Kids these days spend too much time on their iPhones, Facebook and video games. Unfortunately, there are plenty of children who do not have opportunities to go hunting or participate in the shooting sports. If there is a child in your life whose parents haven’t let you introduce them to the joy of shooting, or a kid without any interest, you can still buy them gifts that encourage them to get outdoors.
Midland FRSS/GMRS—22 Channels, 18 Miles, 2 Radios
While camping, exploring or even just sleepovers, kids love walkie-talkies. This basic pair from Midland Radio works up to 18 miles and has 22 channels. They are simple to use with automatic channel scan and hands-free voice activation. The package includes two radios, rechargeable batteries, an AC wall adapter and belt clips. With a three-year warranty, this affordable pair of two-way radios guarantee entertainment for kids of all ages.
10-4, good buddy! Give the gift of communication here.
Browning Nordic Knit Beanie
Teenagers are nearly impossible to buy for. They are picky, hate everything, and expect a $600 iPad. The knit Browning beanie is perfect for the hipster teen in your life. Not found in any store in the mall, the Browning black and red beanie is one of a kind. None of their friends will have the same one. Matched with their skinny jeans, your teen will be both stylish and warm.
Way to cool for school, beanies rule.
Cold Steel Brooklyn Crusher Unbreakable Baseball Bat
One of my fondest memories growing up was throwing and hitting the ball around with my dad. It gave us a chance to bond, talk, and have fun with each other. Whether the kid you are buying for is already into Little League or just learning how to play ball, Cold Steel’s unbreakable Brooklyn Crusher baseball bat is perfect. The precision-injected heavy-grade polypropylene bat measures 29 inches long with a 1.5-inch handle. The Brooklyn Crusher will not rot, crack, splinter or fade and its light weight makes it great for all ages. I remember when I received my first baseball bat—it was an extremely proud moment.
Hit a home run with the kiddos, get the Brooklyn Crusher here.
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For children eight years and older, the Barnett Bandit toy crossbow helps children to learn patience as well as hand and eye coordination. The package includes the Bandit toy crossbow, three safety darts and a multi-colored target. The Bandit has front and rear sights and is easy to draw. Sturdy and accurate, kids and adults alike will enjoy playing with this crossbow. Made by a company that knows archery, the Bandit will provide hours of fun for kids. Since it only comes with three darts, you can buy a six-pack of extra darts.
No worries about shooting an eye out. Ease mom’s mind here.
Stealth Cam Epic Camera Package
The easy-to-use, two-button design of Stealth Cam’s Epic action adventure digital camera means even the youngest of users can figure out how to operate it. With kids broadcasting their shenanigans on YouTube, they will be absolutely thrilled to receive the Epic action cam. It is an instant upload to YouTube button. With a built-in microphone, it catches all the spontaneous laughs and action. Designed as a point-of-view camera, viewers see what you see. However, when you hold it, you can film any angle you want. Stealth Cam’s Epic digital camera is compact and lightweight at three-inches long and weighing two and a half ounces. It includes a strap mount to attach it to a helmet, bicycle, motorbike or ATV. The skater, BMXer or aspiring filmmaker will love videoing and instantly sharing their adventures.
Follow their shenanigans on YouTube here.
My kids are gone. I lost one son to accidental self inflcted gunshot at 12, and the other son to a sudden and rare form of canser at 19. My two girls don’t remember me, and cringe at the mention of my name, but I do remember what being a kid was like for me, and as an only child, remember fondly my pair of TrueTone walkie talkies. Listening to the static on either one was hours of fun, and those old ones all were equipt with channel 14 crystals, so eventually I picked up the old man about a mile away with beam antennas and ground planes sticking up all around his house. That was enough to keep my intrest, and over the years I’ve had more CB and Ham gear than anyone deserves. At first, cameras and kids don’t sound like a likely match, and as a kid I never had one. But over the last 40 years, I’ve really enjoyed taking pictures of many things, lots of Deer and other game from hunting and camping trips, and since I love boats, I’ve taken many great shots of boats and from boats. If you look through the several hundred shots that I have on my phone today, you’d think I love taking pictures of flowers and sunsets; and you’d be right. I think both of those gifts, along with a little instructional comradery, would be priceless.