2022 Tech Gift Guide: Travel, Outdoors, & Sports

IoT For All

- Last Updated: December 2, 2024

IoT For All

- Last Updated: December 2, 2024

Woot Woot! This is the last in our week-long series of tech gift guides. If you are here, you are probably interested in travel, spending time outdoors, or love to play a sport. Let us help you choose the perfect gift for that someone who loves to learn different languages. Or a gift for that someone who loves to explore remote places but would still like to be connected to play their favorite songs. If you know someone like this, or this is you, read on!

Travel
Outdoors
Sports

Travel

GoPro HERO10 Black

As one of the most versatile cameras in the game, the HERO10 Black is perfect for avid travelers, action sports fiends, aspiring content creators, and families looking to future-proof their best memories in high resolution.

Capture stunning photos and videos with HyperSmooth 4.0 stabilization and wireless control, and pair the camera with GoPro’s Quik app to upload and store your footage in real-time, as well as access easy-to-use editing tools.

Who’s it For

As the description says above, “avid travelers and action sports fiends” will find it hard to find a better product.

Our Impressions

“You’d be pressed to find someone who does not know what a GoPro camera is and how incredible their products have been since day 1. Their newest version is no different. The stabilization is next level and the wireless control mixed with the image quality shows why GoPro has always been an industry leader.” -Ryan

Where to buy: Website

Luci Explore Solar Speaker + Light

Lightweight, water-resistant, and solar-powered. This smart little light is your personal speaker, mobile charger, and wake-up light. The best companion you’ll find.

Who’s it For

A great product for anyone looking for a multi-functional personal speaker.

Our Impressions

“Perfect traveling speaker that can charge your phone and help you wake up.” -Eliza

Where to buy: Website

Deals

20% off with code 'IoTforall20' (active through Dec. 31).

WT2 Edge Translator Earbuds

Timekettle Translator Earbuds are designed and developed solely for natural and high-efficient conversations in different languages. With the HybridComm™ technology, data has shown that communication efficiency conducted by our Translator Earbuds can increase by up to 200%.

Who’s it For

Anyone looking for an easy-to-use solution to better communicate and understand different languages.

Our Impressions

“Great product, easy to use, and something anyone who travels a lot and is looking for help in not getting lost in translation can benefit from.” -Ryan

Where to buy: Website

Pocketalk Plus Voice Translator

The Pocketalk Plus allows for deeper connections without language as a barrier. With this latest design, Pocketalk provides the most accurate translations for conversations and visuals.

Who’s it For

Anyone looking to better communicate in and understand a different language.

Our Impressions

“Simple to use device that fits in your pocket and enables you to easily understand and communicate with others who speak a different language.” -Ryan

Where to buy: Website

MiFi X PRO 5G Mobile Hotspot Router

The Inseego MiFi® X PRO 5G is powerful, secure, and equipped with everything you, your family, and your business need to work, create, and communicate.

Who's it For

Individuals, families, and professionals looking for a way to stay connected.

Our impressions

“Very cool product, not just the tech, but also the functionality to help stay connected with 5G anywhere I go. There's the added bonus that the device acts as a power bank to charge my phone." -Ryan

Outdoors

ShellRIDE SR-5S Electric Scooter

Cruise up to 20 MPH and safely stop with the dual-braking system. The LED dashboard shows your speed, battery level, has 3 riding modes, and more - all accessible exclusively through ShellRIDE's App!

Who’s it For

Anyone looking to have a great time outside!

Our Impressions

“I have ridden and owned different electric scooters over the years, and this one has to be one of my favorites – not just because of how great it looks, but also because of how smooth and fast it goes. I am even considering this to be my new means of transportation to work!” -Ryan

Where to buy: Website

Deals

Now through the end of the year, ShellRIDE, originally $599.99, is on sale for $499.99.

Uncharted Aurora Pro Kit

The Uncharted Aurora PRO kit includes the Aurora PRO camera & Explorer Kit, RAM Camera Mount System, and the RAM Tablet Mount System for the ultimate hands-free adventure setup.

Who’s it For

Outdoor, adventurous people looking for a top-of-the-line camera with night vision that comes with the best mounting system on the market.

Our Impressions

“Super cool product that is going to force me to get outside more to use this camera. It’s something that if you spend time outside and are looking for a camera to help capture your adventures on land or water, you must check out this product.” -Ryan

Where to buy: Website

Hyperboom Speaker

Take your party to the stratosphere with three times the loudness and over six times the bass of MEGABOOM 3.

Who’s it For

Music lovers and anyone looking for a great party speaker.

Our Impressions

“Such a great product for someone who loves music and entertaining as much as I do!” -Dylan

Where to buy: Website

iHome PlayGlow Mini

Enjoy up to 15 hours of audio, 360-degree color changing, and 5 color-changing modes. This product is iP67-rated waterproof, sand proof, and floatable so you enjoy this in the pool or ocean.

Who’s it For

Perfect for anyone looking for a fun and rugged Bluetooth speaker at a great price point.

Our Impressions

“Battery life is great. Color-changing functionality is cool, especially at night. The waterproof, sand proof, and floatable elements are the perfect combination for people of all ages looking to add music to their outdoor activities.” -Ryan

Where to buy: Best Buy

Deals

There will be a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale at Best Buy. iHome Playglow Mini (iBT800): MSRP: $34.99, Sale Price $29.99.

Sports

BioMech PUTT - Putting Analysis System

BioMech PUTT is a powerful and scientific putting system that enables you to practice smarter, improve faster, and play better with its lightweight, quick-release sensor and user-friendly app. PUTT captures, quantifies, and analyzes putting strokes, streaming relevant information and biofeedback instantly to your mobile device, adding insights and enjoyment to your practice. This works with any putter.

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Who’s it For

Golf enthusiasts looking for better insight into their putting stroke to help improve their game.

Our Impressions

“As an avid golfer myself, I am excited to try any golf-related smart product, but this one exceeds my expectations. Not only is it super easy to use, but the data it collects and presents to you is impressive. I thought this was something you could only get if you went to a professional fitter or golf instructor.” -Ryan

Where to buy: Website