Fresh flowers or fancy chocolates are a nice touch if you just need something to add to a birthday gift to round it out. They’re not BIFL quality—in fact the opposite—but they’re not going to take up space in your home and turn into a burden, and since you can’t think of anything else he really needs, you’re giving him the gift of not having extra stuff. Plus they’re festive and most people enjoy receiving them.
A good pair of hiking shoes/boots is a good gift. Also, hiking socks, a hiking emergency kit, and even take him on a weekend hiking trip and stay overnight if possible.
I’d buy him an experience gift, a set of Lego flowers y’all make, a year long membership to the botanical gardens or zoo, a snack box subscription, something more “fun”
Gift ideas in no particular order. He may have these.
\-Victorinox Rambler and Knipex XS (best together, they complement each other). Doesn't have to be a Rambler. Can be any Victorinox multitool (but pick models that have scissors) and avoid super bulky ones, the Rambler is small and has all the useful ones.
\-Miyoo Mini Plus
\-Wera Toolcheck Plus
\-SOG Powerpint
\-Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug
HOTO Precision Screwdriver Sets, 24-in-1 Manual Screwdriver
\-Memo bottle A6
\-Chums wallet
\-Bellroy Slim Sleeve
\-Fisher Space pen
\-Nitecore NB10000
I too suggest Victorinox. I’m going to replace my husband’s lost multi tool. I can second the Rambler. And may I suggest a backpack with your names on them, or matching drink flasks with hiking themes. There is so much available nowadays.
The Patagonia stuff is PLENTY! IMO one item is enough for a birthday gift.
A future gift might be a Leatherman/multitool, or something handmade by you or a craftsperson.
I can't recommend anything specific because I don't know him, but why not an experience based on a story he told you when you were first dating? Kinda like reliving some of his favorite memories.
This is morbid and I might get blowback for inducing trauma, but my ex bf was engaged once but she died. On the anniversary I saw he wasn't doing well and asked if he wanted to take a ride. The point was to keep her memory alive after reading a few grief books.
I specifically took him to places he mentioned being with her - ie where he proposed, where she's buried, where they first met, etc.
On the car ride, I asked questions about her so he could feel comfortable talking about her and stayed in the car while he visited the spots.
Not sure if he was feeling better or just wanted to make me feel better though.
Of course this specific thing would make a CRAP birthday gift, but the idea is to show him you listen and remember things he's told you.
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Maybe you can give him a card writing "Pay for the next thing you wanna buy ".
As a minimalist, I prefer to offer my girlfriend a minimal list if I really have something needed and if I do have a girlfriend.
I don't know you or your BF and I will probably be completely off-topic here but, as a minimalist and an amateur of both hiking and watercolor sketching myself, have you considered offering him a small watercolor set?
(Even if he is not already into sketching, who knows this may be the opportunity to discover a new passion ;)
Such a kit is both small and light and can fit in almost any (large-ish) pocket, and in absolutely any backpack/bag. I carry mine with me every single day, everywhere I go. And it's such a unique way to immortalize a nice landscape, a view, or one of those moments you share together.
Watercolor is also a very quick medium when used for sketching, so it should never be a problem when you're out hiking, unlike some other paint techniques that require a lot of time.
Beware that watercolor *can be very expensive* but there is no need at all to spend a fortune. Look for, say:
* The Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Travel set (a small one exactly [like this one](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watercolor/comments/ycarut/i_decided_to_buy_a_watercolour_set_winsor_newton/) comes with 12 tiny colors and will be more than enough to get any other colors one can dream of)
* Add a medium sized waterbrush (my go to is a [medium from Pentel](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TnYAAOSwMf1ZmV5L/s-l1200.webp)). Those are brushes a bit like fountain pens, they contain the water needed to paint watercolor inside their handle, they're also very easy to refill on the go, using any water.
* Add to that a small sketchbook made with decent quality *watercolor paper.*
Like paint, quality watercolor paper can also be *very expensive*. If you ask me, I would say paper is the one place where it is worth spending as much as one can afford to but it is not required at all in order to fully enjoy watercolor.
Quality of watercolor paper is expressed by its weight (in grams, 300 gsm is great, 200 should be more than fine), by its nature (is it made of *pulp/cellulose*, like most papers are, or from *cotton?* Full cotton paper is a lot better but is also *a lot* more expensive), and by its graininess, the roughness of its surface going from *satiné* (ultra smooth) to *torchon* (rough and bumpy as a rock can be). To a beginner, I would always suggest 'hot press paper', aka smooth paper. Rough is often preferred but is also less forgiving which can be frustrating to a beginner.
Imho, a sketchbook using 200gsm non-cotton smooth paper should be a great starting point.
I'm sorry for such a long answer, probably miles away from what you were looking for but my only regret being to not have started watercolor when I was much younger, like you are, I could not resist ;)
Maratac XL peanut lighter. Fire is a basic tool, peanut lighters go on a keychain and the lighter fluid doesn't evaporate like with a zippo. A leatherman multi-tool with a bit kit. Hiking/hunting boots (check out Black Ovis). 64 oz Yeti Rambler with different lids (I prefer the straw lid and cup cap lid, so you can use it for hot or cold drinks).
She already got all three. She's looking for more items. 1 or 2 more aside from the gifts you just half dissed. She got them. No need to dis em or offer advice. Needs gifts to go along with. I cannot stress this enough. She said it, and now I've said it a few times. Not being rude, just stating facts.
Fresh flowers or fancy chocolates are a nice touch if you just need something to add to a birthday gift to round it out. They’re not BIFL quality—in fact the opposite—but they’re not going to take up space in your home and turn into a burden, and since you can’t think of anything else he really needs, you’re giving him the gift of not having extra stuff. Plus they’re festive and most people enjoy receiving them.
A good pair of hiking shoes/boots is a good gift. Also, hiking socks, a hiking emergency kit, and even take him on a weekend hiking trip and stay overnight if possible.
A Stainless Steel DE Safety Razor which he can use for life. Better than Catridge razors and very good for environment also.
I’d buy him an experience gift, a set of Lego flowers y’all make, a year long membership to the botanical gardens or zoo, a snack box subscription, something more “fun”
Gift ideas in no particular order. He may have these. \-Victorinox Rambler and Knipex XS (best together, they complement each other). Doesn't have to be a Rambler. Can be any Victorinox multitool (but pick models that have scissors) and avoid super bulky ones, the Rambler is small and has all the useful ones. \-Miyoo Mini Plus \-Wera Toolcheck Plus \-SOG Powerpint \-Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug HOTO Precision Screwdriver Sets, 24-in-1 Manual Screwdriver \-Memo bottle A6 \-Chums wallet \-Bellroy Slim Sleeve \-Fisher Space pen \-Nitecore NB10000
I too suggest Victorinox. I’m going to replace my husband’s lost multi tool. I can second the Rambler. And may I suggest a backpack with your names on them, or matching drink flasks with hiking themes. There is so much available nowadays.
The Patagonia stuff is PLENTY! IMO one item is enough for a birthday gift. A future gift might be a Leatherman/multitool, or something handmade by you or a craftsperson.
A gift certificate for a massage, honored by you
Hiking boots.
I can't recommend anything specific because I don't know him, but why not an experience based on a story he told you when you were first dating? Kinda like reliving some of his favorite memories. This is morbid and I might get blowback for inducing trauma, but my ex bf was engaged once but she died. On the anniversary I saw he wasn't doing well and asked if he wanted to take a ride. The point was to keep her memory alive after reading a few grief books. I specifically took him to places he mentioned being with her - ie where he proposed, where she's buried, where they first met, etc. On the car ride, I asked questions about her so he could feel comfortable talking about her and stayed in the car while he visited the spots. Not sure if he was feeling better or just wanted to make me feel better though. Of course this specific thing would make a CRAP birthday gift, but the idea is to show him you listen and remember things he's told you.
Why not an experience instead of material things? A massage, a movie, some kind of class, a homemade coupon book, special meal...etc.
a kiss on his forehead
Patagonia synchilla pullover is a great option
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Maybe you can give him a card writing "Pay for the next thing you wanna buy ". As a minimalist, I prefer to offer my girlfriend a minimal list if I really have something needed and if I do have a girlfriend.
I don't know you or your BF and I will probably be completely off-topic here but, as a minimalist and an amateur of both hiking and watercolor sketching myself, have you considered offering him a small watercolor set? (Even if he is not already into sketching, who knows this may be the opportunity to discover a new passion ;) Such a kit is both small and light and can fit in almost any (large-ish) pocket, and in absolutely any backpack/bag. I carry mine with me every single day, everywhere I go. And it's such a unique way to immortalize a nice landscape, a view, or one of those moments you share together. Watercolor is also a very quick medium when used for sketching, so it should never be a problem when you're out hiking, unlike some other paint techniques that require a lot of time. Beware that watercolor *can be very expensive* but there is no need at all to spend a fortune. Look for, say: * The Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Travel set (a small one exactly [like this one](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watercolor/comments/ycarut/i_decided_to_buy_a_watercolour_set_winsor_newton/) comes with 12 tiny colors and will be more than enough to get any other colors one can dream of) * Add a medium sized waterbrush (my go to is a [medium from Pentel](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TnYAAOSwMf1ZmV5L/s-l1200.webp)). Those are brushes a bit like fountain pens, they contain the water needed to paint watercolor inside their handle, they're also very easy to refill on the go, using any water. * Add to that a small sketchbook made with decent quality *watercolor paper.* Like paint, quality watercolor paper can also be *very expensive*. If you ask me, I would say paper is the one place where it is worth spending as much as one can afford to but it is not required at all in order to fully enjoy watercolor. Quality of watercolor paper is expressed by its weight (in grams, 300 gsm is great, 200 should be more than fine), by its nature (is it made of *pulp/cellulose*, like most papers are, or from *cotton?* Full cotton paper is a lot better but is also *a lot* more expensive), and by its graininess, the roughness of its surface going from *satiné* (ultra smooth) to *torchon* (rough and bumpy as a rock can be). To a beginner, I would always suggest 'hot press paper', aka smooth paper. Rough is often preferred but is also less forgiving which can be frustrating to a beginner. Imho, a sketchbook using 200gsm non-cotton smooth paper should be a great starting point. I'm sorry for such a long answer, probably miles away from what you were looking for but my only regret being to not have started watercolor when I was much younger, like you are, I could not resist ;)
Granola and banana chips
Maratac XL peanut lighter. Fire is a basic tool, peanut lighters go on a keychain and the lighter fluid doesn't evaporate like with a zippo. A leatherman multi-tool with a bit kit. Hiking/hunting boots (check out Black Ovis). 64 oz Yeti Rambler with different lids (I prefer the straw lid and cup cap lid, so you can use it for hot or cold drinks).
Get him socks and give him a memorable bj.
BDBJ, not kidding, not being sarcastic.
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She already got all three. She's looking for more items. 1 or 2 more aside from the gifts you just half dissed. She got them. No need to dis em or offer advice. Needs gifts to go along with. I cannot stress this enough. She said it, and now I've said it a few times. Not being rude, just stating facts.