NEWS – Even though I know how to use the Heimlich maneuver to help a choking victim to dislodge food from their airway, I’ve never had to use it. A couple of the drawbacks to using it is that it can be difficult to do and it can’t be used on babies or toddlers. LifeVac […]
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NEWS – Whether you like to go out for a run at night, have aging parents, work out in the field, etc. having the ability to keep friends and family up to date with your location can provide great peace of mind. The Moxee Signal is a small device that you can wear or clip
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NEWS – I’m typically pretty skeptical about all-in-one tools designed for emergencies because I’ve found that in most emergencies I don’t have any tools near me that would do any good. Also, not many of these devices really catch my attention for car-related uses as most of my tools just float around the inside of
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NEWS – The Silent Beacon is a wearable safety tracking button that connects to your smartphone, tablet, and another compatible Bluetooth device to reach out to designated contacts, 911, or an ambulance with your GPS location in the event of an emergency. With the press of one touch, you can send text messages, push notifications,
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NEWS – Ok, I know that the title of this post is silly, but that’s what this product reminds me of. Seriously though, have you ever been in a situation where someone was choking or maybe you were choking on something and no one was around to help you. Most people know that the standard way
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NEWS – It’s an unfortunate fact that the terms active shooter and mass shooting are commonplace today. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of their children when they send them off to school each day, but worry is just part of the world we live in now. Some schools and businesses have active
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The D.A.D. 2 from TigerLight is a wearable defense alert system that you wear over your hand, so it’s ready for action if someone tries to attack you. It features a military-grade pepper spray and built-in emergency alert that sends a message using your phone to all of your emergency contacts when you activate the
This handheld self-defense device is like having your dad protect you Read More
My son recently started taking up running as a school sport, and that also includes the occasional team run in the Presidio in San Francisco. Some portions are shared by cars, so I started looking around at reflectors. Here are some by Portland Reflector, from- wait for it- Portland, OR.
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The Occly Blinc is a personal safety device that you can wear or use at home. It has features like the classic “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” infomercial product, in addition to other features that make this little device an interesting security solution when you’re on the go and at home.
Occly Blinc is kind of like a personal bodyguard that you wear on your arm Read More
If the Fitbit Charge 2 and other sporty wearable activity trackers aren’t fancy enough for you, consider WiseWear. WiseWear offers 18K gold and palladium plated smart bracelets that both looks good (if that’s the look you’re after) and offers several baked in fitness and safety features that include tracking your activity (steps, distance, calories burned
WiseWear’s fashionable bracelets track activity and keep the wearer safe Read More
If you or your child has a life-threatening allergy, you probably carry an EpiPen with you. If you have an EpiPen, you are aware that temperature extremes can damage the drug and reduce its life-saving properties. And you are certainly aware of the recent unconscionable increase in the price of these pens, so you need
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Personal safety devices can be bulky and hard to use, but the Sound Grenade from ROBOCOPP has been designed like its namesake, the grenade. It’s a small device weighing only one ounce that can be clipped to a bag, keychain, clothing, etc. When you pull the pin it will produce a 120 decibel alarm that’s
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Although it is not available in most areas, the FCC has been working on providing everyone in the U.S. access to 911 via text messaging. Those who find themselves in a situation where a voice call may be dangerous or those who are hard of hearing, deaf, or have a speech disability, may find this
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Do you spend a lot of time in areas that lack cellular service? If you do, you can supplement your cell phone with SPOT. Anytime you find yourself in a remote (or not so remote) area without a usable cellular signal, you can pair your phone to the SPOT device via Bluetooth and “get connected to
Can’t get a cellular signal where you are? Connect to a satellite instead. Read More
Not long after Julie reviewed the Keyport Slide 2.0, I ordered one for myself. The Keyport Slide is a little plastic rectangle that corrals up to six keys in a compact package – one that doesn’t have sharp keys to unexpectedly stab you when you sit with your keyring in your pocket. If you don’t
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One of the things taught in women’s self-defense classes is to put your keys between your fingers and use them as a stabbing tool if you are ever attacked. If you fix your keys between your fingers before you ever open that door, you’ll be ready, but it’s not always so quickly done if you
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Each of these little 3.25″ diameter X 1.1″ thick canisters contain emergency supplies. The containers are made of 5000-series aluminum and have knurled screw-on lids; they are waterproof and have waterproof labels. When you pull the label off, the the lid is a serviceable signal mirror. What’s inside these little canisters are the kits that can
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Travelon, as you can guess from the name, makes great bags for traveling – around town or around the world. This particular wallet and bag combination is perfect for protecting your valuables and your personal data as you go about your daily travels. The Travelon Anti-Theft Convertible Hobo with RFID Blocking Wallet are made of 100% polyester.
This purse and wallet are doubly theft-proof Read More
Do you have an aging parent or relative who wants to live on their own, but you are concerned about fading health? They don’t want to live with you or in an assisted living facility, but you’d like a way to know what is happening with them on a daily basis? There are various monitoring devices
Tempo wearable monitor for seniors helps you keep a discreet eye on your elderly relatives Read More
My daughter is leaving for college soon, and I reminded her of two things: 1) She’s too young to drink alcoholic beverages, and 2) never drink anything at a party or gathering unless she broke the seal on the bottle or can herself and it has never left her hand and her direct sight. Too
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