{"id":36640,"date":"2013-11-29T17:00:49","date_gmt":"2013-11-29T23:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=36640"},"modified":"2021-09-26T10:02:13","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T15:02:13","slug":"art-of-manliness-holiday-gift-guide-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/leisure\/gift-guides\/art-of-manliness-holiday-gift-guide-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Art of Manliness Holiday Gift Guide 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37143 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/aom-holiday-guide-2013-c.png\" alt=\"The art of manliness holiday guide 2013.\" width=\"590\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/aom-holiday-guide-2013-c.png 590w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/aom-holiday-guide-2013-c-320x136.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The holiday season is officially upon us and that means it\u2019s time for our annual Art of Manliness holiday gift guide. When we make our gift guides, we try to hunt down and share the kind of products an Art of Manliness Man would want to find under the Christmas tree: manly, useful, and classic. We also try to include gifts that are unique and one-of-a-kind.<\/p>\n<p>In this year&#8217;s gift guide, we incorporated useful items that we talked about in posts this year, as well as classic items that seem to have been the most popular in gift guides past.<\/p>\n<p>Use the guide to find the perfect Christmas gift for your father, husband, brother, or friend, or print out the post, circle your favorites, and casually leave it where your loved one will find it. And of course you\u2019ll want to send a copy to the man at the North Pole.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t see something on the list that strikes your fancy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/lifestyle\/gift-guides\/\">be sure to check out our gift guides from previous years for more ideas<\/a> (including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/stocking-stuffers-for-men-2\/\">one entirely dedicated to stocking stuffers!<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The items below are organized from least expensive to most to help you find something that best matches your budget. Hope you enjoy browsing the list as much as we enjoyed putting it together!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6 Pack of Locally Brewed Beer (or Soda)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Craft-Brew-2.jpg\" alt=\"Craft brew (2)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Local and regional breweries have hit an all-time high in America. There&#8217;s a reason for the popularity; small breweries simply create a better product than the big boys of beer, and can take more inventive risks. In the last year I&#8217;ve (Jeremy) had watermelon beer, rosemary beer, and even&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rocky_Mountain_oysters\">Rocky Mountain Oyster<\/a>&nbsp;beer. For the man who enjoys a libation every now and again, a six-pack of fine, handcrafted beer is a great gift. For the gentleman who doesn&#8217;t partake in libations of the alcoholic variety, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/soda-connoisseur\/\">some handcrafted, local soda<\/a> makes a fine replacement.&nbsp;<em><strong>$6-$12<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0446561754\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0446561754&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Defining Decade by Meg Jay<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Defining-Decade-2.jpg\" alt=\"The defining decade by Meg Jay, book cover.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Easily one of the best books we&#8217;ve read this year, and also one of the most important. Our modern society has largely said that one&#8217;s twenties are sort of a throwaway decade &#8212; why bother &#8220;growing up&#8221; when you can do it in your thirties and be just fine? In reality, however, instead of freeing you and relieving you of stress, putting off your life goals does the exact opposite, and creates anxiety in your life. Your twenties matter.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/good-news-your-life-isnt-limitless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You&#8217;re life isn&#8217;t limitless<\/a>, so don&#8217;t waste perhaps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/character\/behavior\/dont-waste-your-twenties-part-1-taking-advantage-of-the-unique-powers-of-the-twentysomething-brain\/\">the most important decade of your life<\/a>. For even more insight,&nbsp;<a title=\"Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #51: The Defining Decade With Dr. Meg Jay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/art-of-manliness-podcast-episode-51-the-defining-decade-with-dr-meg-jay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">check out the podcast we did with author Meg Jay<\/a>.&nbsp;<em><strong>$10<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34vp2Qf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Fresh Balls<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Fresh-Balls-2.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh balls product with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><br \/>\nEarlier this summer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/preventing-swamp-crotch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I did some &#8220;scientific&#8221; testing<\/a> of products for men that reduce the inevitable phenomenon of swamp crotch in the hot and humid summer months. One of the products that came out on top was Fresh Balls.<\/p>\n<p>Your recipient will laugh when they first pull this out of their stocking, but come summer they&#8217;ll be thanking you.&nbsp;<em><strong>$12<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0425257827\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0425257827&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Voices of the Pacific by Marcus Brotherton<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Voices-of-Pacific-2.jpg\" alt=\"Voices of the pacific by Marcus Brotherton, book cover.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve enjoyed Marcus Brotherton&#8217;s articles on AoM, then you&#8217;ll enjoy his most recent book,&nbsp;<em>Voices of the Pacific: Untold Stories From the Marine Heroes of World War II.&nbsp;<\/em>Marcus has carved out a niche for himself in the WWII history genre by interviewing veterans of the Big One and publishing what they have to say with minimal editing. You get to read what actual soldiers experienced and felt without the author putting his own spin on things. I kid you not, when you read one of Marcus&#8217; books, you feel like you&#8217;re sitting at a kitchen table surrounded by WWII vets telling you their war stories. In&nbsp;<em>Voices of the Pacific,&nbsp;<\/em>Marcus interviews the Marines who fought on the Pacific front. Be sure to check out&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0425234193\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0425234193&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We Who Are Alive and Remain<\/a>&nbsp;<\/em>for stories from the Band of Brothers in Europe.&nbsp;<em><strong>$14<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lodge-L10SK3-Pre-Seasoned-Skillet-12-Inch\/dp\/B00006JSUB\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1384529857&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=cast+iron+skillet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cast Iron Skillet<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Skillet.jpg\" alt=\"Cast iron skillet with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/>Cast irons pans last a lifetime, cook your food evenly, and even impart a low dose of iron to your food. It feels sacrilege to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/mastering-man-food-how-to-cook-bacon-properly\/\">cook bacon<\/a> and eggs in anything else. Be sure the recipient of this gift knows <a title=\"Cooking with Cast Iron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/cast-iron-cooking\/\">how to properly season and care for their new skillet<\/a>.&nbsp;<em><strong>$19<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00002N6SG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00002N6SG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maglite Flashlight <\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36877 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Maglite.jpg\" alt=\"Maglite flashlight with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Every Man Should Carry a Torch: A Primer on Flashlights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/flashlights-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Every man should carry a torch<\/a>. Always keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0011UIPIW\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0011UIPIW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\">a smaller one on your keychain<\/a> and a more heavy-duty one in your house and garage. When it comes to the former category, you can&#8217;t go wrong with a classic Maglite. The LED bulb will last nearly forever, and heavy-duty aluminum casing gives it shock and water resistance. Can&#8217;t beat the price tag either. Don&#8217;t let your home be without a Maglite.&nbsp;<em><strong>$17<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/store.artofmanliness.com\/collections\/stationery-men\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Art of Manliness Stationery<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/AoM-Stationery.jpg\" alt=\"Art of manliness stationery with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to give your handwritten correspondence some class, upgrade your paper. While this seems an easy task, most stationery is a bit feminine in nature, which is why we designed our own Art of Manliness stationery. Made from high quality stock, these correspondence cards will impress your coworkers, friends, and family alike. With over 20 designs to choose from, you&#8217;ll have no problem finding one that matches your manly personality.&nbsp;<em><strong>$20<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1440322481\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1440322481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Art of Manliness Boxed Set Collection<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/AoM-Collection.jpg\" alt=\"Art of manliness boxed set collection.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Get both of our books in a handsome vintage-inspired cigar box along with six manly coasters for around $20.&nbsp;That\u2019s about what it would cost to buy both books&nbsp;separately, plus you\u2019re getting a cool cigar box and some nice-looking coasters! What man wouldn\u2019t want to find this awesomely manly book collection under the Christmas tree? The cigar box the books come in is even accented with festive red and green. All the more reason to give it for Christmas.&nbsp;<strong>$<em>23<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stanley-Classic-Vacuum-Bottle-Hammertone\/dp\/B000FZX93K\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510770896&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=stanley+thermos&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=artofmanliness03-20&amp;linkId=800d93e4bad85e640669a723bc583603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Stanley Thermos<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Stanley-Thermos-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stanley thermos with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This sucker will be the only traveling thermos you&#8217;ll ever need. Made with stainless steel, the Stanley Thermos is rustproof and naturally BPA free. The 8-ounce lid doubles as a cup for your coffee, hot chocolate, or soup. Oh, and it keeps its contents hot\/cold for 24 hours. Need more convincing? Didn&#8217;t think so.&nbsp;<em><strong>$25-$50<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/aom.is\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Art of Manliness Pocket Knife<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Pocket-Knife.jpg\" alt=\"Art of manliness pocket knife with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Every Man Should Carry a Pocket Knife\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/lifestyle\/gear\/every-man-should-carry-a-pocket-knife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Every man should carry a pocket knife<\/a>. The Art of Manliness pocket knife offers the high quality materials, precision in German engineering, and the sharp look and fine details of the modern B\u00f6ker knife. This traditional double bolster knife takes us back to the good ol&#8217; times. Fine polished brass bolsters and synthetic handle scales with inlay. The blades are made of high performance 440C stainless steel.&nbsp;This everyday carry is laser etched with the AoM monogram on the outside and the Art of Manliness logo on the inside and makes for a perfect coming-of-age gift.&nbsp;<em><strong>$29<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0000TIISW?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0000TIISW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timex Field Watch<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Timex.jpg\" alt=\"Timex field watch with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These wacthes were inspired by the field watches issued to soldiers during the first half of the 20th century and look great with a wide variety of get-ups. While there are more expensive name-brand versions out there, if you\u2019re looking for a simple, yet handsome-looking watch and can\u2019t bear the thought of having your wife fork over $150 or more, this is perfect. Consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000B55AFE\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000B55AFE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\">Timex Camper<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0000TIISW\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0000TIISW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\">Timex Expedition<\/a>.&nbsp;<em><strong>$30<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jack-London-American-Earle-Labor\/dp\/0374534918\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=sporting-goods&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510770936&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=jack+london+labour&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=artofmanliness03-20&amp;linkId=dfd4007287235a8326a2ebbede1b9e37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack London Biography<\/a>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0880295961\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0880295961&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complete Works<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Jack-London.jpg\" alt=\"Jack london by earle labor, book cover.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Last spring we embarked on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/character\/manly-lessons\/lessons-from-the-sioux-in-how-to-turn-a-boy-into-a-man\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an epic journey through the life of Jack London<\/a>. If that series left you wanting to learn even more about the life of this incredibly virile and yet complicated man, pick up a copy of the most recent (and supposedly very best) biography written on London. Just published, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jack-London-American-Earle-Labor\/dp\/0374534918\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=sporting-goods&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510770936&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=jack+london+labour&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=artofmanliness03-20&amp;linkId=dfd4007287235a8326a2ebbede1b9e37\"><em>Jack London: An American Life by Earle Labor<\/em><\/a> is high on my to-read list.<\/p>\n<p>London&#8217;s own writings also make for a fantastic fireside companion during the winter months. While you can read many of his numerous works for free online, it&#8217;s nice to have them collected in one place. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0880295961\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0880295961&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">copy<\/a>&nbsp;contains his most well-known writings, and can be found on the cheap.&nbsp;<em><strong>$30 for the pair<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bottle of Scotch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Scotch-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bottle of scotch with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For the man who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/the-art-of-manliness-guide-to-scotch-whisky\/\">enjoys a good glass of Scotch<\/a> while he stares out the window at night manfully pondering deep thoughts. Scotch is considered by many (including both&nbsp;<a title=\"The Art of Manliness Podcast #34: An Interview With Nick Offerman (AKA Ron Swanson)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/the-art-of-manliness-podcast-34-an-interview-with-nick-offerman-aka-ron-swanson\/\">Nick Offerman<\/a>&nbsp;and his TV character Ron Swanson) to be the king of the expansive whisky family. Its caramely, biting taste is perfect to warm yourself during a winter night around the fireplace with a thick, manly tome in your hand (perhaps&nbsp;<em>Ulysses<\/em>&nbsp;by James Joyce). You can get a bottle of Scotch at most liquor stores for anywhere from $30 to $300, but the $60-$80 range is probably your sweet spot. Lagavulin 16, pictured above, is Ron Swanson&#8217;s choice, and fits nicely in that sweet spot.&nbsp;<em><strong>$30-$300<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000POHRMK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000POHRMK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shoe Shine Kit<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Shoe-Shine-Kit-2.jpg\" alt=\"Shoe shine kit with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A&nbsp;shoeshine kit&nbsp;makes the perfect gift; it\u2019s something that no guy thinks to buy, but every guy needs. I have fond memories of my dad bringing out his wooden shoe shine box once a month to shine his boots and our family\u2019s shoes. Buy a quality kit in a manly wooden box that has all the necessary accoutrements to keep your loved one\u2019s shoes&nbsp;<a title=\"How to Shine Your Shoes [VIDEO]\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/shoes\/the-ultimate-guide-to-shining-your-shoes\/\">shining like a sheet of glass<\/a>. Included in this set are two cloths, a tin each of brown and black polish, two sponge daubers, two 100% horsehair brushes, a shoe horn, and of course the handsome wood box.&nbsp;<em><strong>$35<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00DAX43VG\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00DAX43VG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess&amp;linkId=FSXA3GZUT5SFDAZ4\">T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00DAX43VG\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00DAX43VG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess&amp;linkId=FSXA3GZUT5SFDAZ4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/StatGear.jpg\" alt=\"Tactical auto rescue tool with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You never know when you&#8217;ll plunge off a cliff and find yourself trapped in a sinking car. That&#8217;s why a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00DAX43VG\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00DAX43VG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess&amp;linkId=FSXA3GZUT5SFDAZ4\">T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool<\/a> from StatGear should always ride along with you. The knife and belt cutter make getting out of your seatbelt a breeze and the spring loaded steel tip window punch allows you to shatter your window so you can swim to your escape. Make sure to check back on the site next Thursday for an illustrated guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/how-to-escape-a-sinking-car\/\">escaping a sinking car<\/a>. <em><strong>$40<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001D7AY50\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001D7AY50&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pair of Slippers<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Slippers.jpg\" alt=\"Pair of slippers with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the chilly winter months, a cozy pair of slippers is a staple for when you&#8217;re at home lounging around. Nice dress socks aren&#8217;t known for their warmth, so coming home to a pair of comfortable and warm slippers is about as good as it gets. And when you&#8217;re stepping out of bed in the morning, there&#8217;s nothing better than slipping your dogs into a waiting pair of fleece-lined foot-pillows. &nbsp;<em><strong>$40<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2qxwBEn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tactical Fountain Pen<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Fountain-Pen.jpg\" alt=\"Tactical fountain pen with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wished that you could carry something around that could both sign checks and injure would-be attackers? If so, you sir need a tactical fountain pen. This pen combines the gentlemanly refinement of a fountain pen with the virile ruggedness of a tactical pen. Made with aircraft aluminum, this tactical fountain pen can withstand the most rigorous of beatings.&nbsp;<em><strong>$40<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Wax Seal Set<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Wax-Seal-Set-2.jpg\" alt=\"Wax seal set with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Who knew that the humble wax seal could be so interesting and so fun?&nbsp;<a title=\"Wax Seals: A History and How-To\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/wax-seals-a-history-and-how-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We did a write up earlier this year<\/a>, where we discovered the fascinating history of the wax seal that dates all the way to the Middle Ages. The practice has changed very little since that time, and it&#8217;s easy to do yourself to bring some class to all&nbsp;<a title=\"The Art of Letter Writing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/the-art-of-letter-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the handwritten letters you&#8217;re sending<\/a>. While there are various kits out there, in my testing,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jherbin.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J. Herbin<\/a>&nbsp;proved to be the best of the bunch.&nbsp;This kit&nbsp;contains one brass seal engraved with a letter of your choice, and four sticks of their supple sealing wax.&nbsp;<em><strong>$40<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Airsoft Pistol<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Airsoft-Gun-2.jpg\" alt=\"Airsoft gun with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I made it a goal this year to learn how to safely use a firearm for self- and home-defense. What I quickly learned was that the cost of learning and practicing with firearms goes up very quickly. Between firing range costs, ammo, etc., it was getting to be more than I wanted to spend on a regular basis. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/lifestyle\/gear\/airsoft-its-not-just-for-kids-using-airsoft-in-your-firearms-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">So I did a bunch of research and testing<\/a>&nbsp;and came to the conclusion that supplementing your regular training with airsoft training can be a valuable (and not bank-breaking) practice. While there are varieties of airsoft guns, I recommend the gas-powered versions. Also make sure you don&#8217;t skimp by going with a cheapo $20 model. I recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airsoftglobal.com\/shop\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Airsoft Global<\/a>, which is where I bought mine. <em><strong>$40-$100<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onnit.com\/onnit-steel-mace\/?pid=124?a_aid=aom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Warrior Mace<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Onnit-Mace.jpg\" alt=\"Warrior mace with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/train-like-an-ancient-hindu-warrior-the-steel-mace-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Using a steel mace in your workout routine<\/a>&nbsp;is one of the most effective ways you can enhance your strength and conditioning. You&#8217;ll also be channeling the spirit of warriors of the last 2,000 years who have used the mace in training. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onnit.com\/onnit-steel-mace\/?pid=124?a_aid=aom\">mace from Onnit<\/a> comes in 10, 15, and 20 lb weights; I have the 15-lber and it&#8217;s a beast.&nbsp; <em><strong>$40-$75<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Real Men Real Style <a href=\"https:\/\/centeno.clickfunnels.com\/course-f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>A Man&#8217;s Guide to Style<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37181 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Guide-to-Style.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to style with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been following AoM for some time, then you&#8217;re probably familiar with the fantastic work of our resident style expert, Antonio Centeno. Besides writing here, Antonio has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realmenrealstyle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">his own men&#8217;s style website<\/a> that he maintains. Recently he released a huge self-study program for men looking to up their style game. It&#8217;s called <em><a href=\"https:\/\/centeno.clickfunnels.com\/course-f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Man&#8217;s Guide to Style<\/a>. <\/em>It&#8217;s a digital download filled with 100 lessons delivered via text, video, and audio. If you&#8217;ve been looking to improve your wardrobe (or know a man who&#8217;s mentioned he needs to) this is a great starter resource. When you buy this course, Antonio also throws in a bunch of free bonus materials on grooming, etiquette, and buying guides. <em><strong>$47<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joulies.com\/products\/5-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coffee Joulies<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Joulies.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee joulies with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Coffee has a rich history in America. From providing much-needed warmth to men in the field in the Civil War to giving modern men a pickup on their commute, it has cemented its place in many a man&#8217;s morning routine. Unfortunately, coffee also has a rich history of being scalding hot one second, and seemingly ice cold the next. It often seems like you have but a 10-minute window in which coffee is at its perfect temperature for consumption. Enter&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.joulies.com\/products\/5-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coffee Joulies<\/a>. They are similar in concept to whisky stones, except they cool the coffee at first to make it drinkable faster, and then keep the coffee at that temperature for hours. Your 10-minute window has now expanded to the entire morning.&nbsp;<em><strong>$60<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001H53Q6M\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001H53Q6M&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KA-BAR USMC Knife<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37175 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Knife.jpg\" alt=\"USMC knife with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>First used by Marines during WWII, the KA-BAR USMC knife has since become standard issue among other branches of the U.S. military. And for good reason. This thing is a beast! You&#8217;ll feel 5x more manlier just holding it. It&#8217;s a great addition to any man&#8217;s&nbsp;<a title=\"How to Make a Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Emergency Evacuation Survival Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/how-to-make-a-bug-out-bag-your-72-hour-emergency-evacuation-survival-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bug-out bag<\/a>.&nbsp;<em><strong>$64<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001Z23SUG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001Z23SUG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Indian Clubs<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Indian-Clubs.jpg\" alt=\"Indian clubs with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Harness your inner ancient Persian and 19th century old-time strongman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/an-introduction-to-indian-club-training\/\">by training with Indian Clubs<\/a>. Indian Clubs are a great addition to any man&#8217;s workout routine. They&#8217;re great for building arm and shoulder strength as well as <a title=\"A Grip Like a Vice: Grip Strength Training Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/molding-a-mighty-grip-strength\/\">forging a grip like a vise<\/a>. Plus, they&#8217;re just fun to use. It helps to do your Indian Club exercises <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JkFtaw9LB6I&amp;list=UUkRMqL3hLrIYhxNCac4vR3w\">bare-chested while sporting a mustache<\/a>.&nbsp;<em><strong>$72-$120<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005173EVY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B005173EVY\">Pendleton Woolen Mills Robe<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Pendleton-Robe-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pendleton woolen mills robe with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Every man needs a comfy robe he can wear around a cold house while he drinks his coffee and reads the morning paper. These robes from Pendleton Woolen Mills fit the bill. Made of 100% virgin wool, a Pendleton Woolen Mill robe is designed to keep you warm and toasty. As a bonus, it&#8217;s machine washable and has three pockets &#8212; one each for the remote, the newspaper, and a cookie for later. I got one of these as a gift a few Christmases ago, wear it nearly every day, and love it. <em><strong>$87-$228<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003GRZ5X6\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003GRZ5X6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Craftsman Tool Set<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Craftsman-Set-2.jpg\" alt=\"Craftsman tool set with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Craftsman is the gold standard when it comes to tools. This set comes with the Craftsman lifetime warranty, is made of alloyed steel, and better yet, will serve all your socket wrench needs. For the man in your life that isn&#8217;t terribly familiar with tools, this is a great set to have. It comes with two wrenches and 52 sockets, as well as a screwdriver with an interchangeable bit set. <em><strong>$90<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/goruck.go2cloud.org\/aff_c?offer_id=16&amp;aff_id=1018&amp;url=https:\/\/www.goruck.com\/events\/challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>GORUCK Challenge<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/GoRuck-Challenge-2.jpg\" alt=\"GORUCK challenge with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The GORUCK Challenge is a 9-13 hour team event in which a Special Forces&nbsp;veteran \u2014 called a Cadre \u2014 leads you on a 15-20 mile \u201cguided tour\u201d of your city. It begins at night and runs until the morning. Along the way, you take part in military-inspired challenges and \u201cmissions,\u201d which includes doing some basic training calisthenics, taking a little swim, carrying logs (and each other), and a lot of marching. Oh, and you do it all while wearing a backpack filled with 30 to 40 pounds of bricks and other equipment. The goal of the Challenge is to finish it, and finish it as a team. \u201cGood livin\u2019\u201d is what GORUCKers call it; it\u2019s challenging and it hurts, but you kind of love it.&nbsp;<a title=\"The GORUCK Challenge: A Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/the-goruck-challenge-a-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read my full review of a challenge I did last year<\/a>.<em>&nbsp;<strong>$90-$140 (depends on how far in advance you sign-up)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0052T6XLY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0052T6XLY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Krav Maga DVDs<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Krav-Maga-DVDs-2.jpg\" alt=\"Krav mega DVDs with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Krav Maga is a brutally effective tactical mixed martial art\/combative and self-defense system that was first developed by Imi Lichtenfeld in the 1940s for the Israeli military. Its success as a self-defense system lies in its principles of simplicity, combined defense and attack, and&nbsp;<em>retzev<\/em>, or continuous motion. It also provides tactics for defending against a variety of weapons. While joining a gym is preferable for learning self-defense, if that&#8217;s not an option, watching a DVD will give you a basic overview of Krav Maga and its techniques. I highly recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0052T6XLY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0052T6XLY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Kahn\u2019s set of DVDs<\/a>. They\u2019re very well-done and David does a great job explaining and demonstrating the methods and movements.&nbsp;<em><strong>$96<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trunkclub.com\/?c=AF_SAS_text&amp;utm_source=SAS&amp;utm_medium=AF&amp;utm_campaign=text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Trunk Club Gift Card<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trunkclub.com\/?c=AF_SAS_text&amp;utm_source=SAS&amp;utm_medium=AF&amp;utm_campaign=text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Trunk-Club.jpg\" alt=\"Trunk club gift card with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even with all the great style advice we offer here on AoM, shopping and trying to find all the right clothes that all go together can still be an intimidating experience. Trunk Club offers the opportunity to have your very own stylist remove all the guesswork for you. When you sign up, you take a visual survey based on your current style and also what you&#8217;d like your style to be. Based on that, a stylist (the service is free of charge) selects &#8212; just for you &#8212; a &#8220;trunk&#8221; that caters to your preferences and style. You can even contact your stylist if you have questions or are unhappy with their selections. It&#8217;s not a membership &#8212; you only receive a box when you request one. The downside of the service is that the clothes are really high-end &#8212; and thus expensive. But you only pay for what you like and can send the rest back &#8212; shipping is free both ways. So it&#8217;s a risk-free way to try out new clothes. It&#8217;s especially useful for when you need to put together an outfit for a special event or are embarking on a new phase in your life and want to start building a different kind of wardrobe. <strong>$100 minimum for gift card<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0010Y1KYA\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0010Y1KYA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Safety Razor Set<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Safety-Razor-Set-2.jpg\" alt=\"Safety razor set with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Stop wasting money on Gillette Mach 12 cartridges and&nbsp;<a title=\"How To Shave Like Your Grandpa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/shaving\/how-to-shave-with-safety-razor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start shaving like your grandpa<\/a>&nbsp;used to. Using a double-edge safety razor for your daily shaving needs provides a way closer shave than a cartridge razor or an electric razor. It also leaves your skin feeling significantly better. And to top it off, once you invest in the materials, you&#8217;re set for life, and all you need to buy from then on is 10-cent blades and shaving soap.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0010Y1KYA\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0010Y1KYA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This set<\/a>&nbsp;includes a Merkur safety razor, chrome shaving bowl, badger-hair brush, a stand, and shaving soap to get you started.&nbsp;<em><strong>$107<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onnit.com\/battle-ropes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Onnit Battle Ropes<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Onnit-Ropes.jpg\" alt=\"Onnit battle ropes with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Doing a quick 10-minute workout with these battle ropes is like doing&nbsp;<a title=\"Wind Sprints for Your Arms: 15 Battle Rope Exercises\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/battle-rope-exercises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wind sprints for your arms<\/a>. I prefer the 50&#8242; long, 2&#8243; thick version, but you can get shorter and thinner ropes as well. You could use regular manila ropes, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onnit.com\/battle-ropes\/\">these polypropylene ropes from Onnit<\/a> won&#8217;t fray, break down, or hold water. And they come with vinyl wrapping on the ends for grip support. Give the gift that will make someone puke, in the best possible way. <strong><em>$145 (on sale right now for $130!)<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Leather-Writing-Journal-Notebook-Refillable\/dp\/B01FT6FU5E\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507416522&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=colonel+littleton+no.+9+journal&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=artofmanliness03-20&amp;linkId=0e039b2d7bc21573c0dc994be5bcdeb7\">Col. Littleton No. 9 Journal<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Littleton-Journal-2.jpg\" alt=\"Littleton journal with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-8-start-a-journal\/\">Every man should keep a journal<\/a>. If you\u2019ve had trouble getting into this manly habit, perhaps what you need is a journal so handsome and inviting it\u2019s hard&nbsp;<em>not<\/em>&nbsp;to write in it. Enter the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Leather-Writing-Journal-Notebook-Refillable\/dp\/B01FT6FU5E\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507416522&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=colonel+littleton+no.+9+journal&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=artofmanliness03-20&amp;linkId=0e039b2d7bc21573c0dc994be5bcdeb7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Col. Littleton No. 9 Journal<\/a>. Wrapped up in rugged steer hide, this baby will have you putting pen to paper in no time. Perfect as a travelogue for all your manly adventures. Don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s refillable, so the hefty price tag isn&#8217;t just for one-time use. If you give someone this gift, tell them to stay tuned for a post on Jan. 1 that will help them jump-start their journal writing this year. <em><strong>$145<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/linkerror.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anything from Saddleback Leather<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Saddleback-Brief-2.jpg\" alt=\"Saddleback brief with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>From their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/linkerror.html\">iPad cases<\/a>&nbsp;to their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/linkerror.html\">Dopp kits<\/a>&nbsp;to their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/linkerror.html\">signature briefcases<\/a>, there isn\u2019t anything made by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/linkerror.html\">Saddleback Leather Co.<\/a>&nbsp;that most men wouldn\u2019t be positively giddy to find under the tree come Christmas morning. Handsome, well-crafted, and made to last (everything they make is backed by a 100-year guarantee), your loved one would likely trade a few years of tchotchkes that gather dust in his closet for one gift that he\u2019ll be using until he goes to his grave.&nbsp;<em><strong>$150-$600<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0090IBZ9I\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0090IBZ9I&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Trigger Point Release Set<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36878 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/TriggerPoint.jpg\" alt=\"Trigger point release set with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you need to recover from your battle ropes and warrior mace workouts, doing some <a title=\"Hurts So Good: A Beginner\u2019s Guide Self-Myofascial\/Trigger Point Release\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/trigger-point-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trigger point release<\/a> (also known as self-myofascial release) exercises will keep you loose, limber, and free of pain &#8212; even if it does hurt so good while you&#8217;re doing it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0090IBZ9I\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0090IBZ9I&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This starter set<\/a> comes with two massage balls, one Footballer, one Quadballer, one Baller Block platform, an instructional DVD, and a total body guidebook. <em><strong>$180<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005441AJC\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B005441AJC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>SONOS Speaker<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36882 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Sonos-Speaker-2.jpg\" alt=\"SONOS speaker with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There was a time when you needed all kinds of wires and hookups to have a great sound system. That time is long gone. Enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005441AJC\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B005441AJC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SONOS wireless speaker<\/a>. Coming in three sizes, this speaker is loaded with features that a technoholic will love. It&#8217;s humidity resistant, meaning you can jam out in the shower to your heart&#8217;s content. You can even stream directly from iTunes and online streaming services like Pandora. Just awesome. <em><strong>$200-$400<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/goruck.go2cloud.org\/aff_c?offer_id=16&amp;aff_id=1018&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goruck.com%2FGear%2FDetails%2Fgr1-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GORUCK GR1 Rucksack<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/GoRuck-Bag-2.jpg\" alt=\"GORUCK rucksack with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Built in the USA of military-grade, highly water-resistant materials, the rucksack\u2019s stress points have been strength tested at over 400 lbs, and it comes with a lifetime repairs guarantee. The pack will not only hold up during a GORUCK challenge (see above) but will also do duty for college life and traveling the world. They\u2019ve even been used by Special Forces soldiers, who have reported that their durability and low profile relative to volume capacity make them an ideal assaulter\u2019s pack. How\u2019s that for versatility?&nbsp;<em><strong>$295<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.itstactical.com\/products\/its-discreet-messenger-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ITS Tactical Discreet Messenger Bag<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37174 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Bag.jpg\" alt=\"ITS tactical discreet messenger bag with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For the <a title=\"Are You a Sheep or Sheepdog? Part I\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/are-you-a-sheep-or-sheepdog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheepdog<\/a> in your life. A Made in the USA messenger bag which you can use to both carry a laptop and fight out of. The ITS Tactical Discreet Messenger Bag has a quick access pocket for concealed carry and tons of other features too, but it\u2019s designed not to look like a tactical bag and draw attention to itself. <strong><em>$349<\/em> (On sale right now for $275, and includes a free padded insert &#8212; a $49 value!)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schottnyc.com\/?partner=artofmanliness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Schott&#8217;s Leather Jacket<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2013\/11\/Schott-Jacket.jpg\" alt=\"Schott's leather jacket with christmas background.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schottnyc.com\/?partner=artofmanliness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schott\u2019s of NYC<\/a>&nbsp;has been making rugged, quality leather coats for almost 100 years. Schott\u2019s was the first to put a zipper on a jacket and the creator of the first leather motorcycle jacket. Their motorcycle jackets became legendary when they were worn by Marlon Brando in&nbsp;<em>The Wild One.<\/em>&nbsp;Schott\u2019s also made jackets for the military, like the Type A-2 Jacket above which was worn by the Army Air Corps. The inside features an escape map of Europe, which pilots would sow into the jacket\u2019s lining to enable them to find their way to the safety of the Allied lines if they were shot down.<em>&nbsp;<strong>$535-$1,100<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is officially upon us and that means it\u2019s time for our annual Art of Manliness holiday gift guide. When we make our gift guides, we try to hunt down and share the kind of products an Art of Manliness Man would want to find under the Christmas tree: manly, useful, and classic. 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