Table of contents:
- Smart and discreet dash cam
- Tablet with mobile internet
- Compact car vacuum cleaner
- "Bulletproof vest" for iPhone
- Reliable media server
2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
The life hacker has selected useful devices for you that are indispensable on a long journey.
It is believed that it is better to go on a road trip in summer, but experienced tourists say that autumn is no less suitable for road adventures. Driving by car is almost independent of the weather: the car is always warm and dry inside, there is no exhausting heat on the street, and the travel route, if necessary, can be easily adjusted on the go. In autumn, you can go south and extend your summer a little, or, conversely, go towards winter, taking your snowboards.
Smart and discreet dash cam
Neoline G-Tech X53 does not look like the usual car video cameras and is well suited for travel for several reasons.
Firstly, it is almost invisible from the outside and does not attract the attention of thieves. The main unit with control electronics is mounted under the dashboard or skin, and only a miniature camera remains on the windshield, which is very difficult to see. This means that the chances of finding a car with broken glass tend to zero.
Secondly, as a real smart device, Neoline G-Tech X53 is controlled from a smartphone. Not everyone takes a laptop and a card reader with them on the road, and in the mobile application you can not only configure the gadget, but also download the desired video from it - for example, in the event of an accident. And if a trip is complete without unpleasant surprises, then using a smartphone you can always share your "travel notes" with friends on social networks.
The third feature that makes Neoline G-Tech X53 irreplaceable on the road is an additional HD camera that captures what is happening behind the car. At the same time, shooting from both cameras can be carried out not only in motion, but also in the parking lot. If something happens to the car in your absence, you will be able to reconstruct the picture of the incident in detail.
Neoline G-Tech X53 on Yandex. Market →
Tablet with mobile internet
When traveling, it is very convenient to have a compact Android device with a large screen close at hand. The bright 10-inch IPS-screen Prestigio Wize 3131 3G is about four times the display area of an average smartphone, which means that all pressing travel problems can be solved easier and faster. Find the nearest gas station, book a hotel, use an interpreter or read about attractions, not to mention how convenient it is to have a separate navigation device. All travelers are familiar with the situation when the phone ring was heard at the very moment when you were trying to drive a particularly difficult route along the navigator.
Prestigio Wize 3131 3G supports two SIM cards, which is especially important when your smartphone is in roaming with inhuman rates for calls and mobile Internet.
If you are traveling with children, then you probably know that a tablet is the best way to calm down the "gallery". A capacious battery will help in this, which will provide a whole day of active use. On board the Prestigio Wize 3131 3G has 16 GB of internal memory, which is enough for both games and cartoons, and thanks to the ability to insert a memory card, there will still be room to reset the photos accumulated on smartphones.
Prestigio Wize 3131 3G in the MegaFon online store →
Compact car vacuum cleaner
Have you cleaned your car in front of the road and are planning to enjoy the cleanliness? Forget it! Having a snack in the car is a common thing on a trip, which means that the cabin will definitely have cookie crumbs, scattered nuts, and accidentally lying fries. Those heading south will surely bring sand from the beach onto the rugs, and the kids will always find something to sprinkle on the seats, so cleaning will be needed again in a couple of days. There are two options: spend time looking for a car wash or put a compact Black & Decker PD1200AV-XK vacuum cleaner in the trunk.
It almost does not take up space, works from a regular cigarette lighter and allows you to eliminate any mess in the cabin in a couple of minutes (you don't even have to stop). A five-meter cable is enough to reach the farthest corners of the cabin, and the removable dust collector can be easily emptied into any trash can at a gas station. The set includes a storage case and two attachments, but if you wish, you can do without them. Although if you are traveling with animals, it is better to grab the one with the brush.
Vacuum cleaner Black & Decker PD1200AV-XK in the online store "Positronika" →
"Bulletproof vest" for iPhone
IPhones have a hard time traveling: they are shoved into pockets and glove compartments, they fly around the cabin during hard braking, fall on the asphalt at gas stations, get ugly scratches, and the most unlucky ones get cracked screens. You cannot go on a trip without a cover, even if you used to do without it.
The American shockproof Moshi Vesta is made to defense standards and is able to perfectly protect the iPhone from most road troubles. Even the edges are slightly raised so that the glass does not scratch when the phone is placed with the screen down.
At the same time Moshi Vesta, in contrast to the rough rubber "travel" covers, looks very elegant and stylish. On the sides there is a thin metal frame, and on the back there is a vintage twill fabric with a special coating that resists water, dirt and scratches. This is especially important on an autumn trip! Moshi Vesta is suitable for iPhone 7 and 8, and for those wishing to pre-order a model for the iPhone X.
Moshi Vesta in the iCover online store →
Reliable media server
The Synology DiskStation DS418j does not have to be taken on the road - and this is its main advantage for travelers. The device stays at home, but is always available via the Internet. On the Web, you can upload photos and videos from the trip to it, freeing up space on memory cards, or get access to work files if you need to urgently solve some business issues on the road.
Synology DiskStation DS418j mounts four hard drives or SSDs. The operating system allows you to create a secure RAID array, which guarantees the safety of data even if one of the drives fails.
However, the functions of the device are not limited to data storage: on the basis of Synology DiskStation DS418j, you can organize a media server, print server, cloud storage and much more. There is even a backup from smartphones, and in automatic mode: just one setting, and you can be sure that your data is protected. And upon returning from a trip, you can collect guests and organize the broadcast of photos and videos from the drive directly to the TV.
Media Server Synology DiskStation DS418j in Yandex. Market →
Recommended:
We must take: the Realme C25 smartphone for only 10,990 rubles
With fast free delivery to pick-up points. One of the features of the model is a battery with an impressive capacity of 6,000 mAh and support for fast charging at 18 watts. In addition, the smartphone provides an intensive power saving mode:
We must take: a Bosch cordless screwdriver for only 2,790 rubles
The favorable offer can be used until October 9th. On AliExpress, there is a promotion for tools of famous brands. Prices for grinders, screwdrivers, hammer drills and other goods have been reduced by up to 70%. For example, with a discount of more than 2,000 rubles, you can buy a Bosch Go 2 cordless screwdriver for minor repairs.
10 cool car travel games
Traffic games with which time flies by: you have to sing, make up stories, look for special snacks, and sometimes keep an eye on the cows
How to travel with a child in a car and not go crazy
The main advice that will allow you to enjoy the process: do not bother. It's complicated. Very difficult. The child can't stand it. He wants to run, to his mother, look, touch, again on the pens, eat, drink, and so on. He gets tired quickly, so he will cry and break out of the car seat.
Travel Like a Rocker: Musicians' Tips & Travel Stories
For musicians, constant travel becomes a habit, so who, if not them, know the little travel tricks. They will be discussed in this article