By popular demand, I am making a gift guide for guys. Not being a guy and dating a guy who isn’t really into STUFF makes it sort of difficult.
That being said, I ended up finding a lot of interesting things I’d want, as a geek at heart.
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Men’s Eco Denim Laptop Messenger – $83.20
What guy wouldn’t need a bag?
This looks very handsome and practical. Not all leather, and not all denim. I prefer the Coffee-coloured version, but there’s a blue denim option as well.
GQ Men’s Magazine – $12 USD or $20 CAD
A year’s worth subscription to GQ. (If he’s a minimalist, forget it. :P) He won’t want the extra clutter. Otherwise, a subscription to this magazine is what I find a lot of guys read and want.
Another great magazine would be WIRED magazine. It’s great for a geek (girl or guy!)
Marshall Headphones – $99
If you’re on a budget, these squeak just under the $100 budget. If you can go halfsies with someone else for him, consider buying a pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 3 Headphones. At $300 a pair, it is not cheap but they are THE BEST headphones I’ve ever had the pleasure of using. Regardless, headphones that cancel out noise are amazing for travelers and people who just want a little peace and quiet to totally immerse themselves into music.
Levi’s Standard CPO Jacket – $98
A military jacket is a timeless classic. Say what you want, but it looks incredible on men, giving a little authority and flair without being too on-trend to be worn year around. It’s also a more casual alternative to a blazer, and can be thrown over anything before heading out the door.
Lamy Safari Fountain Pen – $20-ish — Comes in Extra-Fine Nib
Please thank Frugal Scholar for this idea. I saw the pen a while back and was sold. It looks great, comes in a range of colours and knocks that chewed up pen he carries around, up a notch or two.
Tide to Go – $9
Boys get dirty too. Men overwhelmingly ask me for my Tide to Go pen at work (never mind the fact that I work 95% of the time only with guys).
Kiehl’s Unusually Rich-But-Not-Greasy-At-All-Hand Cream with SPF 10 – $16
Know what else boys get too? Dry hands. This cream will be moisturizing, not greasy and unscented enough for any male sensibility. Also has a little SPF 10 in there to keep his hands looking younger.
Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist – $12.92
I own this book and I absolutely loved it. It’s a great biography for both men and women, about one of the best-known down-to-earth frugal heroes of our time.
Hugo by Hugo Boss, Eau De Toilette Spray 5 Ounces – $44.84
I personally enjoy the smell of this cologne, if a guy were to wear any cologne at all. It’s spicy, sharp, and just such as nice smell. Naturally, cologne will smell differently on each man, but this one seems like a good safe bet. Buy a little bottle of it if you aren’t sure.
Swatch Black Rebel Watch – $50
Simple and elegant. This is for the guy who actually uses a watch instead of using his cellphone if he even has one (BF doesn’t.) Could be a unisex present as well.
Streaming TV to your computer or your TV? Sold. You can buy shows, use Netflix.
Super Warm Grey Scarf by iWunder – $50
Warm, cosy and a welcome addition to any guy’s wardrobe. It’s practical and chic.
ThinkGeek Silver USB Cufflinks – $99
2 gigabyte USB flashdrive cufflinks that are Mac OS and PC compatible. How COOL do these look on a cuff!?
For the sweet tooth! I’ve personally vetted these truffles and they are AMAZING. It’s a great gift for anyone who likes a bit of high-end sugar.
Leather Excursion Travel Case – $99.99
Beautiful and just so darn NEAT. Everything is neatly organized, packed, zipped, compartmentalized and easily accessible for any traveler. You can also hang it up on a hook.
Car Trunk Organizer and Cooler – $49.95
You could always just use a box to put everything in so it doesn’t slide around in the back seat, but this is so much more organized. Heck, I want one!
Deluxe Valet – $99.95
A charging station, a place to put your keys, wallet, phone, coins and anything else you might need.
“Keep Going” Paperweight – $35
“If you are going through hell, keep going” paperweight. Wise words by Winston Churchill.
These things are AWESOME. I hate how cable strips are all of these outlets packed so closely together, so when you get an unusually large plug, it takes up two spots rather than just one.
Gnome-Be-Gone Decision Maker Pencil Holder – $90
I know it’s pricey for just a pencil holder.. but what a piece of art! I love the gnomes, I love the style and it’s great just as a decoration on a desk.
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Yes, these are some great suggestions FB. I definitely like my Tide To Go and messenger bag. I have a different but awesome (& unfortunately pricey) set of headsets as well. I guess in short, I think you did a really good job at identifying some cool and affordable gifts. I think I agree with the earlier comment about the Buffet book too!
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Thank you!
My boyfriend/roommate-type-thing (ugh, I hate titles) is silly and rugged and likes hardcore survival in the wilderness type books and supplies. I don't support this and instead he will receive art supplies and sketchbooks from me so he will stop using mine. I will not support him getting lost in the wilderness of Florida and missing work 🙂 But it's a good idea for the guys who aren't tech nerds. A swiss army knife or portable led flashlight type thing are good starts.
Thanks for the suggestions… my husband has wanted a pr of Bose headphones forever, he bought one pair before but didn't like them. I think i'll look into the Bose Quiet Comfort 3 Headphones you suggested! Thanks! 🙂
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The only thing I don\’t like about them is you cannot turn off the noise cancelling feature. You HAVE to turn it on to use it, which doesn\’t bother me because I am on the plane when I use them.
This is a great list – thanks for pulling it together. I'm struggling with gift ideas this year. I love the magazine subscription idea as something cheap but "lasting."
Well if they love magazines, why not? For me, it\’s clutter, but I must admit that after reading them, I pass them on to other people to read for free. So it\’s not really a \’waste\’. I also don\’t mind reading old magazines if they\’re free. 🙂
Some good Ideas. The Warren Buffet book is one that I'm hoping to see under the tree this year. The tide to go pen is one I will probably see in my stocking. But ussually when I ask for the pen I'm covered in grease from head to toe and my wife just looks at me and laughs
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LOL!! I\’d laugh at you too 🙂
I hope your wife reads my blog then.
Other books I\’m recommending:
– Millionaire Mind by Stanley. Really a good read so far. Addictive stats
– Snowball (Warrren Buffett biography that\’s more popular than the one I read)
I usually get my BF something Practical! Yup! That's right… something they can use. My BF said the best gift I have given him was a those electric razor to replace his old one, because it's something he can use daily! He also said he's happy with a roll of toilet paper? @__@~ Call me crazy, but I'm planning to get him jumper cables as his Christmas gift.
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OO I like practical gifts too. BF has everything unfortunately. Maybe I can buy him an itunes card.
Think Geek is a great place to get guys' gifts. I'm pretty sure last year I got my dad (total nerd), my brother (total hipster), and my husband (total practical jokester) all gifts from there. (To be fair, there's also tons of stuff that I, a woman, love there too).
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As a fountain pen user, I should point out that even the EF Lamy Safari nibs run very wide (usually similar to a .9 ballpoint/gel pen) and also often quite wet, meaning small amounts of bleedthrough and feathering on most cheap papers. That said, the Safaris are well known as incredibly durable wrting instruments – some people even claim to have driven cars over them.
If you are looking for a thinner nib, or want something with a more traditional design (no moulded grip), then I would suggest the Pilot Prera F, which usually retails for around $50-60.
Thanks for the info, Dave! I prefer a very fine nib, myself.
Some really good ideas in there I was thinking about a subscription to a wine club or a wine magazine for the man in my life.
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Oh yes. Subscriptions to anything he finds interesting is always a good idea.