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Holiday gift ideas 2022

I remember back in 2015 the Balsamic vinegar from Scott's recommendations went over well.

SSC thread from last year.

Headlamps (Petzl Tikka Headlamp) and Marino wools socks (Smartwool Men's Classic Cushion Socks) have been my go to gifts for over a decade and never had anyone disappointed. Another one of either is always nice to have in my opinion.

The Leatherman Skeletool is a folding knife I've been giving out as gifts lately. It's not the ultimate pocket knife but it fills a niche (ultra-light) that I think a lot of people appreciate and would probably be hesitant to buy for themselves. I've seen a couple people carrying it 6 months after I gave it to them.

I've had a Stanley car jump starter air compressor combo for years and any time I need it I'm just so happy to have it.

If you like trick taking card game Crew is a collaborative spin and has been a lot of fun.

If you're looking for tools I find the YouTube channel Project Farm to have good tool reviews and he has 10 suggestion for the year.

Top 10 Tools 2022? Let’s find out! Gift Ideas!

GearWrench Ratchet: https://amzn.to/3OjrHS5

DeWalt String Trimmer: https://amzn.to/3AuwScm

Ryobi Stapler: https://amzn.to/3AQDyBV

Craftsman Tap & Die Set: https://amzn.to/3Elt6mK

S-K Ratcheting Combination Wrench: https://amzn.to/3Gtz8Eo

Cle-Line: homedepot.sjv.io/jW6ND6

Benchmade Knife: https://amzn.to/3EFOCD1

Snap On Torque Wrench: Available Online at the Snap On Store

Daytona Floor Jack: Available at Harbor Freight

Milwaukee Grinder: Available at Home Depot

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A pocket flashlight like the Fenix e03r. It's truly a pocket flashlight that you can wear on your keychain, but with the advances in LED and battery tech, it's bright enough to be useful.

Weighted blankets. I'm about to try one out, but have heard good things from friends and they aren't expensive.

Non-ultrasonic humidifiers for winter.

A pull-up bar for WFH. Just having it around enticed me to do occasional pullups, and now I can max out at 10.

A subscription to The Texas Security Review--four nicely printed issues a year all about high-level military strategy.

Bookmark lights. These used to be a shitty gimmick. Now, with improved LEDs and batteries (must be a theme), they're actually bright and small enough to be comfortable to use on everything from cheap softcovers to heavy hardcovers.

Ditto on handwarmers. Supremely useful.

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