best geek gift ideas and gadgets for christmas

A musthave item for all outdoor techies, this solar charger by Innoo Tech is compatible with iPhones, iPads, cell phones, tablets, cameras and other smart devices. The charger is waterproof, dustproof and shockresistant, which makes it a perfect companion for outdoor adventures.

Geeks also need some cute things to cuddle with. Instead of a teddy bear, get them this adorable plush Chewbacca. Standing 24? tall, it features the original and iconic roars from the classic movies.

In the middle ages, catapults were fascinating, highly sophisticated weapons. Let your tech savvy friends build their own, fully functioning, scale model of Leonardo Da Vinci catapult. Upon the completion, it will be able to fling soft clay balls (included in the package) up to 15 feet.

The worlds most famous puzzle is the still the best selling puzzle of all time. Billions of combinations, only one solution. The Rubiks Cube continues to challenge young and old geeks alike. While it has 43 quintillion possible moves, it can always be solved in just a few moves.