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Last chance gift ideas for shopping slackers

Are you one of those people who hasn’t even STARTED shopping yet? With less than 12 hours until Christmas, you’re either ultra brave or the world’s best slacker. Either way, it’s not too late, there’s still hope for you and everyone else in the Last Minute Holiday Shopping Club.

What’s the solution to your gift-giving woes? Gift cards! And the best part is that you don’t even need to change out of your pajamas or leave your couch to buy them if you go the digital gift card route. You can choose from Amazon gift cards, Starbucks, Google Play Store, iTunes, and many more!

Head over to Amazon, choose the store and the amount you want to spend and bing, bang, boom, your Christmas gift giving crisis will be averted!

You’re welcome. Now quit slacking and visit Amazon now.

Waterfield announces its new Atlas Executive Athletic Holdall

Waterfield has recently announced its Atlas Executive Athletic Holdall, a bag designed to be an all-in-one everyday transporter. It is meant to be both a briefcase and athletic bag, enabling you to seamlessly go from gym to office and back again. It has a padded laptop compartment and organizational pockets for all your EDC needs plus separate compartments to hold your workout gear (including shoes) as well. The Altas Holdall is made from black ballistic nylon or brown waxed canvas with full-grain leather accents. The bag is not too big or heavy: 16″ (L) x 10″ (H) x 8.5″ (W) weighing just over 3 lbs.

I regularly carry multiple bags with me to work:

Colonel Littleton 1943 Navigator bag with my EDC gear
Old ballistic nylon helmet bag from my Air Force days that I use to carry my workout gear
And typically a bag with food

All of this adds up to a very clunky way to get from home to work and back. When I saw the Waterfield Atlas Executive Athletic Holdall my initial thought was…I so need that. Combining all my stuff into a single carry solution while looking very professional and organized would be truly brilliant.

Waterfield begins taking orders for the $429 Altas Executive Holdall on Dec. 31st with orders shipping in mid January.

Mujjo iPhone X case, iQAir air purifier, Peak Design Sling bag, and more – Weekly roundup

Do you need a distraction from all the holiday hubbub? No problem, I have just what Santa ordered. Here’s a full listing of everything that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. Grab a mug of eggnog, settle back and enjoy.

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JBL’s Boombox is waterproof, has 24-hour playtime and is l-o-u-d.

With Braven and Monster fighting it out over who’s boombox is the baddest, JBL just had to enter the ring and did in a big way. Presenting the JBL Boombox—what else are ya gonna call it? Even though the JBL Boombox weighs less than the other two mentioned blasters (11.5 lbs), it still packs a punch that should keep a backyard party going long into the night and into the morning with its massive 20,000mAh battery for 24-hour playtime. Plus, it will charge up to two devices, so you won’t run out of power.

The Boombox’s is rugged enough to handle any tailgate party and since it’s IPX7 waterproof, it will withstand any weather and even the most epic pool parties. The Boombox delivers monstrous sound along with hard hitting bass with its two-.75 in. tweeters and two-4 in. woofers. You can switch between indoor and outdoor audio modes to optimize sound wherever the party is. With JBL’s Connect+, you can connect up to 100 Connect+ enabled speakers via Bluetooth with just one press of a button!

The JBL Boombox comes in black or forest green and sells for $449.95. It’s available from Amazon.

Keep a BBQ Toolbox in your car, and you’re ready to grill at any time

This sleek, red toolbox doesn’t have screwdrivers or wrenches inside, but it has the tools to help you prepare a meal. The BBQ Toolbox is made of stainless steel and mild steel, and opens up to reveal a 7.75″ x 15.75″ stainless steel grilling surface. When you open it, the carry handles move down to serve as legs for the grill. In addition to the cooking surface, it also has a bun-warming surface and a little compartment to store spices and seasonings or a spatula. Just pack the compartment with charcoal, and you’re ready to cook while camping, tailgating, or picnicking. It also makes a great addition to your emergency-preparedness kit. The BBQ Toolbox is $99.00 at UncommonGoods.