Gift guide for the gentlemen

This is the first year I am featuring a gift guide exclusively for men, and that is because I find men very difficult to shop for. Thus, each of these items was hand selected, or at least approved by Sean. He has also offered up a little commentary for the items, which I've included with the rest of the details.

However you should know, the metallic silver braided lightening cable (which also comes in gold!) is all me; Sean's suggestion is the $12, top rated Monoprice cable, which is unfortunately out of stock at the moment.

Let's start with the splurge item, a 100% wool jacket with moleskin lining. The new Seattle cut is more trim than their classic Alaska fit. It has great buttons, so many pockets, even one in the back, and it's made in the US.
Greenwood Wool Jacket, $490 at Filson

Handkerchiefs are very handy, handsome, and classic. These hold up very well in washing and become really soft. Great for when you get a cold, the soft cotton is much nicer on the nose.

Striped Handkerchiefs, $27.50 at Duluth Trading

100% Merino wool, very warm, very comfortable, unisex. Grey is a great hat color.

Peregrine by J.G. Glover Watch Cap, $19 at Sierra Trading Post

The standard for cocktail shakers. Very satisfying feel and great seal when closed. For their price you can't do better. A good accompaniment would be The Bar Book.
Koriko Shaking Tin, $9 at Cocktail Kingdom
The Bar Book, $19 at Amazon

Very durable, comfortable, warm socks that come in many colors.
Merino Wool Socks, $20 at LLBean

One of the top rated backup batteries, small sleek design.
Lumsing Portable Backup Battery, $25 at Amazon
Belkin Metallic 4' Lightning Cable, $20 at Amazon