Archive for October, 2008

Portable Solar Chargers: Tempting Toys

Solar power and technological gadgets are two things that interest me, so I’ve long thought about buying a portable solar-powered charger with visions of charging my devices with free, universally available power. The catch is that while these devices may be tempting gadgets, they’re really of limited practical use to most of us.
In order […]

The Insane Minimalist Packlist: Not Packing At All

When it comes down to it, there are only three things you need to travel to another country: your passport, money and the clothes on your back. While it may seem crazy to get on an international flight with nothing but your passport, wallet and the shirt on your back, the truth is it’s totally […]

The Best AA Rechargeable Batteries

We’ve all met the fate of a dead or dying batteries, whether in a simple remote control or a high-end digital camera. If 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 AA/AAA Travel Battery Charger

If you’re bringing an MP3 player, portable speakers, a flash light or digital camera that runs on AA or AAA batteries and one pair of batteries won’t last the length of your trip, you should seriously consider getting yourself some good rechargeable batteries and a charger. The latest rechargeable batteries last longer in most devices […]