News — Outdoor Tech

By Diane Shearer

If you’re looking for gift ideas for the ultimate gadget enthusiast in your life then Action Gear is the place to go. We have chosen our top 15 Christmas gift ideas that we think will be right up your alley. Now you can see exactly what you can get your hands on in our store this Christmas.

1. REACH FOR THE SKY

DJI PHANTOM 3 SERIES

Reach for the sky and capture professional-quality footage from a new perspective with the DJI Phantom 3 range. This intelligent flying camera is easy to fly and engineered to let everyone take to the sky. With its crystal-clear camera and real-time HD video display you can create footage fit for the screen. 

 

2. TAKE IT TO THE TRAIL

SUUNTO AMBIT 3 WITH FREE POWERTRAVELLER



The Suunto Ambit 3 is your ideal companion when you go off the beaten path. The built in GPS and compass and its incredible battery life will keep you exploring the wilderness on foot or bike for hours. For a limited time get a free PowerTraveller solar charger with your Ambit 3.

3. BE A HERO

RED BULL GOPRO HERO 4 BUNDLE


The GoPro Hero4 range of action cameras are without doubt the best you can buy. With 3 models to fit your needs and budget, the Hero4 is your ideal adventure partner The GoPro Hero 4 makes it easy to capture and share your world through your eyes. HERO 4 helps you capture photos and videos that make you look like just that: a HERO. For a limited time, we are offereing a FREE 32GB Samsung Evo MicroSD Card as well as a Red Bull 4 Pack with every GoPro Hero4 Bundle.

 

4. TON O' FUN

HUBSAN X4


Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but comes with a ton of fun. This is a perfect toy for flying around the house, practicing your skills or having fun with friends.

5. NO POWER? NO PROBLEM!

RED-E RS70 SOLAR POWERBANK


Whether you are trying to keep in touch with your mates while on a hiking trip or just being caught during load shedding. The 7000mAh powerbank can be charged directly from a wall socket or through the built in solar panel and can charge your iphone over 2.5 times.

6. MUSIC TO YOUR EARS

OUTDOOR TECH ORCAS WIRELESS


The Orcas wireless earphone are music to an active persons ears! Completely wireless, sweat proof and so light you will forget you have them.

 

7. THE CAMERA THAT DOESNT LIE

TOMTOM BANDIT BASE PACK


Now you can instantly share a video to your friends while still in the midst of adventure. Simply shaking your smartphone device will create an instant edit of the video you've recorded. Sensors in the camera pick up and tag the big moments like maximum speed, jumps and tricks. The Bandit can shoot up to 4K at 15fps and take 16mpx photos.

8. ALL IN ONE

OUTDOORTECH BUCKSHOT PRO



Everything you need in the palm of your hands. The Buckshot Pro is a wireless speaker, flashlight, strobe light, camp-light, and powerbank. Yeah, that's impressive!

 

9.MOTION WITHOUT BLUR, ACTION WITHOUT SHAKES

DJI OSMO


The DJI Osmo helps you record videos like never before. Whether standing still for a stationary timelapse or moving through the world for a hyperlapse, you can create smooth videos easily with this stabiliser and gimble. Imagine motion without blur and Action without shakes! The Osmo can shoot up to 4K at 30fps and take 12mpx photos.

10. HIGHLIGHT THE NIGHT

EXTREME LIGHTS XPH HEADLAMP


The Extreme light XPH Headlamp offers unprecedented freedom for nocturnal thrill-seekers. If you like surfing after sunset, riding at midnight and trail running at night the remarkable little device will highlight the night. This versatile Headlamp uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery or 3 AAA batteries. The 670 Lumen torch will last 2.5 hours using the built in battery, ensuring that you never run out of juice in the wild.

11. SEVEN HEAVEN

RED-E 7 PORT USB CHARGING HUB


Never run out of power with the Red-E 7 port USB charging hub. It is a must have power adapter for any tech savvy adventurer. It enables you to charge all of your USB devices at once through one wall socket.

12. NEW PB?

BLACKBURN ATOM SL BIKE COMPUTER

The Blackburn computer is perfect for the cyclist that wants to know how far and how fast they’ve gone. The Blackburn computer will help you get your new personal best.

 

13. EASY RIDE

EZ WHEELS BALANCE WHEEL


Balance Wheels are the latest craze to take over the internet! These easy to ride 'hoverboards' can get you from A to B in style, with almost no effort. The EZ wheels has a maximum speed of 10km/h and a range of 15km. Riding this mini segway is simple, just lean in the direction you want to go. These boards have been used in many different situations, such as personal transportation, by photographers for stabilization and smooth shots, for shopping, warehouse staff, or just as a toy.

14. YOUR TRAVEL COMPANION

SENA SMH5-FM RADIO DUAL UNIT

Share music or a conversation while on your breakfast run with the Sena SMH5-FM Radio Dual Unit. It is a Bluetooth stereo headset with a Bluetooth intercom and built in FM turner for motorcyclists. The SMH5-FM allows you to call handsfree on your Bluetooth mobile phone, listen to music or instructions from your GPS wirelessly.

 

15. UNDER, OVER

GODOME HOUSING


With this dome housing, getting the elusive under over shot has never been easier. The GoDome Housing used a 160mm Dome, made from the highest quality acrylic, this massive dome pushes the waterline away from the lens, creating a space that allows you to capture the split in the water line with unbelievable ease.

Related: Benefits of Selecting Action Gear as your Drone Partner

Action Gear SA is dedicated to providing our customers with the best service possible. We will continue to strive to make Action Gear SA your first choice for the best products, lightning fast shipping and superior customer service. We’ve partnered with world leaders in technology and security to provide you with an easy to use, fully interactive and secure on-line shopping experience. Shop with us today and see the Action Gear SA difference.

1. Satisfaction Guaranteed:

We back up all purchases with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Our generous 30 day return policy combined with our fantastic customer service ensures that you will be completely satisfied. Every product sold in our store comes with a full manufacturer's warranty in addition to the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

2. Superior Product Knowledge:

Its not easy spending your well earned money so always make sure you getting the right advice from the right people. At Action Gear SA we pride ourselves on our superior product knowledge. Simply said, WE ARE YOUR GO TO GUYS!! We will make sure you are kitted out exactly as you need, making sure you have the best outdoor experience!!

3. Best Deal Guarantee

There is much more to getting the best deal than just the lowest price. Action Gear SA is proud to have the industry's largest Customer Service Team along with competitive pricing and Free Shipping. If you find a better deal from an authorized reseller, let us know and we'll do everything to match or beat it.

4. Supporting South African Businesses

Action Gear SA are proud to be working in our home country and to be contributing to our country's economy. We hope that you will help to support South African businesses by sourcing your outdoor equipment within SA.

5. Courier Shipping

All of your orders will be sent out by courier and you can choose to upgrade your shipping to a Next Working-Day courier service when checking out.

6. Wide Product Selection

We offer a selection of the industry's finest products available at the best prices. We are also frequently adding more of the leading brands. Use our easy-to-use site navigation or our powerful product search to quickly find what you need. If you cannot find something in our store, let us know and we'll help you locate it. We have tested pretty much every outdoor product out there and you can rest assured that only good quality outdoor equipment which meet our high standards are available through our website.

7. Full 12 Month Manufacturers Warranty

All of our cameras are supported by full manufacturer’s warranties that extend for 12 months.

8. Secure Shopping

Action Gear SA is a completely safe environment to purchase within. Our store features the latest Secure Sockets Layer technology (SSL) Encryption, to provide credit card security and keep your personal information safe by encrypting all the information before it is sent over the internet. This is the most widely used data encryption system for e-commerce transactions. There are two ways to confirm that your connection is secure:

Look for a locked padlock icon in your shopping cart as you check out.
The letters "https" (rather than "http") located in the URL address window at the top of your browser also indicate that you are using a secure browser.
Action Gear SA also cares about your privacy and will protect it. We will not share your information with third parties.

9. Personalized Service

Use us as your resource to help you make the most out of your buying experience. Our staff at Action Gear SA have years of experience and knowledge of these products to help you with any questions. Contact us and we will reply immediately or soon thereafter!

10. Great Customer Service

We go the extra mile to ensure your complete satisfaction. Our knowledgeable staff are available via e-mail, telephone and online chat to ensure the ultimate quality in customer relations. In 2015 we won the eCommerce Award for Best Customer Service in the industry! 

11. Liberal Return Policy

Not happy with the order you received? No problem! We have an easy process for facilitating exchanges and returns, and we do not charge restocking fees if you return your purchase in the same condition we sent it to you. Our policies are in place to ensure that the customer is 100% Satisfied.

12. We are easy to reach

Help and advice is only a quick e-mail or phone call away. We keep you updated after you place an order with us. You may call us or use our Easy Contact Form to get questions answered fast. And you can easily track your order every step of the way with our e-mail alerts.

13. Authorized Dealer

Action Gear SA is a trusted distribution partner for all the brands that we sell. We only sell genuine brand name products with 100% Authentic Manufacturer's Warranties. We never sell grey market products and stand behind all of the products we offer.

14. Simple Secure Checkout

Our fully featured store has the simplest checkout process around with many payment options. Just add to your cart and order. Simple as that. Want to order over the phone? Just give us a call! Our service is fast and secure, and most orders ship the same day from our Johannesburg-based stocking warehouse.

15. Repairs

All repairs will be handled by our product specialists. If you a customer of ours and experiencing a problem with your product within the first 6 months of purchase, we’ll happily have your product collected using our efficient courier service. Within 7 working days we’ll have your product delivered back to you working 100%.

*Please note, repairs and replacement product procedures are in accordance to the South African CPA Act and manufactures warranties.