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	<title>Essential Gear Guide &#187; Travel</title>
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		<title>Q-man luggage tag</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/09/q-man-luggage-tag/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $12] I&#8217;m pretty confident that I can identify my own luggage at the baggage claim carousel; it&#8217;s all the other idiots I&#8217;m worried about. The last thing I need is some 70 year old woman riffling though my knickknacks for 2 days before she figures out she took the wrong suitcase home. It [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image29.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[312]"><img height="240" alt="Q-man luggage tag" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image-thumb29.png" width="238" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;m pretty confident that I can identify my own luggage at the baggage claim carousel; it&#8217;s all the other idiots I&#8217;m worried about. The last thing I need is some 70 year old woman riffling though my knickknacks for 2 days before she figures out she took the wrong suitcase home.    <br />It doesn&#8217;t help that everyone seemed to have purchased the same black roller suitcase; which I bought first God Damn It!&#160; Oh well, I don&#8217;t have to worry now that I have the Q-Man Luggage Tag by <a title="Nuop Inc" href="http://www.nuopinc.com/" target="_blank">NuOp Design</a>.&#160; Everyone <a title="Must be 18" href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/337994/strepatease/" target="_blank">makes mistakes</a>, they just won&#8217;t be making them on my bags.&#160;&#160; </p>
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		<title>Mini Travel Scale- are you traveling light?</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/07/mini-travel-scale-are-you-traveling-light/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best small scale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best travel scale]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mini Travel Scale Review]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $30] Are you so weight conscious that you need to carry a scale everywhere you go?&#160; If you are, you might as well trim down the extra weight you&#8217;re lugging by getting yourself the Travelon Personal Travel Scale.&#160; Weighing in at less than one pound, this mini travel scale is lightweight and tiny; [...]]]></description>
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<p><img height="245" alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA         " src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/travel-scale-5-thumb.jpg" width="510" />    <br />Are you so weight conscious that you need to carry a scale everywhere you go?&#160; If you are, you might as well trim down the extra weight you&#8217;re lugging by getting yourself the <a title="Product Page" href="http://www.travelonbags.com/2038.html" target="_blank">Travelon Personal Travel Scale</a>.&#160; Weighing in at less than one pound, this <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3341033580_5ba6ef0c16.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">mini travel scale</a> is lightweight and tiny; measuring only <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3341081836_1c11271f75.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">8.6&#215;6 inches</a> when closed.&#160; The digital readout displays kilograms or pounds and the two ends slide together for <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3341031062_ae9a18a724.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">convenient packing</a>.&#160; After you pick up your very own travel scale you might also want to pick up a good nutritionist and psychologist.</p>
<p><em><font size="1">*Warning, this product is not recommended for travel <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/3340211263_1150677446.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">outside the Earth</a>.</font></em></p>
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<p><b><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3341032628_a6ed8e6370.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Mini Travel Scale</a> </b></p>
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<li>Keep your diet on track even when you travel </li>
<li>Digital display measures pounds or kilograms </li>
<li>Lightweight and portable </li>
<li>Weighs less than 1 pound </li>
<li>Uses 2 lithium batteries (included) </li>
<li><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3341031062_ae9a18a724.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Traveling case</a> included </li>
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<p><em>Plastic/Metal </em><i>     <br /></i>Size:     <br />Open 10.75&quot; x 6&quot; x 1.3 &quot;     <br />Closed 8.6&quot; x 6&quot; x 1.3&quot;</p>
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		<title>Red Sea Underwater Restaurant- looks a bit fishy</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/04/red-sea-underwater-restaurant-looks-a-bit-fishy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Featured Products]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Red Sea Star Underwater Restaurant]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[More Info] Ever wonder where Poseidon kicks it after a long day?  Considering he can&#8217;t leave the water and that he&#8217;s make-believe, I&#8217;d say nowhere near the Red Sea Star Underwater Restaurant.  The Red Sea Star is the first underwater Restaurant and Bar.  It&#8217;s located in the busy tourist destination of Eilat, which is Israel&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="Red Sea Underwater Restaurant" href="http://www.redseastar.com/restaurant-en.php" target="_blank">[More Info]</a></span> </span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/wide3.jpg" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[936]"><strong><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/wide3-thumb.jpg" alt="Red Sea Star Underwater Restaurant, Bar and Observatory" width="512" height="359" /></strong></a> Ever wonder where <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2735534643_dcdea9a0d9.jpg?v=1217961631" target="_blank">Poseidon</a> kicks it after a long day?  Considering he can&#8217;t leave the water and that he&#8217;s make-believe, I&#8217;d say nowhere near the<strong> <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2735799019_162f3a79f1.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">Red Sea Star Underwater Restaurant</a>.  </strong></p>
<p>The Red Sea Star is the first <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2735799153_43763c99b2.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">underwater Restaurant</a> and Bar.  It&#8217;s located in the busy tourist destination of Eilat, which is Israel&#8217;s <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2735619441_efdcc15674.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">southernmost</a> city. The underwater eatery is only 5m (16 ft.) below the surface of the Red Sea (on the <a title="Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Aqaba" target="_blank">Gulf of Eilat</a>), so there&#8217;s no need for a <a title="Family Guy: eyeballs" href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/5575/family-guy-eyeballs" target="_blank">decompression chamber</a>, and there&#8217;s plenty of natural light to &#8220;sea&#8221; the beautiful corals and marine life.  The ocean inspired decor offers an enchanting environment that is dually suitable for <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2736633868_e807559065.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">romance</a> or children.  With sea cucumber columns and <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2735799055_5b1222160f.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">jellyfish chairs</a> it&#8217;s difficult to abate a tacky atmosphere, but with sandy floors covered with clear epoxy and a variety of exotic dishes the <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2735799231_b3b9d4b417.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">Red Sea Star</a> pulled it off.</p>
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<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/f549c3393302a77bf68d8b6cff123efa.jpg" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[936]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/f549c3393302a77bf68d8b6cff123efa-thumb.jpg" alt="Red Sea Star Underwater Restaurant, Bar and Observatory" width="241" height="202" align="left" /></a>Enjoy a wide variety of exotic dishes as well traditional <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2735799113_957b399f16.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">seafood and meats</a>. The restaurant of the Red Sea Star has seating for 105 guests.  By about 10 in the evening the restaurant turns mostly to a bar.  There&#8217;s also a dance bar outside (<a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2736633896_82612515b9.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">above the restaurant</a>) where you can enjoy scenic views of the Edom Mountains.  At night the underwater garden surrounding the &#8220;Star&#8221; is softly lit, without disturbing its natural inhabitants (using specific wave lengths of light).</p>
<p>The restaurant of the Red Sea Star is open daily (including weekends and holidays) from 12:00 a.m. till 24:00 p.m.</p>
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		<title>Rosetta Stone- the key to learning a new language</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/04/rosetta-stone-the-key-to-learning-a-new-language/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Software]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $499] Do you want to do more with a foreign language than just memorize words and phases?&#160; I&#8217;ve been playing around with Rosetta Stone for a couple weeks now, and it really is the best tool I&#8217;ve ever seen for learning a new language.&#160; With 31 languages, the programs focus on immersion with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="Get Spanish lessons 1,2 &amp; 3" href="http://www.rosettastone.com/personal/languages/spanish-latin-america/level-1-2-3" target="_blank">[Get It $499]</a></span> </span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/image22.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[559]"><img height="262" alt="Rosetta Stone Espanol Level 1,2 &amp; 3 Spanish Latin America" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/image-thumb22.png" width="262" align="left" /></a>Do you want to do more with a foreign language than <a title="Family Guy" href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/1903/family-guy-spanish-lesson" target="_blank">just memorize words and phases</a>?&#160; </p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been playing around with <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.rosettastone.com/personal/" target="_blank">Rosetta Stone</a> for a couple weeks now, and it really is the best tool I&#8217;ve ever seen for learning a new language.&#160; With <a href="http://www.rosettastone.com/personal/buynow" target="_blank">31 languages</a>, the programs focus on immersion with no translation.&#160; <br />Basically, it&#8217;s a more organized and highly accelerated scenario of being dropped off in a foreign country; your brain connects words with images to learn naturally without memorization.&#160; </p>
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<p><a title="Where the name came from" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosetta_Stone" target="_blank">Rosetta Stone</a> uses native speakers together with proprietary speech recognition analysis to make sure you don&#8217;t sound like a stereotypic heavy accented foreigner.&#160; You can set the speech precision level on easy, normal, medium, difficult, or even custom depending on whether your interests lie with merely understanding the language or perfecting its pronunciation.&#160; The special contextual formation and adaptive recall methods will make sure you have the confidence and cues you need to not only retain the language, but to get the words out on the spot for fluent communication.&#160; <a title="Demo" href="http://www.rosettastone.com/personal/demo" target="_blank">Check out the demo</a>.</p>
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<p>After learning a core lesson, you continue through various activities and reviews.&#160; This process continues, adding more core lessons followed by more actives until you reach a milestone activity that uses your speech alone to navigate.&#160; These highly focused activities make learning fun and efficient.&#160; If you&#8217;re serious about learning a new language there&#8217;s no point in wasting time on a different program; learn quickly with Rosetta Stone and you will succeed. </p>
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		<title>Travel Right with the TraveLite</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/03/travel-right-with-the-travelite/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[handheld luggage scale review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[luggage scale]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $25] The best things about air travel are the awesome lines at security and the spacious seating situation once on board, although now airlines are charging all kinds of extra fee&#8217;s for baggage, so that&#8217;s super cool as well.&#160; The TraveLite Luggage Scale is a lightweight, compact and durable, handheld scale used to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="postcat"></span><span class="price"><a title="TraveLite" href="http://www.travelite.com/index.html" target="_blank">[Get It $25]</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/rgb-travelite-lift.jpg" rel="lightbox[1775]"><img height="327" alt="RGB_TraveLite_Lift" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/rgb-travelite-lift-thumb.jpg" width="251" align="left" /></a> The best things about air travel are the awesome lines at <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3360454634_14b86c02af.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">security</a> and the <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3359604457_b5feb1e278.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">spacious seating</a> situation once on board, although now airlines are charging all kinds of <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3359592281_bef4fea0a8.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">extra fee&#8217;s</a> for baggage, so that&#8217;s super cool as well.&#160; <br />The <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3359713631_9a37ab5d3f.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">TraveLite Luggage Scale</a> is a lightweight, compact and durable, <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3360594936_5beaf54f6f.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">handheld scale</a> used to ward off the ugly overage fee&#8217;s at check-in; no more balancing awkwardly on the bathroom scale.&#160; The <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3360596348_f7a004e6e4.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">digital readout</a> quickly tells you the weight of your bag and if you&#8217;re dyslexic, a green light will indicate a weight under 50 pounds while a red light means get rid of some more stuff.    <br />The device even has a <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3359644859_1d3b21b012.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">built-in LED flashlight</a>, so you can justify traveling with it.&#160; </p>
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The <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3359714303_24d21cc42a.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">TraveLite Scale</a> is lightweight and easy to use.&#160; There&#8217;s only two buttons, one used for turning <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3359777521_d050028024.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">on and off the scale</a> and the other for turning <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3359782191_49f9a778cd.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">on and off the flashlight feature</a>.&#160; The device uses two AAA batteries (included), and comes with a strap for attaching your luggage.&#160;</p>
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		<title>SteriPen- the safe way to drink Agua</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/03/steripen-the-safe-way-to-drink-agua/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $100] If you enjoy vomiting and explosive diarrhea, by all means don&#8217;t use the SteriPen Traveler on your next adventure.  The Traveler is half the size of the SteriPEN Classic with the same great attributes.  The convenient pocket sized gadget purifies water by way of an ultraviolet light.  The UV kills 99.9 percent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="REI" href="http://www.rei.com/product/750366" target="_blank">[Get It $100]</a></span> </span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/steripen-main.jpg" rel="lightbox[1404]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/steripen-main-thumb.jpg" alt="SteriPen main" width="223" height="409" align="left" /></a> If you enjoy <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3332944367_102751862f.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">vomiting</a> and explosive <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3332939979_f51535b7a1.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">diarrhea</a>, by all means don&#8217;t use the <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3333775876_a2a0872c9d.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">SteriPen Traveler</a> on your next adventure. </p>
<p>The <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3332936375_cda106797b.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">Traveler</a> is half the size of the SteriPEN <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3333784802_fed979e2b2.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">Classic</a> with the same great attributes.  The convenient pocket sized gadget purifies water by way of an ultraviolet light.  The UV kills 99.9 percent of protozoa while simultaneously turning you into a super hero upon consumption of the radioactive H2O*. </p>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3333772548_db89c3705e.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">The SteriPen</a> has been proven to protect against common microbes such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia as well as pathogens that cause Hepatitis and Legionnaires disease.  This is the perfect <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3333772846_14480e5768.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">travel companion</a> to “at risk” water countries or long camping trips. </p>
<p>Also look for the SteriPen <a title="$135.00" rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3333772860_aed0bf742e.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">Adventurer with the Solar Charging Case</a>.  This item is not recommended for individuals seeking to contract Cholera, Botulism, or sound travel habits.</p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*The UV light doesn&#8217;t actually alter the water aside from protecting you against various microbes, pathogens and germs, i.e. you will not gain super powers.</span></em></p>
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<p><em><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">SPEC&#8217;S</span></strong></em></p>
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<li>SteriPEN Traveler also features a soft-touch coating, offering a comfortable texture in your hand and scratch resistance in harsh environments</li>
<li>Requires no pumping, chemicals, test strips, extended time-keeping or filters; leaves no aftertaste, will not clog and does not require lubrication</li>
<li>Innovative SteriPEN system uses UV light rays instead of chemicals to purify water for drinking</li>
<li>Ultraviolet (UV-C) light rays safely sterilize clear water by destroying 99.99% of protozoa (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), bacteria and even viruses</li>
<li>SteriPEN protects you from risks that cause botulism, cholera, dysentery and typhoid, just to name a few</li>
<li>SteriPEN Traveler is simple to use: Just press a button and gently agitate the water with a quick stir</li>
<li>Purifies 16 fl. oz. of water (cold or warm) in less than a minute, or 32 fl. oz. in a minute and a half</li>
<li>Small size fits most containers—use it in cups, mugs, water bottles and canteens; carries easily in a shirt pocket</li>
<li>SteriPEN Traveler turns itself off once ultraviolet treatment is complete; light source can be used up to 5,000 times!</li>
<li>Watertight seals keep water away from the electronics; rubberized coating ensures secure handling in wet conditions</li>
<li>Low-power indicator lets you know when batteries need replacing; twist-off cap permits easy battery access</li>
<li>Long used by municipal water districts and bottling companies, low-level UV-C light treats water safely, and unit&#8217;s light will not damage eyes or skin</li>
<li>SteriPEN Traveler includes two nonrechargeable lithium CR123A batteries</li>
<li>Use only on clear water, as cloudy, sediment-laden water hinders effectiveness</li>
<li>SteriPEN Traveler features convenient battery access, water bottle and military canteen compatibility and an <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3332938749_d9e049d911.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">embroidered nylon canvas carrying case</a></li>
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<p>SteriPEN water purifiers meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards for microbiological water purifiers and have been independently tested by the Oregon Health Sciences University and the universities of Arizona and Maine. For complete test results visit www.steripen.com.</p>
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		<title>THE 150 COUNTRY TRAVEL ADAPTER</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $30] Who are you kidding, it&#8217;s 2008, you can&#8217;t leave the living room without an entourage of electricity-dependent toys lining your pockets, nevermind bouncing all over the globe.&#160; Well, next time you leave the country, bring along the 150 country travel adapter. It&#8217;s configurable to fit a variety of international sockets throughout Europe, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Who are you kidding, it&#8217;s 2008, you can&#8217;t leave the living room without an entourage of electricity-dependent toys lining your pockets, nevermind bouncing all over the globe.&nbsp; Well, next time you leave the country, bring along the 150 country travel adapter. It&#8217;s configurable to fit a variety of international sockets throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australia, the Caribbean, and <a title="Peter Pan" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/2379178814_27e4ea198b.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">Never-NeverLand</a>.</p>
<p>This lightweight, compact <a title="Alternating Current on Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternating_current" target="_blank">AC</a> device provides more than plug adaptation for a variety of international sockets, it also has a built-in USB port for your digital camera, iPod, and all those other USB goodies.&nbsp; And fear not brave traveler, it allows you to simultaneously use the AC and USB connections to charge two devices at once.&nbsp; This is clutch when you&#8217;re hiding from <a title="Interpol on Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interpol" target="_blank">Interpol</a>, charging your phone and iPod off the soda machine outlet behind La McDonalds.</p>
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		<title>Saris Bones 3 Trunk Bike Rack &#8211; Pink</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $135] Support more than your bike with this cause conscious rack by award winning designer Fabio Pedrini. Five Bone$ will be donated to breast cancer research with every sale of the 801p pink Saris bones 3 bike carrier. I like women that like pink; it doesn&#8217;t matter if it doesn&#8217;t match the color [...]]]></description>
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<p></span><span class="price">[<a title="Get it at ORS Racks Direct" href="http://www.orsracksdirect.com/saris-bones-3-bike-trunk-rack-pink.html" target="_blank">Get It $135</a>]</span> </div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image74.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[446]"><img height="223" alt="2008 Pink 801p Saris Bones 3 Trunk Bike Rack, Breast Cancer Bike Rack" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image-thumb74.png" width="452"></a></p>
<p>Support more than your bike with this cause conscious rack by award winning designer Fabio Pedrini. Five Bone$ will be donated to breast cancer research with every sale of the <a title="More about Pink bike rack" href="http://www.saris.com/t-pinkBonesRack.aspx" target="_blank">801p pink Saris bones 3 bike carrier</a>.</p>
<p>I like <a title="Nice!" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/2374689933_9268878d7c_m.jpg" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[446]">women that like pink</a>; it doesn&#8217;t matter if it doesn&#8217;t match the color of your car, it&#8217;s pink! Guys on the other hand might want to find another way to contribute to breast cancer research. Pink anything on a dudes car just doesn&#8217;t work, you might as well have a sparkly pink sticker across the back of a VW Cabriolet that reads fairy god princess.</p>
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<p>the 801p Pink Saris Bones 3 trunk bike rack offers superb modern styling and reliability. Complements all vehicle types and is an excellent alternative to bike roof racks; easy to install with simple loading and unloading of bicycles. Includes all hardware and straps for securely transporting up to three bikes and installs quickly onto almost any vehicle make and model, from sedans &amp; wagons to SUV&#8217;s &amp; mini-vans &#8211; even when there&#8217;s a rear spoiler involved.</p>
<p>IMPORTANT NOTES:</p>
<p>Some cars with glass hatches may require the <a href="http://www.cycleworld.co.uk/product/16740/Saris_Hatch_Huggers_Glass_Adaptors" target="_blank">Saris Hatch Huggers glass hatch adaptors</a>. We recommend using the Saris Racks Fit Guide to find if the Bones 3 is compatible with your car, van or SUV and also if the <a title="Get them on Amazon" href="http://www.amazon.com/Saris-Hatch-Huggers-Trunk-Mount/dp/B000BT6Q6M" target="_blank">Saris Hatch Huggers</a> are required.</p>
<p>The Saris Bones bike racks can carry all types of bicycles, however, for women&#8217;s bike frames, kids bicycles and non-traditional bike frames found on downhill &amp; free-ride mountain bikes we recommend using a <a title="Thule" href="http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-982.html" target="_blank">Top-Tube bike frame adapter</a> (not included) for super-easy loading and transport of these unconventional bike frame designs. </p>
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<li>Transports 3 bikes with ease.
<li>Awarded 4 1/2 stars (out of 5) by Bicycling Magazine.
<li>Injection-molded arms and legs are the strongest on the market.
<li>Built with 100% recyclable, non-rusting materials.
<li>Ratcheting anti-sway straps secure and stabilize bikes so they won&#8217;t swing into each other or the back of your car.
<li>Includes all hardware and straps for quick installation.
<li>Arc-based design fits over most spoilers and separates bikes on different levels.
<li>801p Pink Saris Bones 3 easy-to-follow instructions included.
<li>Saris Racks lifetime warranty! <br /><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image75.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[446]"><img height="197" alt="801p Pink Saris Bones Bike Rack" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image-thumb75.png" width="434"></a> </li>
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