24NOV2024 - Holiday Gift Guide Edition

Happy Sunday, everyone! Just in time for what feels like the longest Black Friday sale in history, I am bringing you a special holiday shopping guide edition of the Hiro Report. Below, we’ve got a whole bunch of Hiro-approved gift ideas spread across four price brackets.

Please note that many of these links are affiliate links that may get me a little kickback but, as always, I am only recommending products I either have and recommend or would genuinely like to have. I also tried, when possible, to link to the most affordable place to buy a product once you factor in shipping, which sometimes was Amazon and sometimes was directly from the vendor. That said, I recommend doing your own research if you’re looking for the absolute best deal on any of these items.

Alright, on to the good stuff!

EVERYDAY GEAR

• Baron Fig Confidant Notebook - This is my favorite notebook/journal. It not only looks super clean, but it also has dreamy, fountain-pen-friendly paper. $
• Hero Clip Gear Carabiner - I cannot emphasize enough how handy this multifaceted hanger is. $
• Cantonment Handkerchief Set - Another thing that, once you start carrying, you can’t believe you ever went without. Clean glasses, camera lenses, wipe away sweat, clean up a spill, or wear as a hanky when it’s hot or cold. $
• Studio Neat Mark One Pen - Give someone the best-looking pen they’ve ever had. $$
• Reylight Mini Titanium Flashlight - This thing is tiny, mighty, and kicks out a lot of light. It’s also beautiful. $$
• James Brand The Carter Knife - A really solid, good-looking pocket knife is essential. I have fancier, more costly knives, but I still wind up carrying The Carter quite a lot. $$$
• CIVIC Travel Bag 20L / CIVIC Travel Bag 26L - Hands down my favorite backpack for both working from a coffee shop for the day or taking into the woods for a day hike. $$$$
  

TECH

• LOFREE Flow84 Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard - This thing looks fantastic on a desk, is a pleasure to type on, and is also small enough to bring with you on trips. $$$
• Micro Journal - This gorgeous little device is like a modern typewriter with customizable keycaps, letting you just focus on your writing and nothing else. $$$
• BambuLab A1 Mini 3D Printer - The absolute no-brainer best way to get someone started with 3D printing. And it is on sale right now for $199. $$$
• DJI NEO Beginner Drone - Another great way to get into an otherwise expensive and complex hobby. This is a great starter drone that can be scaled up with a remote and FPV goggles if needed. $$$
  

TOYS

• Slider/Trider Fidget Toys - Who doesn’t love a good fidget toy? These are super clicky, slide-y, and nice. $
• Doctor Popular’s Yo-Yo Starter Kit + Comic Book - Do you remember how fun yo-yos are? Doc Pop has a way of making them even more fun and cool. $
• XU Mini Retro Handheld - There are a million retro handhelds out there. This one is my current fave and comes with an insane number of retro games. $
• Teenage Engineering EP-133 - This is one of the most fun toys I’ve gotten in recent years. It’s a great fun beat maker and sampler from the kings of fun physical product design. $$$$
  

PRACTICAL STUFF

• Anker Ultra Magnetic iPhone Case - While I think there are better-looking iPhone cases out there, I've yet to find a more practical and effective one! $
• CIVIC Access Pouch 2L - I bring this thing with me everywhere for carrying all my tech gear when I travel. Doubles as a nice little camera cube in a pinch. $$
• Anker Qi2 MagSafe iPhone Charger - Is this a romantic gift? No. Will it absolutely save their ass when their battery is low, and look good doing it? Yes. $$
• Otto Smart Sprinkler - This amazing, smart sprinkler system has been a game-changer for our lawn and garden care. $$$$
  

LIFESTYLE / CULTURE

• Breath by James Nestor - This is one of the few books that I routinely give out as a gift because it's so universally helpful and practical. $
• Retro  Sticker - These stickers are guaranteed to level up your Apple devices’ cool factor by at least 42 points. $
• SimpleBits Fonts - A little out of the box, but rather than mailing a package across the world, what if you bought someone a really cool font they could use? $
• The Way Zen Meditation App Subscription - Let’s face it, we’re all gonna need some zen in the year ahead. Having tried all the guided meditation apps, this one is my fave. $$
• Outin Nano Travel Espresso Maker - I haven’t tried this, but it’s on my Christmas list—this tiny device lets you brew espresso from ground beans or from pods when camping or roughing it at Folgers-loving in-laws. $$$
• Fellow Aiden Brewer - Perfect for the coffee-loving gadget geek in your life. This smart brewer makes amazing coffee. $$$$
• U-Turn Orbit Plus Turntable - Records are just obscene fun, and this one is a great way to break into it without breaking the bank. $$$$

That’s it for this week! May you be happy, healthy, and at peace!

Hey! How was this issue?

• 👍🏽 Lots of good stuff!
• 🤙🏽 Nothing really new, but it was fun.
• 👎🏽 Not interesting to me.