If you've ever thought to yourself, "sure, I appreciate the extra layer of hygiene afforded by the thin strip of tissue I put on public toilet seats, but how can I get the same level of protection elsewhere in my life," now there's a product for you. Being marketed as the perfect gift for the George Clooney Up in the Air-type traveler in your life, the Sure Fit Transit Cover is a polyester/spandex machine washable seat cover that you're supposed to stretch over your airplane or bus seat. The company's testers have made sure that it's usable on most American, Jet Blue, and Delta flights as well as almost all domestic bus trips.

The product is being targeted at germaphobes who are worried about the E.coli that resides on the faucets, doors, and handles of airplane toilets; as well as those who are afraid of the bacterial water that gets sprayed by airplane toilets. We sincerely have no idea why covering your airplane seat with what seems like a giant condom with space for a travel pillow would matter—and don't get us started on obnoxiously shaped travel pillows.]]> Omri 2010-05-27T09:11:14-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/9/9/153949/2782

When we first saw this picture we assumed it was a posture-fix for people who get so drunk on the plane they pass out as soon as they get to the hotel (don't judge - we've all been there). But it turns out that the 22-in Relax 'N Nap Traveler is a patented system for ensuring you breathe fresh air while you're asleep. Quote: "Patented 'air portal' ventilation system allows you to rest face down in comfort while breathing fresh clean air."

Getting air while you're sleeping apparently counts as a problem now, and this is apparently the solution.]]> Omri 2009-09-09T16:53:50-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/9/2/131324/2459

Time for another "comfortable inflatable pillow or absurd monstrosity" post, wherein we weigh the marginal benefit of a cozier trip vs. the marginal cost of publicly looking like a tool. Today's subject: child pool floaties as in-flight pillows, the suggestion of MIT blogger Star Simpson. You inflate them at the airport, slip them around your hands, and ostensibly enjoy a snug respite.

Simpson doesn't suggest you carry around regular naked floaties into airports at least. Instead she makes the critical suggestion that you wrap them up in an old t-shirt. Inspired, but it still doesn't solve our central concern, which is that you're walking around an airport wearing pool toys.]]> Omri 2009-09-02T16:29:45-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/7/21/132955/892

On Skymall there's a picture of this monstrosity and then next to it there's a dropdown box labeled "Select Your Style." Everything else aside, do you think they're using "style" facetiously?

The Komfort Kollar was designed by "a leading spinal surgeon" who promises that it will "support your cervical spine from every angle." It's not often that you come across bondage gear endorsed by medically licensed professionals so in a way this is a sweet deal even if you're not a frequent flier. ]]> Omri 2009-07-21T16:33:10-05:00 Search Jaunted string http://www.jaunted.com/search/