Archive for October, 2008

Portable Solar Chargers: Tempting Toys

Solar power and technological gadgets are two things that interest me, and I recently obtained a small, portable solar charger which allowed me to fulfill my dreams of charging my devices with free, universally available power. Well, almost. It turns out that while these devices may be tempting gadgets, they’re really of limited practical use. [...]

The Insane Minimalist Packlist

When it comes down to it, there are only three things you need to travel to another country: your passport, money and clothes for the flight (even though security these days makes you wonder if it would be easier to just travel nude). While it may seem crazy to get on an international flight with [...]

The Best AA Rechargeable Batteries

We’ve all met the fate of dead or dying batteries, whether in a simple remote control or a high-end digital camera. If you find yourself regularly replacing batteries in your electronic devices, then perhaps it’s time you moved up to rechargeable batteries. Not only can you stop throwing disposable batteries into landfills, but you can [...]

The Best Travel Chargers for AA or AAA Batteries

If you travel with an MP3 player, portable speakers, electric shaver, flash light or digital camera that runs on AA or AAA batteries, you should seriously consider getting yourself some good rechargeable batteries and a charger. The latest rechargeable batteries last longer in most devices than standard alkaline batteries and you end up saving money [...]