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![The roller duffle [Photo by Allan Hamilton]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Pacsafe2.jpg?itok=lcbZlaTx "The roller duffle [Photo by Allan Hamilton]")
Not too long ago, you were comforted to know your airline allowed you two 70-pound check in bags and a meal. Of course both are long gone, but Pacsafe has come to the rescue to alleviate some of your check in bag drama.
The two important keys are that your check-in bag should weigh less these days...
![Movie actor, Jason Scott Lee displays the Popgear version of Popticals in Little India, Singapore. [photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/popticles%20copy.jpg?itok=_CpHnyMY "Movie actor, Jason Scott Lee displays the Popgear version of Popticals in Little India, Singapore. [photo: Barry Markowitz]")
Popticals are the most significant contribution to the practical art of sunglasses... in the history of the universe.
It was a privilege to meet Popticals' innovators a few years ago before their product was released. You Coolios have seen me abuse their prototypes Popticals on airlines, on purse...
![The Klecker Klax axe is stunning in its ingenious flexible capabilities. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/axe.jpg?itok=gSM_6AKI "The Klecker Klax axe is stunning in its ingenious flexible capabilities. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]")
A small axe with no handle is the best hand tool!
The Klecker Tool & Knife folks know it’s so much easier to clip the Klecker to your hip or backpack and grab a handle from a tree branch if you really need it. Frequently you don't need a handle on a small axe as you are shaving wood, fitting...
![[poster from official website]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lost%20city%20of%20z1500.png?itok=hrlXcugj "[poster from official website]")
Cool Stuff hopes your Nu'uuli Regal Theater shares this intriguing colonial period piece movie, as its theme parallels both Samoas of the early 1900's thru today.
Charlie Hunnam (of Sons of Anarchy fame) stars as a young British military officer/ explorer who travels through Amazonia (Bolivia...
![A man prays at an area in the Tekka Food Court in Singapore. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/cool%20stuff%20quick%20hitweb.jpg?itok=OhKp2vY2 "A man prays at an area in the Tekka Food Court in Singapore. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]")
A man prays at an area in the Tekka Food Court in Singapore. Photo by Barry Markowitz
Maybe the gentleman above is praying for AmSam's spiritual and financial well being as the Territory's Flag Day Celebrations take place. Maybe he is asking for help from above so Cool Stuff...
![The OR (Outdoor Research) Men's Foray Jacket is a perfect match for our island rain and humidity. (Old fat ugly model, Samoa flagged sports lens, and Vancouver's BC Place stadium not included). [Photo by Vince Jewlal, Special to the Samoa News]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Cool%20Stuff%20OR%20Jacketweb.jpg?itok=927jX3bA "The OR (Outdoor Research) Men's Foray Jacket is a perfect match for our island rain and humidity. (Old fat ugly model, Samoa flagged sports lens, and Vancouver's BC Place stadium not included). [Photo by Vince Jewlal, Special to the Samoa News]")
Pick the wrong jacket for island travel and you can end up in the ER with your armpits rotting out. Pick the Outdoor Research (OR) Men's Foray Jacket with under arm vent zippers and you will travel the World in comfort and style.
The OR Men's Foray Jacket lists at $215, is Gore Tex rainproof, keeps...
![Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa, documented at rest after his martial arts healing regimen captured at sunrise by the Cool Stuff Drone, on the cliff side of the Lanai Lookout, Hawai’i Kai, Oahu, Hawai’i. [Photo by Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Cary%20Tagawa_0.jpg?itok=hFo9oWRN "Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa, documented at rest after his martial arts healing regimen captured at sunrise by the Cool Stuff Drone, on the cliff side of the Lanai Lookout, Hawai’i Kai, Oahu, Hawai’i. [Photo by Barry Markowitz]")
Your kids know him as Johnny Tsunami’s grandpa, you know him as Mr. Mortal Combat extraordinaire, and the star of the Man in the High Castle… I have come to know him as a kind compassionate soul — Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa.
Born in Tokyo to a star actress Japanese mom, and his USA Japanese-American...
![Lou Schmidt co-owner of Hoodman enjoys the magic of an Osmo + Gimble, his company's Hoodman Hood and the fabulous "Lume Cube" [Photo by Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Lumecube_2174.jpg?itok=-627PG-7 "Lou Schmidt co-owner of Hoodman enjoys the magic of an Osmo + Gimble, his company's Hoodman Hood and the fabulous \"Lume Cube\" [Photo by Barry Markowitz]")
What commands 90% of our professional media travel decisions is what equipment do we need, what equipment do we want, what is our back up plan for a failure.... and sadly most important... how much does it weigh?
In the golden age of travel, we used to be able to check in two bags at 70 lbs or less...
![Evalani and Mae Sapolu [photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Evalani%20n%20Mae.jpg?itok=C_ru4LOA "Evalani and Mae Sapolu [photo: Barry Markowitz]")
Evalani's has always been a special place for me. I have always been able to get my taco & enchilada fix for my Southern California Mexican Food addiction. Hawaiian Airlines flight crews used to join me for Karaoke Nights… remember the Hawaiian classic "He Aloha Mele?" And of course, if not...
![Ellen Elliott, of family owned/partnership Drone Services Hawaii, shares the DJI Osmo Mobile, a great family holiday gift, offering amazing professional results. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Elliot.jpg?itok=O1NqIrSd "Ellen Elliott, of family owned/partnership Drone Services Hawaii, shares the DJI Osmo Mobile, a great family holiday gift, offering amazing professional results. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]")
Imagine magic in the palm of your hand that will provide an incredible forever-family video and still memories and can be operated by your 6-year old, your 84-year old grandma and all the other interesting kin folk in between.
DJI, famous for the Inspire, Phantom & Mavic drones, has smartly...