Top Products for Labor Day (2021)

Traegar Smoker Grill

We have a number of family friends who use Traegers all the time. At family get-togethers we have some of the best meals! One of the GUYs cooks brisket and ribs. He smokes them for hours. I've seen him sitting in church with his phone checking in on the mobile thermostat. LOL

Another GUY only smokes salmon. He's a fishing guide and brings home Chinook and Kings all the time. No salmon tastes better than salmon smoked on a Traegar.

Traeger is synonymous with all things GUY. GUYs who love delicious smoked barbecue and who love to grill, anyway. If you know GUYs who love grilling (let’s be real, GUYs love grilling), one of the best gifts is a Traeger grill. It’s the creme de la creme of grills.

Grilling with wood pellets offers a superior taste to charcoal and gas, plus it’s significantly better for the environment. We love this product because the Traeger Pro Series 34 gives GUYS 6-in-1 cooking functionality: smoking, grilling, roasting, braising, baking, and barbecuing. The cooking surface is massive and the grill is easy to clean, as well.

This grill offers six cooking functions aside from grilling, including smoking, braising, and even baking. Any GUY will tell you that Traeger dominates when it comes to cooking “low and slow,” and the grills are very easy to use.

Why we recommend it: Traeger is legendary in the BBQ world, plain and simple. If you’re interested in cool gifts for men, your search stops here. A grill is a time-honored gift for men, but a Traeger puts you in a whole different class.

• They make mobile thermostat adjusters for phone adjustments
• Follow the safety guidelines to avoid fire and burns
• Get the right size for your normal get-togethers
• Try flavored pellets

BBQ Grill Accessories

Every grill master needs a set of grilling tools for his backyard kitchen. We've researched and used a number of BBQ grilling kits. This one is one of the best values for the price.

It comes with everything you could need to grill meat and veggies. It even comes with skewers and drinking straws! We found the handles to be comfortable and the lengths are just right.

Recommendations:

• grill safely
• keep the accessories with the box they come in so they don't wander off

Wireless Earbuds

The Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo wireless earbuds are an excellent product for men, no matter what the GUY’s into. They’re durable but super-light, offer excellent audio quality and strong Bluetooth connectivity, have a long battery life, and they’re waterproof.

• Expertly Tuned Sound: The drivers produce a wider sound stage with exceptional accuracy and clarity
• Lightweight and Secure: Proprietary technology keeps your earbuds securely in position
• IPX7 Waterproof

What’s In The Box

• Soundcore Liberty Neo True Wireless Earbuds
• Mini Charging Case
• XS/S/M/L EarTips
• XS/S/M/L EarWings
• Micro USB Cable
• User Manual
• 18-Month Warranty

Why we recommend it: Whether you’re shopping for a GUY who’s an audiophile or a gym rat, or you just need a cool idea for the annual Christmas gift exchange, wireless earbuds are the answer.

Adirondack Chair

We bought a set of these handsome Adirondack chairs to host people when we get together for smores or a weeney roast around the firepit. We get comments about how comfortable they are all the time. 

Only problem is, once people sit in them, they don't leave our house :)

They do take a few minutes to set up but they hold together well after they're assembled.

Recommendation:

• put pavers or concrete around your firepit so you don't have to move these Adirondack chairs when you mow the lawn

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

Coleman Dome Tent for Camping

I am a Scoutmaster. My son wanted to get his Eagle Scout before he turned 13. That meant 20 campouts in nearly as many months. Whew!! I didn't want to use the expensive backpacking tent for car campouts. This is a great option to replace the backpacking tent or family tent.

This is a great basic tent and it often goes on sale. Two GUYs can set it up in 3-5 minutes. It's waterproof so it protects well against the elements.

Lately, when I go car camping, I take the cot. It fits great. The dark-room tech means you can sleep in. 

Cons:

1. the fiberglass poles are cheap - I'm guessing the poles will need to be replaced soon