Garmin InReach Mini
It is small enough for a stocking stuffer and light enough that whoever gets this gift this Christmas will enjoy staying connected with this small lightweight unit by Garmin. A smaller and more compact satellite communicator with available two-way messaging and a 24/7 SOS function when combined with an inReach subscription. This device
uses the Iridium® satellite network. Measuring just under 4 inches tall by 2 inches wide, and weighing 3.5 ounces, the inReach Mini can easily be carried in a backpack, boat, plane, or glovebox. No more worrying about spotty coverage or being within range of a cell tower. Never leave your loved ones guessing and worrying. The inReach Mini works anywhere when using the Iridium satellite network.
/// GARMIN INREACH MINI $349
Available at www.amazon.com or garmin.com
Lume Cube
Stuff this in the stocking of your photographer of the family and watch better lighting transform your holiday photos. Lume Cube’s intelligent Bluetooth capability and the Lume-X app, lets you sync the lights to your iPhone and control your Lume Cube as a flash, video light, or strobe light from as far as 60 feet away. It’s the first-ever off camera flash compatible with the iPhone. In addition to Lume Cube, the Creative Lighting Kit provides a range of gels, diffusers, and mounting options to help you achieve even the most difficult shots.
/// Lume Cube $150
Exclusive at www.apple.com
Volterman Smart Wallet
Ok, when you first read this it seems like a joke, but seriously this might be the smartest wallet ever made and can stuff quite easily into a stocking this Christmas. This powerful smart wallet boasts 5 smart functions in a variety of styles from bifold, card carrier to passport holder. These include:
• Built-in Powerbank (from 2,000 to 5,000 mAh)
• Distance Alarm
• Global GPS Tracking
• Worldwide WiFi Hotspot
• Thief Detection Camera.
That’s right. Charge your phone from your wallet, track your wallet, track your phone, set up a hotspot and take pictures of a thief to report to police. Can you get any smarter.
/// Smart Wallet $115-$169
Available at www.indiegogo.com
Northface ETip gloves
Enjoy the outdoors this winter with any sport or activity without worrying about losing a finger or two with these windproof, water-repelling and lightly insulated soft shell gloves. Made with touchscreen-compatible material, you won’t have to take them off to use your phone every time you want to take a picture of the views, check a text or make a call and because they’re built with technology to keep your hands in their natural position, you’ll never feel the urge to take them off. Stuff these gadget supporting gloving in a stocking near you!
/// Northface Etip gloves $55
Available in a variety of colors and styles.