Gadgets Sorted by Room: Games, Garage, Kitchen and Camping
57 gadgets and games from our store, sorted by where you will use them: the living room, backyard, campsite, garage and kitchen.
The easiest way to shop a long gadget list is by place: ask where the thing will live, then check size, power source and who will use it. Below are 57 products from our store sorted into game night, the backyard, camping and day trips, the garage and the kitchen.
How do you choose a gadget you will actually use?
Three questions cover most mistakes. Where will it be stored? Gadgets that need a drawer, a charger and a manual tend to sit unused. Who will use it? Anything with blades, nails or projectiles needs adult handling and the right protection. And does it replace something you already own? If not, ask whether you will really reach for it. Check size, power and what is included on each product page, because the old descriptions below are short.
Which games suit a night in?
These are for the living room, with a friend or family member on the other side.
Mini table soccer game
Mini Table Soccer Game is a small tabletop version of football for two players, easy to bring out when friends or family drop by.
Retro console
The Retro Video Games Console has two controllers, so it works as a head-to-head game for two. It can also double as a gift for someone who misses older games.
Head basketball game
In the Interactive Head Basketball Game one player wears the basket on their head while others toss balls in. It suits family gatherings and birthday parties.
Interactive Head Basketball Game
Handheld car racing game
The Hands On Car Racing Game is a handheld steering game with a focus part and a racing part, built for playing against a friend.
Wall-mounted mini basketball hoop
The Wall-Mounted Mini Basketball Hoop Toy Set mounts on a wall and is described as easy to assemble, for play at home, in an office or outdoors. Mount it where nothing breakable is in the way.
Wall-Mounted Mini Basketball Hoop Toy Set
Remote control flying shark
The Remote Control Air Swimming Toy is a flying shark that glides through a room under remote control, and the listing says it needs only a small space.
Remote Control Air Swimming Toy
Wet roll paper shooter
The Wet Roll Paper Toy Shooting Gun turns toilet paper into paper balls and launches them. The listing claims a range of up to 10 meters, so play away from people's faces and fragile objects.
Wet Roll Paper Toy Shooting Gun
Soft shot bullet machine
The Continuous Soft Shot Bullet Machine Toy is battery-operated and fires large soft projectiles one after another. Never aim it at faces, and keep the projectiles away from small children and pets.
Continuous Soft Shot Bullet Machine Toy (another listing for the same toy)
Check the age label on any toy, and watch for small parts around children under three.
What is worth setting up in the backyard or pool?
Water and open space call for a few extra rules. The CDC lists active adult supervision of children in and around water as one of the key ways to prevent drowning, and that applies to inflatable pools and floats too.
Bubble gun machine
The Kids Fun Game Bubble Gun Machine fills a garden with bubbles and is aimed at children, though the old listing says teens and adults enjoy it too.
Kids Fun Game Bubble Gun Machine
Aircraft catapult launcher
The Outdoor Game Aircraft Swivel Catapult Launcher sends toy aircraft flying across an open space. It works best with a group taking turns.
Outdoor Game Aircraft Swivel Catapult Launcher
Crocodile RC boat
The Crocodile RC Boat 2.4G Remote Control Toys is a waterproof, floating boat shaped like a crocodile head that swims under your control. It is built for playful pranks on a pond or pool.
Crocodile RC Boat 2.4G Remote Control Toys
Inflatable pool tank with spray gun
The Inflatable Large Pool Tank with Spray Gun gives children a splash area with a water sprayer. Adults must stay within arm's reach whenever children are near any water.
Inflatable Large Pool Tank with Spray Gun
Giant unicorn float
The 6 Person Huge Unicorn Boat is a large inflatable float meant to carry several friends on the water at once. Supervise it as you would any float.
Inflatable water park pool
The Outdoor Inflatable Water Park Pool is a seated pool for the garden that the listing pitches as a way to spend summer holidays at home.
Outdoor Inflatable Water Park Pool
What helps on camping trips and days out?
Folding gear and small comforts make these trips easier. If you travel a lot, see also our guide to travel tech essentials.
Automatic outdoor tent
The Automatic Easy Set up Outdoor Tent opens when you pull a cord, so there is no frame to assemble. The listing asks that you empty it of sharp objects before it pops open.
Automatic Easy Set up Outdoor Tent
Car rooftop awning
The Car Rooftop Awning Travel Tent is a folding awning for the top of a car or SUV, made of waterproof polyester with an aluminum frame. It gives shade at a campsite or tailgate.
Car Rooftop Awning Travel Tent
Portable folding kitchen table
The Portable Foldable Outdoor Camping Cooking Kitchen Table folds flat for the car and gives you a cooking surface at the beach, in the mountains or in the backyard.
Portable Foldable Outdoor Camping Cooking Kitchen Table
Folding table and chairs in one
The Portable Folding Tables And Chairs One packs seating and a table into one carry-friendly piece that sets up quickly.
Portable Folding Tables And Chairs One
Spider X camping stove
The Spider X Camping Stove Set with Cookware is a folding stove and cookware set that fits in or on a backpack. Use any camping stove outdoors only, never inside a tent.
Spider X Camping Stove Set with Cookware
Foldable picnic table
The Outdoor Waterproof Adjustable Foldable Picnic Table Set is a folding table for meals, games and cooking in the yard, park, beach or campsite.
Outdoor Waterproof Adjustable Foldable Picnic Table Set
Folding travel dinnerware
The Portable Folding Travel Dinnerware Set keeps your own plates and utensils with you for picnics, day trips and emergencies.
Portable Folding Travel Dinnerware Set
Foldable water bottle
The Foldable Travel Water Drink Dispenser is a clear Tritan copolyester bottle that folds small when empty, so you can see how much is left.
Foldable Travel Water Drink Dispenser
Waterproof outdoor mat
The Waterproof Foldable Outdoor Mat spreads out for camping, picnics, the beach or poolside and folds into a bag.
Waterproof Foldable Outdoor Mat
Folding umbrella with clamp
The Portable Folding Umbrella with Universal Clamp attaches to a camping chair, a baby carriage or a balcony rail for shade while you sit.
Portable Folding Umbrella with Universal Clamp
Inflatable beach lounger
The Inflatable Beach Lounger Mat is shaped to support you in several positions and is described as non-slip, for lying back on the sand.
Stainless steel lunch box
The Stainless Steel Portable Lunch Box suits office lunches and picnics. The listing says it keeps food warm, so read the product page for details.
Stainless Steel Portable Lunch Box
Portable toilet seat cover
The Portable Plastic Toilet Seat Cover is a compact, lightweight barrier for people who prefer extra protection in public toilets.
Portable Plastic Toilet Seat Cover
Toilet seat cover, second view
The same Portable Plastic Toilet Seat Cover appeared twice in the old list. Its small size means it takes almost no room in a day bag.
Portable Plastic Toilet Seat Cover
Which tools earn a place in the garage?
Hand tools and small power tools for repairs, the yard and the car. For anything that cuts, nails or lifts, use gloves, eye protection and common sense, and hire a professional for plumbing or electrical work you are unsure about.
Double head wrench
The Adjustable Double Head Multifunction Wrench has two heads that each work as an adjustable wrench, so one tool fits many nuts and bolts. It is described as steel and light enough to carry.
Adjustable Double Head Multifunction Wrench
Air pin nailer
The Stainless Steel Portable Air Power Pin Nailer drives nails without a power outlet and is aimed at house and garden chores. Wear eye protection with any nailer.
Stainless Steel Portable Air Power Pin Nailer
Flex tape
The Strong Leakproof Flex Tape is a waterproof tape for quick fixes such as a leaking sink. Treat it as a stopgap and call a plumber if a leak keeps returning.
LED ruler
The Smart Electronic Led Screen Rechargeable Ruler Tool shows a measurement on its screen and charges over USB, so it works at home, at work or outdoors.
Smart Electronic Led Screen Rechargeable Ruler Tool
Furniture lifter set
The 5PC Furniture Lifter Mover Tool helps you shift heavy furniture and appliances without straining your back. Ask a second person for really heavy items.
5PC Furniture Lifter Mover Tool
Cordless pruning shears
The Cordless Portable Electric Branch Pruning Shears cut branches with electric power, which saves your hands. Keep fingers clear of the blades.
Cordless Portable Electric Branch Pruning Shears
Magnetic hammer
The Magnetic Nail Holder Hammer holds the nail in place so you can start it with one hand.
Mini chain saw
The Portable Mini Chain Saw is a small rechargeable saw for firewood, branches and trimming. Wear gloves and eye protection and read the manual first.
Rolling knee pad
The Multifunctional Universal Wheel Knee Pad Protector spreads weight across the knee and rolls on three swivel castors, for tiling, flooring, painting low areas and gardening.
Multifunctional Universal Wheel Knee Pad Protector
Portable tire air compressor
The Portable Wireless Digital Car Tire Air Compressor is a compact 12V tire inflator for the car. Check the product page for which valves it fits.
Portable Wireless Digital Car Tire Air Compressor
Magnetic drill bit ring
The Universal Magnetic Drill Bit Magnet Powerful Ring Screwdriver adds a magnetic ring that holds screws on the bit, which helps with furniture assembly and hinges.
Universal Magnetic Drill Bit Magnet Powerful Ring Screwdriver
Magnetic tool bar
The Magnetic Tool Organizer Bar mounts on the wall to keep metal hand tools in view and off the bench.
Handheld mini sewing machine
The Handheld Mini Sewing Machine does single-stitch repairs and alterations and is aimed at beginners who want quick fixes on the spot.
Clog remover stick
The Elastic Clog Remover Drain Cleaning Stick Tool pulls hair and scum out of sinks, tubs and drains so you do not have to use your hands.
Elastic Clog Remover Drain Cleaning Stick Tool
Which kitchen gadgets are worth a look?
From the first coffee to a late-night snack, these are small helpers for the kitchen.
Cabinet night light
The Kitchen Cabinet Automatic Night Light switches on by itself so you can find things in a cabinet at night without turning on the main light.
Kitchen Cabinet Automatic Night Light
Sous vide cooker
The Sous Vide Digital Screen Temperature & Time Control cooks food sealed in a bag in a water bath at a set temperature and time, shown on its screen. Follow the maker's food safety guidance for temperatures.
Sous Vide Digital Screen Temperature & Time Control
Toothpick dispenser
The Automatic Intelligent Toothpick Dispenser uses infrared sensing to release a toothpick in about 1.5 seconds without touching the box.
Automatic Intelligent Toothpick Dispenser
Breakfast machine
The Multi-Functional Breakfast Machine bakes, cooks, boils and heats, with a detachable tray and crumb tray that make cleaning easier.
Multi-Functional Breakfast Machine
Milk frother
The Professional Handheld Coffee Milk Frother is battery powered and comes with a stand. The listing says it froths milk in 15 to 20 seconds.
Professional Handheld Coffee Milk Frother
Electric wine opener
The New Style Rechargeable Automatic Wine Bottle Opener slips over the bottle top and pulls the cork at the push of a button.
New Style Rechargeable Automatic Wine Bottle Opener
Sauce injector
The BBQ Tenderloin Sauce Injector pushes marinade into steaks, chicken and pork chops and is described as easy to clean. Cook meat to a safe temperature.
Thermos with temperature display
The Smart Temperature Display Thermos Bottle is stainless steel and shows the drink's temperature on its lid.
Smart Temperature Display Thermos Bottle
Ceramic electric stewing pot
The Ceramic Electric Stewing Cooking Pot cooks a family meal in one pot and has an internal pressure regulator.
Ceramic Electric Stewing Cooking Pot
Sensor faucet extender
The Smart Water Saver Sensor Faucet Extender detects your hands and stops the flow when you move away, to cut water use.
Smart Water Saver Sensor Faucet Extender
Food steamer blender
The Portable Food Steamer Blender chops, blends and steams, and the listing also mentions an egg boiler. It suits small batches of homemade meals.
Mini coffee grinder
The Mini Powerful Electric Coffee Beans Grinder grinds with a button press and can handle grains, spices and herbs as well as beans.
Mini Powerful Electric Coffee Beans Grinder
USB knife sharpener
The USB Electric Knife Sharpener restores dull kitchen knives without a whetstone. Keep your fingers clear and sharpen on a stable surface.
Rotating fruit peeler
The Rotating Stainless Steel Fruits Vegetables Peeler peels by rotation and is described as adjusting to different shapes and thicknesses.
Rotating Stainless Steel Fruits Vegetables Peeler
Wine aerator dispenser
The Smart Electric Automatic Drink Dispenser is described in its listing as an aerator that adds air to red wine as it is poured.
Smart Electric Automatic Drink Dispenser
What if the budget is tight?
Buy one thing that fixes a real annoyance before you buy five that are merely fun. If you are weighing a bigger purchase, our piece on financing tech without breaking the bank may help. Prices and stock change, so check each product page before you order.
Perguntas frequentes
How do I choose a gadget I will actually use?
Ask where it will be stored, who will use it and whether it replaces something you already own.
Are the toys on this list safe for young children?
Check the age label, watch for small parts and never aim projectile toys at faces. Supervise play.
Do inflatable pools need supervision?
Yes. The CDC lists active adult supervision of children around water as a key drowning prevention step.
Do I need protection when using small power tools?
Yes. Wear gloves and eye protection with saws, shears and nailers, and read the manual first.
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Tech & Gadgets, MaviGadget
Kevin escreve para o MaviGadget Journal, testando os gadgets que prometem mudar o seu dia e relatando honestamente aqueles que realmente o fazem.
