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An Everyday Kit for Him: Four Practical Pieces
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A warm beanie, a tumbler, a dopp kit and a cord organizer: simple pieces that earn a place in the bag.
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Build around the week
A good everyday kit is less about gadgets and more about the few things that come along every day: something warm for the commute, a drink for the desk, a bag for the gym and somewhere to keep the cables. When each of those has a proper home, the week runs a little more smoothly. Here are four practical pieces to build around.
Something warm for cold days
A plain beanie is one of the most useful things to keep by the door. The Carhartt A18 watch cap is a 100% acrylic rib-knit beanie with a fold-up cuff for fit, and it has been a Carhartt staple since 1987. It suits cold workdays, winter hikes and weekend wear.
A drink that keeps its temperature
A tumbler that keeps coffee hot or water cold makes the desk and the drive more pleasant. The YETI Rambler 20 oz has double-wall vacuum insulation for hot or cold drinks, is dishwasher safe and is sized for standard cup holders. It's made for commutes, the desk and days outdoors.
A dopp kit that stays organized
A loose toiletry bag tends to turn into a jumble. The BAGSMART toiletry bag for men is water-resistant, with elastic straps that hold bottles upright and a front pocket that keeps wet and dry items apart. It suits gym bags, weekend trips and business travel.
A home for the cables
Chargers and earphones have a way of tangling at the bottom of a bag. The BAGSMART small cord organizer uses elastic loops and mesh pockets to keep cables, earphones and chargers in one slim, water-resistant pouch. It fits work bags and laptop bags, and makes for tangle-free travel.
Bring it together
Start with whichever piece fills a gap in the current routine; each one also makes a practical gift for him. Prices and availability change, so check the current price at the retailer before you buy.
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Carhartt Men's Iconic A18 Watch Cap Beanie, Black
- Why we love it:
- A 100% acrylic rib-knit beanie with a fold-up cuff for fit, a Carhartt staple since 1987.
- Perfect for:
- Cold workdays, winter hikes and weekend wear.
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YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with MagSlider Lid, Black
- Why we love it:
- Double-wall vacuum insulation for hot or cold drinks, dishwasher safe, and sized for standard cup holders.
- Perfect for:
- Commutes, the desk and days outdoors.
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BAGSMART Toiletry Bag for Men, Water-resistant Dopp Kit, Black, Medium
- Why we love it:
- Water-resistant, with elastic straps that hold bottles upright and a front pocket that keeps wet and dry items apart.
- Perfect for:
- Gym bags, weekend trips and business travel.
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BAGSMART Small Cord Organizer Bag for Tech Essentials, Grey
- Why we love it:
- Elastic loops and mesh pockets keep cables, earphones and chargers in one slim, water-resistant pouch.
- Perfect for:
- Work bags, laptop bags and tangle-free travel.
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