Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
High-tech travel gear
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 08/25/02
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On your next trip, you can let your teens wander while keeping tabs on them from afar. Bell South's 1010 two-way communicators have up to a two-mile range and are tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand. They're more convenient (and cheaper) than cellphones; with 14 channels and a 52 megaHertz bandwidth, you don't have to worry about reception (or roaming charges), and they run on four AAA batteries, so you don't have to worry about finding a place to recharge. They cost $16.99 each at Walgreens stores and online at www.walgreens.com.
No more pre-boarding boredom
You're through security and have a mere 2 1/2 hours to go before your flight boards. Now what? With the electronic game version of Yahtzee, you can roll the dice anywhere without fear of losing them (just hold down the button to save the dice you want before you roll again). This hand-held game features sound effects and an automatic shutoff; it costs about $12.99 at toy stores and online at www.areyougame.com; www.abookorgame.com; and www.amazon.com.
Organized on the outside
The REI Undergrad is a great backpack for a day on the town. The main storage compartment is roomy, and a round, padded CD pocket keeps your tunes secure (but allows access from the outside). A panel pocket on top of the front pocket keeps bus passes and flat items within reach, and there's a clear window for your ID. A waist belt helps if your load is heavy. The pack itself is made out of abrasion-resistant polyester and high-density nylon, and costs $54 at REI stores, through the catalog (800-426-4840), and online at www.rei.com.
Lylah M. Alphonse's e-mail address is lalphonse@globe.com.