Murray On Travel

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

Travel Gadget Review: Driving Gloves from Bionic Gloves

Six months ago Bionic Gloves sent me a pair of their driving gloves to review and write about.  Bionic's parent company is famous for making the world famous Louisville Slugger baseball bat and ball gloves.  I never thought I needed driving gloves for my travels but I'm surprised how much I have used them. 

They came in really handy driving in snow and heavy fog in the mountains near Lake Arrowhead California.  During a long trip across the desert to Las Vegas Nevada.  I also used these driving gloves for several other extended drives.

I'm not sure what the effect is, but they feel really good.  Better than just wearing a pair of standard gloves.  As you can see in the photo the palm and fingers are not just flat pieces of leather.  Bionic Gloves calls these "anatomical relief pads" that help reduce hand fatigue and improve comfort.  And I agree that they do help a lot.  These gloves also protect your hands from sun exposure and provide an increased grip on the wheel.

You can find more information on the Bionic Gloves website www.BionicGloves.com .  A good video on the site describes the technology behind these gloves.  They are also known for their golf gloves.

Five Tips To A Healthy Trip

4 of 5 - Safety & Security Week

Having a healthy vacation starts before your leave.  You may have purchased travel insurance and received the needed vaccinations.  But here are a few more tips.

• Take a small first-aid kit.  You can make one yourself, or purchase a small one off the shelf.  Your kit will be dependent on quality of health care at your destination.  I have purchased several kits made by Adventure Medical Kits.  They offer kits based on the number of people, type of activities and you destination areas.  I add items specifically based on my own expected activities.
• See your dentist before you leave.  This will help you avoid any unexpected emergencies.
• When exercising, take it easy.  Don't over do it before or during your trip.  This includes lugging your luggage around while traveling to your destination. 
• Bring copies of your prescriptions, extra glasses or contact lenses.
• In countries that have questionable water stay away from cold salads, street vendor food, ice, tap water uncooked meats, fresh milk, unpeeled fruit, and seafood.  Use only boiled water or treated water and beverages in sealed bottles.