New Inventions for Hiking, Flights, and Other Travels. Part - 1

Neighbor Blocker
Actually, not the neighbor, of course. Just their seat. The Knee Defender device was designed for airline passengers who do not want the person sitting in front of them to fully recline their seat back. This is usually done without warning, and if you are a tall person, your knees will suffer.

The Knee Defender is a stopper that is installed on the legs of the folding table in such a way as to block the movement of the seat back. The closer the device is to the backrest, the smaller the angle of recline you allow your neighbor.

The invention has already caused quite a bit of controversy on flights. Some companies have even banned it. To make it easier for people to come to an agreement, the Knee Defender is sold along with a "politeness form." It outlines the reasons why you are taking such radical measures and requests that they inform you of their intention to recline the seat back.

Pot Generator
Is your phone's battery dead? And you get up and go to start a fire to charge it. This is not nonsense or science fiction, but the ingenuity of the creators of PowerPot. These Americans have made a pot that generates electricity using temperature differences: the greater the difference, the more thermal energy is produced.

You pour water into the pot, place it on the stove, connect a USB cable, and when the indicator lights up, you can charge your gadgets. The conductive elements are made of fireproof materials, so the high-tech pot can even be placed over an open flame.

Plastic Socks
Proper footwear is one of the main conditions for a successful trip. Improper footwear is a disaster. And any footwear adds extra weight, hassle with washing, drying, repairing, etc. It’s easier to just give it up altogether and walk in socks.

The inventors of Skinners socks – the strongest in the world – did just that. The sole of their socks is made of plastic, and you can jump on stones or glass without any consequences. At the same time, the item is lightweight, and it folds and washes like regular socks.

Repair Putty
Sugru means "to play" in Irish – this name was chosen for this putty by its English creator a few years ago. But during this time, many analogs have appeared because such technology is hard to resist copying. The fact is that with Sugru, you can do a multitude of things. Repair wires, shoes, or boats, bond plastic, wood, steel, or glass, craft something…

In its original state, Sugru is a soft putty that can be molded into anything. However, after 30 minutes, the substance begins to harden, and after a day, it resembles durable rubber, resistant to water, soap, and temperatures from -60 to +180ºC. It can only be scraped off the surface – with a knife or sandpaper. The wonder putty is sold in individual packets or packages; there are different colors available.

Smart Lock
A Bluetooth lock that syncs with your phone has several advantages. You don’t have to struggle with a combination lock if you forget the right combination. An intruder won’t be able to steal your suitcase or backpack because if you move away from your phone, your luggage will emit a desperate beep. And for the same reason, you won’t forget your bag or phone anywhere.

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