Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Gifts for Him

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Check out the latest Gifts for Him in the 5th Annual Holiday Gift Guide!

Outback Canvas Travel Tote from Waterfield Designs. A distressed-looking waxed canvas plus sturdy leather gives this tote a professional, manly look. The roomy interior fits a bunch of items with a pocket that’s perfectly sized for an iPad or tablet. A sturdy self-locking zipper ensures that contents are secured. The hefty leather handle is just the right length to wear over one shoulder or hold next to you without dragging the tote on the ground. Available in two sizes with two trim options in chocolate or grizzly color.

Available at SFBags.com. Price starts at $149 for the Daily Tote and $150 for the Weekender Tote

Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival is the ultimate resource for experiencing the outdoors, including detailed information on: The 5Cs of Survivability—cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages. Choosing the right items for your kit. Manufacturing needed tools and supplies. Collecting and cooking food. Protecting yourself from the elements. Written by survivalist and travel expert Dave Canterbury.

Available on Amazon. Retail Value $16.99

Mantry (The Modern Man’s Pantry) Monthly Artisan Subscription. Each month you will receive a new and exciting food experience. The monthly crate allows you to discover and eat 6 full-size, super premium foods from around America.

Available on Mantry.com. Prices start at $75 per month plus shipping.

Superhero Stuff – This 100% acrylic Star Wars Rebel “Christmas Sweater” Sweatshirt will invoke the Spirit of the Force.

Available at SuperHeroStuff.com. The retail price is $56.99

Cogito Watches: Smartwatch with Bluetooth Connectivity for Smartphones

Read My Full Review Here. Prices Vary

Five Four Club: A Monthly Clothing Subscription Service for Men. Your personal stylist will create your package based on your style profile and noted preferences. Each package is valued at a minimum of $120 and offers new designs monthly.
Read My Full Review Here. $60 per month

Casio Pro Trek Watch features a Triple Sensor: compass, Barometer/Thermometer, and Altimeter. It is also Low-temperature resistant (-10ºC/14°F), offers Tough Solar that ensures stable operation even when using power-hungry functions and has an LED backlight (Super-Illuminator). Read My Full Review Here.

For More Information, Visit Casio.com. Available for Purchase at Amazon. Retail Value $200

My Pearl Harbor Scrapbook, 1941. A Nostalgic Collection of Memories by Bess Taubman and Ernest Arroyo unravels the momentous event of one of America s greatest tragedies, the attack on Pearl Harbor from its early Japanese inception, through the attack and its devastating aftermath. With the look and feel of a WWll period scrapbook, each two-page spread illuminates a specific aspect of the Pearl Harbor story with the use of hundreds of original photographs, maps, telegrams, newspaper clippings, hand-typed notes, and letters. The use of captivating design elements engages the reader to gain a well-rounded picture of what life was like at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, before, during, and after December 7, 1941.

Available on Amazon. Retail Value $24.95 Hardcover

The Big Lebowski Kit—A kitschy celebration of all things “Big Lebowski,” this fun kit includes key items such as a Little Lebowski Urban Achievers certificate, a ceramic mug emblazoned with The Dude and Walter, a pocket guide rich with quotes and classic moments from this beloved film, a severed toe—with nail polish—and a rug mouse pad to really tie your desk together.

Available at ModCloth.com or Amazon. The retail price is $17.99

Killing Patton Audio CD by Bill O’Reilly: Killing Patton Unabridged Audiobook. General George S. Patton, Jr. died under mysterious circumstances in the months following the end of World War II. For almost seventy years, there has been suspicion that his death was not an accident–and may very well have been an act of assassination. Killing Patton takes readers inside the final year of the war and recounts the events surrounding Patton’s tragic demise, naming names of the many powerful individuals who wanted him silenced.

Available on Amazon. Retail Value $21

Dear Dad Activity Book – Chock-full of illustrations and arts and crafts, this nifty tome will keep youngsters amused, artistic, and occupied! 48 pages; ages 6+

Available at KnockKnockStuff.com and Amazon. Retail Value $9

Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson By S.C. Gwynne. Rebel Yell is written with the swiftly vivid narrative that is Gwynne’s hallmark and is rich with battle lore, biographical detail, and intense conflict between historical figures. Gwynne delves deep into Jackson’s private life, including losing his young beloved first wife and regimented personal habits. It traces Jackson’s brilliant twenty-four-month career in the Civil War, the period that encompasses his rise from obscurity to fame and legend, his stunning effect on the course of the war itself, and his tragic death, which caused both North and South to grieve the loss of a remarkable American hero.

For More Information, Visit SCGwynne.com. Available for Purchase on Amazon. Retail Value $35 Hardback, $12 on the Kindle

Beard Head Knit Beard Caps combine the comfort and warmth of a traditional knit cap with the amazing styling of having a massive beard and mustache growing on your face! The unique design of the Beard Head allows your entire face to remain warm, even in the harshest weather. Your chin, cheeks, and upper lips will thank you as the Beard Head keeps them nice and toasty! Read My Full Review.

Available at BeardHead.com or Amazon. Prices Vary

L.L. Bean Waterproof Down Ski Jacket offers two-layer breathable ripstop nylon that is treated on the outside for long-lasting water resistance and seam-sealed to block snow and sleet completely. Even the chest pockets have waterproof zippers to keep valuables safe. Inside, 650-fill-power water-resistant DownTek down is toasty warm even when wet. An attached hood adjusts at both top and back, an internal powder skirt, special goggle-wiping cloth, and underarm zippers for custom venting. Available in three colors.

Available on LLBean.com. Retail Value $279

The Train to Crystal City: FDR’s Secret Prisoner Exchange Program and America’s Only Family Internment Camp During World War II By Jan Jarboe Russell. Combining big-picture World War II history with a little-known event in American history that has long been kept quiet, The Train to Crystal City reveals the war-time hysteria against the Japanese and Germans in America, the secrets of FDR’s tactics to rescue high-profile POWs in Germany and Japan, and how the definition of American citizenship changed under the pressure of war.

Available at JanJarboeRussell.com or Amazon. Retail Value $30 (released Jan 2014)

Mission Belts – These belts have no holes, they adjust every 1/4 inch and the leather won’t crack, it’s made with a Crack Free Guarantee! Mission Belts are made to be easily customized so if it’s too big you can adjust it, the buckle can be detached from the leather strap so you can always trim it down to size. You can mix and match buckles and leather to make your own unique combinations! Plus, a dollar from every belt sold goes to fight global hunger and poverty through micro-lending.

Available at MissionBelt.com or Amazon. Belts Start at $35

The Le Mans ZClip is slim and sexy; this carbon fiber money clip is the ultimate in money clips. Its width allows for easy use and extra RFID (Radio-frequency identification) blocking. The ZCLIP can hold up to 8 cards and 20 bills.

Available at Zclip.com. Retail Price $150

Leather Wallet Case from Mujjo—This monochrome leather wallet case line-up is simple yet stunning. Designed to hold two to three of your essential cards without sacrificing their slender silhouette, these Leather Wallet Cases help eliminate bulky pockets. Crafted from signature vegetable-tanned leather, they are available in Tan, Gray, and Black for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.