Power Yoga

This crowdfunded surge protector enjoys praise from the crowd at Amazon for good reason: It solves the problem of plugging multiple AC adapters into the same strip. It also looks cool and is fun to play with.Unfortunately I cant give it as glowing a review as the Amazon majority because of one major flaw: Its not with me in this pod-style hotel in Tokyo right now:https://d2b8wt72ktn9a2.cloudfront.net/mediocre/image/upload/v1495806499/dtic7txxw2wu7istyt2o.jpgWriter @skemmehs here wrapping up my monthlong Nippon adventure from the confines of what would be considered a rather roomy coffin. Im testing a theory of one Sherlock Holmes:> *It is a singular thing, but I find that a concentrated atmosphere helps a concentration of thought. I have not pushed it to the length of getting into a box to think, but that is the logical outcome of my convictions.*And am so far finding this spatial theory specious. Though in his defense Mr. Holmes didnt do his work on a laptop while trying to recharge his camera battery, Kindle, phone, powerbanks, and bizarre Japanese sex toys with only one outlet. Behold, the horror:https://d2b8wt72ktn9a2.cloudfront.net/mediocre/image/upload/v1495806574/tgump6rrqeyvyr7oxdiz.jpgI’m clinging to modern life by that single electron-sluicing thread. So yes, these Quirky Flex surge protectors are superb in myriad ways but are missing the all-important feature of being in my possession right now. Wish I could give them a stronger endorsement, but I dont want you to write angry forum posts when you find yourselves power-starved and surrounded by snoring salarymen in a 6x3x3 box without one.On the plus side, you get jammies: