GADGET SPECIAL.... 6 must-have gadgets for your weekend escapade

6 must-have gadgets for your weekend escapade

Planning a short vacation? These travel-ready gizmos can make your experience memorable

THE PHONE CAN BE AN INSTANT CAMERA

Prynt Pocket is a handy little gadget that transforms digital snaps into actual pictures by turning your iPhone into a Polaroid-style instant camera. You can print anything saved in your phone or your social networks onto paper in just 30 seconds. It uses inkless paper which keeps the photos vibrant. Each sheet of paper has adhesive backing that can be peeled off, enabling the photos to be stuck anywhere.

GO FISHING, WITH A DRONE

Old-style anglers might find it hard to swallow — this underwater drone lures in fish as its camera lets you watch them on your phone. The PowerRay roams around hunting the catch with sonar beams, then attracts it with a hitech blue light and by dropping bait. The device can go to depths of 100 ft.

FLAUNT A PANORAMA OF THE WORLD YOU OWN

Capturing a stunning 360-degree panorama or timelapse becomes easier with Manfrotto’s diminutive Pixi Pano360 motorised head. Built with a load capacity of 2kg, it’ll support phones, action cameras and even entry-level DSLRs, allowing you to get a smooth, steady shot. It comes with a Bluetooth remote that controls direction and switches recording on and off if you’re shooting video.

INFLATABLE LANTERN FOR WEEKEND GETAWAYS

The PackLite Firefly USB is a radiant, solar inflatable lantern with a warm glow. It has five lighting modes, including a ‘glimmer mode’ designed to mimic the flickering of a firefly. The inflatable light twists flat into a compact, portable size that is easy to charge on-the-go. It’s waterproof and can float, making it perfect for quiet evenings or weekend getaways.

NIGHT VISION GOGGLE TO CONQUER DARKNESS

The Pulsar Edge GS Super 1+ is a night vision goggle. It is designed like a dual tube binocular to offer depth perception and can be used handheld or hands-free with the flip-up headset. The goggle has high edge-to-edge resolution performance and is equipped with an energy-conserving IR illuminator with adjustable power.

CRUISE OVER THE ROUGH ROADS

Electric skateboards are far from mainstream — but they are growing in popularity. The Flex-Eboard from Slick Revolution has a top speed of 22mph and a range of 10 miles on a three to four-hour charge time. To go all-terrain, you get Rough Stuff Wheels in the box. These are larger, 110mm diameter trucks with contoured grooving that helps navigate scree and gravel.

— Agencies