15 Best Experiential Gifts for the Adventurous Person In Your Life
From a cool new ride share option, to the very best in sound and food â these gifts will rock their world
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Thereâs a lot of pressure when it comes to giving the perfect gift â should you go super personalized and sentimental? Or stick to the tried-and-true classics like a fresh bouquet of flowers? Either way sometimes it can feel like weâre giving the same presents over and over: no, we donât need another fuzzy throw blanket. My cabinet is overflowing with mugs. Does anyone really like drugstore chocolate?
If that feels like you, you might want to go down the intangible route â the best experience gifts donât have to mean a thrill-seeking expedition like skydiving (unless theyâre into that kind of thing). Instead, treat them to a small-scale adventure, like an electric bike they can use to zip to the grocery store. Whether you spring for an individual experience they can take advantage of on their own, like learning a new instrument, or something you can do together, like a pizza oven to make your own backyard âza, there are all types of gifts waiting for you to online.
We rounded up some of the best experiential gifts and gear, so they can live a little and find adventure wherever they are. Our picks are based on personal favorites from our staff, as well as top-rated products from well-trusted brands.
1. JBL Go Eco 3
Amazon
Your music should be able to move with you. JBLâs smallest portable speaker is built using 90% post-consumer reycled plastic making it eco-friendly, while still carrying the same listening quality of JBLâs Original Pro Sound.
2. Victrola Stream Onyx Turntable
Victrola
An addition for your homeâs sound system that is far from an eye sore. Add this sleek piece of musical hardware to your entertainment console and entertain listeners with the sound of vinyl for hours. This turntable is also wirelessly compatible with Sonos speakers systems.
3. Casio PX-S7000 Keyboard
Amazon
Bring the sounds of an acoustic grand piano into your own home without sacrificing square footage. This compact digital grand piano is just as appealing visually as it is audibly. This keyboard is adaptable to most spaces and can be removed from its stand and played anywhere.
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4. Vinyl Me Please Monthly Record Subscription
Vinyl Me Please
Building your vinyl collection has never been easier. Vinyl Me Please allows you to choose your own subscription âtrackâ that curates monthly recommendations based on your favorite genre of music. If youâre not feeling one month, skip or choose from the robust vinyl archive instead.
5. Specialized Haul ST E-Bike
Specialized
Take your next 60 miles on the road with a new e-bike from Specialized. The Haul ST offers dynamic use of electric power, allowing the rider to determine when they want to an extra boost or to dial back for a more manual push to preserve power. Itâs single size frame fits anyone between 4â5âł and 6â4.â
6. RS Cover Tees
Rolling Stone Shop
Thereâs nothing quite like your favorite artists first Rolling Stone cover. Make a moment in time with Bad Bunny or Tupac your own with Rolling Stoneâs selection of limited edition cover art tees.
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7. Take a Roadtrip
Turo
Dealership visits arenât the only way to test driving your next vehicle. Car share rentals through Turo allow you to browse inventory and rent cars directly from your neighbors. Give what the Jonesâ have a spin around the block.
8. Airbnb Experiences
Airbnb
Hereâs the best answer for âfinding something to do.â Airbnb Experiences can help you browse guided hikes, informational tours, excurisions and other adventures regardless of whether youâre staying local or headed abroad.
9. Gozney Dome Pizza Oven
Gozney
Get ready to say goodbye to ordering takeout. This professional-grade pizza oven that will produce restaurant quality wood-fired pizzas in the comfort your own backyard.
10. Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Hybrid Camera
Fujifilm
To have and to holdâŠthis camera will gives you results you can remember outside of your phone. The latest from Fujifilmâs Instax camera series, this hybrid Bluetooth version is extremely easy to use. Now offering 10 lens effects and 10 film effects, this is camera is one of the more versatile of the Instax family.
11. Material The Kitchen Starter Set
Material
Hosting is easy but meal prep takes work. Make sure you enjoy the kitchen materials that help you get your next meal across the line. This starter set for home chefs is made without harmful materials (BPA-free cutting board; lead, cadmium or PFOA-free pan). Knives are to be hand-washed, the pan and board are both dishwasher safe.
12. Fly By Jing Box
Fly By Jing
If youâre a sauce fanatic, youâll never regret adding this kit to your rotation. Fly by Jingâs sichuan flavors have a broad array of sauces that are made to be used on anything. This brand has quickly earned it rights as a staple at many bespoke grocery stores and is a well deserved addition to your pantry.
13. Hella Awkward Card Game
Hella Awkward
Never worry about filling an awkward silence again. This grab and go card game will allow your groups to peel away each anotherâs layers faster than traditional conversation might allow.
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14. Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete
Dyson
Consolidate your entire hairstyling drawer into one. The newest Airwrap by Dyson includes 3 separate drying brushes and dual barrels for curling in both directions. Youâll need far fewer hair tools so get ready to free up some drawer space.
15. Concert Night Out
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Live Nation, the top live-music promoter, has concert, VIP, merch, and festival packages for everyone â whether youâre gifting a night with Olivia Rodrigo or Metallica.
