The 20 Best Gifts for Car Lovers

The automotive and motorcycle enthusiast community is so large, it’s hard to pigeonhole it into a single list: overlanders and off-roaders, garage tinkerers and car hackers, electric car enthusiasts and coal rollers, easy riders and superbike nuts, and so on.

If you’re not into any part of that space, though, it can all seem like one giant monster that’s hard to wrap your head around. Luckily, we’re here to help. If caring about cars and motorcycles seems utterly alien to you but you have somebody that you need to buy a holiday gift for who eats, sleeps and breathes motoring culture, take heart. We’ve pulled together a list of great gifts for the car lover in your life.

1. Front Runner Ready to Roll Patch

Price: $5
From: frontrunneroutfitters.com

Does the car lover in your life prefer his or her rigs lifted and ready to crawl over rough terrain? Help them show off their love of off-roading with this sturdy Front Runner velcro patch.

2. Sports Team License Plate Frame

Price: $12–23
From: target.com

There’s a decent chance any auto enthusiast is passionate about more than just cars. Let ’em show off their team pride on their favorite ride.

3. Mechanix Wear Work Gloves

Price: $16
From: amazon.com

Whether they’re advanced enough to tear down their engine or just learning how to change their own oil, every car lover needs a sturdy pair of work gloves. These original Mechanix gloves provide better grip and protection then you’d get by hand — and wear their trusted name proudly.

4. Foval 200W Power Inverter 3-Prong Outlet

Price: $21
From: amazon.com

You can never have too many electrical outlets —  yet most cars don’t even offer one. Elevate any ride’s accessory-charging capability with this power inverter that plugs into the ubiquitous 12-volt port once known as the cigarette lighter. Plus, it’s small enough that you can slip it in your pocket and carry it from car to car.

5. Jeep Baseball Cap

Price: $22
From: amazon.com

If someone you know has ever posted a meme with the phrase “It’s a Jeep Thing, You Wouldn’t Understand,” get them this hat.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Ford GT40 11″ x 14″ Photograph

Price: $29
From: store.gearpatrol.com

We at Gear Patrol count quite a few car lovers amongst our own ranks, so it’s probably no surprise that we take a lot of pictures of fine automobiles. Some of those pictures look awfully fine mounted on the wall, too.

7. Triumph Logo T-Shirt

Price: $35
From: triumphbrklyn.com

Triumph is one of the best-known motorcycle manufacturers in the world, counting millions of people amongst its riders and fans. If someone in your life has ever so much as taken a long, lingering look at a Speed Triple, they’ll probably love this shirt.

8. Puma Ferrari Sling Bag

Price: $35
From: urbanoutfitters.com

Few brands epitomize sexiness, speed and style like Ferrari. This compact sling bag lets the wearer subtly show off his or her (greatly justified) love for the Prancing Horse.

9. Fast & Furious 8-Movie Collection on Blu-Ray

Price: $38
From: amazon.com

With all eight Fast & Furious films united in one Blu-Ray collection, that auto enthusiast in your life who loves the adventures of Dom, Brian and the rest will never be subject to the whims of streaming services again.

10. Eluto Waterproof / Scratch-Proof Car Cover

Price: $38
From: amazon.com

Help your car-loving friend or family member protect their ride with this sturdy, all-weather car cover. The silver exterior keeps the sun’s harsh rays from damaging the paint, tie-down straps prevent it from flying off in the wind and reflective stripes help other drivers avoid it at night.

11. Forza Horizon 4

Price: $48
From: amazon.com

Odds are good the car lover in your life doesn’t have the budget for a stable of supercars. Why not let them pretend they do — and can drive them on some of the best roads in the world?

12. Mud River Back Seat Pet Cover

Price: $60
From: amazon.com

Pets and cars aren’t always a winning combination. Help the car lover in your life keep his or her ride from being soiled by from Fido’s paws (or drool) with this padded cover specifically made to easily slide over the back seat.

13. 1/18-Scale Shelby Cobra 427 Model Car

Price: $70
From: amazon.com

Inside every grown-up who loves cars, there’s a wide-eyed little kid who fell in love with them in the first place. Odds are good that kid would have killed for a model car as awesome as this super-detailed Shelby Cobra.

14. Pruveeo D30H Dash Cam

Price: $80
From: amazon.com

A dash cam is a dynamite way to safeguard your ride — something most enthusiasts should be looking to do. This integrated dash camera can record everything that happens in high definition, and is easy to use; the cam turns on with the car and automatically overwrites old footage until you need to save it. Which, hopefully, you never will.

15. Rampage Products Trail Can Tool Box

Price: $80
From: amazon.com

Odds are good the car lover in your life has a fair amount of tools lying around. Why not give them a handy place to keep them that also shows off their love for all things automotive with this jerry can-esque tool box?

16. Dents Silverstone Touchscreen Leather Driving Gloves

Price: $90
From: mrporter.com

Admittedly, few of us really need driving gloves in this day and age. But damn, do they make you feel cool when you slide ’em on and wrap your hands around the wheel. These ones have the bonus of touchscreen functionality, so you can still interact with 21st Century tech even if you look like you’re the coolest guy of the 20th.

17. Sparco Molecule Driving Shoes

Price: $100
From: amazon.com

Trust us: snapping off shifts and finessing throttle and brakes is more rewarding in a pair of driving shoes. Sparco has been cranking out racing gear for decades, so you can trust that these shoes will earn the respect of enthusiast — and deliver the comfort and fit car lovers are counting on.

18. Warby Parker Raider Sunglasses

Price: $145
From: warbyparker.com

There’s a reason many cars have built-in sunglasses holders: shades and driving go together like apple pie and ice cream. Warby Parker’s Raider shades deliver timeless aviator style in a variety of colors; plus, their pricetag means that enthusiast you’re buying for can leave them in the car as their go-to motoring pair.

19. GoPro Max

Price: $500
From: amazon.com

These days, part of the fun of driving or riding is recording your experiences — slicing up a track, cruising along the shore, tackling a trail — for posterity. GoPro’s Max lets you record in 360 degrees at once, giving car lovers the chance to relive their good times over and over from more angles than ever before.

20. Escort Max360C Radar/Laser Detector

Price: $650
From: amazon.com

Perhaps no one has ever summed up the appeal of driving quite as succinctly as Ricky Bobby: “I wanna go fast.” Of course, doing so can mean courting an unfortunate (and potentially expensive) encounter with the police. If your special someone has a lead foot, there’s no better gift than Escort’s top-of-the-line radar and laser detector.

Velomacchi Speedway Tool Roll

Price: $75
From: store.gearpatrol.com

The Speedway Tool Roll is designed for quick access to your most essential tools while offering maximum stash-ability. It abounds with storage capacity and the main flap doubles as a work tray; it even has a built-in magnet for preventing nuts and bolts from wandering off.

20 of the Best Over-the-Top Whiskeys to Gift This Year

There are thoughtful whiskeys to gift, then there are f**k you whiskeys to gift. The 20 on this list are the latter. From a 42-year-old Canadian whisky that you might be able to find to experimental Maker’s Mark, these are the whiskeys you get when you’re trying to flex.

1. Heaven’s Door Bootleg Series

Price: $500 SRP
From: heavensdoor.com

Bob Dylan’s whiskey label launched a series named after some of his music, and its first entry is a 26-year-old American whiskey finished in Japanese Mizunara casks, the likes of which are used by famed Japanese whisky brands like Yamazaki and Hibiki. The bottle is decorated with Dylan’s Train Tracks painting.

2. Ardbeg Supernova

Price: $180 SRP
From: ardbeg.com

A peat bomb among peat bombs. Ardbeg’s Supernova has a good backstory — it was launched in celebration of the brand sending whiskey to outer space and shows off what its master distillers are capable of — but this year’s release is a bit simpler: it takes Ardbeg’s classically Islay peat levels to new heights.

3. Maker’s Mark RC6

Price: $60
From: makersmark.com

Maker’s Mark is finally getting into the limited release whiskey game. The RC6 expression is the first in its annual limited run bottlings, and it was built from the ground up to show off an oft-forgot part of whiskey making: yeast. Maker’s longtime yeast is remarkably fruity, and RC6 is too. It’s made with Maker’s standard wheated bourbon mashbill but finished for its final nine weeks with proprietary “RC6” staves shoved in the barrel to inflect a fruitier flavor. The result is a bourbon that tastes a bit like apple pie.

4. El Tesoro Extra Añejo

Price: $100
From: eltesorotequila.com

No, it’s not whiskey, but it’s as close as an agave spirit gets to it. Crafted by Carlos Camarena, one of Mexico’s most legendary spirits makers, El Tesoro’s Extra Añejo is aged four to five years in American ex-bourbon barrels. This is not margarita tequila — this is sipping tequila.

5. Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel

Price: ~$250
From: blantonsbourbon.com

This is a multi-layered flex gift. Blanton’s is already a great bourbon to gift someone — the weird shape, case and bottle stopper guarantee that much — but its best offerings are only available overseas. Straight From the Barrel is your standard, spicy Blanton’s bottled at barrel proof — 130 proof in this case — and it is hot. This is not a purchase for the whiskey newcomer, this is a purchase for your friend with an overflowing cabinet.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye

Price: $175 SRP
From: wildturkeybourbon.com

Master’s Keep is Wild Turkey’s annual, highest-end whiskey release. Cornerstone Rye is the first rye in the series and the most mature rye whiskey Wild Turkey has ever released (a mix of barrels aged 9 to 11 years). This should be drank with a couple drops of water on a cold night. Bonus points for the highly wrappable rectangular box.

7. Whistlepig The Boss Hog “Samurai Scientist”

Price: $500 SRP
From: whistlepigwhiskey.com

Canadian whisky sourcing experts WhistlePig went in another direction with this year’s Boss Hog release. “Samurai Scientist” is an American whiskey made through koji fermentation and finished using umeshu. The goal was to create a whiskey with true umami. You’ll have to pay up to find out if they succeeded.

8. Tyrconnell 16-year-old Oloroso & Moscatel Cask-Finished

Price: $100 SRP
From: distiller.com

Rest assured that whoever you buy this for has never had a whiskey like this. Tyrconnell’s one-off release is aged in American ex-bourbon barrels and finished twice — once in sherry casks and again in moscatel barrels. This is an Irish whiskey like no other.

9. Little Book Chapter 03 “The Road Home”

Price: $125 SRP
From: littlebookwhiskey.com

Who to get this for: your buddy who likes Jim Beam. A lot. The third release under Freddie Noe’s whiskey blending line is comprised of 9-year-old Knob Creek, 9-year-old Basil Hayden’s, 11-year-old Booker’s and 12-year-old Baker’s — all barrel proof.

10. George T. Stagg

Price: $99 SRP
From: buffalotracedistillery.com

The Allfather of high proof bourbon. Part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, George T. Stagg is a flavor nuke of a whiskey. If you can get your hands on a bottle below $500, I compell you to buy it. Few whiskeys demand as much attention from the award-givers and the whiskey cognoscenti.

11. High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram

Price: $90 SRP
From: highwest.com

High West’s weird and wonderful annual release is a blend of high rye whiskeys finished in French oak and port barrels. The French oak gives the whiskey a firm tannic backbone while the port barrels add rich sweetness on top of the rye’s natural spice. It is among the most unique American whiskeys one can buy, and hardly anybody talks about it.

12. Michter’s 20-Year

Price: $700 SRP
From: michters.com

Two-decade-old barrels are selected by Michter’s master distiller Dan McKee and master of maturation Andrea Wilson and are available in “extremely limited quantities.” Since the Michter’s brand resurgence, many of its expressions with age statements have become unobtanium, but the 20-year has suffered the most. If you find it, great; if you don’t, try and find either the 10-year Single Barrel Bourbon or 10-Year Single Barrel Rye.

13. Kentucky Owl Straight Rye #3

Price: $200 SRP
From: kentuckyowlbourbon.com

Love it or hate it, Kentucky Owl is a brand built on hype. Its third rye release (the first of which netted a sky-high 95 out of 100 score on Whisky Advocate) is an unshy 114 proof mouth punch of a whiskey. It’s nearly an investment piece.

14. Red Spot

Price: $130 SRP
From: spotwhiskey.com

Off shelves since the 1960s, Red Spot Irish whiskey reemerged last fall with a bang. The eldest of the Spot whiskeys (Green and Yellow are 7- and 12-years-old), the 15-year-old Red Spot isn’t cheap, but it is easier to find than most whiskeys on this list. If your giftee likes their whiskeys nice, old and easy to drink, your search is over.

15. Angel’s Envy Cask Strength

Price: $200 SRP
From: angelsenvy.com

The folks behind Angel’s Envy Cask Strength have nearly perfected barrel finishing their whiskey. Cask Strength, finished in port barrels, is comprised of 6-, 8-, 9-, 10-, 13-, 14- and 15-year-old bourbons, and, because Chief Innovation Officer Wes Henderson doesn’t care for convention, its nothing like previous years.

16. Canadian Club “The Dock Man”

Price: $300 SRP
From: canadianclub.com

The first of Canadian Club’s Chronicles series won 2018’s Jim Murray Canadian Whisky of the Year. The Dock Man, the brand’s second go, is a 42-year-old followup is the probably the most mature whisky you will every drink. And because Canadian whisky isn’t as tortured by speculators and BST-ers, you might have a chance of finding it.

17. Chichibu Ichiro’s Malt “The Peated”

Price: $1,000
From: dekanta.com

This wouldn’t be so expensive if you lived in Japan. Chichibu is an infant distillery compared to Suntory and Nikka, the two brands that have dominated Japanese whisky since the middle of the 20th century. Founded in 2004, the distillery employs less than ten people and makes very little whisky but is situated in a perfect spot for whisky production. The Peated is an annual limited edition release.

18. Hakushu 12

Price: ~$150
From: whisky.suntory.com

Hakushu 12 wasn’t always considered an “over-the-top” buy. You could’ve bought bought bottles for $50 before Japanese whisky started crushing international award shows. But today, thanks to an eruption of demand and limited supply, Hakushu 12 shipments have been discontinued by Suntory, the brand’s parent company. Thankfully, there’s still bottles scattered around liquor stores across the US; the only problem is store owners know it was discontinued. Expect to pay between $120 and $200.

19. Weller Full Proof

Price: $50 SRP
From: buffalotracedistillery.com

One of the most anticipated whiskey releases of the year. Weller Full Proof is the closest thing to getting a bottle of another famous bottle of Weller called William Larue Weller (WL Weller). Part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, WL Weller is a barrel proof, extra-aged variant on the standard wheated bourbon. Wheathed bourbon, we might add, that shared DNA with none other than Pappy Van Winkle.

20. Four Roses 2019 Small Batch

Price: $140
From: fourrosesbourbon.com

If you know whiskey, you know Four Roses’ annual limited edition bottle is reliably one of the best drops of the year. This year’s includes whiskey up to 21-years-old, which is the most mature whiskey Four Roses has ever bottled. If you can’t find it (or don’t want to pay for it), get Small Batch Select.

18 Best Gifts for Adventuring from Huckberry

Whether your idea of adventure is climbing a peak or simply an extended urban vacation, Huckberry has the goods you need to make it enjoyable. From the essentials for going home for the holidays to gear for more rigorous outings, these picks are perfect for the adventurers and wanderers in your life and will be sure to inspire them to get outside this holiday season. You may find so many great picks, you’ll get something for yourself.

1. Flint and Tinder Wool Camp Socks

Price: $18
From: huckberry.com

Pull these on with your favorite boots, jeans and a flannel, and you’ve got a certified classic fall fit on your hands. Plus they’re functional — the wool blend keeps your toes nice and toasty whether the weather’s fair or foul.

2. Whiskey Peaks Mt. Rainier — Set of Two

Price: $30
From: huckberry.com

Featuring a raised topographic impression of one of the greatest, most majestic peaks in the world, these handblown whiskey glasses (made from premium lead-free glass) will keep you inspired and sippin’ “on the rocks” whenever 5 o’clock calls.

3. Sunski Yubas

Price: $58
From: huckberry.com

The Yubas, a special collaboration between Huckberry and Sunski, are made for adventure with polorized and scratchproof thermal hardcoat lenses. You don’t have to take them to the Yuba River, but you damn well better take ‘em somewhere for an adventure.

4. Bullbird BR2 Travel Pillow

Price: $60
From: huckberry.com

Backed by chiropractors, medical engineers and global athletes, the BR2 is the compact travel pillow that properly supports your head and neck with a contoured frame and memory foam padding. At 80 percent smaller than your normal travel pillow, you can easily stash it in your carry on for hours of easy sleep.

5. SOG Knives Twitch II

Price: $60
From: huckberry.com

SOG is an industry-leading company that proudly makes some of the best EDC tools you can get. Its Twitch II bolsters your EDC tenfold with its stealthy, compact size and simple carry options — plus it has the same military-quality strength of the original combat knives that inspired it.

6. Proof 72-Hour Merino Tee

Price: $72
From: huckberry.com

The team at Proof created a performance travel tee that can be worn for 72 hours straight without showing any signs of wear — or odor. When your travels are far-flung and you’re packing light, there’s only one tee built to fit the bill.

7. One Eleven SWII

Price: $75
From: huckberry.com

One Eleven and its SWII are leading the charge for environmentally conscious watchmaking. From the solar-powered technology built into each SWII to the highly durable bio-plastic casing and rPet Strap crafted from recycled water bottles, you’ve got an Earth-loving watch.

8. Proof Nomad Pants

Price: $98
From: huckberry.com

Designed to excel in all environments, the Proof Nomad pant is a technical chino newly constructed from a super comfortable, breathable Japanese Toray twill that stretches with you when you’re on the move. A hidden zip pocket is tailor-made for travel, allowing you to keep your everyday carry close.

9. Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie

Price: $108
From: huckberry.com

The 10-Year Hoodie is a truly American product, passing through the hands of 20+ American workers on its journey to your doorstep. The uncompromising construction starts with a beefy 23-ounce fleece from South Carolina, heavy-duty zippers from Georgia and twill tape from Philadelphia. It’s all expertly cut, sewn and washed in Los Angeles.

10. Greys The Outdoor Slipper Boot

Price: $108
From: huckberry.com

A cozy wool blend keeps your feet nice and toasty, while the grippy rubber sole lets you take them beyond the bedroom. The shape is handsome enough to keep your neighbors from raising any eyebrows, while a thoughtful stub-proof toe box makes them safe past your stoop.

11. Lems Shoes Trailhead

Price: $130
From: huckberry.com

If you are particular about needing an all-in-one shoe, this is for you. Lems latest Trailhead shoe can handle anything you need — they’re built for biking, hiking, errand running and anything in between. The retro-inspired style, highly cushioned midsole and ultra-grip outsole all come together for a stellar shoe.

12. Give’r 4 Season Glove with Wax Coating

Price: $130
From: huckberry.com

These heavy-duty, waterproof, insulated gloves are built to withstand anything, from rearranging a smoldering log in a fire to ice fishing in -25 degrees. Available only through Huckberry, the waterproof wax coating blocks out moisture and keeps your hands bone dry.

13. Proof Rover Jacket

Price: $168
From: huckberry.com

When you’re on the move and need to layer up, Proof’s latest Rover Jacket gets you from A to B with comfort and style at the helm. Carefully crafted from the same rugged, denim-hybrid blend as the beloved Rover Pants, the Rover Jacket is designed for durability and versatility.

14. Topo Designs Wool Shirt

Price: $169
From: huckberry.com

Topo Designs is always designing superior outerwear for whatever the Colorado wilderness throws at it. Built from a remarkably soft and versatile merino wool, this exclusive Wool Shirt is perfect for layering with a t-shirt, worn as a jacket or buttoned-up.

15. Mystery Ranch Mission Rover 43L

Price: $185
From: huckberry.com

With a smartly organized interior and lots of space, the Mission Rover is ready for one-bag travel and beyond. It makes an excellent carry-on, slipping into overhead bins with ease, and features three ways to carry — eliminating both the mental and physical aches and pains of traveling.

16. Naglev Unico Hiker

Price: $185
From: huckberry.com

The six generations of shoemaking expertise that went into this versatile shoe show in the materials, details and function, each carefully considered and integrated into the shoe in a way that unites the form and function seamlessly and effortlessly.

17. Relwen Stretch Windpant

Price: $188
From: huckberry.com

A soft jersey lining on the inside keeps things comfy, while the super lightweight and wind-resistant outer shell keeps your legs nice and cozy. Even better, they’ve got an athletic cut and Relwen’s signature unsurpassed construction, so they can handle anything that crops up on your weekend to-do list.

18. Wellen Quilted Shirt Jacket

Price: $188
From: huckberry.com

Right out of the box, the Quilted Shirt Jacket’s laid-back fit and soft blanket lining feel like they were made just for you, the corduroy collar and cuffs lend a vintage vibe, and recycled Primaloft insulation works with a wind-resistant, recycled nylon outer shell to keep out the wind chill.

The Best Gifts for the Smartphone Photographer

None of today’s best smartphones are going to replace a good mirrorless, DSLR or even compact camera. But a smartphone can come impressively close in some cases. For those who don’t feel the need to invest in a separate camera, or who don’t want to carry a separate device, a few accessories can up any smartphone photographer’s results. These are some of our favorite smartphone photography accessories that will make great gifts for any shooter.

1. AmazonBasics Lightweight Mini Tripod

Price: $6
From: amazon.com

This cheap and tiny tripod comes with adjustable-height metal legs and rubber feet. It’s compatible with GoPro action cameras and small digital cameras. Smartphone photographers will need an adapter, like this one, but it’s a great accessory anyone who likes to take photos remotely, or take timelapses.

2. PopSockets

Price: $10+
From: amazon.com

Smartphones keep on getting bigger and bigger, making them more difficult to hold one-handed. A PopSocket helps with that and, in the process, will help you take steadier photos without the fear of dropping anything expensive.

3. Bone Universal Cell Phone Lanyard Holder

Price: $15
From: amazon.com

A smartphone photographer will risk quite a lot to get the best possible shot – including putting their smartphone in a pretty precarious situation. This leash (of sorts) will prevent them from losing or damaging their smartphone, even if they drop it.

4. Wordima 3.5mm to USB-C Dongle

Price: $17
From: amazon.com

This convenient little dongle adds a headphone jack and a USB-C port to your smartphone. For vloggers, it allows you to charge your smartphone and use an external microphone simultaneously.

5. Joby GripTight Mount

Price: $20
From: joby.com

This is a pretty neat smartphone mount that’s designed to work with most tripods. It’s tiny, able to fold down to pocketable size, and it’s spring loaded, meaning popping it out of your pocket and getting it “smartphone ready” is quick and easy.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Manfrotto Tripod with Universal Smartphone Clamp

Price: $24
From: amazon.com

Manfrotto makes some of our favorite tripods for basically every type of camera. This kit includes a tripod and smartphone clamp, which is everything you need, plus its legs can fold up and will double as a hand grip.

7. Joby GripTight GorillaPod

Price: $26
From: bhphotovideo.com

This tripod system combines Joby’s GripTight ONE Mount and GorillaPod tripod, and it’s a bare-bones essential for any smartphone photographer. It just works, and works well.

8. Miggo Pictar Mark II

Price: $80
From: bhphotovideo.com

The Pictar Mark II holsters your smartphone and makes it look and feel more like a real camera – it gives you a real shutter button to press. It can also stand the smartphone on its side, eliminating the need for a tripod if placed on a flat surface.

9. XP PhotoGear Smartphone Cinema Mount

Price: $90
From: bhphotovideo.com

This mount adds an ergonomic case and a built-in Bluetooth shutter button to your smartphone. On top of that, it adds two lenses — an 0.45x wide-angle and an 5x macro lens — so you can better capture the world around you.

10. DJI Osmo Mobile 3

Price: $119
From: apple.com

DJI’s newest smartphone gimbal is the perfect accessory for anybody looking to take take way more stabilized videos and better photos. In addition to have some cool new features from the Osmo Mobile 2, such as a trigger button and the ability to quickly switch between portrait to landscape orientations, the Osmo Mobile 3 is actually foldable.

11. Polaroid Lab Digital Photo Printer

Price: $130
From: amazon.com

This fun little gadget turns your smartphone photos into full-on Polaroids that you can actually touch and share. Polaroid film sold separately.

12. Fujifilm Instax SP-3 Mobile Printer

Price: $134
From: amazon.com

Digital photo frames are great and all, but sometimes you want something a bit more tangible. This portable printer turns your smartphone photos into something tangible that you can hang on your small.

13. Moment Starter Set

Price: $150
From: shopmoment.com

Moment is one of the industry leaders when it comes to smartphone lens and photography kits. The company’s starter kit is great because it includes the necessary smartphone case and a wide-angle lens. And if they want to add more Moment lenses down the road, they can.

14. Moment Anamorphic Lens

Price: $150
From: amazon.com

An anamorphic lens is next level. It’s designed for creative photographers who want to get that fantastic lens flare that vintage photographs always seem to capture. For a smartphone, there are really only a few anamorphic lens available today. Moment’s, in our opinion, is the best.

15. Olloclip Filmer’s Kit for iPhone X

Price: $20
From: olloclip.com

Olloclip’s Filmer’s Kit is ideal for anybody who takes smartphone photography and video seriously. It includes a pivot, mobile video grip, a multi-device clip and five — yes, five — lenses. The big difference from Moment’s offerings is that Olloclip doesn’t require you to use a proprietary smartphone case, which makes it easier to keep using after you’ve upgraded your phone.

16. DJI Mavic Mini

Price: $399
From: dji.com

DJI’s newest tiny drone is technically a phone photography accessory in that it will require your smartphone to help pilot it. From there, you can then capture photos that a smartphone would normally never be able to get. And $399 for a pretty badass drone isn’t bad either.

Twelve South Journal CaddySack

Price: $90
From: store.gearpatrol.com

The Journal CaddySack is a stylish leather tote designed to neatly house your most essential iPhone accessories. With its collection of elastic bands, Velcro straps and a purpose-built pocket the CaddySack has room for a MacBook power adapter and charging cable, plus space for your AirPod case, adapters and other cables.

The 27 Best Fitness Gifts for Men This Holiday Season

Health is better than wealth, or so the old saying goes. Thankfully, you don’t always need loads of the latter to support the former. Just check out this extensive list of awesome fitness-related gifts and stocking stuffers, featuring no fewer than a dozen items priced at $50 or less — along with a number of pricier exercise-oriented items, just to round things out.

Fitbit Charge 3

Price: $150
From: fitbit.com

If you’re looking for a fitness tracker to use primarily for fitness goals, there’s no better option than the Fitbit Charge 3. It tracks your heart rate around the clock as well as sleep stages, has goal-based exercises, is swim-proof and maybe best of all, the battery lasts for up to a full week.

1. BodyArmor Super Drink

Price: $15/12
From: amazon.com

The official sports drink of the NCAA, UFC and the Spartan Race packs quite a (fruit) punch. BodyArmor boasts potassium-packed electrolytes and coconut water to quench thirst, prevent cramps and support optimal performance.

2. Darn Tough Merino Wool No-Show Athletic Socks

Price: $17
From: amazon.com

Made exclusively in Vermont and featuring 51 percent Merino wool, these socks are naturally antimicrobial, antibacterial and comfy as they come.

3. ProBar Bite Organic Energy Bar

Price: $18/12
From: amazon.com

We’re kinda obsessed with ProBar, a Utah-based brand that makes incredible energy and protein bars with surprising flavor. These bites provide quick, healthy calories during extended adventures. The protein-packed meal bars are awesome too.

4. Kalahari Biltong Variety 3-Pack

Price: $20/3-pack
From: amazon.com

Kalahari Biltong was founded by three endurance athletes wowed by this local treat during a trip to race in South Africa. They describe it as a cross between “dry-aged beef, jerky, and prosciutto.” We find it delicious, and at 32 grams of protein and zero sugar per 160-calorie serving, it’s something of a superfood to boot.

5. ShakeSphere

Price: $21
From: amazon.com

This seemingly simple tumbler cracked the GP100 thanks to an ingenious design. It has no internal edges, which not only cuts down on waste but enables the pureeing of fruit with a few seconds of shaking. The result is convenient, flavorful protein smoothies on the go with minimal mess.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Bravo Sierra Active Set

Price: $26
From: bravosierra.com

This no-nonsense kit featuring anti-bacterial body wipes, shampoo + body wash + shave gel, deodorant and SPF 30 moisturizing lotion is the perfect addition to any exercise enthusiast’s gym bag.

7. Osprey Daylight Waistpack

Price: $28
From: amazon.com

Fanny packs have taken more than their share of abuse over the years, but they’ve stuck around for one inarguable reason: they make it easy to stash a few essentials — say workout gloves, towel, protein powder — till you need them. And this elegant, double-zippered Osprey option is more than up to the task.

8. Under Armour HeatGear Compression T-Shirt

Price: $28
From: amazon.com

Moisture-wicking, performance-enhancing and flattering to the fit physique — this shirt has everything the active man needs, at a price that’s tough to beat.

9. GU Hoppy Trails Energy Gel

Price: $30/24
From: amazon.com

GU is the leader in on-the-go energy gels. And this 24-serving box of electrolyte-loaded 100-calorie packets is the ultimate stocking stuffer for the IPA-loving endurance athlete.

10. Perfect Fitness Pull-Up Bar

Price: $35
From: amazon.com

Those lacking funds or space for a full weight set can get quite a bang for the buck from bodyweight moves. This clever bar hooks under a door frame for all manner of pull-ups and chin-ups — and can also be used for for really deep, chest-expanding pushups.

11. Crown Gear Dominator Weightlifting Gloves

Price: $45+
From: amazon.com

A combination of soft leather, four-way stretch fabric, strategic padding, integrated wrist support and EZ pull-off tabs make Dominators some of the best weightlifting gloves money can buy.

12. Ciele ONECap Clean Britelite

Price: $50
From: cieleathletics.com

Sometimes a running hat is just a running hat. And sometimes it’s a lightweight, packable, reflective wonder that just happens to have “SPEED” printed in huge pink lettering on the underside of the brim.

13. Apex Adjustable Kettlebell

Price: $62
From: amazon.com

No piece of home weight equipment allows fitness fiends to do more with less than an adjustable kettlebell. This affordable Apex option can range from 20 to 50 pounds, enabling a seemingly endless variety of muscle-boosting curls, lifts, presses, swings, lunges and squats.

14. Momentous AbsoluteZero 100% Plant Protein

Price: $65
From: amazon.com

Precious few supplement brands can boast the outdoor & fitness star power of Momentous, whose team includes Jimmy Chin, Rob Dyrdek, Jrue Holliday, Alex Honnold and Kyle Rudolph — plus loads of top coaches and trainers. But you don’t need to know all that to enjoy 20 ounces of clean, tasty protein per serving.

15. Vuori Kore Short

Price: $68
From: vuoriclothing.com

Life is too short to hit the gym in crappy mesh basketball shorts. Upgrade to these stylish, quick-drying Vuoris featuring four-way stretch, a breathable boxer brief liner and what can only be described as majestic levels of comfort, and your workouts will never be the same.

16. Athletic Greens

Price: $77/month
From: athleticgreens.com

Anyone currently getting hosed on $6 green juice bottles needs to be introduced to Athletic Greens. A monthly subscription saves money and time while supporting digestion, immunity, energy, anti-aging and more with 75 (75!) proven ingredients.

17. Nike Element Running Jacket

Price: $85
From: jackrabbit.com

It’s Nike, so the performance aspects are pretty much a given. The real question is, how good does this piece look? Answer: really damn good.

18. Hill City Heavyweight Fleece Hoodie

Price: $98
From: hillcity.gap.com

Speaking of good-looking, Hill City’s classic heavy hoodie, available in four colors, has things covered. Bonus feature: a discreet zippered pocked on the left side makes a great place to stash a phone, wallet and/or keys.

19. Ten Thousand Interval Pant

Price: $98
From: tenthousand.cc

Ten Thousand’s Interval Short, with nearly 2,000 five-star reviews, represents the pinnacle of workout shorts. We have no reason to doubt that the brand-new long-legged version — rocking the same premium performance fabric and zippered, no-bounce hip pockets — is equally fantastic.

20. Marmot PreCip Stretch Jacket

Price: $105
From: rei.com

A little rain can really ruin a run, bike ride or other outdoor activity. The nicely priced jacket — featuring Marmot Stretch NanoPro waterproof breathable fabric, a DWR coating and “Angel-Wing Movement” sleeves for a full range of arm motion — is the perfect antidote.

21. Altra Solstice XT

Price: $110
From: altrarunning.com

Zero-drop shoes that provide a stable platform for power moves during CrossFit WODs and HIIT workouts are all the rage these days. But that’s old news for Altra Running, which has extolled the benefits of zero drop for the past decade. The all-new, gym-specific XTs boast balanced cushioning, a foot-shaped toe box and a flexible midsole. And yes, you can run in them too.

22. On Weather Vest

Price: $140
From: jackrabbit.com

This high-end running vest cracked the GP100 thanks to its perfect balance of insulation, water-repellant-ness, venting and storage. It also weighs less than 3 ounces, so you’ll barely notice it’s there till you need it.

23. Adidas FWD-01 Sport In-Ear Headphone

Price: $149
From: amazon.com

These waterproof in-ear headphones offer 16 hours of continuous playtime, so they’ll easily outlast even the most grueling workouts. Our favorite feature is the knitted sleeve encasing the connecting cable, which recalls a shoelace while boosting the durability.

24. Hypersphere Hyperice

Price: $144
From: amazon.com

The softball-sized Hyperice is yet a third GP100 pick, due to the fact that its bite is bigger than its bark. By which we mean that it’s smaller and quieter than most vibrating massagers, yet its three levels of pulsation can bring the benefits of myofascial release to just about every part of your body.

25. GoRuck Kit Bag

Price: $160
From: goruck.com

For a gym duffel that’ll last a lifetime and look good doing it, look no further than this 32-liter hauler, which boasts durable Cordura fabric, plus two external and three internal pockets for stashing all your gear. It comes by that camo pattern honestly, too, considering GoRuck’s founder spent time in the Special Forces.

26. Smith Wildcat ChromoPop Sunglasses

Price: $161+
From: amazon.com

Running, cycling or otherwise exercising outdoors, the Wildcats help achieve two key objectives: not burning out your retinas and being mistaken for The Macho Man. What else does an active guy need?

27. NordicTrack T Series Treadmill 6.5S

Price: $600+
From: amazon.com

What does this treadmill provide that most others can’t? A 10 percent incline at the touch of a button, connectivity to iFit for world-class real time training and pricing that won’t bust your bank account.

Aer Fit Pack 2

Price: $135
From: store.gearpatrol.com

The Fit Pack 2 stores your gym/work essentials without adding extra bulk. Stylish and functional, this versatile daypack goes with you to the office, gym and everywhere in between.

Staff Picks: What Gear Patrol Editors Are Asking for This Year

Every year, we writers, editors and other content creators here at Gear Patrol lay our hands on thousands of new products of all sizes, prices, shapes and colors. We test, experience and play with many of the hottest, most desired consumer items in the world, to see how they fit into our lives in order to tell you how well they might fit into yours. If it’s part of any of the categories you see at the top of this website, odds are good we’ve spent time with it.

Not surprisingly, this makes us rather hard to shop for.

So in order to both streamline the gift-giving process for our friends and loved ones and provide our loyal readers with a window into our minds this holiday season, we’ve pulled together a list of the items that we’re all hoping to find wrapped up and handed to us this year. If you’re shopping for a loyal Gear Patrol reader, odds are good you’ll find something they’ll like here, too.

1. East Fork Breakfast Bowl

Price: $22
From: eastfork.com

“I got a cat over the summer and am upgrading his starter-kit essentials (i.e. feeding bowls) to be more #lifestyle. I’ve been eyeing these small bowls from East Fork since we wrote about the company in Gear Patrol Magazine: Issue 11. At $22, they’re a bit too expensive to rationalize on my own dime — but they’d make for one helluva gift.” — Jack Seemer

2. MasterCard Gift Cards

Price: $29+
From: amazon.com

“Most of the things that I want — a new laptop, a camera lens — are too expensive to ask my family to get for me. But I have no shortage of experiences on my list: a meal at a new restaurant in my neighborhood, a day or two of skiing on my local mountain, a mid-week trip to my favorite bakery that’s not in my budget. With these things in mind, a boring old gift card becomes the perfect present.” — Tanner Bowden

3. Homecho Wine Rack

Price: $33
From: amazon.com

“My very modest wine collection (if you can call it that) is currently stored upright on a shelf in my living room. This affordable wine rack seems like a more elegant solution; it stores the wine at an angle, the way you’re evidently supposed to, in order to keep the corks moist.” — Oren Hartov

4. Sagely Naturals Relief & Recovery Cream

Price: $36
From: sagely.com

“I’ve tried a few different CBD relief and recovery creams, but none of them have the lasting relief power of this one from Sagely Naturals. It utilizes broad-spectrum CBD along with a cooling peppermint that helps aches and pains melt away. They’ve also formulated it to be non-greasy, so that’s never an issue either.” — Ryan Brower

5. Adidas Hoops 2.0

Price: $44
From: amazon.com

“I’m a huge fan of Adidas’s Stan Smith line — so much so that I’ve walked through the soles of the ones I received two years ago for the holidays. I recently spotted these on my cousin and loved how much they looked like Stan Smiths but weren’t the exact same.” — Meg Lappe

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Crossrope Get Lean

Price: $88
From: amazon.com

“After the $4 jump rope I was using snapped and hit a fellow gym-goer (who was startled but uninjured and cool about it), I feel it might be time to invest more in the hobby. Crossrope was recommended to me by someone who in the know after I told them that story.” — Zen Love

7. Blundstone Men’s Dress Chelsea Boots

Price: $145+
From: amazon.com

“Blundstone boots are a Gear Patrol favorite. These ankle boots make formal wear easier with the great Blundstone slip-on.” — Andrew Siceloff

8. Danner Forest Heights II

Price: $174
From: amazon.com

“One of my colleagues, Joe, has these boots and I like them. I also want to troll Joe by, every day, telling him that I wear them better.” — Tucker Bowe

9. Dainese Scout 2 Gore-Tex Gloves

Price: $190
From: revzilla.com

“I’d love to be able to ride my bike in cooler, wetter weather, and as much as I enjoy my Revival Cycles leather gloves, they aren’t exactly the warmest mitts. Meanwhile, these Dainese beauties feature not only waterproof-breathable Gore-Tex but also Primaloft insulation, enabling me to motor around without freezing my damn fingers off. Plus, like most things Dainese, they look pretty sweet too.” — Steve Mazzucchi

10. Leopold FC660C Keyboard

Price: $230
From: amazon.com

“I own a lot of keyboards. By any reasonable measure, too many. But the Leopold FC660C is one I do not yet own and is currently the chief among my various, rotating obsessions. With rare, expensive and unique “Topre” switches mounted to its internal metal frame, it has a distinctively satisfying snap to each keypress that I’ve come to truly long for after foolishly buying a different keyboard instead.” — Eric Limer

11. Kikuichi Nickel Damascus Santoku

Price: $240
From: amazon.com

“I don’t work in a kitchen that demands practicality, so I don’t mind a knife designed outside of the pragmatic-but-pretty-boring box that is stainless steel. I also like things that tell their own story (or at least have a story I can tell). This multilayered carbon steel knife was made by a bladesmithing house in Japan’s Nara Prefecture that, around 750 years ago, made swords for the Emperor. My partner won’t get me a sword, so a kitchen knife will have to do.” — Will Price

12. Apple AirPods Pro

Price: $249
From: amazon.com

“I got the original AirPods a year and a half ago, but I haven’t used them as much as I thought I would. The sound quality isn’t much better than the EarPods I have floating around, and while I’ve long grown used to wired headphones in my pocket, the dental floss-sized case of the AirPods pushed my EDC load just past the point of comfort. They juuuuust weren’t worth the effort. Add in intelligent noise cancellation and a better-fitting form factor, though, and the whole calculus changes.” — Will Sabel Courtney

13. R.M. Williams Yard Boot 365

Price: $345
From: rmwilliams.com

“I already have a pair of great lace-up boots, but sometimes they take a while to actually lace up. The R.M. Williams Yard Boot 365 are a reinterpretation of the Australian brand’s Gardener boot, designed by Marc Newson to be appropriate for formal occasions as much as they would be appropriate for actual yard work.” — Tyler Chin

14. 1960-Era Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti

Price: $395 (set of 3)
From: etsy.com

“For me, 2019 was a year of moving into and furnishing my first real apartment, sans roommates. It’s been four months of nonstop researching and endless waiting on delivery guys. So now that it’s all basically over, it’d be nice to have a couple people over and just hang out. Guess I’ll need some extra chairs.” — Henry Phillips

15. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Price: $399
From: amazon.com

“I have noise in my life that needs to be filtered. Apple helpfully removed the standard headphone jack from all of my devices. I would lose AirPods within the first week of ownership.” — Tyler Duffy

16. Arpenteur x Paraboot Grain Leather Cambriole

Price: $475
From: endclothing.com

“These shoes fulfill my predilection for senior style. Chunky Paraboots with ghillie lacing are bound to get the thumbs-up from grandpa.” — Gerald Ortiz

17. PRS Silver Sky Electric Guitar

Price: $2,299
From: guitarcenter.com

“I reviewed this guitar when it first came out and I can’t stop thinking about it. Its tone is precise and bell-like, its neck is super playable — and now, it comes in this rad ‘Moc Sand’ color.” — John Zientek

18. Omega Seamaster Professional Automatic

Price: $2,499
From: amazon.com

“Assuming it’s far too gratuitous to ask for a Lexus LC 500, a mid-Nineties-vintage Seamaster Professional Automatic is my somewhat-less-gratuitous wish-list gift. Ever since this particular Seamaster Professional reference (2531.80) caught my eye 20-something years ago, I’ve dreamed of having one on my wrist. I love its classic look: deep blue dial and face, tasteful mix of textures and overall simplicity. In fact, I own a much more affordable diver in a very similar spec; I consider it a very fine placeholder until my Omega comes along. Though I’m just as likely to go diving as I am to get one in my stocking this year, one way or another there’s a Seamaster Professional in my future.” — Nick Caruso

Oru Kayak Beach LT

Price: $1,299
From: store.gearpatrol.com

The Beach LT kayak uses origami to unfold from a compact box, into a high-performance kayak. Unfolding only takes a few minutes — no pumps, tools or roof racks required. In the water, it’s sturdy, durable, agile and fast — it paddles like a molded hardshell kayak, minus half the weight. With a large cockpit and stable 28-inch beam, it’s perfect for day trips, picnics, fishing, and casual fun with friends and family.

These Are the Best Gifts and Accessories for Watch Guys

Since buying watches tends to be a relatively expensive pursuit, it’s not every year that you can gift the watch lover in your life an actual timepiece. There’s no reason, however, that you can’t celebrate the hobby with thoughtful items to accessorize a horological obsession. Below are some great gifting ideas ranging from simple stocking-stuffers and affordable straps to some really handy equipment for the watch guy or gal who has it all.

Nixon Regulus

Price: $150
From: nixon.com

Different settings call for different watches, and when you find yourself in a setting where the going gets tough, you’re going to want the Nixon Regulus. Originally designed in collaboration with U.S. Special Operations personnel, the Regulus features shock-absorbent materials, a water-resistant case, an adjustable LED backlight and dual chronographs. No matter what you throw at it, this is a watch that will stand up to the harshest conditions.

1. Esslinger Double-Flanged Spring Bars

Price: $3
From: Esslinger.com

Spring bars get lost, so it’s always useful to have a bunch on hand for all your strap-changing needs. Thankfully they’re cheap, sold here in sets of ten by Esslinger, a supplier of high-quality watchmaking tools and related accessories. The majority of modern men’s watches take 18mm, 20mm or 22mm spring bars, but it’s a good idea to confirm what the giftee might appreciate most.

2. Friction Ball Case Back Opener

Price: $8
From: Amazon.com

While caution is advised when opening a watch’s case back, there are some instances where one might want to do so — such as checking a vintage watch’s movement to verify its authenticity. For screwed-on case backs, it’s cheap and surprisingly easy to do so with a friction ball like this one.

3. Polywatch Crystal Scratch Remover

Price: $8
From: Amazon.com

Acrylic was the most common material used for watch crystals before virtually scratch-proof sapphire crystal became the top choice for luxury watches. Found on vintage watches and even some modern ones, acrylic inevitably gets scratched. Use this stuff to make it look like new again — best of all, it’s quite simple to use.

4. Watch Repair for Beginners

Price: $13
From: Amazon.com

A great way to learn the basics of horological mechanics, many watch lovers and tinkerers will enjoy nerding out with this book, originally published in 1957. Mechanical watches haven’t changed all that much since then, and it’s still a classic for those who want a primer on elementary watch repair and essential related knowledge.

5. Crown & Buckle Keyring Spring Bar Tool

Price: $16
From: Crownandbuckle.com

Serial strap changers (and who among us isn’t?) need a good spring bar tool on hand. This handy little solution from Crown & Buckle fits easily right in your pocket with the pointy end safely protected by a screw-on cap.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Maratac Mil-NATO Strap

Price: $17
From: Countycomm.com

There are relatively expensive NATO straps out there, and there are plenty of options that are easier on the wallet. Among the latter, Maratec offers some of the best. They’re based on British MOD specs, but refined for the modern watch-wearer and available in a range of colors.

7. A Man & His Watch

Price: $19
From: Amazon.com

A hefty hardcover book full of beautiful watch pictures is a great way to accessorize the home or office of a watch lover. There are actually a number of such watch books, but this one is popular and a delightful read, relating the stories of notable people and the relationships they have with their favorite watches.

8. Esslinger Digital Micrometer

Price: $20
From: Esslinger.com

A micrometer like this one from Esslinger is useful for things like measuring lug widths when you’re ordering a new strap. It’s more accurate than you’ll probably ever need, takes both external and internal measurements, and it’s super easy to read with a large digital display.

9. Crown & Buckle Chevron Adjustable Straps

Price: $32
From: Crownandbuckle.com

Similar in style to the super popular NATO strap, the Chevron strap from Crown & Buckle offers a similar look but with a twist. It’s a single-pass nylon strap adjustable at the buckle, and it’s tough and comfortable, with a texture somewhat like perlon but quite unlike anything else on the market.

10. The Watch: Thoroughly Revised

Price: $33
From: Amazon.com

A satisfying supplement to a watch collection is this beautifully illustrated hardcover book, an exhaustive treatment of the wide world of watches. Updated for the current watch landscape, this is a fun read for the novice or seasoned watch enthusiast, and chock full of useful information.

11. Revolution Leather Watch Pouch

Price: $45
From: Revolution.com

A stylish way to store and travel with your watch, this leather pouch has a soft suede texture and cool camouflage motif. It’s made from single-layer French suede, treated and stitched by hand, and it’s available from the Revolution online store.

12. Hub City Vintage Deluxe 5-Slot Watch Roll

Price: $45
From: Hubcityvintage.com

Hub City Vintage not only restores and sells vintage Seiko watches, but also sells watch rolls like this super affordable 5-slot version. It’s got soft flannel inside to treat your precious watches as they deserve and it even includes a pocket for a spring bar tool.

13. The Vintage Rolex Field Guide

Price: $45
From: Vrfg.io

The world of Rolex is vast and potentially intimidating, much of it rooted in vintage collecting. A well-written book like this one is not only a useful resource for experienced collectors but even entertaining for relative novices and watch enthusiasts in general.

14. Tropic Rubber Watch Strap

Price: $63
From: store.gearpatrol.com

The 1960s rubber dive straps from Swiss company Tropic are so famous that they’ve given their name to the general style emulated by other brands. But the brand Tropic itself has been resurrected, and their straps make a great option for summer or generally sporty wear.

15. Analog Shift Leather Watch Straps

Price: $75-$89
From: Analogshift.com

The new strap collection from NYC-based vintage watch sellers Analog/Shift offers beautiful colors, different leather textures and, best of all, affordable pricing for the guy who likes to change out his watch straps. There are 15 different models available in 18mm, 20mm, and even 19mm sizes for those pesky vintage watches.

16. B&R Bands Classic Racing Strap

Price: $80
From: Bandrbands.com

B&R bands offers a range of high-quality watch straps, and the perforated Vintage Racing models are some of our favorites. Made of waxed Italian leather, they work well for chronographs but also for other sporty watches with a vintage feel.

17. Horological Society of New York Membership

Price: $100
From: Hs-ny.com

A unique gift for a watch enthusiast, a membership to the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), which includes priority access to classes and events, is sure to be appreciated. For $200-$500, you can also gift horology courses, which are available in New York City but are also known to travel nationally and internationally.

18. Wolf Heritage Single Watch Winder

Price: $170
From: Amazon.com

Watch winders might not be strictly necessary, but they’re useful not only for keeping automatic watches wound, but also as a handsome storage options and even interesting home or office appointments. Wolf is a well-known maker of quality but reasonably priced winders such as this one, which holds a single watch.

19. Bergeon Jaxa Case Back Wrench

Price: $209
From: Esslinger.com

Swiss-made tools seem appropriate for tinkering with high-end Swiss watches, and Bergeon supplies watch industry professionals with some of the best. This Jaxa Case Back Wrench will open a watch with a notched case back — it’s engineered and produced to a high standard for longterm durability and professional use, and is adjustable for a range of case back sizes.

20. WindUp Watch Shop 12-Space Watch Box

Price: $249
From: Windupwatchshop.com

This lovely watch box from Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Shop is a great way to keep a watch collection organized. With tough steel construction and space for 12 timepieces on handsome cushions, it’ll turn a messy jumble of watches into an attractive display.

21. TYMC Timegrapher MTG-1100 Personal Watch Tester

Price: $399
From: Esslinger.com

Go beyond simply checking the precision of your mechanical watch against a computer or smartphone with this personal watch tester. In just a few seconds, you can check a timepiece’s amplitude and exactly how much it deviates per day. This is useful information in keeping watches healthy, but it’s also fun for watch nerds who want to know all about their precious watches.

Marathon Clip Compass

Price: $20
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Marathon’s Clip Compass is ideal for any outdoor, survival setting. The rotating bezel is glow in the dark, providing easy low-light viewing. It can be worn on most watch bands and is lightweight and compact. It is built to withstand harsh conditions, and is dust and water resistant, making it a great gift for the outdoorsy watch enthusiast.

The Best Gifts for Apple Watch Wearers

You could conceivably use your new Apple Watch with nothing more than what ships in the box, but would you really be taking advantage of all its functionality? A comfortable, versatile strap, audiophile-quality earbuds and the best fitness apps available (yes — you can gift someone an app!) are all essential add-ons if you want to get the most out of your smartwatch. From a $3 sleep tracker application to the finest Hermès leather band, we’ve collected a smattering of the best items to kit out your new Apple Watch in 2019.

Urban Armor Gear Active Watch Strap

Price: $60
From: urbanarmorgear.com

Your Apple Watch is an investment worth protecting, and if you’re planning on utilizing its features on your next adventure, isn’t it worth investing in a strap you can rely on? The Urban Armor Gear Active Watch Strap is built from high-strength nylon weave with custom stainless steel hardware and a hook-and-loop fastener, so it’s easily up to any task. The Active Strap is so strong and durable, it is now the official watch strap of Surfline.

1. Auto Sleep Tracker App

Price: $3
From: Apple.com

This app uses multiple data sources to create an accurate picture of your sleep cycle. It also works with or without your Apple Watch and gives you instant feedback each morning.

2. HeartWatch Heart and Activity

Price: $3
From: Apple.com

View your heart rate four different ways, including via a handy speedometer-style display and as a complication on your watch face. Alerts and data analysis round out the feature set.

3. Penom Case

Price: $7+
From: Amazon.com

Available in several colors and almost absurdly affordable, the Penom Case is made to precisely fit your Apple Watch while still allowing access to charging functions and buttons.

4. iBlason Case

Price: $10
From: Amazon.com

If you need extra protection for your Apple Watch, the iBlason case is made of flexible thermoplastic polyurethane material for added shock resistance and features front-raised edges to protect the screen when placed face down. It also comes in a 4-pack of different colors.

5. Home+ 4 Smart Home App

Price: $15
From: Apple.com

If you use Apple’s HomeKit, this app is a must — it allows you to control all your HomeKit-enabled accessories from one place via automation and shortcuts available on your Apple Watch.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Spiggen Rugged Armor Pro Case

Price: $20
From: Amazon.com

Treat your Apple Watch the way some people do a G-Shock? Then this is the case for you. With an integrated, adjustable wristband and a matte finish with carbon fiber accents, the Rugged Armor Pro Case makes a tactical instrument out of your Apple Watch.

7. Simpeak 4-Port USB Charger

Price: $25
From: Amazon.com

This clever charging station minimizes cable clutter and keeps cordage to a minimum. Place your Apple Watch charger within the station and charge your iPhone, iPad and watch simultaneously.

8. Elago Charging Station

Price: $25
From: Anthropolgie.com

Less than seven inches long and only three inches deep, this silicon charging charging station has a sleek, modern look and is available in multiple colors.

9. Barton Bands Sailcloth Strap

Price: $33
From: Bartonwatchbands.com

Available in nine colors, the Sailcloth Strap from Barton Brands features extra padding for comfort and durability and quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes. A simple, inexpensive way to personalize your Apple Watch.

10. Nike Sport Band for Apple Watch

Price: $49
From: BestBuy.com

Available in multiple sizes and colors, Nike’s high-performance rubber strap is an alternative to Apple’s own Sport Band that uses multiple perforations for enhanced breathability.

11. Native Union Belt Watch 4-ft. Charging Cable

Price: $50
From: Nativeunion.com

A magnetic connector backed with non-slip silicone connects to a four-foot length of durable cable in the Belt Watch, an elegant charging solution backed by a two-year warranty.

12. Apple Milanese Loop Band

Price: $99
From: Apple.com

Based on a classic design from the world of mechanical watches, this Milanese-style band utilizes a magnetic enclosure to ensure a perfect fit, melding old-world charm and modern tech in a single elegant product.

13. Apple Music Subscription

Price: $10/month
From: Apple.com

With the ability to download and stream music directly to your Apple Watch when you’re away from your phone, Apple Music is a no-brainer. Never work out without your favorite tunes again.

14. Nike Training Club App

Price: $125/year
From: Nike.com

While the free version of Nike Training Club is chock full of useful fitness features, the premium version comes with special programs led by Nike Master Trainers and in-depth nutrition and wellness content.

15. Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad

Price: $140
From: Mophie.com

If you’re an Apple devotee, this product from Mophie is the ideal wireless charging solution. It works with Qi technology to deliver 7.5W of power to your devices, fast, and holds your Apple Watch at an ideal angle for Nightstand Mode.

16. Apple AirPods

Price: $159
From: Apple.com

Voice-activated Siri access, wireless charging, automatic connection — designed for use with Apple products, there are simply no other wireless earbuds that integrates this seamlessly with the Apple Watch.

17. Jabra Elite Active 65 Headphones

Price: $169
From: Jabra.com

Made for an active lifestyle but without over-ear clips, the Jabra Elite Active 65 headphones feature a 2-year warranty against sweat and dust and an integrated sensor for use with fitness tracking.

18. Powerbeats Pro Earbuds

Price: $250
From: Apple.com

Secure-fit earbuds with multiple tips hold the Powerbeats Pro in place during strenuous workouts, and nine hours of listening time means you’ll never have to worry about running out of juice in mid-set.

19. Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones

Price: $348
From: Amazon.com

Bluetooth? Check. Built-in mic and controls? Check. Noise cancelling? Check. But best of all, these closed-back cans sound great and pack a 30-hour battery life on a full charge.

20. Hermès Apple Watch Band

Price: $489
From: Hermes.com

If you’re looking to add some serious class to your Apple Watch, this band from Hermès should be on your radar. It’s fashioned from Barenia calfskin and is available in numerous designs, colors and leathers.

Twelve South TimePorter

Price: $50
From: store.gearpatrol.com

The TimePorter holds your charging cable, extra watch band, USB charger and more in a neatly designed, silicone-lined case. Pop your charging disc into the integrated opening in TimePorter and drape Apple Watch across the top to charge. With your Apple Watch resting on TimePorter, open the case to the preferred angle and it transforms into a display stand, perfect for viewing notifications and the time.

The 20 Best Bottles of Whiskey to Gift This Year

Whiskey is one of the best and worst things to gift someone during the holiday season. When chosen well, it’s a thoughtful offering that fits their taste. When chosen haphazardly, it comes off as an eleventh-hour pickup. From peaty Scotch to classic bourbon to Australian whiskey made in wine barrels, here are 20 bottles to buy, along with 20 reasons to buy them.

1. Four Roses Small Batch Select

Price: ~$55
From: fourrosesbourbon.com

Undoubtedly one of the biggest bourbon releases of the year, Small Batch Select is Four Roses’ first addition to its main lineup in more than a decade. On top of that, its recipe is borrowed from another world-beating bottle of hyper-limited Four Roses whiskey.

2. Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon

Price: ~$45
From: knobcreek.com

Have a friend who likes Jim Beam whiskey but usually reaches for the cheaper stuff? Knob Creek’s barrel strength offering is 120 proof and aged for nine years — stats that overshadow the brand’s bottom shelf go-tos. The best part? It’s available just about everywhere.

3. New Riff Straight Rye

Price: ~$45
From: newriffdistilling.com

“Nonetheless, if New Riff is not on your radar, you need to follow them. They’re one of the most exciting new distilleries in the world.” Those were the words of bourbon writer and personality Fred Minnick after the distillery won serious silverware at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This is what you get for a buddy who’s serious about whiskey (the kind that browses /r/bourbon too much).

4. Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bourbon

Price: ~$50
From: heavenhilldistillery.com

Heaven Hill Distillery’s single barrel bourbon used to be everywhere for around $35 or $40. Then it won one of the biggest awards in whiskey, vanished and came back pricier and more difficult to track down. In a decade, Henry McKenna’s 10-year-old juice will be a time capsule to the craziest times in whiskeydom.

5. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon

Price: ~$65
From: elijahcraig.com

For the whiskey drinker who doesn’t buy hype. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof isn’t particularly hard to find and it doesn’t make many “best of” lists anymore, but it’s one of the most decorated bourbons in the world. The fact you can get a bottle of 12-year-old whiskey bottled at barrel proof (regularly in the mid-130s) for less than $100 is a miracle in today’s whiskey market. Take advantage while it lasts.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Old Forester Rye Whisky

Price: ~$23
From: oldforester.com

Old Forester’s new rye is one of the year’s best new whiskeys. Full stop. It’s as cheap as anything you’d want to drink, bottled at 100 proof and, somehow, a solid sipper. Buy this for a friend who really likes making Manhattans. Shoot, buy three.

7. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye

Price: ~$50
From: crownroyal.com

The first Canadian whisky to ever win Jim Murray’s divisive “Whiskey of the Year,” this is a bottle for Crown Royal drinkers who won’t drink anything else. Getting this instead of regular Crown means you’re doing more than just saving them a trip to the liquor store, and you’ve got a nice story to tell.

8. Lagavulin 16 Years Old

Price: ~$75
From: malts.com

Everyone has a friend who watched Parks & Rec and let Ron Swanson pick their go-to bottle for them. That’s fine; let them have that. It remains one of the world’s most consistently great Scotch whiskies. Just get a bottle before tariffs trigger price hikes.

9. Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength

Price: ~$80
From: laphroaig.com

Any Scotch lover knows Laphroaig 10. This is that with a little extra firepower. Where standard Laphroaig 10 is just 80 proof, its cask strength version hovers between 115 and 117 proof. Open a windown before you pour.

10. Nikka Whisky From the Barrel

Price: ~$60
From: nikka.com

Nikka’s From the Barrel offering is what to get the person who won’t stop talking about Japanese whisky. It isn’t as famous in the West as your Yamazakis or your Hakushus, but it’s one of the most loved whiskies in Japan, and, beginning last year, you can finally get it in the U.S.

11. Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Price: ~$50
From: oldelk.com

Know a Basil Hayden’s drinker that loves how “smooth” it is? Get them Old Elk. It’s made by a former MGP master distiller named Greg Metze, it shares Basil Hayden’s low-proof, low-heat profile and, given its newness, it’s unlikely most drinkers have tried it.

12. 1792 Full Proof Bourbon

Price: ~$45
From: 1792bourbon.com

If you’re reading this, it’s too late. Barton Distillery’s 1792 Full Proof is the honorary victim of Jim Murray’s enormous power. What was previously a solid, high-proof, sub-$50 bottle or bourbon will evaporate from shelves. That said, if you can find it you’ll have a memorable gift on your hands.

13. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Collection Small Batch

Price: ~$50
From: buffalotracedistillery.com

Get a bottle of E.H. Taylor for the guy who only drinks Buffalo Trace. It’s made with the same mashbill (the distillery’s famous Mashbill #1), proofed just 10 points higher and comes in a nice bottle case to boot.

14. Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

Price: ~$50
From: wildturkeybourbon.com

To those accustomed to Wild Turkey’s flavor punch, the company’s juiced-up rye will be a welcome gift. It’s a 110 proof, non-chill-filtered rye aged in “alligator” char barrels. Find it everywhere for around $50.

15. Willet Family Estate Bottled Rye Whiskey

Price: ~$65
From: kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com

An old whiskey name revived by a phenom of a distiller. Drew Kulsveen’s rye is young and not especially affordable, but few new ryes exhibit a balance of body, spice and finish like this.

16. Legent Bourbon

Price: ~$35
From: legentbourbon.com

Japanese blending techniques meet American flavors. Made by Jim Beam, Legent is one of the first in a wave of American blended bourbons, a category that was once looked down upon. The whiskey is Jim Beam classic bourbon blended with bourbon finished in sherry and red wine casks. It’s an affordable, unique and new bottle for the adventurous type.

17. Starward Nova Australian Single Malt

Price: ~$50
From: starward.com

This is about as unique a whiskey as you’ll find. It’s two years old, but instead of using charred oak barrels like most whiskeys, it’s aged entirely in former red wine barrels and cut to an exceedingly drinkable 82 proof. Get this for the person who doesn’t like harsh drinks but wants to get out of their comfort zone.

18. Balcones Distilling True Blue 100

Price: ~$50
From: balconesdistilling.com

Buy this for the folks who say the only good American whiskey comes from Kentucky. Distilled and aged in Texas, Balcones is one of the most successful “craft” distillers in America. Its True Blue 100 whiskey gets its name from its use of blue corn in the mash instead of the traditional yellow.

19. Belle Meade Cask Strength Bourbon

Price: ~$80
From: bellemadebourbon.com

Whisky Advocate’s 10th-best whiskey of 2018, Belle Meade’s high-proof whiskey is sourced from MGP and it crushes. Only get this for someone who’s willing to take a flavor punch in the jaw.

20. Westward American Single Malt Whiskey

Price: $75
From: westwardwhiskey.com

America’s own single malt whiskey. That’s what Westward (any many others) are setting out to define. Westward’s take is made of 100 percent two-row barley grown in the Pacific Northwest (where the distillery is) and ale yeast. It’s non-chill-filtered and a easy-drinking 90 proof. This one is worth sipping neat.

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The 20 Best Style Gifts of 2019

Style doesn’t come easy. That’s why we’ve sifted through tomes of product pages to gather the best style gifts we could find and streamline that quest. Though there’s plenty out on the digital shelves to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 20 picks to up your giftee’s style game.

Prospex Automatic Diver

Price: $525
From: seikowatchesusa.com

Whether the wearer will actually be diving or just wearing it in his day-to-day, dive watches are some of the toughest made — built to withstand almost anything. Add on a gorgeous, blue ocean wave dial and grey and matching blue rotating bezel, like the one on Seiko’s Prospex Automatic Diver, and you have a gift that any watch appreciator will be drooling over.

1. Grenson Small Shoe Horn

Price: $15
From: endclothing.com

A simple gift that goes a long way, a shoe horn is an easy way to keep his fancy shoes tapping for seasons to come.

2. Levi’s 501 Jeans

Price: $24+
From: amazon.com

There’s a spot on every style listicle reserved specifically for the Levi’s 501 jean. It’s the accompanying dictionary photo for ‘classic,’ has the advantage of seniority and is (almost) impossible to screw up.

3. Anonymous Ism 2 Color Uneven Dye Crew Socks

Price: $30
From: eastdane.com

He’s well-stocked on plain socks. Get him fun socks that don’t scream 2010 legacy men’s mag and instead are distinctly 2019.

4. Cause And Effect Thin Copper Bar Cuff

Price: $40
From: needsupply.com

Jewelry can jingle its way into gaudy faster than you can unclasp an Alyx hero chain necklace. He knows this. Bestow him with jewelry that’ll add a measured amount of taste.

5. Kapital Bandana

Price: $40
From: mrporter.com

Kapital’s sought out by fashion geeks and style newcomers alike and their quality is top-notch from head to toe. Same goes for their bandanas, a small accessory that can turn an outfit big.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Noah Core Logo Water-Repellent 6 Panel Hat

Price: $48
From: noahny.com

Hey — bad hair days happen.

7. Pioneer Molecule Card Wallet

Price: $65
From: gearpatrol.com

Why do we still have to tell people to slim down their wallet? It’s a noble cause that we’re still fighting for and this wallet is on the right side of history.

8. J.Crew 1988 Cotton Rollneck Sweater

Price: $85
From: jcrew.com

J.Crew knows that their best bangers were some of the oldest. I remember the first time I saw one of these classic rollneck sweaters years and years ago, so I was stoked to see the brand revive it.

9. Alex Mill Cashmere Beanie

Price: $95
From: alexmill.com

Hey again — bad hair days in winter also happen.

10. Warby Parker x Geoff McFetridge Edgemont Sunglasses

Price: $95
From: warbyparker.com

Artist Geoff McFetridge let Warby Parker riff on his vintage pair of keyhole sunglasses and we’re all for it.

11. Asics GEL-Nimbus 21

Price: $100
From: zappos.com

Nobody should have to suffer for fashion. Thankfully, comfort is in style.

12. Maple Sterling Silver Chain Necklace

Price: $100
From: mrporter.com

Jewelry can be a risky gift. This classic chain necklace from Canadian jewelry brand Maple is a safe bet.

13. Confessions of a Rebel About Last Night Fragrance

Price: $110
From: confessionsofarebel.com

Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. A good fragrance is also part of good style. This one has bergamot, grapefruit, pink pepper, vetiver as well as white cedar wood.

14. Manastash Flex Climber Pants

Price: $129
From: eastdane.com

When he can’t decide on what color pants to wear that day.

15. Timberland Authentic 3 Eye Classic Lug Shoe

Price: $165
From: endclothing.com

If Timberland Boots was a restaurant, the most popular item on the menu would be their Original Premium Waterproof Boot. But, their 3 Eye Lug Shoe is what back of house orders.

16. Drake’s Lambswool Herringbone Scarf

Price: $172
From: toddsnyder.com

Scarves are an easy way to add some flare to a ‘fit. In this case, Drake’s adds herringbone.

17. GilletteLabs Heated Razor Starter Kit

Price: $200
From: gillette.com

Style starts before he even gets dressed. That means grooming. GilletteLab’s innovative new razor incorporates heat right into the razor itself so he can get a head start on style.

18. Hamilton 1883 Oxford

Price: $225
From: hamiltonshirts.com

Hamilton has been making the best button up shirts since 1883. If he’s going to have an oxford shirt, it might as well be from the best.

19. Evan Kinori Casentino Wool Field Shirt

Price: $445
From: evankinori.com

Evan Kinori’s FW19 makeup of his perennial Field Shirt comes in a Casentino wool that’s miles away from any synthetic fleece you can find. Match that with top-notch construction and your giftee will be thanking you for years.

20. De Bonne Facture Italian Wool Houndstooth Long Mac Coat

Price: $1150
From: eastdane.com

Long coats are a style layup. De Bonne Facture’s coat is a slam dunk.

Brooklyn Tailors Wool Tweed Shirt Jacket

Price: $225
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Brooklyn Tailors’s shirt jacket is equal parts casual shirt and a lightweight jacket. Help him layer over a t-shirt or button down.

Note: Purchasing products through our links may earn us a portion of the sale, which supports our editorial team’s mission. Learn more here.

The 15 Best Gifts to Give Commuters

You’ve likely read a lot about how the workplace is going mobile in the modern era. But the sad fact is most of us spend an inordinate amount of time traveling to work. The average American spends nearly an hour commuting each and every work day — which, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, is the longest average commute on record. Add all that time up, and it winds up being a significant chunk of the week — probably longer than the average American spend exercising.

Since the commute is an inevitable part of our lives, why not use this holiday season to brighten it up for your friends and family? Here are some helpful gifts that can make someone’s monotonous trip to and from the office a little more comfortable, stylish, or (dare we say it) even fun.

The Topo Designs x Gear Patrol Backpack Tote

Price: $139
From: store.gearpatrol.com

The Topo Designs x Gear Patrol Backpack Tote provides the same kind of versatility and utility for urban dwelling that technical packs offer for off-the-grid adventures. With a sleek silhouette constructed from 1000D Cordura and X-Pac, and four distinct ways to carry, the Backpack Tote is a great gift for city dwellers, subway commuters and people on the go.

1. Miir 27 oz Water Bottle

Price: $20
From: amazon.com

Hydration is essential while commuting…or doing anything, really. This Miir bottle offers a straightforward, minimalist design with an easy-to-grab handle. Its slim profile can fit in a cupholder — or a stocking.

2. RTIC Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

Price: $23
From: amazon.com

Many adults are only as productive as they are caffeinated. This RTIC insulated tumbler, which comes from one of the top names in coolers, keeps your coffee hot all the way to work. It can also hold ice for 24 hours, should one prefer their joe cold-brewed.

3. Audible Gift Card

Price: $30
From: amazon.com

Sick of hearing about a bunch of true crime podcasts you’re never going to listen to? Help your significant other catch up on those books they want to read with a three-month Audible subscription.

4. Gear Patrol Umbrella

Price: $47
From: store.gearpatrol.com

We partnered with Blunt on this compact, collapsible and wind-resistant umbrella that’s built to last (unlike that desperation buy from CVS).

5. CB2 Wood Bike Storage Shelf

Price: $50
From: cb2.com

Storage is a major hassle for bike commuters. This stylish, affordable, and easy-to-mount wood storage shelf from CB2 gets the bike off the floor and out of the way.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. The North Face Berkeley Back Pack

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Price: $65
From: thenorthface.com

The North Face’s Berkeley backpack offers throwback style and great functionality at a reasonable price. It can work for the figurative hike to work or school, as well as on a literal hike.

7. Mophie Powerstation XL

Price: $100
From: amazon.com

Smartphones are our connection to the modern world. (When is the last time you navigated without one?) Mophie’s portable Powerstation XL can add up to 48 hours of battery life, so you’ll never need to worry about being disconnected.

8. Bontrager Charge WaveCel Commuter Helmet

Price: $150
From: trekbikes.com

Trek designed this helmet specifically for commuting. It makes use of the company’s new WaveCel technology that dramatically reduces head impacts during a collision.

9. Mystery Ranch 3-Way Briefcase

Price: $150
From: huckberry.com

This stylish Mystery Ranch briefcase keeps your work life organized and is prepared for all social situations, thanks to the ability to function as a backpack, shoulder bag or traditional briefcase.

10. Apple AirPods

Price: $159
From: amazon.com

Apple’s now-familiar wireless earbuds are a quality set of headphones for the iPhone user. Free your favorite commuter from the tyranny of wires.

11. Sorel Madson Chukka Waterproof Boot

Price: $170
From: amazon.com

Nothing ruins an outfit like unsightly-but-weather-required footwear. These Sorel boots are comfortable, attractive waterproof boots that can transition from the commute to the office to a night on the town.

12. Hill City Waterproof Hooded Jacket

Price: $198
From: hillcity.gap.com

This Hill City jacket was our editors’ choice for the best rain jacket. It is lightweight and waterproof — and it looks so good, you’ll wish for rain.

13. Diptyque Car Diffuser Set

Price: $240
From: diptyqueparis.com

Most car air fresheners end up smelling worse than the stale old car smell. These, however, will make someone’s car smell like high-end Diptyque candles.

14. Filson Original Briefcase

Price: $325
From: eastdane.com

This classic-styled briefcase is lined with green canvas, and is designed to hold a 15-inch laptop and other daily necessities.

15. Boosted Boards Rev Electric Scooter

Price: $1,599
From: boostedboards.com

Got a short commute? Reduce your carbon footprint with the Boosted Rev electric scooter. It can travel up to 24 mph, and has a range of 22 miles.

The Yema Superman Heritage GMT

Price: $1,499
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Looking for a special gift for someone who travels a lot for work? A GMT watch is a classy way to track different time zones. Simply adjust the bezel and 24-hour GMT hand to stay on time, wherever they are traveling.

Note: Purchasing products through our links may earn us a portion of the sale, which supports our editorial team’s mission. Learn more here.

25 of the Best Gifts to Give the Homebody This Holiday Season

Sure, hobbies are cool. Hiking, biking, running, driving — we can get behind all of them. But have you considered doing nothing at all? From a 1950s-era book on work-life balance to smart air purifiers, here are 25 of the best gifts to give the homebody in your life.

Foot Soldier Defender Plaid Wool Blanket

Price: $200
From: Faribaultmil.com

While this throw may be inspired by the military blankets Faribault is known for crafting, it won’t make your home look at all like a barracks. This classic rugged plaid blanket is crafted from New Zealand wool that is durable and heirloom-worthy. But that wool durability doesn’t mean scratchy, you will have no problem cozying up to this blanket at home through the holidays.

1. Guide to Easier Living

Price: $19
From: eastfork.com

Much of Russel Wright’s ode to the mid-century lifestyle details how design and organization can stop burnout caused by too much work. Sound familiar? The 1950 book isn’t all so premonitory, but the parts that aren’t still useful today remain interesting as a design and culture time capsule.

2. Parachute Waffle Bath Towels

Price: $25+
From: parachutehome.com

What they are: long staple Turkish cotton waffle weave towels that look great. What’s more important: they’re made with a looser weave than the towels you’re used to, meaning they air dry way more effectively.

3. East Fork’s The Mug

Price: $36
From: eastfork.com

East Fork coffee mugs are among the hottest items on the internet. The upstart Asheville company attained fame through a number of newspaper and magazine features, and its mugs, made entirely in its Asheville studio, were sold out for more than a year (unless you were one of the lucky few to purchase them on their Tuesday drop date). They’re a little easier to come by today, but they’re no less gorgeous.

4. Five Two Stoneware Dinner Plates

Price: $45+
From: food52.com

Five Two is Food52’s in-house line that’s designed by the sits and tens of thousands of its readers. Its stoneware dinner plates are dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe and look fly as hell.

5. Grovemade Desk Pen

Price: $50
From: grovemade.com

Grovemade, maker of many fine items for desks, made a modern desk pen. It’s not a pen you take with you, it’s a pen that stays at your desk. Available in brass or aluminum, the pen took the designers nearly four years to make.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Twelve South Fermatta Headphone Hanger

Price: $50
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Know somebody who talks about their headphones too much? Buy them this. Twelve South’s hanger is made of a weighty aluminum and features leather detailing and built-in USB ports.

7. Trusco Toolbox

Price: $50
From: amazon.com

Made in Japan, this stamped-steel toolbox looks good enough to be used as a decor piece, but not so pretty it can’t get its handles dirty. The main selling point is its blue enamel coating, which prevents scratches and dings while looking stellar.

8. Muji Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser

Price: $54
From: amazon.com

Anyone who’s been in one of Muji’s very few American stores has been tempted by its tiny, translucent-ish oil diffusers. They’re affordable, elegant and they work. It’s an easy way to make your living space more comfortable for you and visitors.

9. Kvell Rollo Hamper

Price: $60
From: kvellhome.com

It should be known that in gifting a laundry hamper you are sending a message, but sometimes a message needs sending. Kvell’s scrunchy, rollable hamper is made of a synthetic fiber that allows air in and out. This means the dirty clothes doesn’t become a bacteria breeding ground as quickly.

10. Herman Miller: A Way of Living

Price: $60
From: amazon.com

For its 100th birthday the company that came to define American Mid-Century Modern released a historical tome dedicated to its many affiliated designers, products and design innovations. If the person you’re gifting wants and Eames Lounge Chair but you don’t have north of five grand to spare, buy them this instead.

11. Intention Design Desk Tray

Price: $65
From: store.gearpatrol.com

An anodized, sandblasted aluminum case with a rubber base and a smooth suede interior for all your keys, coins and pocket knives. It’s an easy way to organize with a bit of style.

12. German Boot Brush

Price: $68
From: schoolhouse.com

An elegant way to clean your boots, and a nice reminder for messy guests that dirty shoes won’t be tolerated.

13. Le Labo Palo Santo Candle

Price: $75
From: lelabofragrances.com

Everybody likes candles, and Le Labo makes some of the best in the business. The Palo Santo scent is exceedingly woody, but not like a campfire. This is what you get someone who you like, but have no idea what to gift.

14. Awair Glow-C Air Monitor and Smart Plug

Price: $89
From: amazon.com

Smart plugs are cool, but air quality is cooler. Awair’s little plug monitors and beams air quality information to your phone and, if you so choose, can use this information to trigger other devices (like, say, an air purifier).

15. Twemco Flip Clock

Price: $99
From: schoolhouse.com

One of the most famous clocks to come out of an era obsessed with them. Twemco, a company that’s been making timepieces since the ’50s, still makes one of the sleekest on the market.

16. Sunday Smart Lawn Plan

Price: $129+
From: getsunday.com

Does he like his lawn? Perhaps a little too much? That’s who Sunday is for. Plug in their address, steel a soil sample (I’m serious) and Sunday builds bespoke fertilizer for the lawn, completely free of problem chemicals.

17. ThermoWorks Thermapen IR

Price: $139
From: thermoworks.com

ThermoWorks’ chef-recommended kitcen thermometers are not cheap, but they are the best. This year, the Utah brand added an IR laser pointer to its standard Thermapen. It’s a near-perfect tool.

18. Authenticity 50 Signature Sheet Set

Price: $139+
From: authenticity50.com

These are wicked sheets. The percale set is made of extra-long staple Supima cotton and represents one of the best deals in all of bedding. It’s also made entirely in the US and comes in a variety of colors.

19. Korbo Handwired Baskets

Price: $150
From: dwr.com

Today, these handwired baskets are used to hold blankets. When they were invented 90 years ago, they were for hardworking Swedish fishermen and farmers. Each one is made from a single piece of wire that’s totally resistant to the elements.

20. Snowe Flatware Set

Price: $152
From: snowehome.com

Old, chipped and stained forks and knives is a bad look. Instead of waiting to get married to upgrade your flatware, splurge on Snowe’s 18/10 polished stainless steel set. It’s available in stainless steel, black satin or brushed gold.

21. Tait Wall Clock

Price: $185
From: taitdesignco.com

Designed, sourced and made in the US, Tait’s wall clock is composed of maple, steel and aluminum. The face is ink screenprinted onto aluminum and the movement is quartz. It’s sort of like a more colorful, modern interpretation of the famous IBM wall clock.

22. Coway Airmega Purifier

Price: $299
From: amazon.com

This year, one of the best home air purifiers money can buy got smart. Coway’s oft-recommended machine now hooks up with Alexa, fires real-time air quality information to your phone and can be scheduled and dialed in from anywhere.

23. Phyn Smart Water Assistant

Price: $299
From: phyn.com

It takes ten minutes to install (no plumber required) and it can save its owner loads of cash. Phyn’s water assistant measures water use across all fixtures in your home and identifies leaks and problem areas before they create bigger problems.

24. Hay Butler Step Stool

Price: $395
From: us.hay.com

Only recently available in the US, Hay has many nice, affordable gifts for the aesthete in your life. Its Butler Stool isn’t one of the affordable pieces, but it is a clever, beautiful piece of utility-laden furniture. Perfect for holding books, lamps and feet.

25. Humanscale Nova

Price: $519+
From: humanscale.com

A sustainably made stunner of a desk lamp. Humanscale’s latest lighting piece is best gifted to somebody who spends hours at their desk a day. The LED bulb is muted by an array of shields that make its light satisfying and not straining, and its “Forever Hinges” firmly lock the head and body in place when adjusted.

American Bench Craft Tradesman Zippered Tool Tote

Price: $170
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Keeping small tools handy and organized can go a long way to making house repairs and chores easier to tackle. The Tradesman Zippered Tool Tote from American Bench Craft is a 14-inch tote equipped with eight gusseted side pockets, with double-stitched, taped seams for unmatched utility and durability, making it a great way to organize, transport and store your home improvement essentials.

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These Are the Best Affordable Mechanical Watches to Gift This Holiday Season

It’s the holiday season and the watch lover in your life needs a gift — or maybe you want to treat yourself. For the kind of person who won’t even look at quartz watches except with contempt, watch accessories or actual mechanical watches are the way to go. And though mechanical watches can get expensive, there’s also a number of relatively affordable options that’ll delight even the horological snob. The following mechanical watches range in price from under $100 up to entry-level luxury at around $1,500 — with a lot of great options in between.

1. Seiko 5 Field Watch

Price: $80
From: Amazon.com

The classic ultra-affordable automatic watch, the Seiko 5 Field watch is shockingly robust for its price. A slight strap upgrade from the canvas one it comes on will make for a cool and satisfying watch that will last for years.

2. Swatch Sistem 51 Col-ora

Price: $150
From: Swatch.com

Colorful, casual and fun, Swatch’s Sistem51 collection of mostly plastic watches with Swiss automatic movements is a great source for stocking stuffers or spontaneous gifts for the guy who needs some levity in his watch rotation.

3. Orient Kano Dive Watch

Price: $239
From: Amazon.com

This is a handsome automatic sport watch you can beat up and not worry about. You won’t worry because it’s inexpensive, but also because it’s tough, with 200m of water-resistance and that celebrated Japanese build quality.

4. Timex Waterbury Traditional Automatic

Price: $249
From: Amazon.com

The Timex Waterbury collection offers a classic look and a Japanese automatic movement that’s visible through the case back. It’s available in different dial colors and strap options, and it makes a great first mechanical watch or a casual option for the seasoned watch guy.

5. Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPD37

Price: $287
From: Macys.com

Perhaps better known for its sport watches, the more genteel side of Seiko shines in its “Cocktail Time” series. These are stylistically more formal but remain fun thanks to their affordability and dial executions, which include this green version with a yellow seconds hand.

6. Tissot V8 Swissmatic

Price: $302
From: Tissotshop.com

You’re not going to find the specs and features that Tissot offers in the handsome and sporty V8 Swissmatic — which include a Swiss automatic movement (with 72 hours of power reserve), 100m of water resistance, and sapphire crystal, all in a 42mm-wide steel case on a steel bracelet — for a much lower retail price than this.

7. Laco Aachen 39

Price: $410
From: Laco-watches.com

The right size, the right price, and the right look. Laco is a German brand with a history of making military pilot watches, and here it offers a classic 39mm version with a Japanese Miyota automatic movement inside — perfect for the adventurous guy on a budget.

8. Bulova Oceanographer “Devil Diver”

Price: $415+
From: Amazon

Named for its depth rating 666 feet, the Bulova “Devil Diver” is a reissue of a vintage classic from the 1970s. With a unique look and Japanese automatic movement inside, the newest models feature colorful interpretations like the blue and orange pictured here as well as a cool green and black version.

9. Citizen Promaster Fugu

Price: $559
From: Amazon.com

Citizen’s Promaster dive watches are affordable, genuinely cool and rough-wearing classics, and the most recent Fugu automatic versions excited fans. Although they have only been launched so far in certain markets, some are already available online.

10. Baltic Aquascaphe

Price: ~$637
From: Baltic-watches.com

We’re big fans of French brand Baltic at Gear Patrol. The Aquascaphe is a retro-inspired dive watch with a solid Japanese automatic movement inside, a 39mm case, and an approachable price for the budding watch enthusiast.

11. Martenero Edgemere Reserve

Price: $695
From: Martenero.com

The Edgemere Reserve is one of the latest watches from New York-based Martenero watches. It’s got a unique look with a colorful design, a power reserve of 40 hours indicated on the dial, a 24-hour subdial at 6 o’clock, and a Japanese automatic movement, all in a 40mm case.

12. Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey Hao

Price: $720
From: Atelierwen.store

This young independent brand is offering some of the most elegant and nicely executed watches anywhere near their price level. Proudly Chinese inside and out, the brand’s first product offers a classical design, stunning porcelain dial, and other attractive details.

13. Carpenter Brooklyn Gent

Price: $725
From: Huckberry.com

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Carpenter Watches makes understated tool watches inspired by its home city. The Brooklyn Gent has a utilitarian charm, 38mm steel case, and a Swiss automatic ETA 2824 movement inside.

14. Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Price: $795
From: Amazon.com

33mm wide might sound small, but Gear Patrol found this pilot’s watch to be one of our favorite sub-$1k watches of the year. Based on a model made for the British military in the 1970s, but with modern updates like a manually wound Swiss movement, its proportions and details make it a unique wearing experience and a strong value.

15. Mido Multifort Patrimony

Price: $890
From: Shopmido.com

Who said you can’t get a good-looking Swiss automatic watch from an established brand for under $1,000? Mido is among the brands proving that you can get all that and the associated features you expect from luxury watches, like sapphire crystal, for three-digit prices.

16. Detroit Watch Company L’Horloge

Price: $998
From: Detroitwatchco.com

This independent brand based in Detroit offers a well-executed range of watches that draw on classical design cues. They include not only a unique American personality but Swiss mechanical movements and other desirable specs for reasonable prices.

17. Ollech & Wajs P-104

Price: ~$1,060
From: Ow-watch.com

The high-quality vintage watches from Swiss Ollech & Wajs are fun finds for budget hunters. The modern brand, however, continues to make tool watches that are remarkably faithful to the brand’s spirit of past decades and, just like the vintage models, they offer strong value. The P-104, in particular, has a unique look with its touches of sporty orange.

18. Autodromo Intereuropa

Price: $1,250
From: Autodromo.com

Autodromo is based in New York and caters to the broad section of watch lovers that overlaps with car lovers. The new Intereuropa takes design cues from the automotive world and features a manually wound Swiss mechanical movement and a moderately sized 40mm case. A great watch for the car enthusiast.

19. Farer GMT

Price: $1,455
From: Farer.com

At this price range, you can expect a bit more from your watch. However, the Farer GMT is still very much “affordable” considering what it’s offering. With its excellent details and Swiss automatic movement featuring a GMT (dual time zone) complication, this is a genuinely useful watch offering premium qualities and a unique look.

20. Yema Superman Heritage GMT “Coke”

Price: $1,499
From: Store.gearpatrol.com

This is an attractive GMT watch that combines features of a dive watch with 300m of water resistance. It’s bicolored black and red bezel lends it the “Coke” nickname just like the popular Rolex model. Powered by a Swiss ETA 2893 automatic movement, the Yema Superman is a great GMT option for the mechanical watch lover who appreciates vintage styling and modern build quality.

Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto Gear Patrol Special Edition

Price: $745
From: Store.gearpatrol.com

Our special edition watch pairs features like a quickset date function and 80-hour power reserve with a robust 40mm stainless steel case and 100-meter depth rating. The result is an all-around tool watch capable of offering effortless everyday wear while also performing on hearty adventures. Made in limited quantities specifically for Gear Patrol.

The 25 Best Gifts to Buy the Women in Your Life

Don’t know what to get your girlfriend, your mom or your girlfriend’s mom? Our guide has you covered with picks across style, fitness, home and more. We’ll even let you take all the credit.

Pavé Eternity Band

Price: $999+
From: Couple.co

Add a little extra sparkle to your holiday season with Couple lab-grown diamonds. These diamond rings are 35 percent bigger than mined diamonds for the same price and are more sustainable as well. So whether you’re shopping for an engagement ring, holiday, or anniversary gift, Couple makes the process easy and stress-free. The best part? Book an appointment with their complimentary Diamond Concierge for one-on-one guidance and to see the diamonds up close before you buy.

1. Flamingo Razor

Price: $9
From: shopflamingo.com

From the makers behind Harry’s, Flamingo razors feature five blades and a rubber-grip handle that doesn’t just look good but won’t slip in the shower. Throw one in her stocking and maybe she’ll stop stealing your razor.

2. Saltverk Flaky Sea Salt

Price: $11
From: amazon.com

This flaky sea salt from the Westfjords of Iceland, harvested with a centuries-old method that uses geothermal energy, is that perfect addition to a weeknight salad or once-in-a-while steak dinner for two.

3. ‘How Could She’ by Lauren Mechling

Price: $14
From: amazon.com

One of the summer’s best books, How Could She is a quick read about three friends in their late 30s trying to navigate new careers, new partners and a new chapter in their friendship with one another. She’ll love it, and so will you.

4. Outdoor Voices Wide-Mouth Water Bottle

Price: $15
From: outdoorvoices.com

This time-tested, glow-in-the-dark Nalgene bottle stands out with exclusive Outdoor Voice badging.

5. Glossier Boy Brow

Price: $16
From: glossier.com

Throw this perennial best-seller from Glossier in her stocking and she’ll ask how you knew.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. REI Co-op Membership

Price: $20
From: rei.com

Give her a lifetime of discounts and perks with a one-time REI membership purchase. She’ll thank you this time next year.

7. ‘Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over’ by Alison Roman

Price: $20
From: amazon.com

From Alison Roman, who is best known for deliciously simple and not-too-serious recipes like ‘The Stew,’ comes Nothing Fancy — her second cookbook. It’s perfectly on-brand.

8. Care/of Plant Protein

Price: $28
From: takecareof.com

Named of our Gear Patrol’s best products of year, Care/of’s plant-based protein powder delivers 18 grams of protein per serving with ingredients that are easy to pronounce — and digest.

9. Manduka eKO Superlite Yoga Travel Mat

Price: $30
From: amazon.com

This ultralight yoga mat is easy to fold up and bring to last-minute classes across town. Go ahead and get one for yourself, too.

10. Ritual Essential for Women

Price: $30
From: ritual.com

Unlike most multivitamins, these dailys deliver nutrients she doesn’t already get from food — like boron, folate and magnesium — in bioavailable forms she can actually use.

11. Wthn Face Roller Kit

Price: $30
From: wthn.com

Face rollers are growing in popularity thanks to their ability to reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.

12. Leatherman Free T2 Multitool

Price: $40
From: amazon.com

Everyone needs a good multitool, whether it’s for opening mail or taking on the trail. This one has everything she needs and nothing she doesn’t.

13. Bombas Performance Running Quarter Socks

Price: $48
From: bombas.com

Who doesn’t like a good pair of workout socks? Nobody, that’s who.

14. Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask

Price: $48
From: lunya.co

This silk sleep mask doubles as a headband during her nightly beauty routine.

15. Prose The Essentials

Price: $50
From: prose.com

Prose makes customized shampoo and conditioner that targets all her hair and scalp needs. After purchase, she’ll receive a digital e-card to unlock a consultation.

16. Aesop Cythera Aromatique Room Spray

Price: $55
From: net-a-porter.com

Help her liven up the living room with notes of geranium, myrrh and patchouli that never get old.

17. Tracksmith Van Cortlandt Shorts

Price: $60
From: tracksmith.com

Whether she’s chasing a PR or simply needs some lightweight shorts to lounge around the house, Tracksmith’s famous Van Courtlendt kit has her covered.

18. Everlane The ’90s Cheeky Straight Jean

Price: $78
From: everlane.com

Help her channel the ’90s with these affordable jeans made with Japanese denim.

19. Nike FE/NOM Flyknit Sports Bra

Price: $80
From: nike.com

Nike used it famous Flyknit material to build a sports bra that’s lighter, airier and more supportive than anything she’s ever worn before.

20. Byredo Burning Rose Scented Candle

Price: $85
From: net-a-porter.com

This is an $85 candle that smells like it could have cost you double. Just trust us on this one.

21. Helix Sleep Weighted Blanket

Price: $99
From: helixsleep.com

From Helix Sleep, an up and comer in the boxed mattress category, this fleece-lined weighted blanket comes in three weight options and costs far less than the competition.

22. Mineral Recovery Tincture

Price: $190
From: standarddose.com

This ultra-high-end CBD and CBG tincture promotes better sleep and recovery with a careful blend of terpenes that targets inflammation.

23. Adidas Terrex Free Hiker GTX Hiking Shoes

Price: $225
From: adidas.com

This urban-friendly hiking shoe utilizes Adidas’s Boost technology fits on the streets but shines on the trails.

24. Away The Expandable Carry-On

Price: $275
From: awaytravel.com

Away’s new nylon suitcases expand an extra 1.75 inches, giving her the flexibility to pack whatever the hell she wants to.

25. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

Price: $400
From: amazon.com

Dyson doesn’t just make vacuums. It also makes the best damn hair dryer on the planet, utilizing airflow — not heat — to dry faster, increase shine and temper frizz.

Hook & Albert Women’s Garment Weekender

Price: $640
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Functioning much like a traditional garment bag, the Women’s Garment Weekender is designed specifically to house her hanging garments. One stowed, the bag zips into a weekend carryall, offering storage space for additional clothing, shoes and personal items. The Garment Weekender is also approved for carry-on for all major airlines, making this equally functional for a getaway abroad as a casual weekend out of the city.

The 100+ Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Men

Whether you need something cheap for your outdoorsy nephew or a solid bottle of brown for your boozy uncle — or both — our guide to the best holiday gift ideas for men has you covered. Bookmark this page and check back frequently. Our editors will be adding even more gift recommendations to this list throughout the gift-giving season.

Filson Leather Card Case

Price: $75
From: filson.com

There are many benchmarks of a great gift, but you can truly tell if a person loves your present if they use it every single day. For such an effect, there might be no better choice than the Filson Leather Card Case. Its simple design is made from vegetable tanned bridle leather, offers three compartments for reliable storage for cards and cash, and like all Filson products, it’s guaranteed for life.

Best Style Gifts

Everlane ReCashmere Sweater

Price: $98
From: everlane.com

Sustainable comfort at an affordable price.

Away Expandable Carry-On

Price: $275
From: awaytravel.com

Need more space? This bag can expand.

Frye Chris Venetian Loafers

Price: $228
From: thefryecompany.com

The simple shape really lets the leather shine.

Warby Parker Edgemont Sunglasses

Price: $95
From: warbyparker.com

For the holidays? Why not. Sunglasses are never out of season.

Wahl Beard Trimmer

Price: $71
From: amazon.com

There are beard trimmers, and then there is the best beard trimmer.

Freemans Sporting Club Cap

Price: $45
From: mrporter.com

Every man should have an unbranded ball cap in their collection.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

Alex Mill Cashmere Beanie

Price: $95
From: Alexmill.com

Cashmere headwear is a next-level sensation.

Outerknown Camp Socks

Price: $18
From: outerknown.com

If you’re going to give socks as a gift, you might as well give some of the best.

American Bench Craft Leather Dog Leash

Price: $55
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Tanned leather makes your dog look even cuter.

Lotuff Zipper Backpack

Price: $1100
From: store.gearpatrol.com

The simple backpack you know and love, but given a distinctly elevated look, feel and construction.

Caputo & Co. Chain Rope Necklace

Price: $265
From: blueowl.us

A simple but effective statement for any outfit.

Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club Fragrance

Price: $126
From: nordstrom.com

Give the gift of smelling great year-round.

Howlin’ Mr. No Fingers Gloves

Price: $42
From: eastdane.com

Gloves so nice you’ll think twice about gifting them.

Cause and Effect Thin Copper Cuff

Price: $40
From: needsupply.com

A simple, affordable accessory that can be worn both on and off the clock.

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Best Home Gifts

Oxo Good Grips Container Set

Price: $60
From: amazon.com

Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Give a man a set of really well-designed containers and he’ll actually use those oats he bought a few months ago instead of just letting them sit in a jar in the cupboard.

SolidTeknics Wrought-Iron Skillet

Price: $89
From: amazon.com

Give a gift that’ll outlast either of you.

Bernzomatic TS8000

Price: $45
From: amazon.com

For those who want to push their limits in the kitchen.

ThermoWorks Thermapen IR

Price: $139
From: thermoworks.com

Precision cooking and baking has never been so easy or accurate.

‘South’ by Sean Brock

Price: $32
From: amazon.com

Incredible recipes from one of the best working chefs out there today.

More Home Gift Guides
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Best Whiskey Gifts

Four Roses Small Batch Select

Price: ~$55
From: fourrosesbourbon.com

Dubbed ‘one of the biggest bourbon releases of the year’ by our own home editor, this is undoubtedly the gift to get the whiskey snob in your life.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon

Price: ~$45
From: knobcreek.com

An easy upgrade for the friend you’re trying to coax away from the bottom shelf.

Aesop Departure

Price: $49
From: endclothing.com

Don’t compromise on the essentials while abroad.

New Riff Straight Rye

Price: ~$45
From: newriffdistilling.com

This is damn good rye from one of the most exciting distilleries in the world.

Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bourbon

Price: ~$50
From: heavenhilldistillery.com

This year’s winner of one of the most prestigious awards in whiskey. If you find it at a good price, you may just want to hold on to it.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon

Price: ~$65
From: elijahcraig.com

A 12-year old whiskey bottled at barrel proof? Count us in.

Trade Coffee Custom Subsription

Price: $15+ per bag
From: drinktrade.com

Great coffee from the best roasters delivered right to your door.

AeroPress Go

Price: $32
From: aeropress.com

Hands down the best mobile coffee maker there is.

SCA Coffee Flavor Wheel Poster

Price: $20
From: store.sca.coffee

Have a hard time putting your finger on what exactly it is you’re tasting in that single-origin you’re drinking? This will help you identify the flavor.

Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Brewer

Price: $32
From: aeropress.com

Just because you’re on the go doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your coffee.

Heath Ceramics Large Mug

Price: $37
From: heathceramics.com

A classic coffee mug made by the storied Bay Area-based ceramic company.

Coldwave Chiller

Price: $40
From: amazon.com

This simple tool chills hot coffee in seconds for a perfect iced coffee.

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Best Tech and Audio Gifts

Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex

Price: $450
From: bestbuy.com

Flex your audiophile knowledge with one of the best compact speakers out there.

Fujifilm X-T30

Price: $1199
From: amazon.com

The most advanced features you’ll find in such a lightweight design.

Sonos Amp

Price: $599
From: sonos.com

The powerful addition to an already impressive sound system.

Amazon Fire 7 Tablet

Price: $50
From: Amazon.com

It’s pretty amazing what this tablet can do for just $50.

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt

Price: $300
From: bhphotovideo.com

If you listen to Spotify on your phone, you aren’t getting the best quality sound without this.

KMA Elder Bluetooth Speaker Kit

Price: $249
From: kmakits.com

Building your own speaker makes the audio sound that much better. Scientific evidence to come.

Grado SR60e

Price: $79
From: amazon.com

Find headphones under $100 that have this kind of bass power and minimal distortion. We dare you.

Echo Dot With a Clock

Price: $60
From: amazon.com

Let someone wake up to your gift every morning.

Awair Glow C

Price: $89
From: amazon.com

This is a small price to pay to make sure their air quality is up to par.

Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Generation)

Price: $199
From: google.com

Live comfortably and cut your energy bill in half.

Fyrtur Power Blinds

Price: $149+
From: ikea.com

Protect your giftee from Peeping Toms and unwanted sun.

Google WiFi System

Price: $256 (3-pack)
From: Amazon.com

No one wants “dead spots” in their home, and no one will if they have the Google WiFi system.

Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad

Price: $140
From: Mophie.com

Give someone the gift of power, and their electronic devices will surely thank you.

Native Union Belt Watch 4-ft. Charging Cable

Price: $50
From: Nativeunion.com

No one should have to be stuck with the charging cable that came with their devices.

iBlason Case

Price: $10
From: Amazon.com

No one likes a scratched Apple Watch.

Auto Sleep Tracker App

Price: $3
From: Apple.com

The gift you don’t have to be awake to use!

HeartWatch Heart and Activity

Price: $3
From: Apple.com

Apple’s own Health app is primitive to what HeartWatch can do.

Vanja Type C Card Reader

Price: $8
From: amazon.com

The photographer in your life has too many memory cards and not enough of these card readers.

Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable

Price: $18
From: amazon.com

Three cables in one are like three gifts in one.

Anker PowerPort Speed 1 USB-C

Price: $26
From: amazon.com

Chargers are the underrated gifts that no one asks for but everyone needs.

Qisan Mechanical Keyboard

Price: $40
From: amazon.com

Replacing a crappy keyboard can be the difference between a bad draft and the next great American novel.

Lutron Aurora Smart Dimmer

Price: $40
From: meethue.com

One gadget to solve the biggest problem with smart home light switches.

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Best Outdoors Gifts

Mountain House Simple Sensations Chicken Fajita Bowl

Price: $24 for 6
From: amazon.com

These are so good you’ll be bringing them to work to eat for lunch.

Gaia GPS Premium Membership

Price: $36 for the first year (renews annually at $40)
From: gaiagps.com

A yearly membership is a gift that keeps on giving.

Leatherman Free T2

Price: $40
From: amazon.com

The best multi-tool out there has eight functions and can be operated with one hand.

National Parks Annual Pass

Price: $80
From: store.usgs.gov

Who knows, maybe they’ll take you with them.

Arc’teryx Elaho Shirt

Price: $99
From: amazon.com

You don’t have to be an outdoorsman to appreciate the quality and functionality of this shirt.

Outdoor Research Tundra Aerogel Booties

Price: $89
From: rei.com

Arctic explorers don’t have to be the only people with cozy feet.

SnoWander PoleClinometer Sticker

Price: $15
From: garagegrowngear.com

For backcountry riders, it’s the lightest and fastest slope meter for assessing avalanche threats.

Hand Warmers

Price: $29 (40 pair)
From: amazon.com

Everyone can use hand warmers.

Ruffwear Vert Jacket

Price: $80
From: amazon.com

Because pups deserve to be warm in the snow, too.

Lowa Renegade Evo Ice GTX Boot

Price: $300
From: backcountry.com

The Gore-Tex membrane will keep out any snow and slush all winter long.

Flylow Maine Line Glove

Price: $65
From: backcountry.com

Lobster claw-style gloves are far superior to both mittens and regular gloves.

Vermont Smoke and Cure Beef and Pork Sticks

Price: $34/18-pack
From: amazon.com

The ultimate portable snack always makes for a good gift.

Kuat Grip 4 Ski/Snowboard Rack

Price: $349
From: amazon.com

Save cargo space on group trips and get peace-of-mind since they’re fully locking.

Sweet Protection Grimnir II MIPS Helmet

Price: $350
From: backcountry.com

Saving their dome on the slopes is the number one gift of all.

Burton Covert Jacket

Price: $200
From: backcountry.com

This jacket makes it easy to stay warm and look good on the slopes.

Patagonia Woolie Chore Coat

Price: $199
From: patagonia.com

There are chore coats and then there’s this recycled wool one from Patagonia.

Stasher Bags

Price: $10+
From: amazon.com

Non-toxic and reusable, these silicone food bags are a great way to gift green.

Kuju Coffee

Price: $22
From: amazon.com

One of the simplest paths to a good cup of joe wherever they trek.

Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Hiker Med Kit

Price: $25
From: backcountry.com

Being prepared is the first step to heading into the backcountry.

ClimbOn Ridiculous! Muscle Paste

Price: $25
From: blackdiamond.com

Sore muscles, tendons and joints are no match for this pain reliever.

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Best Fitness Gifts

Aer Duffel Pack 2

Price: $170
From: store.gearpatrol.com

A hybrid backpack that is just at home in the gym as it is in the office.

Adidas Ultraboost 19

Price: $126
From: Amazon.com

A superb all-around fitness sneaker for whatever their healthy habits are.

Nike Training Club

Price: $120/annually
From: Nike.com

For the yogis to the weightlifters and everyone in between.

Trigger Point Grid Vibe Plus Vibrating Foam Roller

Price: $99
From: Amazon.com

What better gift to give than relaxed, pain-free muscles?

Hill City Train Half-Zip

Price: $88
From: Hillcity.com

The first trait of a fitness garment should be offering comfort.

Tangram Smart Rope

Price: $40
From: tangramfactory.com

For those who like to work (out) smarter.

Garmin Running Dynamics Pod

Price: $58
From: amazon.com

Being a better runner means knowing all your running data points.

Quad Lock Run Kit

Price: $60
From: quadlockcase.com

This makes running with a smartphone as easy as possible.

Ozmo Active Smart Bottle

Price: $60
From: amazon.com

Tracking how much they drink helps with always staying properly hydrated.

Mighty Vibe

Price: $83
From: amazon.com

If they’re a Spotify Premium Subscriber, this is the ultimate running companion.

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Best Watch Gifts

Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Auto

Price: $995
From: hamiltonwatch.com

This Hamilton is a replica of the watch in the movie Interstellar.

Stowa Flieger Verus 40

Price: ~$640
From: stowa.de

A wonderfully minimal pilot’s watch.

Tudor Black Bay GMT

Price: $3,950
From: tudorwatch.com

Beautiful, rugged and waterproof down to 200 meters.

Rolex Datejust 36

Price: $8,200
From: rolex.com

A classic that never goes out of style.

Baltic HMS001 Automatic Watch

Price: ~$366
From: Baltic-watches.com

Watches don’t get much more handsome than this.

Analog/Shift Watch Straps

Price: $75+
From: Analogshift.com

An instant upgrade to just about any watch.

TAG Heuer Monaco “Caliber 11”

Price: $5,900
From: tagheuer.com

A watch as elegant as the city it’s named after.

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Best Car Gifts

Hi-Lift Jack X-Treme

Price: $112
From: amazon.com

They’ll never go back to a regular jack again.

Sylvania 10″ LED Off-Road Lightbar

Price: $130
From: advanceautoparts.com

For when mere headlights just don’t cut it.

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

Price: $172+
From: tirerack.com

Go play in the mud.

MaxTrax

Price: $325
From: amazon.com

These making getting unstuck almost as much fun as getting stuck.

Trail Tech Voyager Pro

Price: $600
From: amazon.com

If they like going off the beaten path, this is the GPS for them.

Tire Rack Tire Garage

Price: $53
From: tirerack.com

Get their winter or spare tires protected and organized.

Meguiar’s Essential All in One Car Care Kit

Price: $55
From: amazon.com

The best possible way to say “you need to wash your car”.

PowerSmith PWL2100TS LED Dual Head Work Light

Price: $130
From: amazon.com

Whatever they need to light up, light it up bright.

Workpro 408-Piece Mechanic’s Tool Set

Price: $200
From: amazon.com

Noo matter how many tools he has, he can always have more.

Suncast Tall Garage or Utility Storage Cabinet

Price: $199
From: target.com

Who doesn’t need extra storage?

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The 21 Best Gifts for Anybody That Loves Tech

The world of tech is wildly varied, and kind of overwhelming. There’s a seemingly endless cornucopia of everything from smartphones to smart home devices, cameras to speakers. It can be intimidating, especially if you’re looking for a gift for the technologically inclined. But that’s where we come in! Here are our favorite gift ideas for the tech lover in your life.

GoPro HERO8 Black

Price: $400
From: GoPro.com

The latest camera from GoPro marks the first major design update since HERO5 Black and is a revolutionary powerhouse. HERO8 Black brings with it a new streamlined design that has completely changed how you can use the camera — with expandable mods, four digital lenses, advanced wind-noise reduction and the smoothest video ever offered by the series. HERO8 Black is the perfect gift for the tech-forward adventurer in your life.

1. Disney+ Subscription

Price: $7/month
From: disneyplus.com

While it is not technically a gadget, Disney+ is the hot topic of the tech world this holiday season. With its unbelievably large catalog of cartoons and animated films — everything from The Little Mermaid to Moana, The Lion King to Finding Nemo as well as all the Star Wars and movies from the Marvel Universe — it stands to satisfy every taste.

2. Mission Darkness Faraday Bag

Price: $23
From: amazon.com

Is there someone in your life who has trouble unplugging? They won’t with this Faraday Bag. When a phone is properly placed inside, no outside signal can reach it. It’s the same type of bag that law enforcement use to collect forensic evidence. Maybe it can also help your giftee stay off Twitter.

3. Amazon Smart Plug

Price: $25
From: amazon.com

Anybody who talks to Alexa on a regular basis, whether they have an Echo or a speaker like the Sonos One which as Alexa built-in, will be able to find a good use for this handy little smart plug.

4. Anker PowerPort Atom III Slim

Price: $35
From: amazon.com

This is an excellent and incredibly thin wall adapter for a MacBook or USB-C laptop. Yes, this tiny thing can actually power a laptop, making it a fantastic travel device.

5. Mophie Powerstation Mini (Fabric)

Price: $40
From: amazon.com

This 5,000mAh portable battery is a perfect smartphone companion. It’s super thin and can easily slide into a pocket. It also charges via USB-C, which any MacBook or Android user can appreciate.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Google Smart Light Starter Kit

Price: $45
From: google.com

If you’re shopping for a real technie, chances are good that they already have an Google Home or Echo smart speaker in their home. If it’s the former, then this combo of a Google Home Mini and a smart light bulb will slot right into their existing smart home ecosystem. It’s also great for anybody who doesn’t have any smart devices and might want to get their smart home off the ground.

(For Alexa users, you can achieve the same basic effect with an Echo Dot and a Wyze Bulb.)

7. Nest Mini

Price: $49
From: google.com

The Nest Mini is the new, improved and rebranded version of the Google Home Mini. It’s the smallest and cheapest smart speaker that has Google Assistant built-in, plus it sounds better than you might expect.

8. Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator

Price: $59
From: amazon.com

This pocket-sized $59 synthesizer runs on AAA batteries and strikes the perfect balance between coolness and nerdy-ness. If they have any musical inclinations, they’ll love this thing.

9. CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Starter Kit

Price: $75
From: amazon.com

This third-generation Raspberry Pi is perfect for any tinkerer that’s comfortable around a circuit board. Whether they want to build their own retro gaming console or rig up a DIY desktop PC, this is a great place to start.

10. Polaroid Lab Digital Photo Printer

Price: $129
From: amazon.com

This charming machine allows you to turn your your smartphone photos into real Polaroid film prints, which is wonderful; it gives digital phographers a little bit of that analog experience. But heads up: the film is sold separately.

11. Kano Computer Kit Touch

Price: $170
From: amazon.com

This little starter kit is great for anybody who wants to build their own computer, learn how to code, or both. It comes with step-by-step book that teaches you how to build your computer, a Raspberry Pi 3, a 10.1-inch HD screen, a wireless keyboard with trackpad and a bunch of the other computer-building necessities.

12. Ring Video Doorbell 2

Price: $199
From: amazon.com

This is the best smart doorbell for anybody who has a smart home built around Alexa or already owns some of Ring’s other smart home devices. It allows you to access a 24/7 live feed of your front door, whether you’re home or away, and it sends notifications whenever somebody shows up on your front porch.

13. Massdrop Alt Mechanical Keyboard

Price: $180
From: drop.com

There’s a soft spot in the heart of every tech lover for a really nice mechanical keyboard. And if there isn’t yet, there should be. The Massdrop Alt is made of a big chuck of anodized aluminum with LED backlighting, and the ability to swap out its switches with no soldering required.

14. Analogue Super Nt

Price: $190
From: analogue.co

The Super Nt is Analogue’s new-age retro gaming console that lets you play your favorite Super Nintendo and Super Famicom cartridges, such as Donkey Kong Country and Super Mario World, on your big screen TV just like you could with your old SNES. If you buy an Adapter Cartridge ($20), the Super Nt will be compatible with old GameBoy and GameBoy Color games, too.

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15. Master & Dynamic MW07

Price: $249
From: amazon.com

Master & Dynamic recently released two new versions of its MW07 wireless earbuds. There’s a sport-focused pair, the MW07 Go ($200), and a pair with noise-cancelation, the MW07 Plus ($300). Both are cool and new, but the original MW07 wireless earbuds are still available — and now they’re $50 cheaper than they used to be. These are a great AirPod alternative.

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16. Apple AirPods Pro

Price: $249
From: apple.com

Apple’s “Pro” AirPods have a bunch of key new upgrades. They sound better. They have noise-canceling and transparency modes. They’re sweat- and water-resistant. And, maybe best of all, they have silicone tips and so will definitely fit snugly in people’s ears.

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17. Arturia Microbrute

Price: $349
From: arturia.com

Here we have a great entry-level synthesizer that any aspiring musician or tech enthusiast will love. It’s super easy to use, but it also has more sophisticated controls that advanced musicians will be into. It’s a great beginner instrument that you can grow and improve with.

18. Oculus Quest

Price: $399
From: amazon.com

The Oculus Quest is the perfect gateway into virtual reality. It lets you play similar games to the higher-end and more-expensive Oculus Rift, as the headset utilizes similar Touch controllers and offers six degrees of freedom. Yes,you can play games and walk around the room. But crucially, it doesn’t need to be tethered to a computer nor does it need a dedicated room. The Quest is portable and you can play it anywhere.

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19. Sonos Port

Price: $399
From: sonos.com

Tech and hi-fi often go hand-in-hand, and if the person you’re shopping for fits that bill, the all-new Sonos Port is a great gift idea. It’ll connect to their existing stereo or receiver, and essentially turn their their non-Sonos system into something that has all the ease-of-use that Sonos is famous for. Stream on.

20. Apple Watch Series 5

Price: $399+
From: apple.com

The Series 5 is the best Apple Watch ever made and probably the best smartwatch ever made to boot. It adds an always-on display, a faster processor and a compass sensor (so you always know which direction you’re headed) to the already excellent Series 4. If the person you’re shopping for has an iPhone, this might be the best gift you can get them.

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21. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Price: $399+
From: amazon.com

Bose has been the king of noise-canceling headphones for decades. Its new Headphones 700 are the best the company has ever made. They have an all-new design, better sound and noise-canceling abilities than the Bose QuietComfort 35 II, and deliver the best-ever call experience on a pair of headphones. Yes, they’re expensive, but they’re one of the best-sounding things you can possibly put on your dome.

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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar

Price: $2,500
From: store.gearpatrol.com

It features five dedicated high-fidelity tweeters that deliver studio-quality sound, six long-throw woofers producing extreme 30Hz bass, and midrange vocals recreated with breath-taking precision. AMBEO Soundbar delivers a 3D home audio experience like you’ve never heard before. Developed with Fraunhofer, the AMBEO Soundbar merges with the acoustics of your environment that delivers a fully immersive sound experience, placing you in the center of the action. And with the Smart Control App, you can adjust your acoustic settings and tailor your sound to your own personal taste. Compatible with iOS and Android smartphones, the AMBEO Soundbar makes the entire experience completely seamless.

Everyday Style Essentials Fit for Your Holiday Wish List

You might be inundated with lists of gifts to get for all your loved ones. But has anyone ever stopped to think about you? We did. Whether you’re a style obsessive or not, we filled this list with the style essentials everyone should have. All you need to do is copy and paste this list to family and friends.

Nalukai Kapa Boot

Price: $130
From: Olukai.com

These hearty boots from Olukai bring together water-resistant waxed canvas and a moisture-wicking microfiber lining to combat any nasty winter weather. The sneaker boot hybrid is the perfect urban do-anything shoe you need over the holiday season. The Nalukai is relaxed yet refined and deserves a place on your holiday wish list.

1. Uniqlo U Crew Neck Short-Sleeve Shirt

Price: $15
From: uniqlo.com

T-shirts may be relegated to the basics category, but that doesn’t mean a t-shirt has to be an afterthought. It can be this one, designed by Cristophe Lemaire.

2. American Trench Silver Crew Socks

Price: $17
From: americantrench.com

Treat your feet right. These socks from American Trench are knit with a touch of silver, which itself has anti-microbial properties.(read: no more smelly feet).

3. Calvin Klein Boxer Briefs

Price: $25
From: amazon.com

We all need a good support system. Calvin Klein is part of ours.

4. L.L. Bean Boat and Tote

Price: $30
From: llbean.com

Your everyday carry doesn’t add up to 500 pounds. If it did, though, L.L. Bean’s legendary Boat and Tote could handle it.

5. Levi’s 501

Price: $33+
From: amazon.com

If you’re gonna have a single blue jean in your closet, the Levi’s 501 is the one to get.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

6. Lee Denim Jacket

Price: $37+
From: amazon.com

It’s hard to overstate the need for a classic denim jacket. But God knows we’ll try. The whole reason you have a torso in the first place is so that you can put a denim jacket on it.

7. Filson Watch Cap Beanie

Price: $45
From: filson.com

A mind is a terrible thing to waste. Better keep it warm through winter with one of these Filson beanies, made from 100-percent virgin wool.

8. Outerknown Sojourn Pocket Tee

Price: $48
From: outerknown.com

Maybe you’ve sojourned from t-shirt to t-shirt trying to find the perfect one. Outerknown’s Sojourn Pocket Tee ends the search.

9. Noah Core Logo Water-Repellent 6-Panel Hat

Price: $48
From: noahny.com

Look up from your dang phone and look at how many people have a dad hat on. This one from Noah has a shape that’s just right as well as water-repellent cotton so you can block the sun and the rain.

10. Everlane French Terry Crew

Price: $50
From: everlane.com

Everlane’s sweatshirt is classic with a capital ‘C’ and is made from 100-percent organic-cotton French terry fabric that’s been wear-tested to death. It also comes with a 365-day guarantee, somehow. We don’t know why, but we’re glad to throw one on. You know, for testing purposes.

11. J.Crew Classic Leather Belt

Price: $65
From: jcrew.com

Wear this snazzy belt with that Kamakura button up and you’ll definitely nail that job interview (assuming you also wear pants and shoes with it).

12. Converse Chuck Taylor ’70 Hi Top

Price: $70
From: amazon.com

The Chuck ’70 started as a redux of an archival sneaker. Better canvas, a thicker rubber sole, a comfier insole and an arguably better shape made it the best $15 upgrade ever.

13. J.Crew 484 Stretch Chino

Price: $75
From: jcrew.com

Give your jeans a break.

14. Naadam Essential $75 Cashmere Sweater

Price: $75
From: naadam.com

Naming your sweater the ‘essential sweater’ won’t automatically get you on this list. Making it from luxe, sustainably-sourced hand-combed cashmere will.

15. Kamakura Vintage Ivy Oxford Button Down Shirt

Price: $99
From: kamakurashirts.com

The best Ivy-inspired shirt comes from Japan. How about that?

16. Alex Mill Natural Dye Waffle Henley

Price: $145
From: alexmill.com

Waffles and berries sounds like a natural combo, even when it’s a waffle henley in a ‘botanical berry’ color. Alex Mill gave a handful of its overstock henleys a second life, enlisting NYC artist Maddie Provost to dye them using madder root. The result is a naturally-dyed shirt that will only get better with age.

17. Blundstone 510 Boots

Price: $145
From: amazon.com

Whether you’re tending to your garden or tending to a bar, Blundstone’s are a go-to boot that’ll get you to point B in style. We’re not gonna say it’s the Chuck Taylor of boots. But, like…maybe.

18. Reigning Champ Mid Weight Terry Pullover Hoodie

Price: $145
From: amazon.com

Reigning Champ’s made a name for themselves knitting some of the best sweatshirts this side of anywhere. Their hoodie features a combination inset-raglan sleeve with flatlock stitching throughout, all made in its Canadian factory.

19. Persol Sunglasses

Price: $146
From: amazon.com

Originally engineered for pilots and racecar drivers, Persol sunglasses are now worn by the stylish pedestrians the world over. They’re made in Italy with premium acetate and their signature Meflecto stems give them a comfortable fit.

20. Carhartt WIP OG Chore Coat

Price: $298
From: eastdane.com

We’re all a work in progress. Carhartt WIP’s Chore Coat, however, is a final product that has nothing left to improve.

The Dark Knot Livingston Navy Knitted Silk Tie

Price: $65
From: store.gearpatrol.com

A woven silk tie is a staple in any wardrobe. Whether he’s dressing up jeans and an oxford, or adding texture to a more formal ensemble, handmade silk ties from The Dark Knot are a great choice. While coming in a range of colors and patterns, a simple navy knit tie will go with most of his looks and will blend in effortlessly with other wardrobe go-tos.

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17 Gadget Gifts They Will Use Every Day

Tech is ubiquitous. We use it to wake us up and make our coffee, to turn on our lights and deliver us the news, to entertain us and, of course, to help us do our job — and that’s just scratching the surface. Smartphones, laptops and headphones are some of the most common things to come to mind, but there’s also so much more than that we use every day. We’ve rounded up a number of additional gadgets and accessories, that will become a crucial part of your giftee’s daily life.

1. Vanja Type C Card Reader

Price: $8
From: amazon.com

This handy little accessory is especially great for photographers. It’s and SD card and microSD card reader that has male USB-C and USB ports, meaning you can easily load your photos to a computer, tablet or smartphone. (For iPhone users, you can grab a $29 Lightning to SD Card dongle instead.)

2. Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable

Price: $18
From: amazon.com

This charging cable has three interchangeable connectors, so it can basically charge anything. Top off your camera via micro-USB, your wireless headphones or laptop via USB-C, and your iPhone via Lightning. Three birds, one stone.

3. Anker PowerPort Speed 1 USB-C

Price: $26
From: amazon.com

Anker makes some of our favorite charging accessories. This little guy is a 30-watt wall charger that’s easily capable of charging your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, and it’s way more travel-friendly than the brick that comes with Apple’s computers.

4. Qisan Mechanical Keyboard

Price: $40
From: amazon.com

This cheap mechanical keyboard punches well above its weight. It’s great for gaming, bbut generally offers an escape for MacBook owners who just can’t stand their computer’s current keyboard situation.

Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription

Price: $39
From: store.gearpatrol.com

Gear Patrol Magazine is a deep dive into product culture. Inside each issue, you’ll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and long-form dispatches from the front lines of product design. Get four print magazines — delivered quarterly — with an annual subscription.

5. Lutron Aurora Smart Dimmer

Price: $40
From: meethue.com

The two great things about this smart bulb dimmer are that it’s completely wireless and that it doesn’t require any hard installation. It goes on top of your current light switch, locking it in an “on” position, and from there you can control your smart light by hand just like you would with any traditional dimmer.

6. Twelve South AirFly

Price: $45
From: amazon.com

In-flight entertainment systems don’t have Bluetooth, making it impossible to listen to a movie or show on an airplane with your AirPods (or AirPods Pro). This little Bluetooth dongle solves this problem. It is also great for Nintendo Switch owners who want to game and use their Bluetooth buds, giving it extra day-to-day value.

7. Echo Dot with Clock

Price: $60
From: amazon.com

The Echo Dot has been a great entry-level smart speaker for years. Now Amazon has released a new model that costs $10 extra but also has an LED display to display the time, making the Echo Dot with Clock an excellent bedside alarm clock. And yes, you can turn the display off if you like — just ask Alexa.

8. Peak Design Tech Pouch

Price: $60
From: rei.com

While not strictly tech, this pouch plays the crucial role of helping you carry all the gadgets you already have. It has orgami pockets and dedicated sleeves for everything from charging cables to AirPods, portable batteries and your smartphone.

9. RAVPower RP-PB058 Portable Battery

Price: $60
From: amazon.com

This is one of our favority backup batteries because not only is it affordable, but because it is also super versatile. It can charge all your devices, including your MacBook, and its 26800mAh capacity means that it can go a long time between charges if you’re charging smaller devices.

10. Mophie Powerstation Plus w/ Lightning Connector

Price: $80
From: zagg.com

This is the perfect portable battery for anybody with an iPhone. Not only is it great-looking, but it also has an attached Lightning cable — no need to remember your own.

11. Logitech MX Vertical Wireless Mouse

Price: $84
From: amazon.com

One in ten people who work at a computer experience some level of uncomfortable pronation, or stressful twisting, in their wrist when they use a traditional mouse. It’s uncomfortable and distracting, but this ergonomic mouse can make long hours at the office much less painful.

12. Osmo Mobile 3

Price: $119
From: dji.com

DJI’s latest smartphone gimbal is also its greatest. Thanks to a foldable design, a new trigger button and a host of other new features, it’s never been easier for photographers to take better photos better and videographers to take stabilized videos with their smartphone.

13. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Price: $130
From: amazon.com

The Paperwhite is a standard of Amazon’s Kindle line and it’s perfect for most people. It’s waterproof, so it’s a perfectly acceptable beach or poolside companion, and it’s just as bright as Amazon’s high-end Kindle Oasis ($250), meaning it’s an e-reader that you can easily use inside or outside.

14. Ultimate Ears Blast

Price: $180
From: ultimateears.com

This is UE’s first Bluetooth speaker that has Wi-Fi connectivity and Alexa built-in. When connected to Wi-Fi, the Blast can be used as a smart speaker (i.e: voice commands). When not connected to Wi-Fi, it’s still one of the best-sounding portable rugged Bluetooth speakers out there.

15. Nintendo Switch Lite

Price: $200
From: amazon.com

Unlike Nintendo’s original Switch, the Switch Lite is a handheld-only console — it can’t be hooked up to your TV. That said, it can still be used to play all of Nintendo’s best offereings, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Smash Bros. On top of that, it is cheaper and more durable than its older brother, making it terrific for kids.

16. AirPods Pro

Price: $249
From: apple.com

Apple’s newest AirPods Pro are its best yet. Not only do they have an all-new fit and active noise cancelation, but they’re also completely sweat- and water-resistant, meaning you can actually wear them while running or working out.

17. Bose QuietComfort 35 II

Price: $349
From: amazon.com

These aren’t the Headphones 700, Bose’s latest and great noise-canceling headphones, but Bose’s now two-year old headphones are still a great gift: they’re lighter and more comfortable than every other noise-canceling headphone we’ve tested.

Audioengine 512 Portable Speaker

Price: $169
From: store.gearpatrol.com

The Audioengine 512 is a powerful portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers high quality sound at a range of 100 feet. Offering impressive depth and voice for a small speaker, the 512 is a great way to fill an apartment or workspace with your favorite tunes, streamed directly from your device, or via the convenient aux input port.