Latest update: 4/23/15
In an effort to identify those products which work exceptionally well for active seniors, DougBardwell.com will now start awarding our Senior Citizen’s Thumbs-Up rating for products we recommend. Products that have poor instructions, confusing controls or are too small to comfortably see or hold, won’t get our Thumbs-Up rating. Products that simplify your life, keep you safer, are easy and enjoyable to use will get the symbol above at the bottom of their review page.
This hub page will also be a great check list for shopping or gift ideas, knowing that they are age appropriate for that special won’t-sit-still senior in your life.
N.B. Look for this symbol on all reviews done after this date. We’ll also be going back and adding it to select reviews prior to this date, but the lack of the symbol on previous reviews should not necessarily be viewed negatively. We might just not have gotten to it yet.
Price legend: $ – under $20 $$ – under $100 $$$ – over $100 $$$$ – over $1,000
Cameras and Accessories
Brenthaven BX2 Camera Backpack $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00KV3158M” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Capture the Magic photo book $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”1937538354″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Domke Next Generation Metro Messenger Bag $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00J3DENH6″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
HP f200 Car Camcorder $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00E83CUEY” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Honestech Film and Slide Scanner $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B009QVEKNC” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Kingston 64GB SDXC card and reader $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00I3BQJNA” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Leef memory cards $ – $$ Read review or [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”Leef memory cards” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Rapid Design’s the Leash camera strap $$ Read review or Check prices
Joby Action Clamp & Gorillapod Arm $$ Read review or [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”Joby Action Clamp” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
WD My Passport Slim portable drive $$ Read review or [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”WD My Passport Slim portable drive ” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Clothing and Accessories
Cushe Matthias WP Boots $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00IEJUYN2″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Cocoons sunglasses $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00CWG25VM” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Craghoppers Hensall Jacket $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00M2NJ7V6″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Farnsworth Jacket by Big Agnes $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00OQLBHO2″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Frogg Toggs Tekk Toad rain gear $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B0068FWR5W” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Obtainium wallet $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00EOC32D2″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Microfiber travel robe $$ Read review or Check Prices
Pakems slippers $$ Read reviews or [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”Pakems” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Redington shirt and slacks $$ Read review or Check Prices
Scottevest Pack Jacket $$ Read review or Check Prices
Tilley explorers hat $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B000ALWZ66″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
UV Skinz sun protective clothing $$ Read review or [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”UV Skinz sun ” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Vim & Vigr Compression Socks $$ Read review or Check Prices
Cooking
ChefsChoice Waffle Maker Model 853 $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00G3J785W” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Cookina BBQ sheets $ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B007KNJL0K” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Eco-Fill refillable K-Cup replacements $ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00AAZ33GS” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
George Foreman Evolve Grill $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link identifier=”B00NPYJWES” locale=”US” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Good To-Go meals $ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00KS0LZR4″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Hot Logic Mini oven $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00EC7XJ28″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Stanley Coffee Press & Vacuum Bottle $$ Read review or Check prices
Wüsthof 7 Piece Travel Set $$$ Read review or Check prices
Electronics
Accell PowerGenius $$ Read review or Check prices
Braven 855S portable speaker $$$ Read review or Check prices
d.light D20 Solar home system $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00G7NKH7A” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Gtech Ram Air cordless vacuum cleaner $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00BJP5Y10″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
iHome iBN97 Clock Radio and Speakerphone $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B007KT3E5W” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
IOGEAR GoFor2+ $$ Read review or [easyazon_link identifier=”B00ODDE1VO” locale=”US” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Jackery Giant+ portable power $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00EA1P8OI” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
JUD500 docking station $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B008KJTIGU” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
K1 USB drive $$ Read review or Check prices
Kingston DataTraveler microDuo 32GB $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00IRUS7KU” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Leef memory cards $ – $$ Read review or Check prices
Lenovo IdeaCentre B540 $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00CRXZMXI” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Lenovo Dual Mode Wireless Mouse N700 $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00F8LBQ0E” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Neptor Battery Pack $$ Read review or Check prices
Ontrion 16,800 mAh Battery Pack $$ Read review or Check prices
PAE-300 Personal Audio Enhancer $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00C0T7IWC” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
PanaVise PortaGRIP cellphone Holders $$ Read review or Check prices
PK K’3 Flash Drive 32 GB $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00N85NYK2″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Rokform Cellphone Holders & mounts $$ Read review or Check prices
Sandisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00DBX371C” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Seagate Backup Plus Fast portable drive $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00HXAV0X6″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Sugar Sync (free and paid plans) Read review or Get free account
TYLT Cellphone holder $$ Read review or Check prices
UNU DX-6 battery case for iPhone 6 $$ Read review or [easyazon_link identifier=”B00LG2J0MU” locale=”US” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Upper Desk Portable Table & Cabinet mounts $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00EUI414E” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
WD My Passport Slim portable drive $$ Read review or Check prices
Indoor Activities
Frogg Toggs Chilly Pads $ Read review or Check prices
Life Gear Glow Sticks $ Read review or Check prices
NiteIze GearTies Tube Assortment $ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B009KPG7W6″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Outdoor Activities
Alps Mountaineering Escalade Cot $$ Read review or Check Prices
Big Agnes Tensleep Station 4 tent $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B008PLXXEQ” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Big House 4 person tent $$$ Read review or Check prices
Cocoons sunglasses $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00CWG25VM” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Crazy Creek Folding Chairs $ – $$$ Read review or Check prices
Fishpond Blizzard Soft Cooler $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00EYJOOB4″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Frogg Toggs Chilly Pads $ Read review or Check prices
Frogg Toggs Tekk Toad rain gear $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B0068FWR5W” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
GoMotion Light Belt $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B006B78FIA” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Obtainium wallet $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00EOC32D2″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
IcyBreeze airconditioner/cooler $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00PB78RTI” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
iOauto cellphone holder $$ Read review or Check prices
Life Gear Glow Sticks $ Read review or [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”Life Gear Glow Sticks” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Magellan RV GPS Model RV-9365T-LMB $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00LS35XH8″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Miracle LED Grow and Bug Lights $ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00CHQT7YK” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Mosquitno Bandzzz and Spotzzz $ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B007XKHSZU” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
MTI Voyager Highback PFD $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00BIT5FNE” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
NiteIze Clippable Twist Tie $ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00KSKY3JG” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
One Wipe Charlies Travel $ Read review or Check Prices
Pelican 2750 Headlamp $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00DS5YH44″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Prism Stowaway Parafoil Kite $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B0025X41K0″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Strongback chairs $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00FSL5CLS” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Tovatec Sport Tac 2000 Flashlight $$ Read review or Check Prices
UV Skinz sun protective clothing $$ Read review or [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”UV Skinz sun ” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Travel Accessories
Cat Nap travel pillow $$ Read review or Check prices
Cocoons sunglasses $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00CWG25VM” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
Contigo West Loop Travel Mug $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00HZI5WXU” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
HP f200 Car Camcorder $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00E83CUEY” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
LoopRope $$ Read review or Check prices
Microfiber travel robe $$ Read review or Check Prices
NiteIze DoohicKey QuicKey $ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00N24X5MQ” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
One Wipe Charlies Travel $ Read review or Check Prices
PanaVise PortaGRIP cellphone Holders $$ Read review or Check prices
Rodeo Drive luggage collection $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00DSYCWSI” locale=”US” new_window=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” nofollow=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
Rokform windshield mount $$ Read review or Check Prices
Skooba V.3 Laptop Weekender $$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B0089VJ760″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check prices[/easyazon_link]
TomTom GO 600 GPS $$$ Read review or [easyazon_link asin=”B00I9UKS6O” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Check Prices[/easyazon_link]
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