Know what RFID is? If you travel, you reall should know!

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identifcation. Credit card companies and governments are putting ID chips in your credit cards and other identification for easy scanning. At the airport wave your passport in front of the scanner and all the info goes into the airline computer. But thieves can use equipment to capture that info too. Experts say a thief can lift the info on your RFID while its still in your pocket, without you even knowing about it. These wallets inhibit those radio frequencies from being read until you take out your card or passport. Think Geek has RFID inhibiting wallets in both leather and stainless steel  and they even have a stainless steel sleeve to protect your RFID passport. Price start at $20 and run up to $75.

This is the leather wallet: http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/security/8cdd/

Thsi is the stainless steel wallet: http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/a7a2/ 

Instead of carrying a bunch of charging cables, just carry these two small chargers.

Some time back on the Daily Giz we talked about the Scoshe keychain solar charger. (Link below.) This innovative company has come up two more practical and inexpensive gadgets. They are the Scoshe flipSYNC keychain USB charge and sync cables. They’re really pocket-sized, ideal for travel. Each one is about the size of a car alarm remote control, but offers users a convenient syncing cable when on the go. They’re also designed to fit comfortably on any key chain. There are two versions. The flipSYNC IPUSBM features an iPhone/IPod 30 pin connector at one end and a regular 2.0 USB connector at the other. When you unfold them for use, it’s best to check the instructions first. I couldn’t unfold one as much as I tried, so rather then apply undue pressure, I took a quick peep at the instruction sheet. I found the secret is popping out the hook up end first, then the USB end. It was after I did that, that I noticed the unfolding procedure was printed right on the back of one of the units! (But not the other.) The second unit is the Scosche USBMM features both Mini and Micro USB connections on one end, and a standard 2.0 USB connector on the other. Both flipSYNC models are available now in Bestbuy stores and online at www.bestbuy.com for 19.99. But do a web search. I saw them for under $10 at several websites.

More info: www.scosche.com Solar Charger: http://tinyurl.com/4p468ar

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Tags For Bags sounds like a joke, but it's not.

Yes, it sounds like a joke --- you know "I’d like to get something for my wife - a tag for my bag" . But these Tags for Bags are a great way to identify your bags easily. They are 7" woven polyester tags with a choice of your own words embroidered on them, or you can order 'tude tags with snappy slogans like “DON’T TOUCH MY JUNK” -- OY VEY, WE’RE ON OUR WAY. Inside each tag are 2 clear pockets for ID and itinerary. Tags for Bags are produced by Desert ARC, a Special Needs Workshop which helps special people help themselves. Made of heavy duty polyester webbing with a welded steel triangular no catch ring (to prevent getting caught in the baggage handling systems) , and tried and true plastic loop that is stronger and far more catch free than leather straps with buckles. Inside every "MyTags™" are two clear pockets, the first for name and address, the second for your current trip itinerary so that if your bag gets separated from you, the carrier knows how and where to get ahold of you or to forward your bag to you. 3/ $ 29.99

www.tagsforbags.com

Here's an easy to use Travel World Time Alarm Clock with LED Light

This circular World Time Alarm Clock/Flashlight covers 18 cities: Honolulu; Los Angeles; Denver; Chicago; New York; Rio De Janeiro; London; Paris; Cairo; Athens; Moscow; Dubai; India; Bangkok; Hong Kong; Tokyo; Sydney; and, Wellington. In addition to normal time keeping, you can set it for 12/24 hour format display. Other features include a perpetual calendar with month, date, day of the week. Temperature displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit format. But wait, there's more! Alarm and snooze functions, plus a countdown timer. Daylight savings time adjust too. Your choice of 5 different language selections for day display: English; Spanish; German; French; and Italian. And finally there's a built-in three white LED flashing. This device uses 2 AAA batteries which are - surprise - included. Size: 5 x 1-1/4". Weight: 2 oz  $24.85  (Available for just $9.95 with any purchase of $35 or more. Check their website to make sure this offer is still available.)

http://www.magellans.com/store/Alarm_ClocksAC247?Args=&refchan=Search

Bet you never hear of a Paper Shower, till now.

It’s a simple idea, great for travelers. Not only made a small travel pack with a moist towelette, but include a second one for drying off. Paper Shower is claimed to be the world’s first combination wet and dry towelette pack. It’s designed to provide a refreshing body wipe. Then the dry towelette absorbs the excess wet towelette fluid without removing the integrated moisturizing ingredients from the skin. It’s a real easy way to refresh yourself as you travel. The company sent a couple of packs to try and I did check it out, The towelettes are quite large, unlike that tiny ones you’re most likely used to. And they’re strong. Instead of using alcohol which can dry your skin, Paper Shower contains ingredients like aloe and glycerin among others. The dry towelette is designed to leave some moisturizer on your skin. It’s noted on the package that the product is not anti-bacterial or an antiseptic. A 6 pack of Paper Shower retails for $7.50, which includes shipping. Right now it’s available only on the company website.

www.papershower.com