Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express Review

Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express
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I bought one of these close to ten years ago and it's still going strong, though I've taken it on three cross-country trips, countless weekend getaways and even to Guatemala.
Why? First, I don't like using hotel/motel coffee units -- who knows how clean their innards are? This holds more liquid, is easy to clean, and I know where it's been!
Second, it's useful for more than just heating water. I once took my daughter to a nice Disneyland hotel for four days, and did all our cooking in this little pot because food was so pricey. I heated soup, ramen, veggies, all kinds of things... and we actually ate well (though simply) the whole time.
Other reviewers have noted that it doesn't have auto shut-off. That's a good point, and it's a bit of a pain, particularly when you're as forgetful as I am. But the water always boils loudly enough that I hear it. Could be a problem in everyday use if you are wandering from room to room; fine for a motel.
The flip side is being able to adjust the heat level, which I don't think you could do if the unit shut off automatically. I've found that VERY handy for things that need a gentle heat, and use that feature a lot.
Power cord is frustratingly short, but necessarily so for safety reasons.
Naturally, anything that holds 32 oz. of water is a little bulky, but when I put it in my suitcase I just jam socks and breakables into it, so it ends up taking less room than you'd think. You can snap the top off, which is also a help when packing it. It's fairly lightweight.
The reason I'm back at this page is that my daughter just went to college and took the pot with her. I need a replacement for my travels without her! I was amazed to find the same pot is still being sold after all these years. That's probably a good sign about its quality in an era when things get redesigned every year.
At this price, if it lasted a year or two of steady use, I think I'd still be happy.

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Great for cooking soups, noodles, vegetables, and much more.The Hot Pot boils water up to 60% faster than a microwave and it's easy to clean non-stick cooking surface.

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Saturday, March 24, 2012

European Travel Water Heater Review

European Travel Water Heater
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I am very pleased with the performance of this water heater. I have burnt up coils before, in just a few days, so I was reluctant to spend the money. I'm glad that I did. This heater worked fabulously on a 3 week trip to Peru at 220 voltage, and a week in Jamaica at 110, and is still going strong. It can bring water to boiling surprisingly fast. It takes up very little space in the suitcase too. I'm taking this baby with me everywhere I travel.

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Portable Kettle features European round adapter plug as well as the optional U.S adapter plug included.

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Gulpy Water Dispenser 20 oz Review

Gulpy Water Dispenser 20 oz
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I already had a Gulpy cup for my dog and a friend and I took a walk with dogs and of course I had my gulpy cup full of water that all the dogs were able to share. My friend HAD to have one and wanted me to order one for her. Thanks Amazon for having all these unique items.

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Whenever you are out with your companion, carry the Gulpy. You might be just fine, but with a flip of the wrist you can give your best friend a fresh drink of water. Sure to please the thirsty one.

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Lixit Waterboy Travel Water Bowl Review

Lixit Waterboy Travel Water Bowl
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I bought the Waterboy when I needed to make a long-distance drive with my two dogs. I had tried several other products before this one so I was a definite skeptic. (Plus, the darn thing looks unusual if not somewhat silly.)
The Waterboy has far outperformed my expectations and has proven to be more than worth the price. It just doesn't splash and my car travels some rough roads. Had it stayed in my car the whole time, it would still be worth it. But my dogs took to it so well that I made it the permanent waterbowl in my home. This was largely out of necessity, mind you; my Aussie loves to paw at open water bowls which creates a watery mess. With the Waterboy, this problem is eliminated.
So yes, it is portable but I'm getting a second one to have permanently at home and in the car. This is probably my most prized pet product of all time.
One caveat: it's probably not terrific for very large dogs. The water well is somewhat small. But, since it's only the tongue that needs to get down there, it probably is okay. I just wish there was one with a slightly larger opening for bigger dogs.

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Large capacity 3 quart opaque water bottle lays flat for use in the car. No spill design

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Friday, October 7, 2011

Handi Drink 17 oz Pink Review

Handi Drink 17 oz Pink
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This is a piece of junk. The size and threading on the neck of the half-liter bottle make it incompatible with every other half-liter water bottle in the world -- WHY??? The neck's too narrow for the bottle to get clean in the dishwasher (not that it mentions dishwasher safety at all). The instructions consist of a vague little diagram showing how you "snap" the two pieces together, but it's flimsy at best. The cap has a rubber gasket instead of a lid, guaranteeing it will leak if not perfectly upright. The so-called belt clip is a cheap plastic hook, so the bottle would swing wildly from your hip.

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The compact, portable Guardian Gear? Handi-Drink keeps pets supplied with fresh water on the go. Ideal for walks, hikes, car rides, camping, and trips to the beach. The patented rubber flow-control valve in the cap prevents leaks, spills, and backwash contamination. The easy-to-use, handheld design includes a plastic 17-oz water bottle, dispenser tray, and cover. Simply snap the bottle upright into the tray and squeeze the bottle to dispense water into the tray for the dog to drink. It includes a convenient belt clip and carrying strap. The bottle folds into the tray for easy portability. The Handi-Drink includes a Guardian Gear? brand hangtag with use instructions. Available in Blue, Hot Pink, and Lime colors.

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Thirsty Dog Portable Pet Water Bowl - 20 ounces Review

Thirsty Dog Portable Pet Water Bowl - 20 ounces
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This product is excellent for people who walk their dogs a lot. We take it everywhere with us and have it to be extremely useful. The only reason that it gets 4 stars instead of five is because not all of the water flows back into the bottle once the dog is done. In other words, it can drip a little, which is not a problem outdoors.

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For walks, camping, hiking or traveling. Easy to use. Water returns to bottle. Wide mouth bottle easy for adding ice on hot days. Hands free, no squeezing or holding required. Attaches to belt or waistband.

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