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Second cousin's son is turning 21. He works as a mechanic year round at the local ski resort, loves to mountain bike, snowboard, and his dog. I'd prefer to stay away from anything alcohol related.

Suggestions?

Second cousin's son is turning 21. He works as a mechanic year round at the local ski resort, loves to mountain bike, snowboard, and his dog. I'd prefer to stay away from anything alcohol related. Suggestions?
[–] 4 pts

$300? For just a little more you could get him a CZ P-10C. A quality pistol and a steal for the going rate of around $375-400.

How about a basket of dog treats and energy bars?

A really nice knife is always a welcome gift for a man.

[–] 2 pts

>$300? For just a little more you could get him a CZ P-10C. A quality pistol and a steal for the going rate of around $375-400.>>

While I don't doubt that's a good deal, I would never take the liberty of gifting a firearm to anyone outside of immediate family.

>How about a basket of dog treats and energy bars?>>

Solid suggestion. Would definitely couple with the knife idea, which I really like. Why didn't I think of that? Thanks CZ!

[–] 1 pt

>While I don't doubt that's a good deal, I would never take the liberty of gifting a firearm to anyone outside of immediate family.

Yeah it's honestly kind of a pain in the ass unless you take them to the store and buy it for them in person. But an egift cayrs to an online retailer is just as good, but then it's kind of a lame gift with nothing to open. And they just buy some random POS that catches their eye.

But I'll never pass up an opportunity to plug one of the best gun makers around.

Anyways, happy to have been if assistance.

[–] 2 pts

A old family friend always said that 18 was a good time for a proper knife. In modern times they consider graduating high school when to give a good knife.

I like the suggestions though.

Since he is a mechanic, I would consider finding out if he needs some tool or would appreciate a gift card for the place he buys them. A lot of mechanics own all of their tools and they move with them where ever they go. A proper tool can last a decade or more and really good ones have lifetime warranties.

[–] 2 pts

That's a great idea. Or spare batteries for his chosen brand of power tools. Can never have enough.

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[–] 2 pts

if he's outside a lot check out an electric vest that provides heat.

https://www.amazon.com/heated-vest/s?k=heated+vest

lot of other great suggestions here. didn't want to overload.

if you go with a knife, check out a Leatherman Multitool. not crap and comes in handy all the time.

[–] 0 pt

>if he's outside a lot check out an electric vest that provides heat.>>

Interesting suggestion worthy of further exploration. He's SUPER skinny with not an ounce of fat, so I'm guessing he's cold a lot lol.

>if you go with a knife, check out a Leatherman Multitool. not crap and comes in handy all the time.>>

Seems like a popular suggestion, I'll be checking them out on Thursday. Thanks for the suggestions.

[–] 1 pt

sure thing, hope he enjoys whatever you get him.

a specialized gift card is nice too, imo. maybe to REI or any store he frequents for skiing, biking, etc.

or just a custom hoody with his dog.

guys are pretty simple, get him something he is already interested in and you'll be pretty set.

[–] 1 pt

A girlfriend.

[–] 1 pt

Ski gear is expensive, maybe some tools?

[–] 1 pt

How much are you willing to spend?

[–] 1 pt

>How much are you willing to spend?>>

Depends, but $300 is not unreasonable and if it is something terrific, I'd go a little higher....

[–] 1 pt

If he gets a discount from the shop at the ski resort where he works, then cash would probably be best.

[–] 1 pt

About that age I got a high quality leatherman multi tool as a gift. Still use it almost daily, those things are indestructible.

[–] 1 pt

>About that age I got a high quality leatherman multi tool as a gift. Still use it almost daily, those things are indestructible. >>

Going shopping Thursday, will definitely check this out. Thanks.