Murray On Travel

Video - Pacsafe Metrosafe 200 Security Feature Test

Last year we did a review and a second post with detailed photos of the Pacsafe Metrosafe 200 shoulder bag.  We cut it up and exposed the insides of the bag.  Exposing the stuff that makes it more secure than other travel bags.  I just found some video that I had forgoten about and cut it together quickly using the Animoto online video / slideshow creation service. 

 

 

Travel Gadget: Hoo-Ahhs Pre-Moistened Field Towels

With time things change...and Hoo-Ahhsare definitely a change.  Almost everyone is aware of Wet Ones hand wipes.  They have been around since I was a kid and were standard issue for any picnic or camping trip. 

But for me Wet Oneswere never really big enough, especially when my hands were dirty.  And when used before eating they had a strong smell that lingered during my meal.  By comparison Hoo-Ahhs are huge 7 x 10 inches, Wet Ones measure in at 5 x 7.5.  Hoo-Ahhs are also alcohol free, unscented and don't have a sticky feeling after use.

From the design of the packaging you can see that Hoo-Ahhs have a military bent.  They were developed by an ex-supply sergeant and another military buddy who noticed that many of there fellow soldiers were using baby wipes.

Recently on a trip to Italy at a sidewalk cafe, before the pizza arrived, Mrs. MurrayOnTravel compared an Hoo-Ahhs against a Wet Ones and preferred the larger size.  The guys at Hoo-Ahhs recently sent me a bunch of samples for this review, but I've been using Hoo-Ahhs for several years on the shooting range where a "manly" sized towel is great to have.

I've been using the single packs, but they also make a larger mult-pack that contains 20 7x10 inch towels in a handy resealable package.  See link below from Amazon.com to purchase the multi-packs.  I haven't been able to find a reasonably priced on-line outlet for the individually packaged towels. Hoo-Ahhs Website

Alpha Sherpa Backpack

CEO Heather Campbell-Dewar was inspired to design and manufacture the Baby Sherpa line when she couldn’t find a technical diaper back pack to fit the needs of her active parenting.   She created a hybrid baby diaper bag and sport back pack to serve as a solution to all the baby gear parents need to haul around.

The multi-purpose backpacks are ergonomically designed and functional for active moms and dads to use daily and or as they travel.   The newest member of the Baby Sherpa family is the Alpha Sherpa Backpack.

Baby backpacks are gaining popularity, from movie stars to the suburbs, and the latest addition, the Alpha Sherpa Backpack, is state of the art. It has the same features as the original Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack with the addition of an integrated padded lap top sleeve to carry a 14 inch lap top computer or other delicate mobile device.

Five cool features of the Alpha Sherpa Backpack include:

• A spacious soft sided cooler to hold lunch and snacks, baby changing matt and insulted baby bottle holder
• A parent pack which includes abundant storage, loops and carabineers, key/camera leeches and a water bottle holder
• Padded interior pocket for video camera or other fragile hand held devices
• 10 pockets for accessories and personal items
• Padded Laptop back to hold most 14 inch computers

 

This innovative and empathetic company understands the demands of parenting and has designed the award winning backpacks with active parents in mind.  Sherpa’s most versatile backpack, Alpha Sherpa Backpack, will take mom or dad from the grocery store to the ski slopes.  The newest member of the Baby Sherpa family, multipurpose Alpha Sherpa Backpack is now available.  Available online for $109 at www.babysherpa.com.