Get in Gear

Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe staff, 10/07/01

		The Cell Safe keeps your cell phone free from travel pains.  Get in gear  Anywhere  Student traveler

Travel Sound Soother 20
This travel alarm clock features 20 digitally recorded sounds (rush of the surf; sounds of the city) to sooth and lull you to sleep regardless of what's going on around you. The backlit display shows the time, calendar, and temperature and can be set to shut off automatically; it's a compact 5 inches long, comes with earphones and a travel pouch, and runs on three AA batteries. Available for $69.95 (AC adapter $9.95 extra) at Sharper Image stores in Boston's Prudential Center, the Burlington Mall, and the Mall at Chestnut Hill; through the catalog at 800-344-4444; and online at www.sharperimage.com.

Cell Safe and Electronic Armor
When you're out of town, you don't have to be out of touch. Cell Safe ensures that your cellphone or your palm-sized computer won't be damaged by the elements on your vacation. The bright yellow cases are water-resistant and shock-absorbent; the Cell Safe phone case fits in any standard water bottle cage on a bike and floats if it gets washed overboard during a boat trip, and both cases keep sand, soil, and snow away from your gadgets. They cost $24.95 each and are available online at www.cellsafe.com, or by calling 877-235-5723.

Keyless Luggage Locks
Don't worry if you leave your keys at home - these luggage locks open with a three-digit combination that you choose yourself. Each lock is 2 inches long and made of heavy, durable metal alloy; available in black or silver finish. A set of three locks costs $14.95 at Sharper Image stores in Boston's Prudential Center, the Burlington Mall, and the Mall at Chestnut Hill; through the catalog at 800-344-4444; and online at www.sharperimage.com.

Lylah M. Alphonse can be reached by e-mail at lalphonse@globe.com.