Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Study Abroad Safety Gadgets You Need



We at ClearCause have compiled another list of our favorite and most useful safety gadgets that are a MUST for students studying abroad! From device locks to portable flares, these gadgets could save your life. Check out our favorites below!

Addalock is an extra safety lock that can be installed and removed from almost any hinged door in seconds! Addalock can be installed almost anywhere to give you additional privacy and security. Addalock is especially useful for traveling, as you can use it on your hotel/motel, dorm room or residence door to keep you safe as you study abroad. This lock is made out of chrome plated carbon steel and can be adjusted to fit varying door thicknesses. The locks also come with their own travel pouches! Purchase online here at Addalock.com.







Laptop locks are essential in keeping your computer and personal information safe. Kensington offers a ClickSafe Portable Combination Laptop Lock, featuring a keyless 4-wheel combination with 10,000 possible combinations. The ClickSafe Security Anchors attaches to the industry standard Kensington Security Slot found on 99% of laptops, the website reads. The lock has a cable that stretches to 6’ and shrinks to 3” for easy packing. Purchase a laptop lock on the Kensington website here!






FlareSafe is one of the best things to bring with you as you travel. Weighing only 200 grams, FlareSafe is both a powerful flashlight and a specially-designed optical system used to detect smoke. The LED bulbs in this device typically last around 100,000 hours. The torch has three working settings - full beam, half beam (reading light)  and a strobe. To use the device as a smoke detector, twist the plastic cap at the back of the unit, exposing the detector underneath the cap. A piercing siren on the FlareSafe will sound if smoke is detected, and the torch light will automatically switch on. This allows you to see the unit, grab it and use the light to find your way out of the building to safety. FlareSafe is one of the most reliable personal safety devices found and comes with a one-year guarantee. Purchase FlareSafe online to stay safe!



Backpack steel mesh locks can help stop thieves from stealing your stuff as you travel. This Pacsafe 55L Backpack and Bag Protector from Amazon is 10 centimeters wide and locks your bag closed. The locking device is high-tensile stainless steel and comes with a padlock and carrying pouch. The lock is designed to cover and protect bags and packs from theft,  tampering and pilfering, the website reads. The lock weighs only 1.2 pounds and can be bought online on Amazon.  





The American Red Cross online store features a number of amazing First Aid kits necessary for anyone studying abroad. The pocket-sized American Red Cross Pocket First Aid kit is only $3.00 for a 19-piece kit ready to treat small scratches, blisters and cuts. The Be Red Cross Ready First Aid Kit is a 73-piece kit with latex-free first aid supplies to treat cuts, scrapes, pain swelling and more. The First Aid Kit PLUS includes first aid necessities to treat burns, scrapes, cuts and other unexpected emergencies. This kit comes with a removal pouch so that you are able to gather essential first aid items for a  smaller and more portable kit on the go. Check out American Red Cross online for even more First Aid kit options - it could save your life!



What are some of the travel safety gadgets you use?


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