When you are a weathered traveler of the world, one of the most difficult things to keep track of is the time. Time zones get crossed multiple times a week, and while this doesn’t prove to be a problem while you’re awake, as soon as you shut your eyes after a long day of traveling, the Sand Man has caught you in his trap. Then, upon your awakening, your eyes are shrouded with a bit of dust and it’s difficult to get your bearings. Where did your flight touch down today? What time zone are you in? Where did you place your glasses? Where’s the nearest hamburger joint? These are the burning questions that weigh heavily on your mind in times like these.

Fortunately, there’s a great travel companion for those who easily lose their bearings:  projection clocks with temperature. Projection clocks are ideal for travelers who find themselves waking up over and over again in dark hotel rooms; by illuminating the ceiling with the current time in red, it is impossible to not at least know what time is upon waking. The temperature feature of these clocks also gives you an idea of how to prepare yourself before dashing out the door for a meeting or presentation. Gone are the days of groping about your bed in order to find a lamp switch or cell phone.

The helpful projection clock with temperature is something that every traveler ought to have in his briefcase when on the go. Everybody has their eccentricities when traveling. Some people bring decoration or stuffed animals that remind them that this is their temporary home, but a portable clock serves a much greater purpose.  Its functionality keeps you sharp and fast acting even if you aren’t familiar with your new surroundings.

Written by Asher Briggs