Tools & toys

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SPIbelt

SPIbelt

What’s to love: An easy way to keep keys, phone, ID or other personal items close at hand if you don’t have pockets or don’t want to carry a purse or backpack.

What does it do: More discreet than a fanny pack, these handy belts have an expandable zippered pocket for securely carrying items when traveling or exercising. The company makes a variety of SPIbelts including ones that hold water bottles or come with toggles for runners to hold their racing number. They also make a kid’s SPIbelt in a variety of solid colors or prints just right for holding a house key. Prices vary.

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ChargeCard

ChargeCard

What’s to love: It’s like a USB cable, but much easier to carry around. It fits in your wallet.

What does it do: Basically the Charge-Card is the same height and width as a credit card and twice as thick.

You can use it to charge, sync and transfer data on your smartphone.

The USB plug snaps out of the center and is flexible, allowing you to rotate it and plug into almost any USB port. The ChargeCard is made in the United States and sells for $25.

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