Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gifts for Men

With so many cool gifts to choose from for the men in your life, where do you start? We’ve been listening to the buzz about “hot” gifts for healthy, active men of all ages, and here’s what we came up with as our favorites…

Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gifts for Men

1. Dollar Shave Club

Do you know guys who forget to buy razor blades or complain about a dull shave? Make the chore of shaving easy with a subscription to The Dollar Shave Club. Simply choose from three blade-styles, and they are automatically shipped to your door each month (or every other month). You can cancel at any time and there are no fees or commitments… just a fresh-blade shave every time!

Price: $1.00-$9.00 per month
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Photo credit: Dollar Shave Club

2. GoPro® Camera

Most guys would love to have a camera with them during their activities… whether it’s to help them train, or simply to take photos or capture their antics digitally so they can boast to friends. Give them the latest technology with 080p30 and 720p60 video and 5MP photos up to five frames per second. They’ll love taking this water-proof camera with them wherever they go!

Price: Start at $129.99
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Photo credit: GoPro

3. REI Men’s Casual Outdoor Jackets

With cooler weather, have you thought about giving the men on your list a comfortable, outdoor jacket? REI has many to choose from, and we like the popular Raven style. With a rugged cotton, canvas exterior, the jacket has a soft interior and articulated sleeves for ultimate comfort and style. It’s an all-purpose jacket that goes from a night at the movies to a walk in the woods and more.

Price: Start at $110.00
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Photo credit: REI

4. Lumosity

Give the guys on your holiday gift-list a break from violent and loud video games. With Lumosity, they get a personal trainer guiding them through over 40 online games designed by scientists to improve cognitive skills. You can play the games any time and track your progress.

Price: $14.95 per month
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Photo credit: Lumosity

5. Knife Set for Camping

Whether the men on your list like to fish, camp, hike, or just spend time in the wilderness, they’ll need a good knife set in order to prepare meals. Camp Chef’s nine-piece knife set will make food-preparation a breeze with Stainless-steel blades and ergonomic handles. And it comes with a cutting board and bag to keep everything clean and organized.

Price: About $52.50
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Photo credit: Camp Chef

6. Mantry™ Subscription

Is there a guy on your gift-list who gets take-out or microwaves mac ‘n cheese almost every night? Treat him to Mantry, a food-of-the-month club for men that provides American artisan food and “what to do with it.” Each month, he’ll receive six, full-size food products with stories and recipes packed in a wooden crate. It’s simple and fun. And who knows? He just might start cooking “real” food!

Price: $75.00 per month
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Photo credit: Mantry

7. Wireless Color Weather Forecast Station

For the avid outdoorsman on your holiday gift-list, check out La Cross® Technology’s Wireless Color Weather Forecast Station. With a quick glance at the screen, he’ll know the forecast, temperature, humidity, heat index, and dew point. And if a long nap is on the agenda, the snooze alarm will help him wake up in time for dinner!

Price: About $64.95
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Photo credit: La Crosse Technology

8. Armpocket® Racer for Phones

If your active man needs a simple way to carry his phone, I.D. and key while working out, check out the Armpocket Racer™ ultra-thin sport armband. It’s water-and-slip resistant and offers durable protection and comfort so he can focus on training.

Price: Start at $24.95
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Photo credit: Armpocket

9. DIY Deluxe Hot Sauce Kit

Spice things up in the kitchen this holiday season with the Food52 DIY Deluxe Hot Sauce Kit! Complete with recipes and six bottles of hot sauce (including: Sweet Heat, Louisiana Style, Caribbean, Brazilian, Garlic, and Garden), your guy can experiment and share his spicy, hot creations!

Price: About $44.00
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Photo credit: Food52

10. Wireless Bluetooth Ski Helmet Speakers from Sharper Image®

Is there an avid skier or snowboarder on your holiday gift-list? If so, we found the perfect gift! With the Wireless Bluetooth Ski Helmet Speakers from Sharper Image®, he can simply press a button to listen to music or take calls while enjoying the slopes. The speakers provide up to 10 hours of run time and work with any, Bluetooth-enabled helmet that has an ear-piece sleeve.

Price: About $129.99
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Photo credit: Sharper Image
Holiday Shopping for the Guys in Your Life. Check.

Now that you have some good, gift-ideas for guys, you can move on to the next item on your, holiday “To Do” list. Maybe you’ll even have time to sneak in a little shopping, cup of tea or massage for yourself!

What did we miss on our gift-list for active men? Please share your favorites with us in the comments below.

And for more healthy ideas, check out these blog entries.