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The 10 Best Gifts For the Adrenaline Junkie

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From stuntmen to motorsport enthusiasts to action sports stars, studies have shown that adrenaline junkies’ brains are wired just a bit differently from the average Joe. Where most see danger and risk of injury, adrenaline junkies see an opportunity for thrills and excitement. As a result, if you don’t happen to fall under this umbrella yourself, it can be exceedingly tricky to find a gift for these thrill-seeker-types when the holiday season rolls around. Well aware of this reality, we’ve looked high and low to deliver this handpicked guide to the best gifts for the adrenaline junkie. So, whether they’re into skating, snowboarding, dirt-biking, aviation, auto racing, surfing, diving, or anything in-between, this list has got you covered. 

GoPro Subscription

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A stellar gift for any motorsport enthusiast or extreme sport athlete whether or not they own one of the brand’s action cameras, the GoPro Subscription unlocks a massive host of unique and genuinely useful features such as smartphone video editing on the Quik app — including when in the backcountry with no service available — plus unlimited cloud storage, automatic footage uploading to the cloud, the ability and option to live streaming via a private GoPro.com link, auto-generated highlight reels, guaranteed damaged camera replacement, automatic clearing of your camera’s SD card once upload is complete, and 50% off mounts and accessories plus $100 off their next GoPro camera. 

RSD x 100% Barstow Goggles

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Born out of a collaboration between the renowned eyewear outfit and legendary custom moto shop, the Roland Sands Design x 100% Barstow Goggles are a vintage-inspired pair of moto goggles that are brought to life using modern materials and technologies. Crafted around a minimalistic frame design, these goggles feature an anti-fog polycarbonate lens with integrated tear-off pins and upper vents that hugely mitigate fogging. 

100 Hikes Of A Lifetime Book

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From paths through the Costa Rican jungles to Wyoming’s Teton Crest Trail, the 100 Hikes Of A Lifetime book highlights 100 unforgettable hiking hotspots scattered across the globe. Filled with stunning National Geographic photography and also including useful hiking tips from seasoned experts and need-to-know travel information, this 8.75″ W x 1.25″ D x 8.75″ H coffee table book sees its 400 pages sandwiched between a cover that’s been hand-bonded in leather. 

G-SHOCK GW9400-1

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From mountain biking to underwater cave exploration, the G-SHOCK GW9400-1 is tough enough to withstand the rigors and abuses of practically any extreme or action sports. Highly resistant to shocks and impacts and water resistant down to 660’, this RANGEMAN model features a 53.5mm resin case, solar-powered charging, radio-controlled Multi band 6 time-keeping, a digital compass, and an onboard altimeter, thermometer, and barometer. 

GoPro HERO12 Black

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For any thrill-seeker, the latest and greatest action camera from the undisputed king of the product space is always a welcome gift, and GoPro’s new HERO12 Black is exactly that. Capable of recording best-in-class 5.3K video and capturing 27 megapixel stills, the GoPro HERO12 Black comes loaded with a large image sensor, HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization with a 360° Horizon Lock, voice control capabilities, and Bluetooth audio support for AirPods and other earbuds, headphones, and devices, just to name a few of its many features. 

Demerbox DB2 Speaker

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Built to withstand the world’s most extreme environments and conditions, the Demerbox DB2 is a fully-waterproof wireless Bluetooth speaker that uses a crushproof Pelican 1300 Series case as its housing. Offering over 40 hours of battery life, the DB2 boasts a pair of 3” aluminum cone drivers, plus 100 feet of range, and onboard dry storage. Made by hand in America, this speaker also affords remarkably clear audio quality. 

Sky Combat Ace Flight Gift Card 

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Offering experiences out of locations in Las Vegas, San Diego, and Lake Tahoe, the Sky Combat Ace Flight Gift Card grants access to one of several thrilling aviation experiences ranging from ride-along flights to piloting actual aircrafts yourself. Created by a U.S. Air Force veteran fighter pilot, this gift certificate offers a truly unforgettable experience that’s sure to resonate with any adrenaline junkie. 

Porsche Experience Center Driving Experiences

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Getting behind the wheel of a cutting-edge Porsche is a dream-come-true for practically any motorsport enthusiast or gearhead. Gift certificates for the Porsche Experience Center’s Driving Experiences make this dream a reality, giving recipients seat time at the helm of one of a myriad of available models on Porsche’s own private race track. 

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Wide Open Baja Off-Road Tour

Wide Open Baja’s Off-Road Tour offers another truly unforgettable experience that puts recipients behind the wheel of a $100,000+ purpose-built desert racer and allows them to unleash it in one of the world’s off-roading hotspots. This giftable experience includes everything from multi-day tours to all-inclusive Baja racing experiences. 

Ninebot Gokart PRO

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Offering up to 1.02G of max acceleration, the Ninebot Gokart PRO is an all-electric, drift-ready go-kart that offers a 15.5-mile range and a top speed of 23mph — the latter of which provides enough velocity to throw the thing sideways through the corners. Armed with over 70ft-lbs of torque on tap, this E-kart is designed for adults and can accommodate drivers ranging in height from 51” to 75”. 

SCUBAJET PRO All-in-One Kit

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The SCUBAJET PRO All-in-One Kit is a cutting-edge underwater scooter that’s also capable of being used to power a stand up paddle board or kayak. Powered by a 1,000-watt motor drawing from a  200Wh Smart Battery pack, the SCUBAJET PRO offers underwater cruising speeds of 7mph and can operate for 40 minutes before needing a recharge.