10 Gift Ideas For Men, From a 'Men's Journal' Editor

Racked is no longer publishing. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years. The archives will remain available here; for new stories, head over to Vox.com, where our staff is covering consumer culture for The Goods by Vox. You can also see what we’re up to by signing up here.

Grid View

Expand

• Asics Gel Nimbus 15: $145 "Finding a training shoe that's cushioned, responsive, and viable for runners of all sizes is close to impossible. But our testers unanimously hailed the Asics Gel-Nimbus 15, praising the 11.5-ounce shoe's firm yet tactile road
• Jones Aviator Snowboard: $529 "Freeriding superstar Jeremy Jones has been crafting class-leading boards for years, but the Jones Aviator is the first one truly meant for all riders. In fact, it's one of the best all-rounders we've ever strapped into, whe
• Omega VRT 350: $380 "For all their benefits, juicers are noisy, space-hogging appliances that are a hassle to wash. The Omega Vert 350, which proved efficient and powerful, chewing through every kale leaf and apple chunk we fed it without jamming or prod
• Weber Performer Platinum: $369 "While the Weber Performer Platinum looks like the same grill that's been in backyards since the Johnson administration, it combines the ease of gas with the flavor of charcoal. One press of the propane starter gets the fir
• Osprey Ozone Convertible 22”: $299 "Though it may look like an ordinary piece of rolling luggage, the Osprey Ozone Convertible 22" is a transformer. The 50-liter carry-on converts to an excursion-ready pack, complete with adjustable harness and removabl
• Rossignol Soul 7: $800 "A true do-it-all ski, the Rossignol Soul 7 is the most forgiving and stable pair we tested, performing well on every surface. The tip and tail construction – ABS plastic with hexagonal air pockets – makes it one of the lightest av
• The FitBit Force: $130 "Wearable fitness trackers are everywhere, but none tops the Fitbit Force in accuracy and ease of use. The refresh of the popular Flex model is water-resistant and boasts a bright OLED screen for displaying stats like number of ste
• Bowers & Wilkins A7: $800 "The Bowers & Wilkins A7 is a perfect combination of looks and power. The 12.5-pound, aluminum-and-black-cloth block lends a graceful touch to any room, and its four speakers, six-inch subwoofer, and internal DAC make even the t
• Phantom DJI: $479 "The DJI Phantom is a pilotable drone for photographers – and it's addictive. Unlike similar devices, it's easy to set up and outfitted to fly as soon as it's unboxed. You can send it out solo or mount a GoPro camera and use it to surve
• Ray-Ban Folding Clubmaster: $230 "The Clubmaster silhouette has been the mark of stylish men since the fifties – and for good reason: Its subtle contours and slender bridge complement almost all faces. The Ray-Ban Folding Clubmaster breaks down into a po

Today, Men's Journal swings open the doors to its Men's Journal Gear Lab Collection Pop-Up Shop. Located at 55 East Grand Avenue and open through December 22, the shop stocks everything from tech goods to kitchen appliances and sporting equipment. Dudes can be hard to shop for, so we asked Men's Journal associate editor Matt Berical to share his top picks for presents from the shop. Check out what's on his wish list below, and note the refreshing lack of cliches. No nifty ties for this guy: just DJ robots, juicers, and snowboards (and, ok, a grill. But not your average one.)

· Men's Journal [Official Site]
· All Holiday 2013 coverage [Racked Chicago]