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Gifts for him: Man up and buy him one of these

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1. It gets cold out there when he’s playing Paul Bunyan in the woods. L.L.Bean Two-layer Union Suit, $55, www.llbean.com


2. Bald? Fashion fade? Keep his head protected with Jack Spade’s 100-percent wool, hand-knit Alpine Hat. $145, www.jackspade.com


3. You can steal these. Richer Poorer Socks, $12 each or $30 for three pairs, www.richer-poorer.com


4. Every sharp man needs a trench in his wardrobe. Uniqlo +JBlock Tech Half Coat, $200, www.uniqlo.com


5. Here’s the start to the perfect cozy outfit. Men’s Striped Crew Neck Pullover, $20; Men’s Shawl-collar Cardigan, $70, www.oldnavy.com


6. Add some wrist candy. Brera Orologi for Carlos Campos, $695, www.carloscampos.com


7. You didn’t splurge on boots, but these laces will keep him looking   dapper. hook + ALBERT laces, $14, www.hookandalbert.com


8. He has no excuse not to get in touch. This handy charger refuels up to four devices simultaneously. Roll-up travel charger, $50, www.restorationhardware.com


9. Cleanse his personal space of dust, germs and the smell of Doritos with Sharp’s new air purifier. Sharp IG-A10U, $299, www.sharpusa.com


10. This mobile scanner (aka his new office secretary) can digitally scan and file receipts, business cards and other documents. The software organizes key information. The Neat Company NeatReceipts, $150, www.neat.com


11. Your surfer can hang ten anywhere.  Quicksilver’s award-winning Moondak watch comes with 15 years of pre-programmed tide data for 200 spots around the world. $85, www.quiksilver.com


12. A sleek and ergonomic chef’s knife for all the meals he’ll be preparing for you. Zwilling J.A. Henckels 8-inch chef’s knife, $120, www.williams-sonoma.com


13. This sleek water jug removes impurities from his drinking water and even holds its own sitting
alongside a fine bottle of whiskey. Bobble Jug, $30, www.waterbobble.com


14.  For your bon vivant: This collection includes classic songs from 1920s blues to modern hip-hop, along with truffles made with the popular ingredient from each era. Vosges Haut Chocolate Groove
Truffle collection, $125, www.vosgeschocolate.com


15. A hip and warm sleeping bag for when he hightails it to the mountains. L.L. Bean Flannel-lined Camp Sleeping Bag, $70, www.llbean.com


16. Everything tastes better with bubbles. iSi Twist ‘N Sparkle Soda Maker, $50, www.twistnsparkle.com


17. He can fool the world behind these shades. No one will suspect what a big dork he really is. Persol PO30085, $360, www.sunglasshut.com


18. This software, created by a team of neuroscientists, helps exercise brain muscles and counteracts all the time he spends watching SPIKE TV. Pro Mental Coach, $140, www.promentalcoach.com


19. An energy-efficient house equals one proud dad. The Modlet helps reduce the electricity consumed by appliances  and saves 10 to 20 percent on electric bills. ThinkEco Modlet, $50, www.thinkeco.com


20. Golf junkies put Bridgestone among the best in quality equipment. The J40 Cavity Back forged irons will set him apart from the crowd, with scores to match. $700-$800, www.bridgestonegolf.com

Books for foodie dudes

Get him in the kitchen, where he belongs


1. His living room just turned into a speakeasy — so long, vodka-cranberry! The PDT Cocktail Book, $25, www.amazon.com


2. He drinks this stuff like it’s water, so he might as well learn how to brew a batch. Brooklyn Brew Shop’s Beer Making Book, $14, www.amazon.com


3. Cupcakes with bacon and whiskey! These are his kinds of desserts. The Butch Bakery Cookbook, $20, www.wiley.com


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