{"id":33541,"date":"2019-11-11T23:18:54","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T04:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=33541"},"modified":"2020-11-11T13:53:41","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T18:53:41","slug":"2019-christmas-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2019-christmas-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Christmas Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo, tech and outdoor gift suggestions for this year’s gift-giving season. If you already own any of these products, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom, telling us how you like them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chaval Super Nova Heated Mitts<\/h2>

These rechargeable mitts will keep you super warm no matter how cold it gets. Just press a button for long-lasting heat. The recharger also dries the gloves after use. <\/p>

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Blue Ridge Camping Hammock from Lawson Hammocks<\/h2>

Basic hammock sets up in just minutes with two bungeed frames at either end, no-see-um mesh and a zippered entrance. Can be flipped over for use as a standard hammock without cover. Comes complete with a rain fly that attaches with stretch loops and velcro. Can also be set up on the ground as a pup tent. <\/p>

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Elite Snowshoes by Northern Lites<\/h2>

\u201cThe World\u2019s Lightest Snowshoes\u201d proclaims Northern Lites. Speed bindings on these Elite Snowshoes are a simple matter of tugging on the string lace and snugging up one loop around the back of your boot. <\/p>

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GooseFeet Gear – Down Socks<\/h2>

Made from lightweight nylon fabric and filled with 850+ power premium goose down treated with DownTek<\/strong> for water-resistance, these socks are designed to keep your feet warm and comfy all night long.  <\/p>

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Allett Micro Pen and Leather Sport Wallet<\/h2>

Buy one or buy both – they are uber useful and easy to carry. The micro pen fits snuggly in the wallet and the soft grain leather wallet holds cash and multiple cards without them slipping out. Made in USA.<\/p>

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SportHill Swiftpro Zephyr Crew<\/h2>

Enjoy the comfort of the chafe-free seams in this warm swift-dry, breathable shirt that expels moisture and blocks winds up to 25 mph. Beautifully crafted with a subtle but discernable embossed tree design.<\/p>

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Thanks to DeepCreek PR<\/a> for turning us on to the products above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ring WiFi Camera with motion-activated spotlights<\/h2>

Just installed one of these and it took less than 15 minutes from the time I opened the box. Great 1080p video stream is available on my phone and it offers two-way communication through the built-in speaker. <\/p>

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14\u201d X1 Yoga- 3rd<\/sup> Generation<\/strong> <\/h2>

The sturdiest laptop I’ve ever used, with beautiful graphics, huge SSD, 16GB RAM and available with 14″ WQHD touch screen. This is a machine that should last for years. <\/p>

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Cyberlink Director Suite 365<\/h2>

An annual subscription (for a mere $100 or so) lets you edit video, audio and still photography with all four of these powerful, quick programs. Comes with 1,000\u2019s of effects, transitions and audio tracks. Each month, more are added to the collection at no cost to the user. <\/p>

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Rimor True Wireless Headphones by Tranya<\/h2>

Listen all week with these HD audio earbuds with 10mm drivers. The earbuds last up to 8 hours per charge and the recharging case holds enough power for 40 hours playtime. Touch pads control your audio and answer phonecalls. IPX5 for water\/sweat protection. <\/p>

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Panasonic Lumix ZS-80<\/h2>

Shoot flawless 20MP images with the Zeiss 24-720mm zoom lens and optical image stabilization. Shoots 4K video and comes with a 3-inch display. Super pocketable so you can take it anywhere. <\/p>

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iRig Video Creator HD Bundle<\/h2>

Everything your smartphone needs to create podcasts, YouTube videos, or social media live streams. From ring light and tripod stand, to microphone and input cable, this bundle has it all.<\/p>

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YubiKey 5 Series devices<\/h2>

If your organization demands two-factor authentication for logging in while away from the office, YubiKey makes the process a snap. Now available for Apple, iOS, Windows and Android.<\/p>

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myCharge HubPlus Universal 6700 mAh battery pack<\/h2>

Available with two built-in cords for iPhone Lightning and USB-C tips, as well as one universal USB jacket for any other kind of cable. No charging cable needed as the 110 volt plug folds out of the back. <\/p>

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Free mobile apps from the American Red Cross<\/h2>

Not only are the Red Cross apps free, they could save your life – or the life of someone you love. These two apps should be on everyone’s phone – the Emergency App and the First Aid App. <\/p>

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Doug Bardwell<\/h2>

Writer and photographer – in print and online<\/p>

Proud husband, father & grandfather. World traveler and tester of the gadgets we take along. Engaged volunteer with the American Red Cross, human trafficking prevention & social concerns. See more of my writing on Medium.com\/@photodb<\/a>. <\/p><\/div>