This $8 Harbor Freight Gadget Should Be The First Thing You Pack For Hotel Stays
SlashGear • • technology
Key Points:
- Bed bug infestations remain a persistent issue in hotels, prompting travelers to use preventive measures like suitcase stands and UV flashlights to inspect rooms.
- Harbor Freight offers an affordable UV flashlight, the Braun UV Leak Detector LED Flashlight, priced at $7.99, which emits 395 nM UV light and is suitable for detecting bed bugs, stains, leaks, and counterfeit currency.
- The flashlight runs on three AAA batteries with a 5.5-hour runtime, features a knurled body and ridged collar for grip, and has a 10-foot range but lacks a standard white light function.
- Although it has limited customer reviews, the Braun UV Leak Detector has received positive feedback, with users noting it is effective despite not being very bright.
- For those seeking additional features such as a white light and rechargeable battery, Braun offers a $24.99 400 Lumen Rechargeable Penlight with UV Light, which has higher ratings and longer runtime but comes at a higher price.
