Tis that time of year again. Time to honor the dad’s and grad’s in your life. This year, how about some unique gift ideas? Any of these will probably be unexpected but very much appreciated.

 

Cherry Keyboard G80-3494

Having tried many full-sized, USB, 88-key keyboards from all the well-known players, I really wasn’t expecting anything much different. To my pleasant surprise, the Cherry Keyboard is a clear cut above – easier to type accurately, more comfortable to use and the perfect tactile experience you want from a keyboard.

Camtasia 9

Posting videos directly from your phone is usually a bad idea.  Choppy beginnings or endings, waiting for the action to start, need for more titling…these are all reasons raw video fails to hold your viewer’s attention.  Correct that by taking a couple minutes to edit in Camtasia 9.  With tons of effects, green screens, transitions and titling options; your video will look professional in no time. Lots of tutorials available to make your video ready for prime time.

Wind Pouch

Whether you are backpacking, biking or hiking, it’s always great to be able to take your shoes off, sit down and relax every so often. But what if you could actually lie down, no matter what the earth’s surface?  Now, that’s certainly an option with WindPouch – a lightweight full size hammock.

LectroFan micro WIRELESS

If you are going minimal with your camping gear, you will love this new speaker/white noise machine called the LectroFan micro WIRELESS. Tiny enough for any pocket or pouch, this is both white noise generator and Bluetooth speaker in one. Don’t let the size fool you, this pumps out the tunes as well as the white noise.

Memento Frame

Why pay the money to frame ONE of your photos, when you can have a beautiful, matted frame that shows ALL your best photos – automatically.  With the Memento Frame you can upload your favorites from your smartphone or computer and display them with variable durations, so that all your best images are always on display.

Kikkerland Pocket Bike Pump

If you love to ride, you know that the unexpected can happen anytime. To be prepared, these tiny Kikkerland bike accessories in your bike bag could save the day as well as your ride.

Scratch-resistant , the Pocket Bike Pump pumps up to 90 psi.  Only 5” long, it can easily slip into any pocket or bag. Works on Presta valves only.

Kikkerland Bike Repair Kit

Finding a bike repair shop isn’t always an option when you get a flat tire, so you should be repaired to fix it yourself.  With the Kikkerland Bike Repair Kit Tin, you’ll have the essentials you need whenever you ride. The tin includes a six-headed allen set, patch repair kit, two metal tire levelers, glue, buffer, and bone tool. That should handle all but the worst blown tire.

AlcoMate Revo

The AlcoMate Revo combines the revolutionary innovation of PRISM technology with state-of-the-art fuel-cell precision to offer the most reliable, convenient and accurate commercial breathalyzer available on the market.

100 Things to Do in America Before You Die

If you love roadtrips, this is a must-read.  Not just a checklist of places to go, this is a list of the unique, the unusual, the quirky places that make America what it is. Great as a planning tool, to create your most memorable vacation, there are place here that the whole family will enjoy. Thoughtfully curated by the author, these aren’t VIP or ridiculously expensive destinations – many are free or reasonably priced. And, to top it off, 100 Things to Do in America Before You Die is loaded with fun trivia on each destination.

Disclosure:  We were provided with samples of each in order to complete this review. Opinions however are strictly our own.