[tra3]

Don't mean to be flippant, but maybe something completely unrelated to tech? I find that when I disconnect/disengage from my tech, I come back refreshed and enthusiastic.

Anyway, I would recommend a small toolkit (or a big one) 'cause you never know when you need to wrench on something and/or a small headlamp since it getting dark early.

Happy holidays.

[more_corn]

Totally valid. Don’t buy a keyboard for someone who likes keyboards unless you REALLY know what they want. Don’t buy technology for a technologist unless you really get where they are and want to be next.

I agree on non tech things. I really enjoy the physical hobbies that need focus but not thought. Tasks my body can just do with finger knowledge. (Making ammo for example requires total focus but no decision making)

Tools: I recently encountered a really nice 1/4” mini driver from Felo. Someone should make a novelty gift socket set containing only 10mm sockets.

Gearwrench wrenches are very nice, flexhead if you’re feeling flush (make sure you know if your geek needs metric or imperial)

[cgranier]

Totally valid. It doesn't have to be tech-oriented, but something a tech-oriented person would enjoy. I found some cool camping gear as well as [tools](https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-85035-35-MicroDriver-Set/d...) for my vehicle.

Or this cauterizer for tying better flies: https://olefloridaflyshop.com/shop/tying-tools/misc-tying-to...

[csteubs]

Ditto on the toolkit recommendation. There are some good sets out there but you could also go the DIY route and assemble one if the recipient has a niche they typically work on. Walmart's HyperTough brand tools are cheap and works well for the price, but the selection of electrical tools and supplies at Harbor Freight are immense if the giftee does a lot of soldering/wiring/etc.

[gadders]

You could always hit the nerd/marvel demographic and get them the Thor's Hammer toolkit: https://www.dudeiwantthat.com/household/tools/marvel-thor-ha...