Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
Walk and think at the same time
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 01/05/03
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Non-bulky, flexible, and low-profile, Yaktrex stretch over your winter boots or sneakers and allow you to walk or jog normally, without slipping, over ice and snow. Think of them as tire chains for your feet: A grid of steel coils bite into the ice, providing stability and traction. A pair costs about $19.95; they're available in several colors and sizes through the Herrington catalog (telephone 800-622-5221) and online at www.herringtoncatalog.com, www.yaktrax.com, www.emocs.com, www.snowspeeders.com, www.ruoutside.com/yaktrax.html, and www.botachtactical.com.
Pleasant puzzling
Crossword-puzzle lovers can take the best with them. This tiny unit holds 1,000 New York Times crossword puzzles from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, compiled by Will Shortz, the New York Times puzzle editor himself. Tap the LCD screen for clues, and fill in the words using a tiny stylus. It runs on two AAA batteries, and measures 3 1/4 inches by 5 inches by 1 inch. It costs $59 and is available via the Solutions catalog (800-342-9988) and online at www.solutionscatalog.com.
Scribbling with style
Those who have converted from pen-and-paper to PDA may still find there's a need to scribble an old-fashioned note or two. Replace the stylus that came with your Palm or Visor handheld device with this tiny Cross creation. The combination stylus/ballpoint pen fits perfectly into the sleeve or slot of your PDA, and the ballpoint retracts with smooth precision. It comes in orange or blue and costs $18 from Colorado Pen Direct; telephone 800-766-7367 or purchase online at www.coloradopen.com.