7s survival kit
You’ve got your tickets, bought the shirt and booked time off work. James Fryer picks out a few survival tools for the Dubai Rugby 7s.
Kodak Ultra Zoom single-use camera
How many times have you taken your brand new digital camera to the beach, house party or night out on the tiles only to realise the last time you had it in your hands it was 3am and you were dancing on the table to the sounds of Wham? OK, maybe that’s not quite how it happened, but nonetheless, most of us have lost a camera at some point in our lives. You’ll be glad to hear then, that we’ve picked out the ideal disposable camera for you to take to this year’s Rugby 7s – the perfect place to lose your worldly possessions. Kodak’s first 35mm single-use flash camera to come complete with a zoom will allow you to focus in on the action, and the loaded Kodak Ultra 800 speed film will boost the odds of your pictures looking good. An impressive 27 shots will be plenty to see you through the takes, tackles and trys during this year’s tournament.
Sony Ericsson W900i Walkman phone
You’ll probably want to be a bit more careful with this one – it isn’t disposable (unless you’re a millionaire), but the new W900i does let you download and play music straight from operators’ over-the-air (OTA) music download services. Make your very own 7s soundtrack by picking something cheery if your team isn’t shaping up, something patriotic if your home team is storming the pitch, or something passionate when they win. And what better way to have a break from your mates – spending hours in the same company can run its toll. A nifty remote control also means you wont have to take the phone out of your pocket – reducing your chances of losing it. It even comes with a built-in FM Radio so you can pick up the live rugby commentary from the comfort of the stands.The W900i is expected to be launched this month.
Smile Saver toothpaste and brush
Sitting somewhere amongst the mints, kids toys and junk that finds itself onto shop counters across the UAE is the perfect lifesaver for spending long days at the Dubai Exiles Rugby Ground. Contained within the NASA-looking blue and green plastic packaging you’ll find both a toothbrush and toothpaste. Push the handle into the brush and the gel paste is forced up to the bristles – ready to bring your smile back to its former sparkling self and take your breath away from canine smelling status. Each toothbrush is individually wrapped and will easily fit into your handbag (or manbag) – giving you no excuses to let your dental hygiene go to pot just because you’re out having fun. You won’t want to stick it in your mouth twice – but as the packaging rightfully claims, it’s certainly “Refreshing and convenient.”