When it comes to travel, most of us have a secret wish list of choices that make the journey easier, more fun or more comfortable. Whether it’s hunting down the most high-tech luggage or the latest travel gizmo to make your trip more enjoyable, travel gadgets keep getting cooler and more versatile too. But sometimes, the latest travel gear can cross the line between innovative ideas and flat-out ridiculousness. Here are some of the most absurd travel gadgets on the market today:
1. A Selfie Stick with a Fan
A recent iteration of a typical selfie stick, this product also features a built-in fan to keep its user cool during photo sessions under the hot sun. While it may seem like a great idea to cool down and snap pictures at the same time, it’s hard to ignore the irony of this product- it’s supposed to cool you off, but it most likely also suggests that you’re sweating while taking selfies.
2. The Foot Hammock
The foot hammock is a small pillow that tucks under your seat into which your feet may rest on a flight, elevating them and reducing the chances of swelling or discomfort. While it may provide some relief for cramped quarters, the idea of a foot hammock in a public transportation environment can come across as unhygienic, and it may even affect the person sitting behind you, making them even more cramped and uncomfortable.
3. The Inflatable Hoodie Pillow
This hoodie pillow comes with an attached inflatable cushion, providing a comfortable and possibly snuggly footrest while on long haul flights. Though it may seem like a good way to catch some sleep and reduce jet lag, it might also make you look pretty ridiculous when walking through the airport dressed in your travelling hoodie.
While some travel gear ideas can seem like they were designed just for laughs, all of the gadgets mentioned above do serve a purpose to some extent. Whether these gadgets are innovative or outrageous comes down to individual opinion. What we must admit is that some travel gadgets, both the innovative and the outrageous ones, have the potential to make our travels more comfortable and fun too.
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