I've read that these need to be exposed to air to work. If I carried one around in my bag during the day, does that mean it wouldn't work?
1131740
we carried my son's to a baseball tournament and I kept it in my bag and it stayed cool like it was suppose to. Not cold ,but cool. I hope this helps.
1131741
It will still work. I carry mine around in the pocket of my cargo pants and also in a small bag for my nick-knacks that is made of heavy duty nylon. Works great. I wouldn't put it on the dashboard of your car or generally in direct sunlight, but anywhere else has been ok. Only needs to be re-soaked every couple days for a few minutes to keep the internal beads moist and plump.
880129
I have not used them in airports, but I would think they would be considered like a sock. However, as you know, airport security personnel are pretty cautious on our behalf. Personally, I would chance it. Nothing ventured.... I travel with them for entry into temples.
1137929
Unless you use them regularly, they may lose moisture. I keep mine in a Zip bag.
1808626
They're not notably portable. The ear peices fold in to flat so the carrying case isn't as cumbersome as of they didn't fold. However, these absolute need to be kept in the case if in a bag or they will break. It's happened to me and a few others I've known with them, but overal it's worth the trouble over earbuds and I'll keep buying a new pair of these every 4-5 years I may accidentally break them. But really, keep them in the case or on your head or neck.
836450
I haven't gone walking with it...assume you would hold in your hand or put in a big pocket or cinch bag or backpack since there is not a clip. I have been using mine on airplanes and setting it in my lap. I still recommend this as a quality product. If the other answer states it stop working after 1 month I would think it could be the recharable batteries. They last about 4-5 hours on each complete charge and will weaken even when not in use. So make sure they are fully charged before you intend to use them.
1578314
I agree with Mystri and Buckwheat. The zippers don't appear to be water proof, so water will get in if the bag is subjected to heavy rainfall or a deluge of some sort. Ordinary rain or drizzle should be no problem though.
823625
I would not use. I have been getting mixed messages as to wearing this device in flight. In one of the magazines it stated it had not been approved. They suggested wearing a mask if there was a concern with air quality.I still use at other places.
465649
It would be fine to keep it in a air tight bag, no reason to keep in cold. Probably should keep it out of light too.
991838
Not in my experience did it. I used to carry it in a pretty full backpack and it never went off.
1857750
They draw very little current, in the milliamps. You can probably leave them on for a while, as to how long would be an interesting test. Like anything, eventually it will drain you battery, even if you are drawing milliamps. Several hours would probably be ok, I would not leave it overnight.
2214162
We've never had a "bad" bag. I will tell you, however, that it does take time for the formula to "kick in" if the temperature outside isn't hot enough to "motivate" it. I'm serious about that. The weather really needs to be HOT to get optimal performance from this product. This isn't a problem for us in any event, because we don't have a problem with the black flies unless the weather is HOT - so we don't put out a bag if the weather isn't HOT.
302571
If you are close to an airport you shouldn't have any problem. Are you up in the air or on the ground? I am assuming the battery is fully charged! Make there is nothing wrong with the antenna.
1326070
I travel all the time and have never had a problem. As a precaution you can also place it in a ziplock bag.
1079842
I use mine when I go outside to to do yard work & have never had a problem. Both of my sons have them and also have never complained and one of them is a fireman & does construction . The other son is very active & works with youths & again no problem ever. We all recommend them with high praise! I hope this helped!
1023795
It will not go off unless you pull the trip cord. It's like a Hand Grenade. If you had the string hanging on the outside of your bag around your wrist and someone grabbed your bag then yes, it would go off inside the bag. I think better to have the alarm cord on your arm and if someone messes with you pull it and toss the alarm. It will continue to sound for one hour so that if you were knocked down the perp couldn't just stop the noise if you threw it out of reach. Well worth the small price for this much attention. Also, it would be comforting to someone to place one by the bedside if you hear something you could pull the cord and get that screaming alarm.
1950980
Hello, it depends what you mean by outdoor. How long they will be outdoor under what conditions? because direct sunlight and extreme weather will damage the bags. Thank you
829427
I wouldn't leave any of my electronic devices (laptop, phone, etc) in a car for hours in either the cold or extreme heat. Not only can this affect the device, but it will also affect the battery life. This product definitely isn't designed to protect against extreme temperatures. Its main function is to prevent your laptop's external casing from being scratched while it is inside a backpack or other carrying case.