Ten seriously goofy travel products.
I am always on the lookout for products that will help make traveling easier, cheaper, better, and/or more fun.
In the process, I come across some clunkers, including…
Claspies ($15)
Ever worry about falling into an airplane toilet? Worry no more with Claspies, underwear with clasps on its sides that allow you to quickly escape from your skivvies without picking up your feet and tumbling into the bowl.
From testimonials on the product website: “While traveling, there is nothing better than putting on a fresh pair of panties in the middle of a long journey” and “My legs are very thankful they do not have to worry about balancing.”
GoGirl Female Urination Device ($15)
This female urination device (let’s be honest—it’s a funnel) allows women to pee standing up. The makers claim “life’s greatest adventure shouldn’t be finding a bathroom.”
Why on earth would you waste time looking for the nearest restroom when you can cower behind a bush while using a hot-pink silicone funnel to pee?
On the Cuff Reusable Wrist Sponges ($7)
Among life’s most pressing problems, water running down your arms while washing your hands probably tops the list of human difficulties. These absorbent foam bracelets will save you from the humiliation of slightly damp sleeves.
Hotel inspection blacklight ($20)
You don’t need a blacklight flashlight to confirm your hotel room is gross. Take my word for it: it is.
Rufus Roo BIG Travel Jacket ($50)
This jacket may be able to hold “shirt, trousers, paperbacks, handbag, books, shoes, clothes, laptop, iPad, purse, phone, keys, food, and wine bottles”…but how much would it weigh?
That said, far be it from me to condemn someone for dodging baggage fees:
Upright Sleeper ($47)
I was wondering what they did with all those old ThighMasters!
If your head weighs as much as a MINI Cooper and only padded scaffolding can hold it up properly, this is for you.
Tush Wipes ($7/24)
Unlike Wet Ones, Tush Wipes apparently didn’t get the memo about subtlety. If the TSA examines your conspicuously-labeled packet of butt cleaner in your carry-on, best deny ownership.
Ostrich Pillow ($100)
I’ve written about this pillow before. It’s still a no, despite the nose and mouth window for easy breathing/snoring.
Portable Travel Sauna ($210)
“This can’t be real; it just can’t be,” I thought. Then I came across the TWO-person model:
Laptop Compubody Sock (DIY)
Tired of nosy seatmates sneaking peeks at your computer screen? Just wrap yourself and your laptop in this giant tube sock for privacy. (Note the hand-holes so you can type.)
Twist’s Take: Sure, go ahead and laugh at these travel gadgets. But remember there was a time when we all thought Twitter and Bitcoin were dumb, too.
