We’ve mentioned how useful a bowl of rice can be to save a waterlogged gadget, but if you’re camping or planning a trip, the Bheestie Bag is a tiny, plastic pouch filled with desiccant pellets that can be stashed in a suitcase.The Bheestie Bag will set you back $US20, but it could pay for itself if it manages to resurrect a wet mobile phone. The company behind the bag says that in the case of a water emergency you should drop your wet gadget into the desiccant-filled pouches and leave it for 24-72 hours. They make no promises but are confident it works.
Over at Wired, they tried the Bheestie Bag with mixed results. Still, if you’re travelling, it might be just the ticket to save a wet mobile phone or media player. How do you dry out waterlogged gadgets? Share your tips in the comments.
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