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ProClip USA is a very neat site that stocks vehicle mount kits for just about every electronic device out there. The site has a great filter function to help streamline the shopping process that lets you quickly sort out products for your specific device(s). Prices for the device holders start at $24.99 and can run as much as $69.99 for out favorite model that adds audio pass through and the ability to tilt the mount to optimize the viewing angle. You will also need to add another $29.99 for the vehicle mount. Hey, we never said it would be cheap…just cool.

Link: ProClip USA

Source: Coolest Gadgets

I am always on the lookout for neat ways to carry my gear and the related accessories. I came across Built Bags recently and found some pretty cool options, including the Cargo organizer. Constructed of durable, water resistant neoprene the Cargo Organizer has 4 interior pockets to make stores all your chargers, cords, cards or whatever a breeze. The whole thing folds in half and zippers close. No more cords tangled with my socks!

Link: Built Bags Cargo Organizer

With the death knell of the auto industry sounding loud and clear, Autonet Mobile is looking to expand is customer based by offering is in-car WiFi router to the mass via Amazon. The idea is sound, but in my opinion the execution sucks. The box runs off of any EV-DO and/or HSDPA network (i.e. Verizon/Sprint/AT&T, although the published coverage map is VZW’s EVDO coverage) and allows you to connect up to 10 devices within 150 feet of the vehicle at average speeds of 400 Mbps.

What I find lacking in the service is the sky high monthly fees paired with the minuscule data allowances. 1 GB for $29 or 5 GB for $59 with a 1 year contract. That is inline with the typical national wireless carrier aircard fees, but with the Autonet you are tethered to your car to use the service, at least with an aircard, you can use your data anywhere. Plus the Autonet rings up at a hefty $299 after a $100 rebate. Most aircards can be found for free after discounts and rebates. Sure it sounds nice to be able to have 10 users on the “network” at any given time, but if you really need that functionality, the MiFi is a much better option.

Link: Autonet Mobile KT-ANMRTR-01 Automotive Wi-Fi Router

I read about the Fast Track Pass about a year ago and thought the idea was solid gold, if it was ever universally adopted. For a one time fee of usually $199, members who passed an extensive background check, would get access to super speedy and exclsusive TSA security check points eliminating one of the biggest headaches frequent flyers faced.

Well the if has become never. As of 11:00 PM PST, the dream is over. After garnering interest from roughly 150,000 travelers but just 20 airports , Clear has ceased operations after failed negotiations with its senior creditors. No word yet on how current customers will be compensated, my guess? They won’t be.

Link:  Clear Lanes Are No Longer Available.

I see a lot of function in this little multi-tool. First, it is small enough to attach to your key ring which you will probably always have it on hand. Next, it gives you a nice mix of tools including wire strippers, screw drivers and a razor blade. That blade is what we like best about this tool. Since it is removable, just pack your extras in your check bag and you can carry this guy right onto a plane. No more worries about the TSA drones helping themselves to an expensive knife.

Make no mistake, I love my Bose QC II headphones. But for everything they are, there is one thing they are not…portable. Most of the time it doesn’t matter I have plenty of luggage space, but lately I have been finding myself wishing I had a smaller pair of good headphone that I could easily keep in my pocket or bag. While price is up there, the solution may be the SE530’s by Shure. They noise isolation via the fit instead of electronics – they sit in your ear canal, acting like a plug – so there is no battery to replace and are built with dual woofers and a dedicated tweeter for rich and accurate sound reproduction despite their diminutive size. If you are looking for something a bit easier on the wallet, check out the SE420 series. You lose one of the woofers, but save about $100.

While drinking plenty of water is one of the best things you can do for your body, drinking plenty of bottled water is one of the worst things you can do for the planet. Plastic bottles not only make up a huge portion of non-biodegradable waste in landfills, the transportation of those bottles to the store and then your home, is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Instead, think about pairing a home filtration system with a reusable water bottle. Our favorite is the CamelBak 24 ouncer. It has plenty of capacity to keep our thirst at bay between stops and its BPA free meaning it was manufactured with plastic material that is not considered harmful to your health.

Grab It: CamelBak BPA-Free Better Bottle

The PogoPlug makes a lot of sense. It is a wicked simple and affordable way to share and access your files over the intrawebs. Just plug in any USB drive (flash or external HDD plus you can use a USB hub to support multiple drives) setup your Pogoplug account and you are good to go. The downside? The interface is web based so if PogoPlug crashes and burns as an enterprise your are left with nothing more than a paper weight. Still its much cheaper and just about another other NAS solution out there and requires no additional hardware a la Windows Server so it is definitely worth the look. Oh yeah, it has an iPhone app too which mean you can do cool things like stream your entire MP3 collection to your iPhone…pretty sweet.

Grab It: PogoPlug

This is one super charger if you ask me. The convenience of a larger multi-tap outlet in a much smaller and sleeker package. Since just about all of my gadgets and phones charge via USB, I ordered several for house, shop and travel bag. If you are feeling especially industrious, pair it with your own custom super cable.

Grab It: AC to 5-USB Power Adaptor

Incase is fast becoming one of my favorite companies. To their already great line up bags, iPhone and Mac accessories, they have just introduced the new EO Collection which includes several bags and travel accessories. Some of the highlights: self cleaning fabric that is water, dirt and oil repellent, heavy duty construction of clasps and zipper plus great visual appeal. The prices points are reasonable too, something we have come to expect from Incase. Head over to the company’s site for full details.

Grab It: Incase EO Collection