The Fourth Annual 5+8 Gift Guide
For those of you that are new to this email, we typically put together a holiday gift guide of things we like or recommend as gifts we personally can vouch for or want. If you want to see previous examples here is last years. We hope this reminds you that the holidays are really about getting what you want and holding grudges against those who fail to provide the material possessions you desire.
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Joggers
RECOMMENDED BY ADAM
Last year, I chose a grey sweatshirt, so I thought I’d go crazy with some pants. I wore these every day for a week. I like them. You could like them too. Men with large thighs, please air dry.
$110
Tiger Trunks
RECOMMENDED BY JEFF
Whether you’re watching the Tigers poolside in your backyard or living it up in Lake Charles at L’Auberge or Margaritaville, Tommy Bahama has you covered. Quick dry material and multiple pockets guarantee you won’t lose any chips or your keys. At a hundred bucks this deal is a steal from paradise.
$94
Complete the look by buying the shirt from Jeff’s choice in The 2nd Annual Gift Guide
Bissel Little Green
RECOMMENDED BY SARAH
In honor of me turning thirty this Christmas Eve (cough cough) I am going to practical route and nominating this extremely useful and fun-to-use stain cleaner! Although I've never had the pleasure of using this myself, I've seen many TikToks of people using this bad boy and it looks so satisfying. The best is the car videos – it's amazing how this thing can clean car seats!
$124
Baggu Set
RECOMMENDED BY RACHEL
I love Baggu’s reusable bags and the satisfaction I get when I say, “I brought my own bag” when asked paper or plastic at the grocery store. Baggu bags are simple, but can make life a little more playful with their 90+ options of sizes and fun designs. If you want to be look cool AND be more sustainable (which is also super cool), this is the gift for you.
$36
Tile
RECOMMENDED BY GABE
I haven't even had these a full 24 hours and I'm just going to go ahead and recommend them to anyone who has a knack for losing things. I just lost my wallet on my trip to new york with Ines the night before we were supposed to fly back, and by some miracle a lady found it and returned it to me?? I've lost many wallets and considered getting a Tile before, but this was the last straw. I bought this pro essentials pack and I already love it.
$100
The Solo Bonfire Fire Pit Bundle
RECOMMENDED BY DAVID
I was on the fence of buying this for months till I saw a friend had it and asked him what he thought. He loved it. One of the best purchases I made this year as this thing is a beast. It gets extremely hot with little wood and is a smokeless fire pit(you still get a little) that last for hours. If you get the bundle it also comes with several accessories for s'mores and travel. I'm planning to taking it on our next camping trip as it's so easy to light. If you decide to get it get the the bundle as it will save you more on the long run.
$420
Inka
RECOMMENDED BY CHU
I'm talking about the most aesthetic, stackable/mdoular tuppaware you'd ever seen. Skip the cheapo tuppoware you'd probably replace in a few years, get these that'll last cause they're freezer, shatter and leak proof, microwave and dishwasher safe all that good stuff. The removable rubber gasket is also not gross. That's important.
$78
Digital Car Tire Inflator
RECOMMENDED BY CONNER
If you live in Houston, then you know our roads are built like a quilt. They're bumpy, patchy and they'll mess up your tires faster than a sneeze through a screen door. Has this ever happened to you: You're about to head out and pick up your best guy or gal for a night at the honkytonk when you realize you got a flat tire. You only have precisely 4 minutes to spare and your car is about as useless as two buggies in a one-horse town. Well, that won't be a problem with the easy-to-use Slime Rugged Digital Car Tire Inflator that can inflate a flat tire in 4 minutes or less! If your budget is tighter than a wet boot this year, don't fret! This bad boy has a price point of only $39.99. I personally own one and have already made my money back; air ain't free these days and using a gas station air pump can add up if you've got a tire leak! With a price so unbelievably affordable, I bet you're thinking "this guy's slicker than a boiled onion", but I promise the only thing full of hot air around these parts will be your tires.
Give the gift of practicality this season and you'll have everyone calling you a three-jump cowboy!
$40
The Everywhere Bag
RECOMMENDED BY ADRIAN
If you think it's time to graduate from throwing your clothes in a backpack but aren't ready to commit to a suitcase, structured bags exist and will give you a reason to expand your wardrobe beyond wrinkle-free clothing. Lots of pockets make you feel like you're doing more than you are when it comes to organizing, and it looks nice.
$195
I hope everyone gets everything they want this year. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year to all our friends and family!
