I’ve received emails, messages, and comments asking for small gift ideas for men lately. So here are some super-rad items that your man just might wet himself over. Oh, and a special note for all of you hyper-sensitive, “THIS POST IS TOTALLY SEXIST blah blah blah” people who are ready to pounce on me – it’s cool…breathe…if you happen to think these things are great and you happen to not be a male, that just means you’re super-rad too. Simmer down.
1. Gerber Compact Sport Multi-Plier with Sheath, Black
Always needed, always coveted by other men, always awesome Gerber Multi-tool. Yes please.
I hiked through Honduras with these socks on my feet and I find myself rifling through my sock drawer, casting aside the lesser feet coverings in search of these prized pairs. If I were Bill Gates, I would put on a brand new pair of these puppies every day.
3. LaCie iamaKey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130870
I can’t tell you how many crummy, plastic flash drives I’ve gone through or lost. This one is smaller, it’s metal, and it goes right on your keyring that is always with you. I want this one bad!
4. Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul
Men (and women) NEED to read this book. It’s a life changer that helps to explain what true masculinity can look like. I was given this book the day I was baptized. I don’t remember who gave it to me, but it’s the best book I’ve ever been given.
5. Joby Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras
The Gorilla Pod is cool, cool beans. It can be a sturdy tripod wherever you go without lugging around a huge one. It’s flexible legs will wrap around a light post, a car window, or whatever you can find to provide stability in situations where you just can’t handhold the camera.
If his game is anything like mine…
7. Petzl TacTikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp
Whether it’s climbing around in caves or climbing around in the attic…so good to have.
8. Merrell Men’s Chameleon Iso in Bungee Cord
I’ve got the older version of these shoes and they are hands down, without a doubt the best shoes I’ve ever owned. The comfort and quality of these shoes makes up for their hideous appearance.
9. William Elliot Whitmore – Animals In The Dark
This CD is incredible. Careful though, he does say the f-word in it.
10. KINTREX Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser Targeting
For the gadget-obsessed cook who wants to know exactly what temperature that pan has heated up to before attempting to sear that steak! I got a good deal on one of these a while back and I’m surprised by how often I use it. Very helpful for all kinds of other uses as well.
So…there’s 10. I own a few of these things and I admit that I want all the rest of them. Hopefully this will help you if you just can’t figure out what to buy…or, to throw a significant monkey wrench into things…go to www.adventconspiracy.org and see what you think.
(I’ll be posting images of these items later today, but for now I am off to do some actual work)
