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Top Christmas Gifts for Men in 2018

Topic: HappinessPublished November 28, 2018

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Men are notoriously difficult to buy Christmas presents for. We're not sure what happens but at some point they stop wishing for a list of toys and start claiming they don't need anything. But when it comes down to it, they're just as picky as the most discerning woman, so shopping for a dad, husband, or brother can feel like a stab in the dark. So if you're wondering what will make him grin ear-to-ear on Christmas morning then you'll find plenty of inspiration in our gift guide below. From indoor skydiving to cashmere joggers and wireless ear buds to a Bloody Mary making hamper, there's something for every man in your life.rn1. Quad biking activity dayrnOff road fun doesn’t come any more thrilling than this! For a day out with a difference, why not try quad biking at an activity park? Quad biking activity days are always run by a team of experienced experts who will ensure you feel safe at all times. With sand hill areas, dirt tracks, woodland humps and bumps plus a few water hazards and mud thrown in for good measure, you are guaranteed a great ride on an all-terrain quad! It’s a relatively low-cost experience and is popular with kids too so send him off for some quality time with the small people! He’ll be surprised at just how fun a quad biking experience day out can be! Testing both his driving skills and reaction times, he’ll be put through his paces at every stage of the experience but he’ll love every second of it. rn2. SmartwatchrnThe man in your life can up his fitness game, connect to his favourite apps and keep on top of social media – all from his wrist. A smartwatch allows you to stay in touch with the world by connecting to your smartphone via cutting-edge technology – IoT (the internet of things). There’s a stylish smartwatch collection to discover and a diverse range of styles from the world’s biggest brands including Sekonda, Casio, and Cannibal. There are some great bargains and discounts available meaning you can pick him up one of the lower end models for around £100 or you could go for something more classy and high tech for around £1000. Then of course there’s everything in between.rn3. Sega Mega Drive ClassicrnYep! Who knew you could still pick these bad boys up? And for only around £60! Transport him back to him childhood with games such as Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog and Golden Axe. This was the first games console that truly delivered an arcade experience all in the comfort of your own home. Now you can witness the legendary console in all its glory (with a few modern extras thrown in for good measure) in this awesome retro gaming device. Crammed into this miniature black box are 81 classic games, featuring legendary titles.rn4. Wireless rechargeable turntablernSo, he loves the purity of vinyl but the portability of mp3s, meaning that he’s always having to choose between the two? Well, those days are over, thanks to the brilliantly portable wireless, rechargeable turntable! As you’d expect from an amazing turntable, the record player plays 33, 45, and 78 rpm records. Plus, it has 2 x 3-Watt speakers built into it for awesome sound output. But, the thing that really takes it from amazing to exceptional is its portability. These turntables come fitted with great-looking carrying handles and rechargeable batteries, meaning he can juice it up and take it with him whenever he’s on the move. They charge via USB, making it easy to do and it even includes a cable. And, so you get the real feeling of modern, portable tunes, it uses Bluetooth 4.2 to play music from your phone, tablet, or mp3 player over a wireless range of 10 metres. Just because record players are retro doesn’t mean they have to be old-fashioned. Now he can enjoy his vinyls from absolutely anywhere!

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