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Waterbuoy

Jen — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:00:28 +0000

Weird hypothetical scenario: you’re on a sinking boat. You are going under. What do you worry about? Why of course, your car keys.

This seems to be the idea behind the Waterbuoy. It’s a keychain with a rubber ballon that automatically inflates shortly after hitting the water; it also has a LED beacon that can be seen from a large distance (250m at night). So, in case you happen to be on Titanic 2, you can hang your valuables from this (it holds up to 1 kg) and know that, in case you survive, you’ll be able to find them.

So, get one if you’re sailing and paranoid or unsure of the safety of the journey. Or if you’ve got $30 lying around and you want to make sure your stuff will float in case you drop them in the pool.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.80 on Firebox.com.

Via Coolest Gadgets

Thermometer Safe

Jen — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:19:33 +0000

Another key-related item. Say you’re not coming home in the dark, but leaving, and you want your friend to occasionally check on the house. Or maybe you’re just very good at losing your keys and need a handy way of getting back inside. Leaving the key under the doormat or the potted plant might have worked in the past but, come on, thieves could learn of that trick even if they only watched a couple of movies.

So here’s a very clever idea: a thermometer with a special compartment for your keys, called the Thermometer Safe. On the outside, it’s just a normal outdoor thermometer (and it does work). But if you just slide the front panel, you open the hidden compartment and gain entrance.

As long as potential thieves don’t read this blog, you’re safe.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5.95 on SelfDefenseProducts.com.

Via bookofjoe

LockLite

Jen — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:12:41 +0000

Paranormal activity probably occurs in the vicinity of my block of flats, because once every 2 weeks the lightbulb in front of the door stops working. Unfortunately, said door is in a dark area, so finding the right key and then unlocking the door turns into a small adventure.

How I wish I had the LockLite this evening… The concept is very simple: you slip a stainless steel cap over your key, press the button on it and a powerful LED lights up, enabling you to find your keys and the key hole. It works up to 3 meters, so you can also use it as a flashlight if the way to your door is longer.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.70 on Firebox.com.

Via Coolest Gadgets