No matter that the holiday season is over, military men deserve to get gifts any time of the year. In the end, they have been through a lot and have seen things the rest of us can’t imagine, so giving them something simple yet unique would be awesome even if it’s for no special reason.
Stationery
Whether you’re looking for a retirement gift, a birthday gift or you’re looking for something for no particular reason, military stationery is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Fabulous and functional military stationery is huge and breathtaking, so whatever you choose will be perfect for being used when in and out of the field.
As you may know, military men, especially those on the field don’t take many things with them since they have everything there. But one of the few things they can take is paper, pen, pencil eraser, sharpener and ruler. These basic things will help them connect to their families through letters. In fact, when doing their service for the country, sending and receiving letters is one of the few things they’re allowed to do when wanting to stay in touch with their families, so a gift of this kind will help them stay connected with the rest of the world. But aside from writing letters, stationery for the military is also great for writing a diary, drawing, writing poems, playing games, etc.
This kind of gift is also great for anyone in the army. Officers, sergeants and anyone who works in an army office can take advantage of such a gift. Aside from the basic things, you can also choose from the large selection of other things like notebooks, air force mouse pad, letter slitter, army compendium, fancy pencil case and set, memo pad, paper folder, permanent markers, map marking protractors and so on. All of them are available in different designs, colours, materials and sizes, allowing you to choose just the ones for your friend/family. You can find all of them and much more in any specialised military store that sells quality and sturdy military-related products and accessories.
Impressive Whiskey and Glassware
Giving a whiskey set to someone should be done to one who loves and appreciates a glass of quality whiskey from time to time. But instead of buying any set you see, you can invest in a personalised whiskey ammo can gift set. This gift is perfect for any occasion but the thing that’ll make it even more special is its engraved name or initials on it. So every time he’ll want to pour himself a glass of good whiskey after a long day, he’ll think of you as well.
The can itself can also be repurposed and he can use it to keep his personal belongings safe. Nowadays, you can choose from a large selection of ammo can sets, but if the whiskey choice is poor, you can always buy them separately.
Cigar Humidor
Cigar humidors are usually wooden boxes with constant humidity designed for storing cigarettes. Proper cigarette storage is paramount for keeping their flavour and condition the same since they in general rely on specific temperature and moisture levels.
There are different types of humidors from which you can choose, but whatever type and size you choose, their purpose is the same – to help maintain the desired cigarette temperature inside. They can also have a thermostat and hygrometer that can help you maintain the right conditions so they won't lose their aroma, flavour and humidity.
When looking for the right type of humidor for a military man, make sure to choose one that has a good humidification system. Given the fact that this humidor might be exposed to different temperatures, the chosen model should have this system. It’s designed to add moisture to cigarettes and help them plump and burn easily. For optimal storage, the humidor should be set at 70% humidity.
It would be great if the chosen model also has a hygrometer the purpose of which is to let you know whether you need to add moisture or absorb excess water. This shouldn’t be done on a daily basis, but every 2-3 weeks. The last thing you should consider is choosing a humidor with a thermostat which gives you feedback on temperature conditions inside the humidor. Ideally, cigarettes should be kept at 21° C. Improper care and exposing cigarettes to extremely high temperatures can lead to beetle eggs hatching.
Multi-Tool
A multi-tool is another great gift you can give to a military. Multi-tools are one of their most commonly used tools since they can use them for many different things like cutting MRE (meal-ready-to-eat), opening cans, fixing and breaking things, pliers, wire strippers and so on. Even though they aren’t used on missions, multi-tools are the first tool military men use for any other daily activity outside their mission time.
When searching for a good multi-tool, look for one that has blunt nose pliers, needle nose pliers, crimper pliers, replaceable and non-replaceable wire cutters, blades, sight tools, etc. The more tools it has the better.
