Christmas 2020 is its own thing, we understand it’s a tough year for a lot of people. We also know that shipping times and waits are a real pain in the keester. If you’re anything like us, you’re a last-minute shopper. With that being said, we put together a list of items both easy on the wallet and quickly available (through Amazon and the like). Watch along to the podcast episode for this guide if you want more details and superfluous commentary. We’ve included gifts at different price points from $6 to $99 (at the time of this post.) And considering the uncertain times of COVID, you’ll find a lot of survival and preparedness items here, as well as useful novelties. Enjoy!
We adore Phoenix Shaving products. They have tons of unique and masculine grooming products that will turn heads and make the Mrs. wanna cozy up to you by the fire on a bearskin rug. This kit comes with everything you need for an emergency wet shave, and it also comes in a badass tactical stocking… just in case you need to go out into the apocalypse in style (and it happens to be Christmas time). You get to pick your own fragrance profile when adding it to your cart, but we recommend Cavendish, for obvious reasons. - $99
Just like many people this year, we’ve gotten into a lot of hobbies. One of them is wood carving! This kit comes in a great little roll-up pouch with all the items you need to start carving spoons, mugs, or bowls. These high-quality blades are made by Beavercraft in Ukraine and come highly recommended by seasoned woodcarvers. If you’re just getting into Bushcrafting, you’ll need to carve your own Kuksa. Or you can get yourself one of these Hobby Pipe blocks and carve your own freehand tobacco pipe. Both the tools and items you create with them will serve you for years to come. - $39
When sh*t hits the fan, you’re going to need to know how to start your own fire. Or perhaps you just wanna light the fireplace with some badassery this Christmas. Why not learn how to do it the old-fashioned way? This kit from PSKOOK comes with everything you need to make your own char cloth and start a fire with a traditional flint and steel. There are multiple designs to choose from, but this steel just looks like someone would have had it during the Revolutionary War… we’re also pretty sure you can use it as brass knuckles in a pinch, but you didn’t hear that from us. Comes in a tin box, with flint, steel, tinder, char cloth, and a collapsible bellow. - $16
If you’re an old fogie, you probably long for the good old days of simpler gaming, where Italian stereotypes trip on mushrooms and smash bricks hoping for some action from a Princess. This Retro Gaming emulator runs off a Raspberry Pi computer, and when it’s set up, can play every video game ever made for the Nintendo and Super Nintendo systems. This takes just a little computer savviness, but the instructions are easy to follow. And this system comes with a housing that looks like an NES and as well as SuperNES-like controllers. So you get the best of both retro worlds.- $79
Every man needs a good tool toll. Whether it’s to pack up cables and chargers, tools for the day, or to store all your Pipesmoking accessories, you need something functional that also looks badass. These tool rolls from OneTigris fit that description. We love the Multicam color, as well as the industrial-strength velcro on the outer edges so you're not losing a damn thing when this roll is packed with your precious cargo. - $15
Whether you’re camping or hiking in the bush one afternoon and need to stop for a hot meal, or want to make sure your water is safe to drink (Lord knows having the squirts in the woods is no picnic), this little cook set is ideal for any outdoorsman. It’s a simple steel pot, with a straining lid, folding handle, and two nesting cups. This little cup has a solid reputation in the Bushcrafting community, with many articles and videos on the internet with custom mod ideas. Pair it with a little pocket stove and you have everything you need for a 1-2 person cookout. We were surprised to see this on Amazon for under $10 right now with an additional 10% coupon. You won’t beat that price, ever. You can also find these in any store that has a camping section.
- $10
It’s that time of year, and you need one of these for all the parties you will not be attending because of the ‘Rona. Our Scofflaw logo, the mustachioed skull smoking a pipe, has been reimagined into a knit pattern graphic, available in 3 different colors (red, green, or navy) on both sweatshirts and t-shirts. This design is a modern take on the classic Ugly Christmas Sweater, perfect for those who maybe enjoy the Holidays with a little too much egg nog and burley in their blend. So go ahead and show off your Scofflaw pride with a little festive flair. You can also get some of our badass shirts or gaiters. - $25
If you’re someone who shaves like your grandpa with a traditional safety razor, you know how inexpensive blades are, and you probably buy them in 100 Bulk Packs! Which is amazing savings for us cheapskates. The only issue is they take up a lot of room, and the boxes are hard to fiddle with. Enter the Razor Blade dispenser from Frugal Shave. You can fit 100 blades in this contraption, and the new blade just springs and slides out the top. There’s even a warning to buy more blades when you’re down to your last 10. This item is also available in a version with a blade bank in the back to safely dispose of all your used blades. - $15
Now, this is not one specific gift purchase, but a gift idea, combining two inexpensive items to make a custom set for the gentleman in your life. Everyone needs a deck of cards, it’s the most portable and versatile gaming system anyone could have. But old school playing cards are boring! So we recommend getting a set of Premium playing cards here from Theory 11. They have over a dozen different styles you can pick to fit the person you’re buying for. Then buy a leather magnetic Playing Card case from Luck Lab to protect the set and give it a little more premium flair, available in black or brown. This will look great out on the coffee table or in the home office. Pictured here is the Nomad Hotel Edition with a brown leather case. - $25
Sometimes as a pipe-smoker you just wanna have all your tools in one place, and readily available. Enter the Screw Pop Pipe Lighter Keychain tool. This little tool is similar to the Czech Pipe tool you already know and love, but it’s been upgraded with a bottle opener, and not to mention a heavy-duty clip that will hold a standard Bic (or similar) lighter. Clip this to your bag, keys, throw it in your pocket or bag and know you have everything you need for your next Lunting Adventure. - $12
Writing letters was, unfortunately, a thing of the past, until a resurgence in recent years with people feeling a need to connect offline, away from gidgets and gadgets and things that light up. We always recommend writing personal Thank You notes whenever you can, but if you really wanna add some personal flair, you just gotta get a Wax Seal. Everyone is excited to open a letter with a wax seal. You can get them with your initial, monogram, special symbols, or get a custom seal made with your logo or insignia. There’s a long history behind the etiquette of wax seals, but whatever you do, make sure you use proper sealing wax. - $11+
Soldiers, Ruckers, Tactical or Outdoor Enthusiasts often display morale patches on their rucks, hats, or gear. This is a fun and often hilarious way to show off your personality or interests. You can display a saying, movie reference, country or state flag, various symbols or colors. This is another opportunity to find a gift that really suits the recipient, find out what they like, and find a morale patch that fits them. Make sure you get the patches with the hook backing so that they can easily stick on to various tactical accessories. Iron-On is for the boy scouts.- $6+
It’s winter, so in some parts of the world, you need a shovel in the trunk to literally dig you out of trouble. Why not get a badass shovel while you’re at it? This shovel is modeled after the Russian Special Forces Trench Shovel. It has sharpened edges and was designed to double as a battle axe. This shovel can be used as a hatchet, weapon, in addition to a trenching tool. Soldiers have even used it as a frying pan to cook eggs on. If that doesn’t convince you, Fowler, the winner of ALONE Season 3 used it as one of his few allotted survival items. It made many appearances on the show. - $30
If you’re like a lot of people during this year’s quarantine and you found yourself binging “ALONE” on the History Channel, you’ve probably thought about what you would do with a complete breakdown of modern society. Dave Canterbury (Cohost of Dual Survival) wrote the quintessential texts on Bushcrafting, living off-grid, and surviving in the wilderness. This book is a fantastic introduction to the world and will help get you set up with a good base of skills and knowledge. - $10
For many outdoor enthusiasts that wear real pants, belts are a constant source of frustration. Having done several GORUCK Challenges and hiking adventures, I had yet to find a lightweight but heavy duty belt that would stay tight and keep my pants up. Most of the web belt options always slide loose over time and require readjusting. With these Grip6 belts, there are no moving parts or mechanisms to futts with, just a simple buckle, and webbing. The key is how the webbing grips BEHIND the buckle, making it next to impossible to ever slide loose. These don’t only work great with hiking pants, with the variety of options of web colors and buckle designs, they can look at-home in the corporate office as well. We prefer the gunmetal original buckle, as well as the wood grain version, because, well, look at this site. Get a couple of belts and a couple of buckles and mix and match to your heart’s content! - $35
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Father’s Day is coming up, so you’re probably looking for some gift ideas, either for yourself or your own father. Here are 15 gift ideas for the Dad (or Dude) in your life. Listen along to the podcast episode for this guide if you want more details and superfluous commentary. We’re including gifts at all different price points from $6 to $550 (at the time of this post.) Also, the Holiday Gift Guide we recently posted still has many other manly gift ideas, so we encourage you to take a look at those as well.
It’s summer, and chances are you’ll be traveling. Unless you’re having a “Staycation.” Though let’s face it, a staycation is just an excuse for binging on the latest Netflix true crime series and drinking a lot of Simpler Times Lager (we have gift ideas for that below, too.) Every man needs a great duffel bag or weekender bag to travel with, or stay the night. They also need a Dopp kit to store all their Phoenix Shaving essentials and travel-size Gold Bond (again it’s summer, and batwing is a real thing). Why not get a matching set that looks great, but is also functional? Plus they have an amazing name, “Nutsac!” We don’t know how they got away with this, but we’re glad they did. All of Nutsac’s bags are made of high quality waxed canvas and leather, right here in the USA. They also come with a Lifetime Guarantee, which as you know we’re big fans of. So, do your man or yourself a favor and get a matching set of NutSacs. - $95-295
We’ve talked a lot about Phoenix Shaving on our podcast, because we really love and use their products. Even better, Douglas Smythe formulates the products and makes them himself here in the good old US of A. He’s also a great guy who we love to hang out with and support. If you haven’t yet taken the wet shaving plunge, why not start with the best? Get a gift set, with all the essentials you need to get the best shave of your life. Also, check out our live Big Shave S’West episode with Douglas Smythe, the gentleman who makes all these products. - $40
We know that traditional safety razors and straight razors aren’t for everyone. For some, they’re scary, for others they just prefer the type of shave they get from a cartridge razor. The Leaf Razor falls somewhere in the middle, and we would argue that it gives a better shave than what you get with the mass-produced cartridge razors. The Leaf is sweet because it is all metal construction and over-engineered. Plus, the blade replacements are much cheaper and less wasteful than the cheap plastic cartridges you get from the drugstore, because you use your favorite double edge safety razor blades instead of cartridges. You just snap them in half, load 1-3 blades in the Leaf, and you’re ready to go. And let’s face it, those brightly colored plastic and rubber safety razors look more like something you got at Toys R Us (RIP) than a man’s shaving tool. You’re a dad now, dress it up a little. The Leaf Razor comes in chrome, mercury, black and rose gold, so it’s classy AF. They also offer a Lifetime Warranty so you’re set. Once you buy the razor, it’s almost like free shaving for life since DE blades are so cheap. - $79
While we’re still on the subject of grooming, the cold hard truth is that some guys are hairy as hell. And although I think your wookie-like back hair should be embraced and not shamed, societal norms say it’s a no-go. Have you ever tried to shave your back on your own? It’s impossible! Men usually end up asking their significant other to give them a hand, and let’s face it gentlemen, once you do this, there’s no going back. My wife hasn’t looked at me the same way since, but there’s still hope for you! Enter, The Bro Shaver 2.2! It’s basically a genius design, it’s one oversized long-handled 3 piece razor that lets you reach all the areas of your back. Unlike it’s overpriced competitors, this razor’s replacement blades are cheap. You know why? It also uses your favorite double edge razor blades! It’s summer, so you’ll be going to the beach or pool. Invest in one of these so the women and children at your backyard BBQ’s won’t have to shield their eyes in fear. - $29
We use these double-walled stainless koozies a lot on our podcast to keep our Simpler Times nice and fresh for hours. There are a lot of companies that sell them stamped with different logos for quadruple the price, and they don’t even come with a steel lid like the Ozark ones. You can pick them up at Walmart in a variety of colors for only a few bucks each. Great for the backyard, at your desk, camping, or hiding your adult beverage at the public pool. Pick up a couple of these, you can’t go wrong. - $6
Of course if you do any rucking, you know that your gear eventually starts smelling like “a hobo” (direct quote from my wife). You’ll need to hose your bag and gear off with something powerful, this is where the Little Big Shot Hose Nozzle comes in. This little nozzle, also made here in the USA by disabled veterans, gives you 40% more pressure than your typical pistol hose nozzle, and uses 40% less water. I’ve used this a number of times for cleaning my gear, and I’d say it’s about half as powerful as a pressure washer, and that’s very powerful for a standard garden hose. Of course, you can also use it for washing your ‘84 Datsun, lawn furniture, or for getting the neighborhood dogs off your lawn. - $9
What dad in the summer would be complete without a great Hawaiian shirt? It used to be that the only people who wore Hawaiian shirts were party animals and Smashmouth fans. But with these ultra sleek and timeless designs by Avanti, you can be the ultimate leisurely badass. Think more Tom Selleck and Hunter S. Thompson than Harry Knowles. Pair the shirt with your favorite cigar to signal to those around you: “I’m on vacation, don’t bother me.” - $105
A corncob pipe is a classic. It’s also synonymous with summer, because it smokes cool and is great for the outdoors. This Dagner design is called a “poker,” because it was created to sit up by itself on the poker table as you play your Texas Hold’Em hands. So you can set it down while you’re grifting at the poker table, typing the manuscript for your latest mystery novel, or building a deck for your upcoming summer BBQ’s. It’s perfect for a veteran pipe smoker or someone just getting started. If you want to learn a little about the history of the corncob pipe, check out our episode with Scott of Aristocob. - $23
Every man needs a good pair of boots. They’re versatile, you can dress them up, dress them down, look great with cuffed jeans or a suit. The design of these Vanguard boots by Thursday Boot Co are based on the classic American service boot of the 1940s. They’re handcrafted by expert artisans using Goodyear welt construction. With proper care, these boots can be worn for a lifetime. You can also replace the soles when they wear out. Then one day when you inevitably croak, you can leave them to your favorite child in your will. Just make sure they wear the same size. - $200
Every Scofflaw needs the right bar tools at home to make the perfect cocktail. With summer here, you’ll need to whip up some quick Moscow Mules, Mint Juleps, or Gin Rickeys. Eyeballing shot measurements is for chumps. These Japanese jiggers let you measure a full 2 oz on one side, and 1 oz on the other. Plus, they have engraved measurements on the inside for 1/2 and 1/4 pours. It’ll also look fancy AF sitting on your bar table, or sophisticatedly rugged on your camp picnic table. - $8
How many times have you taken a 12 pack to a tailgate or BBQ, only to find out your beer is piss-warm after 30 minutes? You could bring a cooler, go buy bags of ice, and have another project on your hands…or, you can get a Kanga Kase Mate. These case mates are like koozies designed to fit your whole 12 pack (or 24 pack) and keep them cold, in the box for up to 7 hours without fiddling with a cooler or ice. We love the Maverick design, ‘cause ‘Merica, but if that doesn't tickle your fancy they have other designs to choose from. We’ve tested it out and it works great! - $30
Chances are you’re going to need to open a few bottles this summer. These mean-looking bottle openers from Bottle Breacher are made from 50 Caliber Bullets. They’ll look great on your bar top or in your range bag, and make fantastic conversation starters. You can even get one custom engraved with your name on their website, and are available in a variety of finishes. They’re made here in the USA by a former Navy Seal, and their company also does some good work with veterans. - $30
Some scofflaws have home offices or dens, they also wish they could light up a pipe or cigar in their man space. But as you know, the stale smell of pipe or cigar smoke doesn’t sit very well. The Rabbit Air Minus A2 Air Purifier was designed to remove and eliminate all odors, especially smoke. That’s why you’ve seen these guys in every high end cigar lounge in the country. Put this in your office and puff away, trusting that it won’t smell like an old saloon when you’re done with your smoke sessions. A great feature also is how silent the machine is, which is why we’ve used it while recording The Gentleman Scofflaw Podcast. It looks slick, too, so it won’t mess up the feng shui of your study. This is a high end piece, but well worth it, and will give you years of use while taking years off your life (because of all the relaxation). - $550
If you smoke a pipe or cigar, and also imbibe the dark nectar of the gods, YOU NEED A KENTUCKY DOUBLE! It’s a combination coaster for your whiskey glass, cigar (or pipe) rest, and ashtray. Chris hand makes them in his Kentucky shop with the finest wood, leather and steel. Interestingly enough, the horse shoe is the same one that’s worn by the stallions in the world famous Kentucky Derby. This is a fantastic functional show piece for your office, den or just out on the back porch. If you’re a cigar or whiskey collector and love showing off your prized stash on The Gram, this is the perfect staging platform for some slick photos. We’ve talked a lot about elevating the experience of your cigar or whiskey, and having a masculine timeless piece like The Kentucky just makes everything better. They’re available in a variety of finishes and are the perfect gift for yourself or the man you care about. - $99
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It’s Christmas so everyone is either doing 12 Days of Christmas deals, sales, guides or whatever. We’re Scofflaws, we do what we want. So here are 15 gift ideas for the Gentleman Scofflaw in your life. Yeah, it’s a weird number, but we did all the work for you, so quit whining and be grateful. Listen along to the podcast episode for this guide if you want more details and superfluous commentary. We’ve including gifts at all different price points from $9 to $124 (at the time of this post.)
A corncob pipe is a classic, it’s also synonymous with Christmas, because of that dumbass snowman. It’s cheaper (and many say better) than a briar pipe. You can get one for a few bucks from our good friend Scott at aristocob.com. We’d recommend starting out with a Country Gentleman, it’s a great size and looks classy as crap. Perfect for a veteran pipe smoker or someone just getting started. If you want to learn a little about the history of the corncob pipe, check out our episode with Scott of Aristocob. - $12
If you’re looking for a unique way to carry your pipe (or cigars) and accessories to your next Herf, grab one of these. These are basically military-style pouches used by medics to organize supplies. They’re great for smoking accessories because their loop system is the perfect size for pipe accessories. You can toss in 2-3 pipes, pipe cleaners, tamper, lighter and tobacco pouch. Better yet, you can snap it to the outer webbing of your ruck sack. - $16
These socks are literally the greatest money can buy, and we can vouch for them. They’re a wool-spandex blend, tough as a bull scrote and just as soft. They keep your feet cool or warm, and stay dry. Which means no blisters if you’re using them for training, rucking or hiking long distances. They’re also guaranteed for life! If they ever rip on you, Darn Tough (an American company) will replace them for you, no questions asked. - $20
We’ve talked a lot about Phoenix Shaving here. We love and use their products. Even better, Douglas Smythe formulates the products and makes them himself here in the good old US of A. He’s also a great guy who we love to hang out with and support. If you haven’t yet taken the wet shaving plunge, you might as well start with the best. Get a gift set, or just a soap, or an aftershave, you can’t go wrong with any of their products. If you want to smell like a gentleman gun fight in the old west, definitely go with “Tombstone”… so specific. Also, check out our episode with Douglas Smythe, the gentleman who makes all these products. - $35
Like whiskey? That’s good. Wanna like it even more? Use a Crystal Glencairn nosing glass. This glass is heralded by whiskey aficionados around the world as the best way to experience your spirits. It concentrates the aromas to the tip of the glass near your nose, since half of tasting is smelling, you get a richer experience. Plus when you drink from one, you’ll look fancy AF. - $15
I know what you’re thinking, “a scarf? Isn’t that a little extra?” Would you say that to a Navy Seal or Green Beret? No, because you’d get your ass kicked. These tactical scarfs are classic in all situations. You can dress up an outfit, or like our service members you can keep it in your bug out bag as wind or smoke protection, a tourniquet, water filter, bandana, arm sling, bandage and more. Truly useful for any scofflaw to have as part of their kit. - $12
This is the legendary windproof soft flame lighter. They’re guaranteed for life, so you never have to buy one ever again, Zippo will repair or replace your beloved lighter. If you smoke a pipe, you can send it into Zippo for a free pipe insert that is made especially for lighting a pipe bowl. Plus you’ll have tons of fun pulling out of your pocket and clinking it open… It’s the original fidget spinner, but it lights on fire. - $10
There’s no greater feeling in the world than falling asleep in the open air beneath the trees. These portable hammocks are like a tropical escape in a tiny sack. You can take them camping, to the beach, to the park (and we’re pretty sure someone somewhere has tried to use it as a sex swing) or anywhere you want to just kick back and relax. Screw therapy, just get a hammock and a pipe and burry down your troubles deep down inside. You can can get these online from anywhere from $15 to $60. The most reliable and most well reviewed are by ENO, but we’re pretty sure these hammocks by Wise Owl all made I the same factory. Be sure to get some tree straps to make your life a whole lot easier. - $60
Everybody hates gyms. Plus, no dude looks masculine using a machine (especially if it’s at Planet Fitness.) There’s an alternative that we prefer, and it’s moving around heavy sh*t in the form a GORUCK Sandbag. Basically a Training Sandbag is like a Barbell/Kettlebell/Heavy Bag/Medicine Ball all rolled into one. It’s portable, you can take it anywhere and it’s great for both strength and conditioning. Plus you can train like a Marine or an MMA fighter out in the open air at the park and get weird looks from all the man bun-wearing soccer players. GORUCK’s gear is built in the USA and guaranteed for life, so you never have to buy one of these again. They’re great for Cleans, Presses, Thrusters, Snatches, Swings, Rows, Burden Carries, Turkish Getups, Manmakers, Squats, Lunges, Throws and anything else you can dream up. Its a big bag o’ suck… in a good way. Be sure to check out our episode with Jason McCarthy, the founder of GORUCK to learn the kickass history of their company. - $105
Every man should own a Weekender Watch. These time pieces are… timeless? They’re affordable, tough and classic. You can dress it up, or dress it down, and the coolest thing is you can quickly swap out the bands depending on your mood. Go with Nylon for a casual Saturday afternoon, or black leather with a Tuxedo for all the high society cocktail parties you’ll be attending. Better yet, wear it while sipping some Scotch out of your Glencairn glass and people will look at you and say “that guy is fancy AF.” - $30
Every Scofflaw needs a flask to tote their Evan Williams to the movie theater or while on a Bushcrafting adventure. This flask has a shiny metallic version of our Gentleman Scofflaw Logo. It’s well-made and just looks cool and is far superior to hiding your liquor in a paper sack (face it, you’re never fooling anyone.) This is our favorite offering from our GentScofflaw merch shop. Just get one damn it. - $18
Out of all our gifts on this list, this item embodies both Gentleman and Scofflaw the most. It’s an up cycled Ammo Can converted into a Cigar Humidor. It’s the perfect combo of novel and practical. Lined with cedar, and you can customize it with your favorite hygrometer and humidification system (we recommend the Boveda option). The best thing about it is that it’s air tight, and requires almost no maintenance. Kevin, makes all these by hand here in the USA. The 50 cal. holds up to 100 cigars. If for some reason you survive the Zombie Apocalypse, you can be positive that all your favorite sticks will be fresh and ready to smoke while you’re planning your evacuation plan. - $124
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