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WEAR SAFE ALERT, NITE IZE, SAFE STEPS via GIPHY source: http://gifovea.tumblr.com Adventures abroad, biking afar, hiking nearby, solo workers-interactwith strangers -or- for kids/elderly on their own...people now have choices for electronic safety monitoring systems...that rely on satellites as notification system.  Inspired by a horrific home invasion, the brains behind this affordable safety alert system crafted an easy to use -finger size WEARSAFE TAG-device-pictured above-on the left-that pairs with a smartphone/notepad...and when engaged, can send out an emergency signal to the smartphones-with the WearSafe download-able app- of up to 12 people, The monitoring service-$5/month - $60 a year-is better than other systems out there-that send alerts to Emergency workers only-(often resulting in false-unnecessary actions), WearSafe allows those contacted to hear what's going on too-for a minute prior to an event-and after an alert goes out. Benefits among many-allow...

IBS-IECSC Conferences-NYC DYSON SUPERSONIC™ HAIR DRYER, REFA MICROCURRENT ROLLERS Selfie alert-salons and spas are getting etched out-for your selfie best. At the most recent International Beauty Show s...and International Esthetics's, Cosmetics & Spa ...we saw more technology on display along side popular items-hair+ eyelash extensions, organic -(natural leaning), cosmetics+treatments, effusive hair coloring options, and micro-needling -hand rolling devices. PART ONE via GIPHY DYSON SUPERSONIC™ Hair dryers- -a price-y option sold over 500 of these slick beauties at this show...which included a "professional' smoothing nozzle attachment, concentrator attachment and a diffuser. Beautifully packaged as one would expect of this high end hand held-we asked how this sleek machine was conjured up by James Dyson -who is well know for his tricked out vacuums..."HIS WIFE'" apparently admonished him for not re-inventing a staple of people with hair, used...

Last minute buys-or Santa selfers...a round-up of cool gifts (gift card potential) that will last beyond the holidays...HEGS, GEAR AID, SAXX UNDERWEAR, NORDICTRACK-iFIT,  Chengdu XGimi Technology, LINK AKC, PLAYON CLOUD, i-BLADES For gear heads...handy stocking suffers...and fitness worthy items to get ready for... HEGS hangs or hooks ...yes the ones as seen on tv-get plenty of use at campsites, as laundry hooks (or air out swimsuits) or in closets as way organize storage. An un-glam stocking stuffers-really- clothes-pins- that we always use! GEAR AID Gear Patches...fix waterproof apparel, tents, sleeping bags, tarps etc...patches also available made from Gre-Tex and Cordura via GIPHY

GEAR for outdoors-for mountain/lakes to ocean locales...Part 2 TENKARA USA, BOLLÉ Goggles, ThermaCELL Heated Insoles, YAKTRAX-BOA, RENOUN SKIS, OTTERBOX "I'm a going fishing...too..." TENKARA USA  "only a rod, line & fly" (no reel) embraces the Japanese traditional method if fly-fishing that uses 'only' the aforementioned -simplicity, precise casting-for those with skills (noted) using only the truly essentials...thereby making this fast growing way to spend time-much more accessible to backpackers as well as anglers anywhere. Daniel W. Galhardo-founder-leading light of TENKARA USA -shows the telescoping design (portable) of this rod-allows for much longer lengths than typical western rod...but it's fly-fishing-not cane-pole fishing... The One Knot-for all level line and tippet connections keeper holds two tenkara lines or tenkara line and snippet-pictured with a fly secured onto one of the notches Tenkara Strap P...

STAY CONNECTED, CHARGED, AND WARM-Personable Wearables, Power On The Go-Off Grid Energy, App Enabled Devices, Hands Crafted Help ThermaCELL, BioLite Energy, RE-FUEL, SHINOLA DETROIT-LEATHERMAN, PUFFY PATCH Part One-What's New: Just when we thought the cooler temps were being pushed forward to early next year-a wave of snow in fact falls-even  ski resorts like Killington VT are ready to open up :-) One of best ways we know-for the perfect fitting hiking boots -to be comfy year round favs-whenthe mercury dips-we add in the heated insoles...by ThermaCELL® that now come in 3 versions for 2016/17...wireless remote controlled-Original+ ProFLEX -up to 5 hours run time and new ProFLEX Heavy Duty -pictured below. Yup-now with Bluetooth connectivity control-for our app world... ThermaCELL ProFLEX Heavy Duty-10x more durable than ProFLEX-control via Bluetooth connectivity- your smartphone (vs a remote) up to 6.5 hours of warmth, removable battery charges up in 80 min...

The Cutting Edge Walking Shoe That 'Shows" The Way +LECHAL Technology When we're walking around a new to us city laid out on the grid system...we're still fidgeting with a map-(smartphone screens too small for that)... let alone in our own hometown-when we venture to those now hip outer boroughs-or even the West Village where 4th street insanely intersects with 10th street....ahhh. The solution: HI TEC finally conjures up a tech-tricked out footwear-wearable tech -that we'd actually want. We fell in LOVE with Hi Tec 's new Navigator Low i WP (waterproof) walking shoe-that IS genius- has India's Lechal technology in the insoles (yes controlled by a GPS app)...that deftly deploys this guiding software originally designed to aid blind individuals.  Navigator is built well and lightweight at 650 grams--the Dri-Tec waterproof breathable membrane keeps feet dry and comfy via i-Shield technology-custom MICHELIN durable rubber outsole coupled w...

  For the Dad Who Likes It Smooth : via GIPHY source reddit.com A Gift Certificate for an indulgent gentlemen's barbershop-including exacting hot towel shaves, perfectionist hair cuts and other grooming services-served up with sip of bourbon-with a hidden green backyard patio-for relaxing  (or a cigar)... in NYC's Martial Vivot Salon Pour Hommes ...a welcoming men's only oasis from the bustling Manhattan midtown streets. Not in town-premium men's grooming products by celebrity hairstylist Martial Vivot-a native of France- can be shipped stateside... handsomely packaged too!  BONUS: a mini pop-up shop in the salon (39 West 54th Street/NYC)...offering hand crafted selection of luxury French goods by unique brands-curated by French Wink ....available this week only (through June 18th). A few highlights... artist Valerie Camet hand-stitched (seriously) watchbands-Jean Rousseau accessories -leather goods specialist Jean Rousseau pure indulgence...

Part 4 Enhancing life's adventures...some stuff -like small gadgets, socks ( never have enough ) and devour-able (inhale-able) eats...are perfect gifts-both clever, portable and/or tasty! about palm sized Press for multiple light modes-flash, red, edge-lit  &1350 mAh battery power Brooklyn (!!!) based BioLite makes the cleverest portable stove aka energy source we've written up plenty of times for its twig eating' usb charging' ways...what's new is this small lightweight BioLite/charger-"BE Seen" with a USB charge in/out=never miss sharing it on social media. Comes with integrated collapsible clipstand. USB charge in/out-clipstand pops out-hang in a shirt pocket tent etc love this-comes with attachment-bike bracket for cyclists! Tiny LED lights on side-battery charge indicator. Never miss a moment from the cheap seats (aka the only spots left for non-bot buying general public grrrr)  with   MAVEN Outdoor Equipme...

 NYC What: a few solutions to the rather stunning drop in audio quality between the wired, turntable-preamp, receiver, speakers (etc) based audio systems of yesterday-and the current streaming audio experiences of today... Peachtree Audio's  engineering team out of Canada is tasked with building the best sounding-feature rich products in North America.. Some fruits of those labors...new integrated amplifiers showed off recently in Manhattan...the nova150. Piano Black, Natural Santos Rosewood, or Gloss Ebony (pictured) finishes available... NOVA150 available on pre-order $1499 The input button on the front panel for a soon to be released optional Wi-Fi module allows for streaming audio directly into the nova without the need for connecting any wires. Until then, can easily connect any type of Wi-Fi enabled audio devices to enjoy the wonderful world of streaming audio. Some of the best solutions  any Wi-Fi enabled computer or iDevice, the Apple TV (3rd generat...