The following is a reprint of an article that appears in the Art of Manliness web site.
Ever since we started putting out our gift guides for men way back in 2008, you all have been requesting that we offer a similar guide, but with gift suggestions for ladies. “I don’t have much trouble knowing what I’d like for Christmas,” you told us, “but I have a really hard time knowing what to get for the women in my life.” We hear you. It can indeed be difficult to come up with unique and classic gifts that will really delight and warm the hearts of the lovely ladies out there.
But this year we’ve got your back. The AoM team not only put our heads together to come up with some great gift ideas for women, we also reached out to a bunch of lady bloggers to get their sure-to-be home run suggestions. No matter your gal’s personality — girly, sporty, outdoorsy, stylish, or all of the above — there’s something on the list she’ll love. And you’ll love the fact that there are ideas for every budget.
We live a good portion of the year in a converted Sprinter van, so having a lot of “stuff” isn’t really conducive to our lifestyle. My husband and I usually go on a trip instead of getting each other gifts, but this year I’m dropping serious hints about one of Patagonia’s tenkara fly fishing kits. Classic, uncomplicated, and small enough to pack for every adventure. I guess when you teach a woman to fish, she starts asking for her own gear! $300 ~Johnie Gall, Dirtbag Darling