It’s the most wonderful time of the year – i.e. the one when we can flag gifts for others that we really want for ourselves! But what essentials does every man need in his collection for the holiday season? SELECT has decided to help do the thinking for you, and we’ve compiled a list of options every guy needs on his wish list. From The Frequent Flyer cocktail kit to timeless Honns Oliver leather gloves, we’ve picked the best gifts that your friends and family can spoil you with this holiday season:
Bateman Skincare Regimen Attaché | $220
Stop secretly using your girlfriend’s LaMer moisturizer and get your own. Bateman Skincare helps streamline the process with this five-piece collection that deep cleans and moisturizes skin, unclog pores, and simulates collagen production (which helps fight wrinkles). It all comes in an aluminum attaché case, so everyone knows you mean business when it comes to your skin.
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The Frequent Flyer | $ 100
Anyone who’s ever racked up their airline miles knows the value of a good drink. Why not take one with you? You can be your own mixologist with The Frequent Flyer pack, which is five Carry On Cocktail Kits. Craft two glasses (or make it a double) of an Old Fashioned, Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary and Champagne cocktails with all of the details. Not sure how to make the drink? There’s a recipe card included in each kit.
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Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch | $299
There’s no need to hire a personal trainer when you’re wearing a Fitbit Ionic during your workout. You can personalized workouts whether it’s on the track, in the gym, or in the pool. Track your heart rate and your sleep stages, and get help winding down after a tough session with guided breathing. Also included are the essential apps to keep you in touch, and an app to upload your credit and debit card info so you can truly stay active while you’re on the go.
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Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Evolution Wood 14 | $55
If you like being prepared, but also want to be able to cut a fool if he looks too long at your lady friend, check out this quintessential holiday gift. You can’t go wrong with gifting someone a Swiss Army Knife. It still has the essential 12 functions (plus a scissor), but the classic red plastic knife is swapped out with the refined wood grain on the handle. This look is less Eagle Scout, more Eagles of Death Metal, but still gets the job done.
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Travelambo Leather Slim Wallet with RFID Blocking | $15
First things first: What is RFID Blocking? It’s a technology that blocks signals used to electronically scan wallets so no one can steal the information in them, like your driver’s license, debit cards, and credit cards. This nifty portable wallet combines fashion and function, and comes wrapped in soft, but durable leather and a variety of colors.
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Ninja® Intelli-Sense Kitchen System with Auto-Spiralizer | $200
Trying a liquid diet? You can make all your meals in this multi-functional blender. Whip up a batch of smoothies for the family in the 72-oz. pitcher, or make your post-workout protein drink in the single serving cup with attachment. There are blades to help you make your own dough for bread, spaghetti, and fettuccine or (if you’re watching your carb intake) zucchini noodles.
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Milestone Pod jogging tracking device | $30
Ask anyone who runs, and the last thing they want is to carry around more stuff. The Milestone Pod eliminates bulk by tracking runs (or walks) from the sneaker. Clip the Pod on a pair running shoes and it’ll keep track the odometer, gait and performance on the Pod, which has a battery life of six months.
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Honns Oliver leather gloves | $100
These leather gloves define style and substance. Made with soft lambskin, they have a touchscreen-conductive thumb and index finger so you don’t have to take off (and eventually lose) your gloves while texting. There’s a ribbed wool cuff to keep in the warmness, too.
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Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old | $71
When toasting milestones or other accomplishments (like finally getting around to loading the dishwasher), consider breaking out a special bottle of whiskey. Matured for at least 12 years in sherry-seasoned European oak casks, this whiskey has notes of vanilla, citrus, and sherry.
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Brookstone DASH 4-Wheeled Expandable Carry-On Luggage | $100
Business travel can be a drag. Don’t let your carry-on be one. Weighing in at less than seven pounds, the DASH’s four multi-directional wheels can keep up with the hustle of getting to a gate (or when gates suddenly change), expand to fit your essentials. Its hard exterior protects your items while holding up against baggage claim hazards as well.
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BakerStone Pizza Oven Box | $150
What’s better than pizza? How about a homemade pie in less than five minutes. Put it over your 3-burner and larger gas grills to make ‘za, bread, cookies and, if you’re feeling like lighter fare, veggies and fish. Buy why would you do that when you can make pizza?!
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Moët Impérial The Greatest Entertainer Gift Box | $40
Like movies? Why not pop some bubbly to the release of holiday blockbuster The Greatest Showman. This limited-edition gift box lets you drink up in style, and provides a ready excuse to get the champagne flowing prior to New Year’s (which happily isn’t that far off!).
Google Pixel Buds | $160
These buds are for more than just listening to music. When you pair your Pixel Buds with your Google Pixel phone, you can enjoy real-time translation capabilities (think how to say “OMG – where the bathroom, I’m about to @#$! burst” in up to 40 different languages via Google Translate) by holding the right earbud and telling Google Assistant what language you need.
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The Winston Box Big and Tall subscription | $75/mo.
Why should slim-sized guys have all the fun? Fill out the profile on the website to select your style and confirm your size. Going forward, every month, you’ll have fresh gear that will fit you like a glove.
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Logitech Z313 Multimedia Speaker System | $50
There’s no need to break the bank to enjoy quality sound. Theis2.1 speaker system delivers balanced acoustics and provides enhanced bass from a compact subwoofer. Connect your laptop or desktop through the 3.5mm input, and control power and volume using the wired control pod.
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The founder of SELECT magazine and host of Next Up on NewsWatch TV, award-winning professional speaker Scott Steinberg is among today’s best-known trends experts + futurists. The bestselling author of Make Change Work for You and Millennial Marketing, he's served as a lifestyle and entertainment expert for over 600 outlets from CNN to Rolling Stone. His website is www.AKeynoteSpeaker.com.
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