FITBIT FLEX 2
Help him keep that New Year’s resolution this year with this slim, waterproof fitness tracker. The LED display on the Fitbit Flex 2 is backed up by wireless syncing, reminders to get moving, and exercise-recognition features. It also silently monitors sleep duration and quality as you snooze.
EXOTIC MEATS CRATE
If your Valentine is a carnivore, go beyond ordinary meat and get him a box filled with delicious jerky made from the most exotic flavors in the animal kingdom. Ostrich, alligator, pheasant, boar, venison, elk, buffalo, and the legendary African delicacy of biltong are just a few of the choice cuts he’ll enjoy.
BROOKLYN BUTCHER BLOCKS AMERICAN FLAG CUTTING BOARD
When it comes to countertop slicing and dicing, there are cutting boards and there are butchers blocks. The three ingredients in this heavy hunk of kitchen masculinity are cherry, oak, and maple. An essential kitchen item made to last a lifetime, this New York City-bred butchers block is perfect if the chef in your life and the patriot in your life are the same person.
UNBREAKABLE SUNGLASSES
Whether he’s out on the boat or out in the woods, these polarized sunglasses will stand up to whatever abuse he can dish out. Crafted from a durable magnesium/aluminum alloy, they have a hardness level rated several times higher than that of traditional sunglasses, all while blocking 100 percent of harmful UV rays. If you feel like spending a little more, you might consider some of these fashionable shades.
TURKISH COTTON BATHROBE
The same quality and softness found on robes in five-star hotels and spas, this cozy bathrobe is made from genuine unprocessed combed Turkish cotton. Thick and absorbent, but not bulky, this plush robe, breathes in the summer and keeps you warm in the winter.
FIRE IN THE BRIAR PIPE CARVING KIT
Few things are more refined than a gentleman who pauses for a few puffs on a pipe – except for him crafting his own pipe by hand, that is. The Friar in the Briar kit includes all the high-quality pipe-carving tools needed for the job. When he’s finished, his new pipe will represent the ultimate in delayed gratification.
ALL-IN-ONE GOLF CLUB CLEANER
Even if your man’s play on the course doesn’t always reflect that of the pros, his equipment can be PGA all the way. This scrub pad, towel, and groove cleaners all in one earned 4.9 stars out of five with happy reviewers. Light and portable, it will keep his equipment in tip-top shape – and perhaps even improve his game.
SILVERSTONE BLESSING BRACELET
No matter how stressful his life is, you can give your guy the gift of serenity this Valentine’s Day with the My Saint, My Hero bracelet. Hand woven in Medjugorje, it’s displayed on a card that tells the tale of Medjugorje and the Benedictine medal. Valentine, after all, was a saint.
GOODFELLOW & CO. KNIT PAJAMA PANTS
Show how much you care by encouraging a few healthy lounge days now and then with the perfect lounging PJ bottoms. Soft and lightweight, the 60/40 cotton/modal blend stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
TRAVELAMBO MINIMALIST WALLET
With 4.4 out of five stars after nearly 2,000 reviews, this slim leather wallet features not just RFID blocking technology, but superior craftsmanship for men with refined taste. Made from renowned Napa leather, this front- or back-pocket wallet is tanned with 100 percent plant oil – not chemicals.
