Gallery: Wish List: Great Gifts Between $150 and $250, From Tech Toys to Adventure Gear
Bryan Edwards01filson-duffle
[__Filson Dry Duffle | $160__](http://www.filson.com/products/dry-duffle-medium.70160.html) When your travels take you through rain-drenched locales or aboard turbulent nautical vessels, this vinyl-coated roll-top duffle will keep your gear clean and moisture-free. Welded seams keep it sealed from the wet, and it clamps closed with adjustable buckle straps on each side.
Bryan Edwards02boot
[__Chaco Holbuck Waterproof Boot | $160__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MMKYGBA?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-39) Your office buddies jokingly call you “Trail Mix,” but really you just enjoy a nice Saturday hike. OK, and your last vacation was three weeks in Alaska. Whatever the heights of your obsession, strap Chaco’s new boots to your hooves. Water-resistant and made from a mix of rugged materials, they have a cushy mesh footbed that’ll have you trekkin’ without a lengthy break-in period.
Bryan Edwards03das-keyboard
[__Professional 4 Das Keyboard | $168__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JI2APZQ?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-27) Even if you don't bang out TPS reports all day, you'll appreciate the precision and springy comfort of a mechanical keyboard. The Das Keyboard 4 is one of the best. It has wonderfully clickity Cherry MX switches on 104 laser-etched keys, dedicated media controls with volume knob, and a footbar that raises the keyboard and doubles as a ruler.
Bryan Edwards04receiver
[__Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Music Receiver | $189__](http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Wireless/B1-Bluetooth-Music-Receiver) There are so many wireless speaker systems, but what if you love the speakers you’ve already got? Problem solved. The Audioengine B1 turns any home-audio setup into a wireless system: It connects to components via RCA or 24-bit TOSLINK optical cables and acts as a Bluetooth receiver for your streaming tunes.
Bryan Edwards05kindle
__[Kindle Voyage](http://www.amazon.com/High-Resolution-Display-Adaptive-PagePress-Sensors/dp/B00IOY8XWQ) | $199__ Amazon's newest edition of its e-book reader has a sharper screen, improved lighting system, and some new software enhancements to make it easier to search and share what you're reading. If your loved one's a fan of e-books and the time has come for an upgrade, this is a no-brainer.
Bryan Edwards06sonos
[__Sonos Play:1 | $199__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EWCUK1Q?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-44) These tiny speakers from Sonos don’t just sound great, they’ve got a technological advantage over other wireless audio systems: They don’t interfere with your home Wi-Fi, so they don’t suffer as many skips and dropouts. The newly updated software eliminates the need for special network hardware, making them easier than ever to set up.
Bryan Edwards07speed-bag
[__Killspencer Boxing Speed Bag | $225__](http://killspencer.com/athletics/black-leather-boxing-speed-bag.html) A good punching bag should be built to take a beating. This gorgeous jet-black speed bag is made of durable, triple-stitched naked leather panels, and it’s finished with oversized brass rivets. Available with or without its beefy steel swivel, you can hang it in your existing gym or use it to start a new one.
Stephanie Gonot08peanut-shark
[__Hess Peanut Shark | $240__](http://hesssurfboards.com/peanut-sharks/39-peanut-shark)California craftsman Danny Hess mostly shapes wooden surfboards, but he also makes these small belly boards. His Peanut Shark, a variation on the traditional Hawaiian paipo, is a thin wooden bodyboard made for riding waves in the prone position. Just 40 inches long, it’s perfect for getting rad on smaller days.
Bryan Edwards09nano-air-jacket
[__Patagonia Nano Air Jacket | $249__](http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-nano-air-jacket?p=84255-0) At only 11 ounces, the Nano Air has the barely-there feel of a fleece, but it’s as durable and water-repellent as a true mountaineering jacket. The pliable stretch nylon shell lets you easily wiggle in and out of pack straps, and the synthetic insulation keeps you warm even if it gets wet.
Stephanie Gonot10watch
[__Grayhours Essential Watch | $250__](http://www.greyhours.com/unisex/2/essential.html) The perfect step-up watch for a Swatch aficionado. The quartz movement keeps it precise, but the Essential also has a striking face, a sapphire-crystal lens, and a brushed stainless steel case. Add a stark-white calf-leather band and you’ve got a modern timepiece steeped in ageless beauty.
Bryan Edwards11headphones
[__Harman AKG K545 Headphones | $250__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYMA7AW?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-42) Some headphones work better with certain audio sources. But these over-the-ear cans are made with versatility in mind. They come with two cables: One for Apple gear and another for everything else. The soft ear pads keep external noise out, and the big 50-mm drivers keep the deep grooves throbbing.
Bryan Edwards12primitive-knife
[__Del Ben Primitive Knife | $250__](http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/delben-primitive-knife/) There’s no traditional handle to be found on this stainless-steel kitchen knife, just a top-mounted hand grip. That’s because designer Michele Daneluzzo modeled it after Stone Age tools. It looks fetching, and its throw-way-back ergonomics actually prove practical when you use it for general-purpose chopping.
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