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Keep Personal Electronics Plugged In, Lit-Up-Shine-On, and Protected-At Home and On the Road via GIPHY source youtube.com NiteIze, GOAL ZERO , SEATTLE SPORTS Gadget-thing-y mobile device accessory masters NiteIze serves up a solution to those cracked screens and misplaced  cards and dollar bills-a CONNECT wallet that holds and ruggedly protects BOTH-with a CONNECT clip-can clip smartphone when wallet is removed-sized for iPhones+Samsungs.  Never miss a step-recharegable headlamps-are a huge growing category -vital for the early morning/late afternoon hours  in limited daylight hours,..and a smart item for cars and travelers everywhere-no matter how they get there. From NiteIze- Swipe to Shine™ technology-activates the light... INOVA STS Powerswitch  headlamp-dual power options (3 AAA batteries-or , a micro USB, rechargeable lithium-ion battery), dual (red or white)LED options-4 modes -compact+waterproof -and is also a multi-mounter-for accessories-like...

Part 2: Backpacks/Luggage-for the experiences of life's adventures For grads (or dads) ready to take off for distant shores...or finally moving all the stuff out of their parents' houses/apartments...multi-functional---versatile haulers that are tough, durable---are just the right size for overhead compartments (who wants to check it???) via GIPHY source reddit.com ... or human backs ! how cool is this... GOAL ZERO integrated seamless NOMAD 7 solar panel built into this Gregory Baltoro 75 GZ backpack...$429. The lid is magnetic FLIP 10 battery-and the pack itself has loads of practical features-like a wide U zip panel access, integrated rain cover, sleeping bag compartment with removable divider, removable shock locks for poles etc, and a Weather shield pocket, 2 side mounted zip compartments and side water bottle holder Granite Gear- reticu-lite collection -durable carry-alls have articulated  die-cut foam pattern that minimizes weight-made of repelaweave...

NYC/SLC Outdoor rugged types or city fashion-conscious dwellers...all addicted to personal electronics...need portable power and light sources...that are practical.  Personal tech gifts are huge-but pointless-unless charged up. PLUS: these lightweight options double as emergency musts...so make worthy self-gifts too. Brooklyn's best portable smokeless wood (feed it twigs) burning oven/grill company- BIO LITE  - doubles as a power-lighting source including the new NANO GRID Light+Power attachment-lantern, torch-powerbank+string lights $99.95. Pictured with CampStove, KettleCharge 3-1 PowerLight-450 lumens + powerbank (USB charge, 2.5mm connector )+ Torch $79.95-lightweight, no hotspots and designed to reflect LED lights in steep angle -controls where/when light escapes lantern.  BioLite Stove Kettlepot ...nifty pours---$49.95 NiteIze  makes torches, flashlights and practical gadgets that are small in size like their Spotlite LED, 3-1 LED Mini Fl...

NYC Curiously-it's the friends/family who live in the 'burbs---who lost 2 weeks worth of electrical power courtesy of Hurricane Sandy-who are STILL-the least prepared for the next major storm, power wise. HINTS: A few easy ways to keep the electricity firing up critical appliances and personal electronics...without a major investment...for those at home-in an emergency,  or on the go, outdoors... never miss a selfie moment. From EnerPlex "Always in Charge™" lighter weight ( relatively speaking) large scale generators and portable power packs+ solar options that can fire up a slew of appliances...or a smartphone...at once and in a few hours, respectively. Pictured below EnerPlex Generatr 100 $349.99-USB outlets for phones/tablets, 94Whrs portable power, USB 12V, 19V laptop port and integrated AC inverter outputs   this Generatr Y1200  on pre-order $1399.99 as of this posting, contains USB, 12V as well as standard wall outlets for charging....1231Whrs...

NYC For those who drive their cars- Car and Driver branded vehicle sized gadgets make hitting the road-a bit more user friendly, organized, tidy - at budget prices. Car and Driver portable vacuum-handy cleaner-upper $14.95 Car and Driver heated travel mug ($9.95) with heated power adapter,  Military inspired outerwear and footwear- rugged handsome style-  not only for guys who never ever bother glancing in the mirror---but also for those who spend waaay to many minutes-primping.  … by APLHA Industries -reinterpreted WWII Bomber Flight jackets by the original company producing the iconic uniforms. hangtags /dog tags A keeper for sure-the N-B3 55th Anniversary Parka  $435-on back reflective tape, a screen print and drag handle-feature of military jackets used by soldiers to move a wounded soldier, D ring detail, reinforced elbows, contrast stitching, wool knit cuffs and waistband keeps cold to,  100% Washed Flight nylon shel...