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6 Essential Tech Gadgets To Have When Traveling On The Road

6 Essential Tech Gadgets To Have When Traveling On The Road

by Stephen BrownSeptember 10, 2017

With the summer travel season here, many of us will be hittingĀ the road. Before you head out with your family in tow, you may want to consider these six tech products that can keep you safe and get you back on the road quickly if you have problems out on the highways. And while youā€™re at it, load up on ourĀ essential apps to use on the road.

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ETON

Eton Road Torq

Getting a flat tire on a dark road with no flashlight is no oneā€™s idea of fun. TheĀ Eton Road TorqĀ is a self-powered LED spotlight that provides plenty of light, without the need for batteries.

The Road Torq is powered by a dynamo hand crankĀ ā€” two-minutes of cranking give you 15 minutes of power. It also features a flashing emergency beacon to warn passing motorists.

Price:Ā $19.94 onĀ Amazon

 

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AMAZON

Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR 1700-Amp 12-Volt Jump Starter with Power Source and Air Compressor

TheĀ Jump-N-CarryĀ gives you not only a portable battery that can jump start your car multiple times per charge, but also an air compressor that can inflate your tires.

This could be a lifesaver if you break down in an area with spotty phone service.

Price:Ā $209.07 onĀ Amazon

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AMAZON

Slime Safety Spair

Changing a flat tire is messy, difficult and can be downright dangerous. With just the push of a button, theĀ Slime Safety SpairĀ injects a special sealant into your tire, plugging punctures up to a quarter inch, and quickly re-inflates the tire with its built-in compressor. All in 7 minutesā€¦erā€¦flat. Thereā€™s also a safety light for night use.

Price:Ā $39.77 onĀ Amazon

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AMAZON

Tekkeon MP1580 Tekcharge

The last thing you want to discover when your car battery is dead is that your cell phone is dead too. Youā€™ll never run out of juice for your cell phone with thisĀ AA-powered charger.

The charger comes with a retractable USB cable and seven adapter tips, as well as a standard USB jack to use the cable that came with your phone.

Price:Ā $25.95 onĀ Amazon

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AMAZON

Eton ARCPT300W American Red Cross Axis Self-Powered Safety Hub

The Eton ARCPT300W American Red Cross Axis Self-Powered Safety HubĀ is packed with features that will come in handy during an emergency. Thereā€™s a NOAA weatherband radio forĀ tracking bad weather conditions, a flashlight, a red blinker for alerting others to your plight, as well as an AM/FM radio for general news.

You can use its built-in hand crank to power the device, charge its internal NiMH battery or pop in three AAA batteries.

Price:Ā $55.52 onĀ Amazon

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SPOT

SOS Spot Connect

If you frequently drive in wilderness areas, theĀ Spot ConnectĀ can literally be a lifesaver in an emergency. Ā Spot Connect provides a satellite link for sending out an SOS call with your GPS location to the GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC). The IERCC then alerts the appropriate emergency responders wherever you are ā€” in North America or Europe. You can also use the satellite link to send text messages and email.

Price:Ā $136.97 onĀ AmazonĀ or $169.00 atĀ FindMeSpot.com, plus a $99.99 yearly subscription.

 

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About The Author
Stephen Brown
Stephen Brown @SteveBTech is a Technology Entrepreneur, & Int'l CES Judge. Along with being the founder of DigiLyfe, and Nubby.co, he is the founder of DigitalAfro.com, & StemStars.org an organization that teaches K-12 Students Science & Technology.

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