Here’s the 3rd installment of my annual gift guide for 2022! Today we’re talking about gifts for the dudes in your life. All prices were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed since.
(If you missed the first post, Stocking Stuffers, click HERE to read. The second post, Gifts For Her can be read HERE. Final gift guide to come soon: For Pet Parents)
1. Vintage Military Canvas Messenger Bag
etsy.com $17
This military canvas messenger bag has an adjustable canvas shoulder strap (42 inches long) and leather strap for the buckle. According to the seller: “The bags are never used, but may have some signs of time because they are 40 years old!” The bag measures 12 inches x 12 inches x 2.5 inches (30x30x7 cm). This ships from the UK, so order quickly to get it in time for the holidays!
2. Leather Slippers
etsy.com $40, 2+% cash back through Rakuten
No more cold feet with these handmade sheepskin leather slippers! The outside of the slippers is made with soft suede leather while the eco friendly fur inside keeps your feet toasty warm. The EVA sole is lightweight and keeps from slipping on hard flooring.
3. Lock Laces Shoelaces
amazon.com $16 (pack of 2 sets)
The Lock Laces shoelaces are an elastic, no-tie system originally designed for triathletes to decrease transition time. But they’re also a great gift for anyone — runners, athletes, seniors suffering from arthritis or other disabilities, autistic children, or anyone who wears sneakers!
4. JBL Clip 3 Waterproof Wireless Speaker
amazon.com $45
Who doesn’t like playing their favorite tunes during shower time (or gym time, or pool time, or pretty much any time)? This mini waterproof speaker offers up to 10 hours of play and can be clipped on a shower caddy, bag, or clothes. You can even take calls due to its noise and echo cancelling features. Comes in 12 colors.
5. Healthmate Velour Heated Seat Cover
amazon.com $42
Driving in winter can be not-so-fun, to say the least. Sitting on a cold seat only adds to the experience. Be your gift recipient’s hero with this super soft velour and polyester heated seat cover. It has 2 heat levels and is o.5 inch thickness for lumbar support and plugs into the vehicle’s 12-volt DC outlet.
6. Simply Old Fashioned Cocktail Infusion Kit
etsy.com $22, 2+% cash back with Rakuten
Your gift recipient will be the king of the party with these DIY cocktail kits! The Old Fashioned is an oldie but a goodie. Along with traditional flavors of orange and cherry, this infusion kit creates a bit more complexity adding cinnamon and orange zest sugar. Simply add your whiskey of choice (not included) right to the mason jar. Let it infuse for 48 hours and pour your drinks over ice to enjoy! Each kit makes 6-8 drinks. All infusions can be zero proof by adding boiling water instead of alcohol. Every kit has a 9 month shelf life from date of manufacturing. Suggested consumption is 30 days after infusion. Best kept refrigerated, but not necessary.
7. Sidetrak Portable Monitor
amazon.com $300
For the busy on-the-go professional, this portable monitor doubles your screen space. You can place it on either side of your laptop screen in landscape orientation, or place it to the side in portrait orientation. It only weighs 1.65 lbs and has a strong magnetic connection that allows you to pick your laptop up while the portable monitor is still open and walk from room to room without having to take down your whole setup. It’s compatible with most 13” – 17.5” Mac or Chrome laptops. The DisplayLink software is not compatible with some windows 10 computers.
8. Custom Viewfinder and Reel
etsy.com $65, 2% cash back through Rakuten
Create a one-of-a-kind photo gift + a touch of nostalgia for any kid of the 80s/90s. Choose 8 photos for the reel and watch your loved one click through over and over.
9. Personalized Game Controller and Headphone Stand
etsy.com $93+, 2% cash back with Rakuten
The perfect gift for the gamer in your life! Handmade with natural birch plywood and conditioned with organic natural oils. This high-quality laser engraved stand keeps video game controllers and headphones in organized one place, and it looks great!
10. 3-in-1 Folding Wireless Charger
amazon.com $40
For the guy with aaaalll the Apple gadgets, this 3-in-1 wireless charger will be a lifesaver. It comes in 9 colors, and folds up into a pocket-size for easy storage and for on the go. It’s compatible with iPhone 14/Pro/Max/Plus/13/12 Series, AirPods 3/2/Pro, and iWatch (adapter included).
11. Rumpl The Original Puffy Blanket
amazon.com $99
This polyester puffy blanket can be used for camping, travel, picnics, hiking, beach trips, concerts, and more. It contains the same technical materials found in premium sleeping bags and insulated jackets to keep you warm and cozy indoors and out. Measuring 52 x 75 inches, it’s water, odor, and stain resistant, and comes in 18 colors/patterns. With a ripstop shell and insulation made from 100% recycled materials, it’s a cozy experience that’s better for the planet, too. This blanket is machine washable and includes a convenient bag for easy packing and transport.