Looking for some gifting inspiration? Our picks for some of the ultimate gifts for men caters to all tastes and predilections. We've chosen from the good and the great of everything we cover at Meridian Lifestyle making it easy to indulge in a little luxury. Explore the amazing range of unique items for men from our local businesses. Whether he's the man who has everything, an adventurous trendsetter, or the guy whose greatest luxury is time at home grilling for family and friends, you’ll find the perfect present to put a smile on his face. Give him the luxury of surprising him with a gift he really wants.
FLY FISHING
There’s nothing like fly-fishing —those few seconds after your bug lands on the water, and you enter something like a fugue state of anticipation. Guides who are on the water day-in and day-out will help you reach that nirvana. They know the top secret locations, which fly to use, and how to use it. That translates into more opportunities to catch fish on rivers in Idaho, Montana and Yellowstone National Park, including the Madison, Yellowstone, Henry’s Fork of the Snake, South Fork of the Snake and the Teton River. TrrOutfitters.com
Mud-Running Machine
If the largest, most badass mud-running machine out there would impress him, give him the keys to the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor, a heavy-duty pickup that doubles as a fairly astounding exploration rig. A large painted grille with menacing daytime running lights are intimidating, and the lengthy profile seems to stretch on and on, but it was the huge side mirrors that caught our attention. The Super Duty with Tremor Package is a moving slab of sheet-metal. That'll do. LithiaFordBoise.com
RED-WAGYU BEEF
Sure, you can get him a grill or a new set of BBQ tools, but nothin’ says “You deserve the best” like the highest quality, grass-fed Red-Wagyu beef grazed in a co-op of 20 family ranchers in Idaho and other Western states. This is going to knock the socks off my brother, a known steak snob. This beef tastes like the cows have been massaged. Grill it for him yourself and watch his eyes. DesertMountainGrassFed.com
CLASSIC VINYL
Listening to vinyl is all about the experience and what an experience it is! Rich, open, silky, smooth, warm. There's nothing else for the true audiophile. From the Beatles to Wilco; from Pink Floyd to the White Stripes; from Johnny Cash to Amy Winehouse. Listen to your favorite album on vinyl on a premium turntable and you're guaranteed to become fan. TheStereoShoppe.com and TheRecordExchange.com
OUTDOOR MAN CAVE
If he loves to grill out, smoke meats, or generally host friends and family outdoors, the ultimate backyard man cave will be his favorite place to hang out. Work with a landscape designer and create an outdoor kitchen every bit as comfortable and inviting as an indoor kitchen. Add a built-in around the grill, incorporating all the extras he craves: a kegerator, beverage refrigerator, sink, and work area will provide everything he needs to whip up delicious meals without entering the home. Be sure to create a bar area so friends have a place to sit and talk with the chef. FranzWitte.com
STREET STYLE
Men around Treasure Valley continue to flock to Carhartt’s cotton canvas winter coats, beanies and signature overalls, not only for their practicality, but the look as well. The anti-glamour of it makes it cool. We'd say it's becoming the 'it' thing, but really, it's never gone out of style. Classics are classics, man.