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  For the Dad Who Likes It Smooth : via GIPHY source reddit.com A Gift Certificate for an indulgent gentlemen's barbershop-including exacting hot towel shaves, perfectionist hair cuts and other grooming services-served up with sip of bourbon-with a hidden green backyard patio-for relaxing  (or a cigar)... in NYC's Martial Vivot Salon Pour Hommes ...a welcoming men's only oasis from the bustling Manhattan midtown streets. Not in town-premium men's grooming products by celebrity hairstylist Martial Vivot-a native of France- can be shipped stateside... handsomely packaged too!  BONUS: a mini pop-up shop in the salon (39 West 54th Street/NYC)...offering hand crafted selection of luxury French goods by unique brands-curated by French Wink ....available this week only (through June 18th). A few highlights... artist Valerie Camet hand-stitched (seriously) watchbands-Jean Rousseau accessories -leather goods specialist Jean Rousseau pure indulgence...

 Part 5 Summer's Best Designs -Great Gifts For Those Going On Roads Less Traveled There is something about summer that signals it' time to lighten up-especially for individuals who travel light-embracing experience over 'stuff'... Yet daily essentials need to be carried around in something ...and as gifts for recipients...ready to ditch the everyday dark ( boring ) backpack ...and slide on an equally practical-roomy messenger bag or spacious tote. IMO A lot easier to carry and that means on public transport too ( crowded subway cars!!!! )...these haulers come in seasonal friendly colors and prints--- and are made of durable materials...enough to carry a lot of weighty things, withstand any rainy weather-and last for many journeys. Our Obsession... Latest fav label- REAL DEAL BRAZIL ...uses discarded thick weathered tarps-cotton canvas from Brazilian cargo trucks, repurposed hard-wear---to fashion the coolest rugged-road tested totes, shoulder/duffle bags,...

Part 4 Enhancing life's adventures...some stuff -like small gadgets, socks ( never have enough ) and devour-able (inhale-able) eats...are perfect gifts-both clever, portable and/or tasty! about palm sized Press for multiple light modes-flash, red, edge-lit  &1350 mAh battery power Brooklyn (!!!) based BioLite makes the cleverest portable stove aka energy source we've written up plenty of times for its twig eating' usb charging' ways...what's new is this small lightweight BioLite/charger-"BE Seen" with a USB charge in/out=never miss sharing it on social media. Comes with integrated collapsible clipstand. USB charge in/out-clipstand pops out-hang in a shirt pocket tent etc love this-comes with attachment-bike bracket for cyclists! Tiny LED lights on side-battery charge indicator. Never miss a moment from the cheap seats (aka the only spots left for non-bot buying general public grrrr)  with   MAVEN Outdoor Equipme...

Part 3 Gear Gifts for Camping Adventures... festivals, city rooftops-parking lots, park grounds...anywhere in the great outdoors When Hurricane Sandy knocked out the electro for our un-outdoorsey acquaintances...their need for outdoor gear (and portable power) took on a whole new meaning. No wonder brands that sell-design stylish- functional equipment for under the bright daytime skies and starry nights cooking-grilling, sleeping and hanging out-are experiencing a sales pump-up.  People of all ages are experiencing outdoor festivals, day treks and even multi-day backpacking-less as an episode of Survivor...and more tricked out for comfort/convenience.  Stuff for the outdoors... HAMMOCKS .. .Eagle Nest Outfitters ...colorful tough durable options...for single or double snugglers...for outdoor snoozes or apartment building rooftop BBQs... Barebones- is a well designed 'glamping' brand...the multi-tasking Ultimate Tool for Living Better Outdoors -gardenin...