation Button

Hazel Chua — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:53:53 +0000

For people who still need a good cheering up every once and a while, there’s the Emergency Yodel Button. But if you’re in an environment where loud sounds, specifically loud yodels, are banned, then you might want to get the more personal Emergency Affirmation Button. The button is tiny and is decorated with a bright, [...]

SOL Origin Survival Tool

James Kelly — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:20:09 +0000

For Mayan fans and believers, 2012 is fast approaching and you might want to be prepared. The SOL Origin Survival Tool is a great survival kit and includes a little of everything like: survival instructions, fishing hooks and line, aluminum foil, compass, and much more. With its pocket sized design, this kit would go great [...]

Emergency Reboot Button

Conner Flynn — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:28:06 +0000

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could erase all of life’s mistakes, by pressing a reboot button? If only there was a magic button that would reboot whatever you wanted, so that you could have a do-over. Well, there isn’t, but with the Emergency Reboot Button, you can pretend that you have this power. Just [...]

Emergency Yodel Button

Hazel Chua — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:33:58 +0000

In times of great stress, some people cry or throw tantrums. Others may crack under pressure or simply just give up. When you’re supervising a bunch of people in a highly stressful environment, you’ve got to take measures and think of things to keep your staff calm or at least sane. Which is why, during [...]

Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Kit

James Kelly — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:43:53 +0000

Many people across the UK have known about Bear Grylls since his Guinness Book of World Records Mount Everest climb and people in the USA and around the world more recently have seen him on the discovery channel with his survival shows. The Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Kit was put together by Gerber and Bear [...]

Uh-Oh Emergency Underpants

Hazel Chua — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:07:07 +0000

Do you have a bladder or poop-control problem? It happens more often than you think. In fact, I know a lot of people who have trouble well, holding it all in. Imagine how embarrassing it can be to be at a meeting or dinner party and just having to run out of the room with [...]

Dry-All Cellular Phone Emergency Kit

Hazel Chua — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:26:47 +0000

It happens more often than you think. Just as you’re bending over to pick something up or reaching across the toilet to grab a towel, your beloved iPhone, smartphone, or tablet goes careening out of the case or out of your pocket and straight into a puddle of water with a splash. Scream and panic [...]

Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit

Hazel Chua — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:06:22 +0000

Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to get a fire started quickly? We don’t mean would-be arsons but other individuals who may be out on some camping trip or expedition in the great outdoors. For that, all you need is the Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit. Of course, you might decide [...]

LED Road Flares

Robert Birming — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:13:28 +0000

Now motorists can take advantage of the bright and long-lasting light-emitting diode technology when it comes their vehicle’s important safety equipment. These weather-resistant roadside emergency flares features a magnetic base that easily attaches to trunks or roof tops. The high intensity LEDs and the variable light sequencing gives great visibility and attracts attention. Bright orange [...]

Gadget Backup Battery with LED Flashlight

Robert Birming — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:04:38 +0000

This emergency device is charged via USB and can then serve as a backup battery for your favorite gadgets using any of all the included adapters. As a bonus, it also features a LED flashlight. It supports charging iPhone too. And it is also a super bright torch for you to use it in the [...]

Solar Powered Multifunction Emergency Gadget

Robert Birming — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:10:59 +0000

The Etón company will present their Raptor at CES 2011. This new self-powered emergency gadget features tools like altimeter, barometer and compass, and it uses solar energy to charge a cell phone via USB. The Raptor also features an AM/FM/WB digital radio tuner with presets and NOAA weather alerts, as well as a digital clock [...]