Testing 6 Travel Gadgets

Today I look at 6 travel gadgets while in Hawaii: 4 new items and 2 throwback gadgets I reviewed in the past.
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0:00 Introduction
1:01 7-in-1 Pen
3:56 UV Cards
6:06 Inflatable Pillow
8:17 Bluetooth Keyboard
9:33 ThinOptics
10:19 Travel Blanket
11:49 Using Products a Plane
14:09 More Tests and Final Thoughts
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"Desert Island" by Hosini & Jones
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[@grandpajoe3754]

Imagine being in front or behind him on the plane lmao. They were probably like wtf is this guy doing behind me..

[@MissMichSan]

Lol I l was thinking the same. I seen the person in front of him just being nosey😄😭

[@brendanrandle]

the U.V cards would be useful on cloudy days where it can be harder to judge

[@dondlab]

Travel blanket fold: Fold in half then roll up and slide into bag. Travel pillow: Open trash can lid, toss deflated travel pillow and “handy storage bag” into trash can, close lid.

[@Soul_Alpha]

😂😂😂😂

[@trumpenhammerofkek4821]

"its only three inches. I don't think I'll be using it much" hee hee

[@panickedhispanic5933]

If I had a nickel for every time I heard that

[@ronnieandrews9]

I'll be using it then

[@mikepew5865]

Hawaii sun is stronger than Vegas, It's closer to the equator.

[@cheehee808_]

I live here, wouldn’t say it’s stronger but it’s definitely more humid

[@shesforgivennfree]

That pen thing looks like something you would find at the 5 below store.

[@fourearwolf3315]

Sharyn J Or in a yard sale that has a bucket that says free on it, lmao!

[@wyatt8062]

Freakin reviews has some balls of steel busting that pillow out on a plane. I would be so embarrassed

[@annonanno1782]

@Účet Because we watch this in childhood: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q17GZoKgo9WiZ9k And we love mr Been but on screen, not being him.

[@Jdbye]

Could be worse, it could be one of those ostrich pillows that you put your whole head and both hands inside.

[@GabeTheGrump]

Who cares what people think

[@ebonimom6964]

I would rather be comfy than to look cute for ppl I will probably never see again.

[@ArchangelExile]

@@GabeTheGrump Conformists and people with little to no self-esteem.

[@meezerluvr]

The pen suffers from what I call the "spork effect."

[@ThatSoddingGamer]

That's a very good term for it. Multiple uses, but it's a bit crap at them all. Nice in theory, but in practice you'd be better at taking decent travel versions of dedicated devices that you'll use, rather than an all-in-one that's just no good at any/most of them.

[@upgon]

Ever tried applying sunscreen to the sun card? lol

[@charissamiller123]

upgon I would like to see that

[@Ethorbit]

Lol!

[@drwhoscumrag]

I keep reptiles and I use one of the UV cards to do a basic check of my UV bulbs, really handy for that.

[@jimmygreenspan8832]

Did you test the UV card at the beach? Because UV bounces off the water which intensifies the UV on your skin. So not the same as when you're walking around inland.

[@punker4Real]

I got burned once 13 level it only took 6 seconds

[@charissamiller123]

Gz I just wrote something to this effect and then saw your post .. darn ! But ya you got that right !

[@justinjessup4828]

punker4Real how in the hell

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

@@justinjessup4828 its not really that rare. My little brother burns to a crisp in minutes. Granted the rest of us tan up bronze besides him and my big sis. They are white as ghosts. White as white on rice. Pasty bastards. Lol

[@iplay2l821]

Can't agree with you more! That felt feeling makes my skin crawl worse than nails on a chalkboard.

[@arrellmagister1849]

Yeah it's so awful

[@juangonzalez9848]

Could be that you got burned at the beach due to reflection from the water as well as not reapplying sunscreen.

[@johnbennett1465]

A coworker came to the southern Florida office I was at from the California bay area. He hung out in the shade next to a pool for a while. He got a bad Sun burn even thou he spends a lot of time in the Sun at home. So yes water can reflect UV and both Florida and Hawaii have much stronger Sun than Las Vegas or Nothern California. Lattitude matters 😎.

[@7-ten]

Nothing like a new review video to start the day!

[@michaelmora7520]

Has the cronavirus hit your state yet

[@DerekSmit]

One travel gadget I really like is travel bags. It's a set of 6 or 12 different size zipper bags. So you fill one with socks, one with shirts, one with underwear, etc. It really helps keeping your luggage organized if you travel longer and visit multiple places/hotels.

[@mommyandmatthew6447]

I just buy a small Pillow at dollar store and cheap blanket at walmart $3 and put them in a string bag or tote. The wallet phone stand looks pretty cool.

[@JC-fj7oo]

Most airlines have a free disposable pillow and blanket if you ask for it.

[@cris_j]

For the blanket, I use a down puff jacket instead. I have one from Old Navy that comes with a pouch that turns the jacket into a neck pillow when not worn. Compacts perfectly without much effort. You could easily stuff this jacket into your carry-on outer pocket(s) and skip the neck pillow option.

[@UnseenPlaya]

i bet u could turn inside out the blanket bag and then put the blanket back in and it turns in to a pillow :D

[@katykipling]

UnseenPlaya good thinkin’! I bet you’re right 👍

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@katykipling]

Whenever I go on an airplane I have to wear these things in my ears called earplanes. They regulate the pressure for people like me who’s ears don’t pop. Really interesting gadget, they sell them at drug stores and in airports.

[@davidblakely2627]

I did reload it and it had audio so I deleted the reply fix the audio

[@davidblakely2627]

I reloaded the video and it had audio so I deleted fix your audio

[@katykipling]

David Blakely ya, usually when that happens it’s just a slight connection issue ☺️

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

My ears eventually pop. But its an intense pain for days.

[@JuicyPricklePeach]

I have watched every single review from the start. It is crazy seeing how much your editing has evolved pretty great if you ask me.

[@gabharri910]

I just brought those ThinOptics readers for my mom! She always needs readers at hand. Thank you for this video!!

[@Boodieman72]

All you have to do it fly first class, then you will have enough space to fold them up but then you don't need them.

[@David-wo9un]

Nice review! I love the blue tooth keyboard and will be looking into picking that up. I don’t do a great deal of traveling, so I am not sure I would buy the blanket or pillow. I am looking forward to the road trip gadget review. Thank you James! 👍

[@Steven-xs8ie]

I love how he grunts in every video. Fire your personal trainer if you need to grunt while turning a pen/screwdriver haha

[@udavemartel]

Great reviews, as always. I also have the ThinOptics glasses and they're great. Thanks.

[@WintrBorn]

Bought thinoptics based on your review, love them. I put them in my backpack, since my phone case doesn't have a good place for it to attatch. Thanks James!

[@jillianburke2]

When you were in the pillow all you could see was your white teeth. 😂

[@donnalynn2]

Heck, a neck pillow works for me and it's got a little loop on one end so I am able to attach it to my carry on. I also always wear a shawl on board so if I'm cold I'm covered. They make great blankets.

[@DarkMetalSpider]

that keyboard, though.... I had no idea! laptop died about 3 months ago, and can't really afford the one I'm needing until the end of the year.... so, I'm strictly on my phone for the time being, so this will make messaging, and texting back a million times easier! thank you so much for your review! def *SOLD* on that keyboard; much thanks! 😊

[@valiantknight6364]

They actually have ones that come with a stand on them too. When my laptop broke, this was a lifesaver. Absolutely recommend

[@DarkMetalSpider]

@@valiantknight6364 thank you so much for recommending that; will def check it out! thank you 😊

[@HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo]

Today I saw an ad on the TV at work for the No Stitch, and i think there's no way it can work. I'd love for you to test it!

[@BrittMFH]

Thank you! I had been wondering about a Logitech keyboard. I'll probably get the travel pillow, too!

[@albundy59]

I have the Logitech bluetooth keyboard, I'm using it to type this. It works great. Beats typing one letter at a time with a finger or even a bluetooth mouse.

[@rdnelson4287]

I have a laser keyboard that works great.

[@JC-fj7oo]

The UV card doesn't have a lot of use in the desert sun. But in places like Seattle there are days with much less direct sunlight but with a high UV index.

[@juliewhite9173]

That inflatable travel pillow is popular with people in that sleep through their lunch hours. I've seen videos of students in China who are in classes until midnight using it. Also workers with a long commute. Who are basically exhausted all the time and sleep at their desk.

[@ChibiChidorii]

When I was in middle school most backpacks had a reader similar to the UV card in one of the straps. It was really nice because even if as a kid you didn't use it much, if your mom or teacher cared they would just look at your strap and tell ypu to apply sunscreen! As an adult it would be nice to have that device (it was tiny) as a keychain!

[@eileenlester3313]

Pillow...."Here's Johnny! "

[@cutienerdgirl]

13:41 Awww...look at Grandpa!!!🥰

[@l0velycry452]

Between you and Kipkay I get the best of both heats-Vegas and Florida!

[@latina3b]

I have the pillow and love it. The material doesn't bother me and I don't put my arms in it either so next time try it like that and see if there's another place to put your arms, instead. 👍 Might have to try the phone stand and blanket 🙂

[@krazyktex1]

I'm definitely gonna get the keyboard! Hope you loved Hawaii. I was there about ten years ago. Beautiful place.

[@tonysreviews]

The pen wore me out. Haha. Nice honest review. Oh that credit card phone stand was nice. The sun screen card is really cool. I do believe that sunscreen would help you no matter what it says but still neat. Cool little thing. Reminds of the fake fortune telling fish from grade school. LOL cool video.

[@lisarmia]

"Mommy, who is that weird man talking into his pillow?" lol

[@TracyKMainwaring]

I have that keyboard and loved it. I found it too sensitive with my last phone though. It's working great with our new TV. Love those reading glasses but I wear Progressives

[@ghiagoo]

The reason for the velvet flocking on the travel pillow, is that it feels much better, hard to believe, than just the plastic pillow. Without the flocking, it’s just like a floatation device.

[@whitjones131]

I need that travel blanket!! Last time I flew home from Singapore, my second flight didn't supply blankets like the first flight, and that plane was FREEZING!! Even on the first flight, the blankets they gave were super thin and no one was in the seat next to me so I swiped that blanket and doubled up, lol!! Thanks for the idea!

[@lakelassie934]

I picked up a Welsh wool shawl at a festival. It is pure wool, seems thin but super warm. Anout 70" square. I use in hotel to cozy up and watch 'tv and as extra padding in my carry on if I buy something fragile. Folds or rolls up very flat and small. Wool warms so great and this is black and white check.

[@joeblevins1061]

Just saw the commercial for the Spin Power, the charging station that revolves and has a retractable cord. That product has "Freakin' Reviews" written all over it.

[@JamieLuv2u]

I have a similar blanket but it's fuzzier and it has a pocket for your phone so you can listen to music. Comes with an inflatable pillow that you put in the case that holds the blanket, super easy to fold. I can't remember the brand. I traveled with that around the world.

[@user-xi6qy8jb4v]

You are better off bending a paper clip to use as a phone stand than use that pen

[@TylerSnyder305]

I know exactly what you mean, most soft materials such as fleece make my skin crawl.

[@sinrock85]

That sun gets more intense as you get closer to the equator. When I went to Death Valley California it was around 112-120, but when I went to the equator on a ship it got to 120-127. I could feel the intensity the second my skin hit the light. I just used the redness on my arms as my UV card. My arms may have changed colors quicker too ;)

[@pino28041]

Eeeeeeee the good life huh! 🤣 Anyway, I would most likely try the pillow as I go to my Homeland of Italy once a year ( just came back actually and that pillow would of came handy ). CIAO!

[@blakehendrix641]

I need a good travel energy drink and my family needs some travel chill pills!

[@MeenieDrive]

13:02 "I dont fu*kin' breathe in a lot of fresh air-"

[@detroitcardbreaks9420]

New favorite all time quote from this channel

[@dylansmith5606]

"I dont know if i cant breathe in a lot of freash air"****

[@annabellerose8664]

I was there just this week! Hope you enjoy the vacation!

[@rynic]

I was ready for your packing cubes to come out, lol.

[@GOGOSLIFE]

Lol, putting that pillow back in the bag, is how we men think it is when we put a one-size fits-all condom on!

[@beez1717]

I loved the mystery bag!

[@charissamiller123]

Good thing to note is that if you are by the water it also reflects the sun rays 2wice as much !

[@Luna.3.3.3]

Oooh! I like the glasses! I need them every time grocery shopping 'cus I'm a label reader. I'm old school about typing as well. I still one-finger type on my phone... yes, I know - lame.

[@timfagan816]

I'm English and have moved to new Zealand. I haven't gotten used to the climate here yet! I wear sunscreen with a spf of 95+ and I still get sunburned.

[@jaxthibert4293]

I love the Logitech keyboard, that is one product I need. Thank you for showing it.

[@shellymac7597]

Thanks for the review. I hope you had a good time in Hawaii.

[@Blakehx]

What’s another good keyboard? The linked one is unavailable. Have you used any cheaper ones? Thanks

[@DJDRFUNKJUICE]

wow this video was 17 mins long. I think this was a pretty good review on the travel gadgets James. I'm going to enjoy watch it :D

[@werewolf74]

Oh yes one of your reviews helped a friend to consider buying that duel neck fan device. I told them about your review.

[@johncrisp352]

The keyboard, I've used it for over a year now and love it.

[@blueclothes1]

James I like this format where you review multiple items. 👍

[@kellyc2425]

What a cool video! Love the travel snips

[@mszoomy]

Viewer from Florida here, you'll always get more sunburn at the beaches or on the river/lake because the water acts like a mirror and bounces th rays all over the place. It would have been interesting to see how that "uv" card reacted to a regular uv flashlight if at all. I know you've got one of those in the vineyard someplace I'm surprised you didn't think to test it out

[@jenniferlane2130]

You're a good sport especially with that pillow . 😁

[@m2pt5]

Multi-function pen - I bet 2 would make a better phone stand than 1. (Or even if the end with the little hook split in two and spread a bit, even just half an inch or so.)

[@kaibaCorpHQ]

6:11 LOL, the amount of cuts for noise.

[@MissChoksondik90]

I feel your pain with the velvety material. My parents bought a living room suit and when I went to visit them...I ended up putting a blanket over the couch (slept on it for 3 nights). It makes my skin crawl and weirdly makes my skin feel "dirty" in a way. It's weird.

[@Soljarag5]

Nice way to write off a Hawaii vacation!

[@KonkeyVG]

Oh man I always try to sleep on the plane with my head leaning forward. That product seemed perfect for me but I'm glad you said it was claustrophobic, I imagine I would find it very uncomfortable. Quality reviews.

[@ktrudy1]

Love these review vids. New sub and ty for doing these. 😍😘

[@wyatt8062]

These reviews are so human and real

[@thejollytexashippie7569]

I Love These Videos 😄

[@lauravrc1]

The wallet phone stand and thin optics should go in together and design a way to put both products on the back of the phone since they’re so thin. That would be perfect.

[@dope_danny0146]

This was my last video before bed now I can’t sleep after that travel pillow demonstration lol

[@Steve_in_NJ]

You're in Hawaii, there's lots of sunshine. You could always be like the Japanese tourists in Honolulu and walk around under a rain umbrella to stay in the shade (not me, I bathe in sunblock). Oh, and the ABC store in Hawaii was the first time (and only place) I saw sunblock with SPF 100!!!! Like, why bother then?

[@DarkfuryGaming]

For the blanket you should see how it's fold it properly. Unfolded slowly so you can study how it was fold it

[@utasora]

Which video or what's the Amazon link for that wallet phone stand? I want it!

[@Equihua77]

Try the bell&howell weed whacker. I saw it on tv today.

[@screw__head__281]

Another great video. Good job!

[@waynepile5084]

Awesome pen dude! I'll bet they'll be giving them away soon. Supplies limited! All jokes aside, great reviews!

[@darrenthegreat2164]

Great vid, mate you been working out arms look more buff good look

[@Apollyon6660]

I have that keyboard, had it for ages and still works.

[@OkieOtaku]

$15?! You can buy that pen at Dollar Tree!

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

Having been to all corners of the states and one international trip, the product I want is a portable charge hub. I charge everything from my phone, ipad, ipod, vape, laptop, switch...It's insane. The closest I have come is an x4 18650 charger that charges the batteries which you can then charge devices with, but that's more for mobile charging. I want that with the option just to charge from the wall, with a slew of ports.

[@WintrBorn]

IMDARKFIRE007 I found a 6 port QI charger that's a decent size. I believe I bought mine fron Fasttech.com, which does take some time to come to you, but worth it.

[@RiverTheEmoo]

home boy you need a pop socket not lil stands lmaooo

[@IddyRalta]

Always kept me waiting for your review, thank you for your thorough review, Keep it coming James !!

[@tom567456]

You should start reviewing "sky mall" stuff! 😄

[@lorenclarke7815]

Really enjoy the reviews. Would guess the UV meter only gets the direct sunlight when held up, probably doesn't account for what's reflected off water. The pillow would have been great after retina reattatchment surgery. Had to keep face down to keep gas bubble at back of eye. May have made reading, watching Freakin' Reviews, and sleeping easier.

[@ram89572]

God that sounds horrific. Hope it wasn't too painful.

[@lorenclarke7815]

Had a great sugeon, pain wasn't too bad. Going stir crazy during recovery (7 weeks off work) was the worst.

[@Spartan536]

I have an idea for a travel blanket... make it soft yet breathable for temperature regulation, something like TenCel. On the inside of the carrier on the carrier itself you have printed instructions on how to refold the blanket for open or confined spaces so that it fits neatly and easily into the package. $39.99 should make a nice profit on something like that.

[@user-dj4zb1pt4z]

I bought the Thin Optics glasses and had to return them because 1. they wouldn't stay on my nose, 2. the adhesive didn't hold the case for longer than a few days, and then left an icky residue on my phone case that I couldn't remove. Returned the glasses and had to buy a new phone case.

[@bilal00276]

Wow yes, I'm going on holiday in like 3 days, good coincidence haha

[@anshumanarya728]

Or is it🧐🧐🧐???

[@cafenightster4548]

So did the bottle opener work on the pen thing?

[@slimkt]

I hate that faux velvet-y felt material too. It doesn’t feel soft like real velvet and the noise it makes when it rubs against your skin gives me the chills. 😖

[@jimdreger4626]

For the pillow: If you know someone who likes to sew, maybe they would make a silk cover for it. The keyboard: I like it...I may buy it. The blanket: I travel a lot I always carry a light weight shirt, works better than a blanket 'cuz you don't have to try to figure to keep it on your shoulders.