Christmas gift question for mid-30 year old guys

[capcat]

I noticed there are a lot you here...my son-in-law is in your age group and I have no clue about what to get him for Christmas and birthday. He sails, kayaks, hikes, lives in the northeast, is an English professor, author, likes a good Bourbon or Scotch, just bought a house but isn't into home repair/remodeling projects, follows all sports but no team in particular that I know of. Any of that bring to mind gift suggestions for guys your age?

[Chaz]

My son-in-law also like to kayak, ski, etc. We have gotten him Gift cards to a kayaking outfitter as well as to bookstores as he loves to read also. It's definitely hard to buy for some of these types. He is an eye surgeon and values any time he can just kick back and relax.

[BrassowFan]

Have you considered some type of GPS device? It seems that with the sports that he does participate, this could come in handy.

[SWFLACAT]

how long has he been married to your daughter? Maybe a comfortable couch!

[freethrow]

A big screen TV with PIP so he and his wife can watch their own shows at the same time. :)

[capcat]

Have you considered some type of GPS device? It seems that with the sports that he does participate, this could come in handy.
That's an idea...maybe for a combined Christmas/birthday gift. I've no idea how much they cost.
They were married a year this past May. Does he qualify for a couch? ;)
All good ideas, I'd like to get him a gift certificate to a really good sports outfitter. Can't afford the TV...:big_grin:

[BrassowFan]

It looks like you can spend anywhere between $89 and $600, depending on how much you like the guy!;)

Another option would be to buy one of the software topography map programs in the 2nd link below.

Here are a couple of links

http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200502/20050222.html

http://www.bizrate.com/camping_hikinggear/products__keyword--hiking+gps.html

http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/hiking-accessories/hiking-gps-devices.asp

[capcat]

It looks like you can spend anywhere between $89 and $600, depending on how much you like the guy!;)

Another option would be to buy one of the software topography map programs in the 2nd link below.

Here are a couple of links

http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200502/20050222.html

http://www.bizrate.com/camping_hikinggear/products__keyword--hiking+gps.html

http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/hiking-accessories/hiking-gps-devices.asp
Thanks! I'm hot on the trail of a GPS now. I called my daughter and she said it is definitely something he would like and use. She said they'll be cross country skiing soon, so it's a gift that would benefit her as well. That's something that gets me every time :big_grin:

[kateyes]

Got to be wary of those GPS devices. I would get a gift card.

[Coldstream]

Capcat, I am in my 30s and live in the Northeast as well. I also kayak, hike, bike and camp a lot so I think the GPS idea is a great one. I love my GPS and it helps me in just about every outdoor endeavor I go on! Plus its a guy thing! :thumbup:

[Sir Richard F. Burton]

Get him a gift card for REI I love the place and I kayak and canoe as well as mountain bike and it is all at REI. If he is a member the return policy is the best.


http://www.rei.com/

[capcat]

Capcat, I am in my 30s and live in the Northeast as well. I also kayak, hike, bike and camp a lot so I think the GPS idea is a great one. I love my GPS and it helps me in just about every outdoor endeavor I go on! Plus its a guy thing! :thumbup:
What kind of GPS do you have? It is a guy thing, for sure :big_grin: It also adds a measure of safety, I'd think.
From what I've read, signal strength can be a problem with some models, but others are effective even in heavily wooded areas.