Best Gifts for Dad

Feel like your spinning out the same gifts every year for the men in your life? Tie – check, socks – check, tools – check… surprise him this year with these unique gifts that will take him from “ho-hum” to “hooray!” Full-size Ride in a Portable Package Small wheels are fast and nimble. Big wheels roll over stuff. For those who want the burliness of a bike with full-size 26” wheels, but also the portability of a folding bike, we offer the Joe D24. Joe is ready to help you tackle the worst roads yet still fold in seconds so you can duck into the subway for the ride home in case a sudden rainstorm hits. MSRP $650. www.ternbicycles.com       Give the Gift of Time The Nixon Men’s Time Teller Watch’s simple style goes back to the basics. From boardshop to boardroom, this Nixon watch’s accurate three hand Japanese quartz movements keep you on schedule. The Time Teller’s clean, minimalist look goes anywhere, and its stainless steel case will stand up to years of daily wear. The 100-meter water resistance rating ensures this casual watch will survive surf or hot tub sessions. Available at www.backcountry.com         Meet Your New Best Buds Zipbuds are the perfect gift for any Dad on the go. Zipbuds allow people to express their individuality while eliminating a longstanding problem with portable sound: tangled earphones. Functionality meets fashion, and the sound quality compares to that of the highest-end brands on the market. $39.99 www.zipbuds.com     His “Favorite Shirt” you won’t want to hide in the back of the closet! Billabong gave the Men’s Put On Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt a burned-out style finish on the front to match that rusty looking lowrider he whips around town. A blend of cotton and polyester helps to keep him nice and warm when a chilly fall offshore breeze blows in, and the array of pockets holds his cell, keys, and a mid-morning snack. Available at www.backcountry.com     The “HOTTEST” Dad Gift of the Season Grill Charms™ are dime-sized solid stainless steel charms that are placed in food BEFORE to cooking to distinguish spices and flavors, steak temperatures, or to avoid health or allergy issues. There are four”hot” collections to choose from for those stockings hung by the chimneywith care. www.grillcharms.com   RAW 1-2-3 METHOD Kit Give dad the gift of great looking, healthy skin with RAW, a scientifically formulated skin care line designed specifically for men. The RAW 1-2-3 METHOD Kit works with a man’s pH to help balance oils, reduce wrinkles and stop ingrown hairs. Includes Blue Agave Wash (Energizing Cleanser-4 oz.); ReZone (Sake Toner-4 oz.); and Enviro Protect (Daytime Cream-1.7 oz.). Price: $80 myrawmethod.com