Gallery: Wish List: Great Gifts Between $100 and $150, From Star Trek Toys to DIY Computers
Bryan Edwards01evernote
[__Evernote Desktop Holders | $106__](https://www.evernote.com/market/feature/pfeiffer-woodbase) Evernote's branching out from digital organization to tackling your desktop clutter. In its walnut-accented Pfeiffer Collection, you get a trio of thoughtfully crafted pieces. Store your phone and your pens in the slotted cup. The tablet dish has an integrated power cord channel, and there's a catch-all tray for business cards and other trifles.
Stephanie Gonot | Set By Adi Goodrich02trivet
[__Starburst Brass Trivet | $118__](http://www.itoen.com/starburst-trivet#.U9rPgK1HC18) Set a pot of piping-hot bancha green tea atop this fetching brass trivet. It protects your table and sets off your tea set. Designer Oji Masanori works with Japanese craftsmen to bring his practical creations to life while respecting traditional techniques.
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[__Topo Designs Field Bag | $129__](http://topodesigns.com/collection/field-bag/) It looks like any number of sturdy bags for keeping gear safe. But it's specially designed for use with both photo equipment (cameras and lenses) and fishing gear (reels and flies). You could probably squeeze some worms and a sandwich in there, too. What more could a fly-fisherman-slash-nature-photographer want?
Bryan Edwards04braven-battery
[__Braven BRV-Bank Ultra-Rugged Portable Battery | $130__](http://www.braven.com/brv-bank-smart-ultra-rugged-portable-backup-battery-6000-mah.html) No one ever complains about too much battery life, and the BRV-Bank has a generous 6000 mAh pack--enough to fully charge an iPhone 6 Plus twice over. It's designed for the outdoors: The rubber frame is rugged and water resistant, and the pop-on flashlight head helps you find your dead phone in the dark.
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[__Rapa Nui Shoes | $130__](http://www.hokaoneone.com/mens-trail/rapa-nui-2/30108022.html?dwvar_30108022_color=BLYG#start=9&cgid=men) Turns out barefoot-inspired running shoes aren't for everyone---new research shows extra cushion's the better bet for most of us. These Rapa Nui 2s are engineered to protect. Built for off-road running, the rugged sole provides cleat-like traction and the EVA midsole has shock absorption in spades.
Bryan Edwards06dog-mat
[__Travel Dog Mat | $135__](http://www.filson.com/products/dog-travel-mat.90124.html) Dogs love outdoor antics. They also love sweet padded blankets for chill mode. This portable hound-chillaxer has a foam core and a wathuntingtoner-resistant underside for plush, dry comfort. It rolls up like a burrito and has handles, making it easy for you to carry. Everybody wins--especially your li'l Boo-Bear.
Bryan Edwards07survival-knife
[__Survival Knife ESEE-6 | $139__](http://eseeknives.com/esee-6.htm) A good wilderness knife can handle everything around the campsite: blazing trails, dry shaving, prepping dinner, fighting grizzlies, even chopping wood. This 12-ounce, six-and-a-half-inch beast from ESEE with a durable carbon-steel blade is as versatile a survival companion as you could ask for.
Bryan Edwards08aer-bag
[__Aer Duffel Pack | $149__](http://www.aersf.com/) Beyond carrying two bags, there's no good way to keep work gear and gymwear separated. The Aer Duffel Pack aims to solve this with a shoe compartment on the bottom, a roomy main cabin for sweaty clothes, and a padded pocket for your laptop. Its side pockets carry a water bottle and pens.
GoTenna09gotenna
[__goTenna| $150 for two__](http://gotenna.com/products/preorder) No cell signal? Hold up your goTenna. If it sees another goTenna in its range -- a mile or so in cities, 3 to 4 miles in open terrain -- it can piggyback on the other owner's cell connection, allowing you to continue texting. Use it as a lifeline whenever signal is scarce: hurricanes, dust storms... music festivals.
Bryan Edwards10star-trek-remote
[__Star Trek Phaser Remote Replica | $150__](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1db4/?srp=42) There's one way to figure out whether someone on your gift list wants this universal IR remote. Are they super into Star Trek? If yes, they will love it. It's no half-assed toy, either: Made from a 3-D scan of a prop from the original series, it commands your media bridge with a clever mix of buttons and gesture controls.
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[__BioLite KettleCharge | $150__](http://biolitestove.com/products/kettlecharge/) A must-have for connected campers, this compact water kettle has a thermoelectric generator in the base. Boiling water inside produces 10 Watts of electricity you can then use to boost the mobile device of your choosing. A 15 minute charge earns you up to 5 hours talk time.
Bryan Edwards12driving-gloves
[__"Lowly Gentlemen" Driving Gloves | $150__](http://www.lowlygentlemen.com/products/monaco-driving-gloves) It's time to stop driving around bare-handed like some kind of savage. These handmade Lowly Gentlemen gloves are crafted from soft lambskin. Not only do they look great, feel great, and smell great, they'll also bring a touch of class to the most mundane minivan expeditions.
Bryan Edwards13harmony-keyboard
[__Harmony Smart Keyboard | $150__](http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/harmony-smart-keyboard) Ditch all those clunky ill-designed remotes cluttering your coffee table. Control up to eight devices at once, including Macs, PCs, Roku, Xbox, Apple TV, and other Internet-connected entertainment boxen, Logitech’s Harmony Smart Keyboard offers onscreen navigation via text, touchpad, or mobile app.
Stephanie Gonot | Set By Adi Goodrich14kano
[__Kano | $150__](http://kano.me/) Most computers arrive fully assembled and ready to serve. Not the bare-bones Kano. Touted as a teaching tool, the kid-friendly computer arrives in pieces but snaps together easily, so kids can learn what each piece does as it's added. It has its own easily-programmable OS, as well as some Minecraft projects to stoke your youngster's imagination.
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