Get Better Sleep When You Fly

Lifehacker’s Wendy Boswell just posted this article:


Sleeping and flying to some people might seem to be an impossible feat; however, search directory Mahalo’s got a good list of tips that can help you grab those elusive z’s. For example: booking the right seat plays a huge part in getting your best sleep, as does avoiding alcohol (yes, really) and wearing loose clothing. I’ve found that wearing headphones with comforting music and bringing my own snuggly to cuddle with does the trick…that and reading anything by Tom Clancy (kidding, kind of). What’s your secret sleep tip on a plane? Let’s hear your ideas in the comments.

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Power Your Gadgets From An Airplane Headphone Jack

Lifehacker’s Kyle Pott just posted this article:


The Inflight USB Power Unit connects directly to the headphone jack found in the armrests of most commercial airplane seats and passes power to your gadgets via a USB connection. It would be convenient as hell to have outlets at every seat instead of headphone jacks, but now you can get the best of both worlds. The unit won’t power anything as big as your laptop, but should be able to supply a charge to any device that natively supports USB charging (like your iPod, cell phone, or PSP). The basic Inflight USB Power Unit will set you back $35, and you can optionally purchase iPod and mini B connectors. Anyone planning on adding this to their Go Bag?

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Avoid Over Packing with a Hand Scale

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Avoid overweight luggage charges next time you’ve filled your bag with souvenirs with the New Digital Scale. You can easily weigh your luggage on a regular bathroom scale to ensure that you’re under the airline limit, but after you’ve gone on a trip, packing your souvenirs for the return flight is where you’re most likely to get burned—and chances are you won’t have a bathroom scale handy. The New Digital Scale attaches to the handle of your luggage; you then lift the scale until it beeps and displays the weight of your suitcase. The New Digital Scale costs $25 and weighs only 8 oz.

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