March Birthday Gifts for Men, 2021

DAW Audio Interface Studio Bundle

Set up one bundle and get your audio tracks rolling. The hardware/software kit comes ready to connect your instruments, mics, etc. 

Includes:

• Mic
• Stand
• Pop Filter
• AudioBox (USB)
• Robust mixing software

Recommendations:

• great gift for a birthday or holiday
• get used to the software first so you know what you need to do with your planned tracks
• consider this a basic kit, you'll likely upgrade some equipment over time
• this is perfect for the soloist

Drone with Camera

Can you think of a gift idea cooler than a drone? How about a voice-activated one? The Snaptain S5C drone is excellent for all GUYs, whether they’re drone newbies or experienced hobbyists.

The user-friendly drone features a one-button setup and voice activation, so there are no complicated controls to learn. 720p video, real-time transmission, and smartphone controls make it easy to show off your drone photos. 

This quadcopter drone is a super stable RC toy for beginners and intermediate users. It has a long range and can connect with a mobile device. It has a number of sensors to help out with active flight. 

Why we recommend it: We love this product because it’s great for all ages and skill levels. It’s truly one of our top Christmas gifts for GUYs.

The controller is pretty simplistic and I don't think it connects to the common Spektrum controllers. However, for most dads and kids it gets the job done. 

For the price, it's definitely worth a look!

Telescopic Fishing Rod and Reel Combos

GUYs who love to fish will love this telescoping pole. It's great for backpacking, carrying in the truck or ATV. 

We've tried various poles over the years. Finding a stury, affordable telescoping pole is a challenge. This highly-rated kit fits the need. 

This pole has been on over a hundred fishing outings. We recently had to swap out the pole because the bearings wore out. We bought another reel from the same seller and it has been flawless.

Recommendations:

• Be sure to add the line to the arbor correctly (see Youtube) so the line doesn't tangle
• Finger tighten the nuts holding the reel occasionally to make sure the reel doesn't come loose.

Fishing Rod - Abu Garcia

We love to fish! We love fly fishing streams and rivers, boat fishing lakes, drift fishing, etc. Having the right rod reel combo makes all the difference between a rough day on the water and a smooth day focused on fishing and not fixing. 

When we fish pike, bass and other big fish we huck out our bait with a sturfy baitcasting system. The Abu Garcia/Black Max combo is great for your avid fisherman. We love the low profile feel and the stiff action. 

Recommendations:

• if you're a beginner shop around a bit - for this price you probably won't find a better deal
• don't get into bait fishing as a beginner - casting can be problematic - get a spinner rod/reel combo

Buck Knife

The original Buck Knife has been a trusted product for decades. With more and more knife products on the market, the Buck Knife is still at the top of the list for options. 

My Buck Knife has a lot of memories tied to it since I received it as a father's gift as a Boy Scout. It got abused plenty but still holds an edge and looks great. 

Now adays there are a number of styles and designs to choose from. They make memorable gifts.

I love my multi-tools but sometimes using an uncomplicated single blade does the trick.

Fitbit Smartwatch

The Charge 4 keeps track of virtually every fitness, health, and wellness metric imaginable. Aside from logging workouts and other activities, there are functions for heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and keeping a diary of what you eat and drink. It’s also waterproof and has built-in GPS.

Use built-in GPS to see your pace and distance on screen during outdoor runs, rides, hikes and more and see a workout intensity map in the app that shows your heart rate changes along your route. Track workouts in real-time with goal-based exercise modes. It’s swimproof and water resistant to 50 meters

Aside from providing workout metrics, the Charge 4 offers sleep tracking, food logging, a heart rate monitor, and more. Our favorite features are the Spotify integration, built-in GPS without needing your phone, and the fact that it’s waterproof. The Fitbit app is also extremely helpful.

Why we recommend it: This Fitbit is one of our top Christmas gifts for men because let’s face it, every GUY needs a bit of help keeping up with his goals. GUYs need accountability and the Fitbit Charge 4 offers exactly that, making it one of the best gifts for men who workout.

Best Official Football

Football is an essential component of any good Thanksgiving day celebration, Saturday afternoon yard game, or a more official game. There is no better way to have a good time with the buddies than with a classic NFL football from Wilson. It’s functional and timeless, two things all products for men should be. The football is also available in multiple sizes ranging from official to junior, so even the little GUYs can play.

When I was a kid we played for hours in the backyard. We had kids from all over the neighborhood show up for flag football. We used a Wilson then and our kids use a Wilson football now. 

Our youth sports program uses a Wilson as well. Both flag and tackle leagues love the texture and feel of the ball.

Recommendations:

• Get a pump
• Wear the right gear

Sonos Voice-Controlled Smart Speaker

The ultra-compact, sleek design blends into any space, but packs big, powerful sound quality. The Sonos One has voice activation and built-in Amazon Alexa compatibility. Two speakers can also be paired to create theater-like surround-sound. 

Why we recommend it: This is one of the most unique gifts for GUYs simply because it will stand out. It’s sleek, functional, and really, really cool.

• Brilliant sound
• Voice control
• For every room
• Stereo sound with two
• Build your system

Portable Gym

The BodyBoss 2.0 can simulate any gym workout with a collapsible bar, resistance bands with handles, a door anchor, and more. The resistance levels can be adjusted, so GUYs can continue to use this as they crush their new year’s resolutions.

Why we recommend it: We love this product because GUYs can use it anywhere, from their living room to apartment patio, plus it can be used while traveling. 

• Designed to simulate all the bulky equipment and machines
• Work out your upper and lower body
• Burn calories like never before
• Compact and portable

Headphones - Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth

Sony makes an awesome headset. I've owned multiple pairs from cheap to pricey. Once you go to noise cancelling you'll have a hard time going back - everything else sounds inferior.

The Sony noise cancelling headphones have nailed it. The sound experience digital effects are creating now are amazing. Like Beats headsets and comparatively digital shooting cans our environments are completely in our contol. 

Besides the sound, one of the coolest features to experience is the right-cup hand gesture. If you need to exit your sound cocoon temporarily to have a conversation, a simple raise of the hand over the right ear dampens the sound so people can be heard. What a cool convenience.

Recommendations:

• consider for conference calls (mic included)
• try with Alexa

Portable External Hard Drive - Seagate

I have a friend who jokingly believes that it's time to get a new PC when the old one "gets filled up". He says, "We have too many videos on this one, time to get a new machine." LOL

Often we can back up our data and digital assets to the cloud. However, it makes sense to have a local copy as well. Portable hard drives are now large enough to hold a huge amount of digital files. The Seagate portable external hard drive is easy to use. Plus, it can go anywhere. 

We put our critical files and memorabilia on a pair of portable drives. The one with critical personal files goes in our safe and the one without confidential information is left plugged into the PC. In the case of emergency, anyone can walk by the PC and grab the pocket-sized device and take it along without lugging around a PC. The one in the safe isn't as accessible but everyone in the family knows where it is.

Recommendations:

• Consider larger drives. You can find them in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB sizes for a very reasonable price
• Back up your data to the cloud and keep a copy on a hard drive you can walk away with in an emergency

Ski Goggles

Hit the slopes ready for a day of snow-filled adventure! See everything with a great peripheral range and the ultimate eye protection.

• One size does not fit all - be sure to get the right size
• Design is inspired by the helmet visors of fighter pilots
• Maximized field of view
• Engineered for seamless compatibility
• Change lenses quickly