5 Devices that will Save your Life
January 17, 2010 at 04:12:24 PM, by Steven Martinez
Everyone's considered it, thanks to the post-apocalyptic movie trend. If everything you know is gone, and you're in a battle for survival, what will keep you alive? We believe technology is the answer, provided you know what to get. To prepare you for the inevitable apocalypse, we picked five devices that can deliver you from the icy jaws of fate.
SPOT Personal Tracker - $99.99
Now, this device is assuming that civilization hasn't been wiped out. If you're the one who's stranded in the middle of nowhere, this device will get you found. It has a 911/SOS button that automatically informs the closest emergency services of your situation and location. For instance, it reaches 911 in North America and 112 in Europe. You can also send a HELP message to personal contacts, in the event that you're in a non-life threatening emergency. You can also use it to check in with your contacts and stamp your GPS location on each message. If the world if fine but you're not, this device can get you home safely.
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Garmin Edge 705 GPS - $575.76
Sure, knowing where you are and getting help to you is great, but sometimes it isn't enough. Enter the Garmin Edge 705 GPS. With a 2.2” screen and a display resolution of 176 x 220 it's small, but it's more than enough to point you in the right direction. This device tracks your location and measures speed, distance, time, altitude, and even your heart rate and calories burned.
The Edge can operate in temperatures from 5° F (15° C) to 122 F° (50° C) without a hitch. Also, it'll provide turn-by-turn directions no matter your means for locomotion, and it's mountable to anything with handlebars. If you know where you need to go, the Edge will point the way.
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Strikeforce Fire Starting System - $25.99
Fancy gadgets will certainly increase your odds of survival, but there's no substitute for a roaring fire. It keeps animals away, provides light and warmth, and gives a morale boost. The Strikeforce® by Ultimate Survival Technologies provides a flint bar, steel striker, and WetFire™ tinder. Scraping the striker across the flint produces a spark three times hotter than a match. Did we mention the WetFire™ tinder burns at 1300 degrees, and burns longer when wet? If you can't make a fire with the Strikeforce, you're probably underwater.
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Solar Backpack - $25.99
So you survived your first few days on your own, congratulations! What do you do when your GPS runs out of batteries? If you had the Solar Backpack you wouldn't have to worry about your power needs. This rugged outdoor bag has a monocrystalline solar panel on the front which absorbs the sun's energy. The energy is then stored in a battery inside the pack. It allows you to power electrical devices on the move, and provides adapters for a suite of products. It holds about 15 liters, so you'll have plenty of room for any fish you catch with the Pen Fishing Rod.
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Pen Fishing Rod - $15.99
Look around you and find a pen. Shouldn't be hard. Ok, now imagine that pen is a four foot fishing rod complete with hook, line, and ratchet. Now you have the Pen Fishing Rod. It uses a tough yet lightweight aluminum alloy and fiberglass to create a 1.2 meter fishing rod that has a line weight of 2.5kg. You can cast up to 75 feet with the line, making it perfect for catching fish as you hike your way to civilization.
The only problem with this device is it sells so fast it's rarely in stock. It's what James Bond would use if he wanted to do some clandestine fishing.
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Plus One...Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator - $1,299.99
Some situations are more immediate than others. For those heart-stopping moments the Philips HeartStart Defibrillator can mean a safe recovery. With clear voice instructions walking you through each step, it's something that a complete novice can figure out. It uses an algorithm to determine if a shock is needed, and to assess the immediate condition of the victim. It even comes with a training video so you can be the go-to person whenever someone has a heart attack. If that's a job you want.
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We've tried to cover the basics with these gadgets, from traveling safely, to keeping your gadgets charged, finding food, and being rescued. If you're trying to find the gift for the person who has everything, consider what they'll need if they lose it all. When you're trying to survive, knowing where you are, where to go, and getting there is everything. These devices will insure your genepool will make it another day, and if you have the foresight to be prepared, you deserve it.
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