Stackable Cookware
Graham Dalton was competing in an around-the-world yacht race in 2007 when it dawned on him that pots and pans don’t have to be round and difficult to store. Soon after, he launched Smartspace Cookware. The Smartspace set includes three square induction-based pots that can be used with any heat source. Each has a Teflon interior. A detachable handle fits each pot, which can be sealed with its lid for storing food in the refrigerator. When not in use, the pots nest into each other, protected by silicon mats. The price of the pot set is $249.95.
A fry pan and fry pan lid are sold separately for $89.95 and $29.95, respectively. The fry pan, which also comes with a removable handle, is sized so that the largest pot will nest into it for storage.
Smartspace Cookware LLC
1475 Benton Blvd.
Apt. 1222
Pooler, GA 31322
(813) 326-4686
www.smartspacecookware.com
Poster Series
A bodacious bucket list would include a visit to every Major League Baseball (MLB) ballpark. But even if your goal is to see just a few games around the country, the Ballparks of Major League Baseball Map, from Travel Quest Posters (a brand of Map Your Travels), is a cool way to track your progress. The poster features team logos and 60 MLB stadiums, past and present. You can mark the parks you’ve visited with “been there” stickers.
Another product, the Family Travel Map, allows travelers to track visits to family-friendly destinations and all 50 states using provided stickers. The laminated posters are 19 inches by 26 inches. The cost for each is $19.99.
Travel Quest Posters
3990 Alabama Ave. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
(888) 821-0151
www.TravelQuestPosters.com
Weather Station
Everybody talks about the weather, and some people do something about it. They monitor it using a device such as the TempMinder color LCD electronic weather station from Minder Research.
Outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity readings appear on a backlit display. Up to three remote sensors take readings from as far as 229 feet away. Other features include an auto-set atomic clock, barometric pressure display, alarm with snooze, AC power with battery backup, and a signal-strength indicator. The suggested price is $49.99.
Minder Research Inc.
3000 S.E. Waaler St.
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 463-6522
www.minderresearch.com
Digital Golf Glove
Golfing great Ben Hogan once said, “Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing.” Of course, that was long before the introduction of SensoGlove.
When you slip on the digital golf glove and swing a club, sensors in the glove analyze your grip. A 1.2-inch LED monitor then warns if you’ve exceeded your target grip pressure and shows which fingers are clutching too tightly. Sensoglove is available for men and women and comes in right-handed and left-handed versions. The regular price is $89, but the glove can be purchased for $71.20 (a 20 percent discount) until June 21, 2015, by ordering at sensoglove.com and using the coupon code “fathersday2015” at checkout.
Sensosolutions
Karlsgraben 14
52064 Aachen
Germany
www.sensoglove.com
Mosquito-Repellent Lantern
Mosquitoes are attracted by the carbon dioxide we exhale, so to keep the bloodsuckers away, we should stop breathing. Um, not a good plan. More practical is Thermacell’s Repellent Camp Lantern, which is said to shield a 15-foot-by-15-foot area from mosquitoes and black flies. Heat generated by a butane cartridge in the lantern activates a mat containing allethrin, a synthetic version of a repellent found naturally in chrysanthemums.
The water-resistant lantern, which operates on D batteries, has low, medium, high, and SOS settings, and provides 50 hours of LED light on the highest setting. The rubberized base is weighted to help avoid tipping. It comes with one butane cartridge that lasts up to 12 hours and three insect repellent mats that last up to four hours each. The lantern is 9.5 inches high, 4 inches wide, and weighs 21 ounces without batteries. The suggested retail price is $59.95.
Thermacell Repellents Inc.
26 Crosby Drive
Bedford, MA 01730
(866) 753-3837
www.thermacell.com
Cable Organizer
Electronic devices are great, but the clutter of those cables is not. The NEET Cable Keeper helps organize, protect, and identify mobile device cables by sheathing them in a 3-foot-long fabric shell that zips up and can be formed into compact shapes. Cable Keeper works with virtually all device cables and can enclose up to three cables (depending on thickness).
The product is available in three styles and 11 colors. Cable Keeper costs $12; Cable Keeper with a micro USB to USB cable is $18; and Cable Keeper with an Apple MFi Lightning cable is $30.
NEET Cable Keepers
15080 Hilton Drive
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 350-0010
www.neetproducts.com
Cell Phone Cleaner
We touch our cell phones every day, and according to a British study, they have more bacteria than a public toilet. Ewww. One way to keep your phone clean is by washing your hands. But if you’re really worried about germs, you might consider buying a PhoneSoap Charger, which is designed to clean and sanitize a phone while charging it.
According to the product’s website, two UV-C lights in the charger produce a wavelength of light that kills germs but does not harm electronics. (A video on the website shows a lab testing the product’s effectiveness.) Go to the website to determine whether the PhoneSoap Charger will work with your size, brand, and style of phone. The price is $59.95.
PhoneSoap
933 E. 1910 S.
Suite 100
Provo, UT 84606
(855) 212-8416
www.phonesoap.com
Jump Starter Kit
Impecca’s Power It series of portable jump starters includes the top-of-the-line model CTJK2436. It has a 36,000-milliampere-hour (mAh) power bank with the versatility to energize various machines and devices, including 12-volt or 24-volt systems in light trucks and RVs, as well as cars, motorcycles, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It also features an “SOS” safety signal and an LED lamp.
The kit provides a jump start peak current of 800 amps and a sustainable starting current of 400 amps. The battery status is displayed on an LCD readout. Also included: a car charging cable, an AC power adapter, a USB cable, a laptop adapter cable, alligator battery clamps, a built-in compass, and a storage case. The unit is approximately 7.1 inches by 3.3 inches by 9.5 inches. The suggested retail price of the CTJK2436 is $379.99; through June 2015, FMCA members can receive a 20 percent discount by using coupon code FMCAPOWER20% during online checkout.
Impecca USA
8 W. Market St.
Suite 606
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
(866) 954-4440
www.impecca.com
Tire Carrier
A flat tire can leave you feeling deflated, especially if you don’t have a spare. With Roadmaster’s spare tire carrier, you’re assured of having the right replacement size on hand, at a cost that you control. And, you can still flat-tow a vehicle with the carrier installed.
The carrier comes with a 2-inch receiver hitch for a tow bar, hitch rack, or other hitch-mounted accessory. The carrier, which has a powder-coat finish, is suitable for wheels that are 16 inches, 19.5 inches, 22.5 inches, and 24 inches. It pivots to the ground for easy access to the rear compartment or ladder. The maximum tongue weight is 400 pounds; maximum towing capacity is 10,000 pounds. The suggested retail price is $695.
Roadmaster Inc.
6110 N.E. 127th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98682
(800) 669-9690
www.roadmasterinc.com