Ah, the holidays. They can be both fun and stressful for many of us—not least because we have to make so many decisions around gift giving. The plethora of cyber sales and new products on the market make this a great time to try out new products yourself or buy some for the loved people in your lives. To that end, I’ve followed tradition and asked some of my fellow Backblazers to submit their gift ideas for this year and we’ve compiled them into this 2024 gift giving list!
Reading, (w)righting, (a)rithmatic
For the reader in your life, the Kindle Paperwhite is a great way to keep reading regardless of the conditions. It uses e-ink technology to avoid glare and allows for reading in both high and low light conditions!
This is one of the coolest devices out there, and I can personally say that I desperately want someone to gift me one (although it’s a bit on the pricey side, so I get it). This uses similar e-ink technology as the Paperwhite and allows you to take notes using your own handwriting—which (at least in my case when I write in cursive) helps me remember things!
Tekfun LCD Writing and Doodle Tablet
Mixing writing and artistry, this doodle tablet is great for kiddos that are with you in a restaurant or long-haul flight. In fact, I just bought one of these for my nephew!
Some people are math people. I don’t get it, but this Klein Bottle is basically an inside joke to math nerds (something about Möbius loops) and can serve as a lovely table prop for the math lover in your life.
Sounds good!
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset
For the gamer in your life, these are some of the best headphones on the market. They’re wireless, they sound great, and the microphone picks up all of the positive (I’m sure) feedback for teammates.
The latest and greatest from Apple. These come with a new chip that helps with transparency mode so you can cross the street with confidence.
If you’re an Android user (raises hand) you may want something built for your phone and the latest Pro version of the Pixel Buds are here for you. These come with little nubs for snug fit, meaning you can run or lift or meander without worrying that your tiny buds will fall out.
Experiences
Who doesn’t want to impress loved ones with delicious dishes? If you have a Sur La Table near you, these are great.
If you’re a fan of traveling you’ve likely stayed at an AirBnB. But even if you’re more of a homebase person, their Experiences tab is worth checking out. From cooking to glass blowing to cow cuddle therapy (yes, that’s a thing).
Odds and ends
I have one of these in my car and, let me tell you, as a person who used to bite their nails out of boredom (gross, I know), it helps keep my mind and compulsions at bay! Highly recommend.
Many of us spend our day sitting, sometimes standing at a desk. Even when you’re sitting, though, ergonomics are a big deal and having an adjustable foot rest can help you get into a position that feels solid and sustainable for long stretches of time. I recommend getting up and stretching every now and again, but if you’re like me and have a bad back, these are great.
Whether you’re outdoors or indoors, sometimes you need to cut or saw or screw or open or pry or file something, and for that, these Leatherman tools cannot be beaten.
Give the gift of Backblaze
And, of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t remind you that Backblaze Computer Backup makes a great gift. Help your family and friends experience the sweet, sweet peace of mind that comes from a good backup strategy and make sure they never lose a file again. Bonus: you don’t even have to go to the store to get it.
Go forth and gift!
We hope this guide sparked some ideas and simplified some choices. We love hearing about what folks are excited about, so feel free to give us some more good options in the comments below.
