Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I get questions all the time about just the right gifts. Here’s what we are doing: I put this one together for your wives/girlfriends/better halves. Mrs. RCS is making her picks now, and we’ll do an Instagram story with her ideas later this week.
The theme for this one is gifts that he wouldn’t buy for himself. Not that they are too expensive, or too luxurious, but items that fall just above the line. I have experience with all of the items below and can speak to the quality of each. Make his day a good one:
From Top Left:
1. Stetson Sawtooth Straw Hat: I have one of these and love it. I use it when I fish and hang out on the beach. It’s high on the ‘cool’ factor, and very LOW on the ‘Yellowstone’ scale.
2. Sir Jack’s Sterling Engine Turned Buckle: Get it engraved with his initials and it’ll be one of those gifts that he wears every day. An heirloom piece that he’ll pass down to a son/grandson.
3. Randolph Engineering Aviator II Sunglasses: A very cool, elevated look for sunglasses. The pilot version of the aviators. It’s a good look.
4. Emerger Fly Fishing Cache Side Bag: The perfect creek bag for a fly fisherman. Nothing like this on the market, and it only gets better with age. More to come from these guys. This really excites me.
5. Vintage Ralph Lauren DOF Glasses: From the old ‘Safari’ line. Cool crest, heavy, and a conversation starter. A great, thoughtful gift for the bourbon guy.
6. Sentinel Golf Scout Case: The best way to store and carry a Rangefinder on the course. No NASCAR-sized bag tags, simple, and high on style.
7. Peter Millar Excursionist Quarter Zip: There’s always room for another quarter zip, especially a dressy option for date night or in the office on casual Fridays. Skip the tech.
8. Colonel Littleton No. 2 Possibilities Case: The Colonel does it right, across the board. This Possibilities case makes a PERFECT valuables pouch for the golf course. Just the right size to hold keys, a wallet, a phone, etc. Can be personalized…yep.
9. Hook + Gaff Golf Watch: I’ve gotten into the ‘flash of color’ watches lately. This all-green Golf watch from Hook + Gaff is about as cool as it gets…
10. Poncho Madaket Flannel Shirt: The best flannels on the market. The Madaket is probably my favorite – I love the lighter colors. And I can confirm that wives love to steal them…
11. Footjoy Premier Packard Golf Shoes: New kicks for the new season. Always appreciated.
12. Blair’s Belts Candler Glazed Denim Alligator Belt: For the guy who already has the black and brown gator belt…go blue! It works so well with all brown loafers AND on the golf course.
13. T.Kell Knives Pirhana Knife: The perfect knife for the bird hunter, trout fisherman, or a dude in need of a heavy-duty letter opener. Made in Georgia. Veteran owned. More on these guys later…
What did I miss?
