{"id":19803,"date":"2022-11-25T00:01:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T08:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exhaustnotes.us\/blog\/?p=19803"},"modified":"2022-11-25T06:21:22","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T14:21:22","slug":"the-2022-exnotes-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exhaustnotes.us\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/11\/25\/the-2022-exnotes-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2022 ExNotes Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most gift guides are hokey.\u00a0 Not this one.\u00a0 In keeping with our theme of shooting, motorcycles, and other interesting things, here are our recommended gifts and associated links.\u00a0 It’s good stuff.\u00a0 Purchase the things we recommend through the links we include here and you’ll ride faster, you’ll shoot straighter, you’ll weigh less, you’ll be better looking, and you’ll be one of the cool kids. (I took an advertising class and that’s the essence of what good advertising is supposed to do.)\u00a0 Without further ado (I have no idea what “ado” means, but if you say it during a wedding ceremony, you’re married), here you go.<\/p>\n

Motorcycle Bungee Pack<\/h2>\n

Few things in our lives are as useful as a bungee cord, and it you want a nice gift for a motorcyclist, this Motorcycle Bungee Pack<\/a>\u00a0answers the mail.\u00a0 It includes an assortment of bungees and a cargo net, and it’s a sure thing whoever receives a gift like this will put it to good use.<\/p>\n

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A New BMW R 1250 GS<\/span><\/h2>\n

Well, sort of, although if any of our readers want to buy us a new BMW GS, that would be nice, too.\u00a0 Nope, what we’re referring to here are Maisto motorcycle models<\/a>.\u00a0 They’re pretty cool, they’re high quality, and at approximately $20, they won’t break the bank.\u00a0 \u00a0Maisto offers several other models, too, like the S1000RR you see at the top of this blog.<\/p>\n

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A Case of Mobil 1 Moto Oil<\/h2>\n

It doesn’t get any better than Mobil 1 4T<\/a> synthetic oil for motorcycles.\u00a0 If you want to really impress someone, give them a case of Mobil 1 4T<\/a> for their motorcycle.\u00a0 It’s only $79.00 and trust me on this, they will remember you every time they shift or blip the throttle.<\/p>\n

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Portable Jump Starter<\/h2>\n

We carried and used a portable jump starter<\/a> on the Enfield Baja ride, and trust me, it was worth its weight in gold.\u00a0 There are several models available, and they start around $52.\u00a0 This Litake portable jump starter<\/a> is small enough to carry on a motorcycle and it makes a great gift.<\/p>\n

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Lee Precision Reloading Gear<\/h2>\n

If you’re not reloading, your missing out on half the fun in the shooting sports.\u00a0 Making the decision to become a reloader can be a bit initimidating, but the major equipment manufacturers make it easy for anyone to start.\u00a0 \u00a0If you want to start with a simple single-stage press, our advice is to go with Lee’s Challenger Kit for $229.<\/p>\n

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A single stage reloader is a good way to start, and the Lee Anniversary kit shown above is a good one.\u00a0 \u00a0You can buy it directly from Lee<\/a> or from Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If the person you are giving the reloading kit to (which can be you, by the way) wants to reload at higher rates,\u00a0 you might consider the Lee Classic Turret kit for $380:<\/p>\n

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You can buy the Lee Classic Turret kit directly from Lee<\/a> or from Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With either kit, the person receiving the gift will need a set of dies specific to the cartridge to be reloaded.\u00a0 We think Lee Precision makes the the best dies at any price (these are $78.00).<\/p>\n

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You can buy the above dies directly from Lee<\/a>, or you can purchase them from Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cool Watches<\/h2>\n

There are three or four you might consider.\u00a0 We’ve recently written about Casio’s G-Shock GD400 series.\u00a0 These are reasonably priced, they are incredibly accurate, they offer a world-time quick change capability, and a bunch of other features (illuminated dial, stopwatch, countdown timer, and more).\u00a0 \u00a0Casio offers these for both men<\/a> (at $89.95) and women<\/a> ($53.95).\u00a0 I wear a G-Shock and so does Susie.<\/p>\n

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If you want something more formal, our recommendation is to get an automatic watch.\u00a0 There’s something elegant about a selfwinding mechanical watch, and Orient is one of most exclusive brands out there at a very reasonable price.\u00a0 Two personal favorites are the Moonphase<\/a> (from $274.95 to $374.95, depending on color) and the Mako<\/a> dive watches (at $147.95).\u00a0 I wear an Orient rose gold Moonphase when I’m trying to impress Gresh, and it’s a classy timepiece.<\/p>\n

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Toolkits<\/h2>\n

We very recently posted about a Wohngeist toolkit retailing for $2,895 (we’re not advising buying it, unless you feel a need to flush money down the toilet).\u00a0 A far better choice is any of several toolkits<\/a> available at much more reasonable prices, like this one for $49.95.\u00a0 These make great gifts, and they won’t break the bank.<\/p>\n

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Buck Knives<\/h2>\n

Give someone a Buck knife<\/a>, and you’ll have a friend for life.\u00a0 That’s how long the Buck will last, too.\u00a0 Buck makes a bunch of different knives, you can have them customized, you can have them engraved, or you can buy one off the shelf, so to speak.\u00a0 My personal favorite is the Buck 110 folder (shown in the photo below), but any Buck knife<\/a> makes a wonderful gift.\u00a0 Buck 110 folders start at around $60.<\/p>\n

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Trickle Me Elmo Battery Tenders<\/h2>\n

There are few things as useful to a motorcyclist than a Battery Tender<\/a>.\u00a0 I’ve been using these for decades.\u00a0 A motorcycle with a topped-off battery runs better, and I’m coinvinced routinely plugging your bike into a Battery Tender<\/a> extends the battery’s life.\u00a0 I regularly get between 4 and 6 years out of a motorcycle battery, and the Battery Tender<\/a> is the reason why.\u00a0 These things are inexpensive ($39.95), and if they wear out, that would be news to me.\u00a0 I’ve been using mine for about 15 years and it’s still going strong.<\/p>\n

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Stop and Go Mini Compressors<\/span><\/h2>\n

Get a flat on your motorcycle out in the middle of nowhere and you’ll wish you had one of these, and so will all of your motorcycle friends.\u00a0 It happened to me more than a few times (on the Three Flags Rally, in China, and out in the boonies exploring the Mojave Desert).\u00a0 The Stop and Go Mini Compressor<\/a> will pay for itself the next time you need to inflate a tire out there, and if you’re one of those folks who drops the air pressure when you see a dirt road, this will get you back up to street pressures quickly.<\/p>\n

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Our Motorcycle Books<\/h2>\n

Hey, what can I say.\u00a0 \u00a0If you’re going to buy a motorcycle book, why not buy one I wrote?\u00a0 They’re inexpensive and folks say they’re pretty good.\u00a0 If you’re one of those folks tempted to wait for the movie instead of reading the book, don’t hold your breath.\u00a0 There were some preliminary discussions for a movie series, but when I suggested Leonardo di Caprio play me, the studio responded with Danny De Vito and talks broke down (so don’t wait for the movies).<\/p>\n

Take a look at this selection of outstanding moto stories<\/a>, pick the ones you’d like, and Mr. Bezos will have them in the mail to you muey pronto!<\/p>\n

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Haix Boots<\/h2>\n

The problem with motorcycle boots is they’re uncomfortable when you get off the motorcycle, especially if you have to walk anywhere.\u00a0 About 20 years ago I picked up a pair of Haix<\/a> boots (a favorite of police, firemen, and other first responders) and I never look back.\u00a0 They are the only boots I wear when I ride a motorcycle.\u00a0 A pair of Haix<\/a> boots lasts about 10 years, and they are extremely comfortable.\u00a0 They’re a bit more than most combat boots at $259.99, but they last a long time and the increase in comfort makes them well worth the price of admission.<\/p>\n

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Bianchi Belts<\/h2>\n

I bought my Bianchi belt<\/a> years ago and I think it is one of the best purchases I ever made.\u00a0 I wear it any time I need to wear a belt unless I have to dress up for a deposition or a formal event.\u00a0 The Bianchi is just plain comfortable, it doesn’t wear out, and for its intended purpose (supporting a holster) it is superb.\u00a0 You’d be surprised how much of a difference a good belt makes if you’re carrying a firearm (unless you already have a Bianchi belt<\/a>, in which case you wouldn’t be surprised at all).\u00a0 But you don’t need to carry a gun to appreciate this belt.\u00a0 Like I said, I wear mine all the time.\u00a0 The Bianchi belt<\/a> retails on Amazon for $66.02 (why they add the $0.02 is beyond me), and it’s worth every penny (even those extra two pennies Bezos tacks on).<\/p>\n

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Batdorf and Bronson Coffee<\/h2>\n

Batdorf and Bronson coffee<\/a> is the best coffee in the world.\u00a0 Yeah, that’s my opinion, but try it and you’ll agree.\u00a0 Buy a selection of Batdorf and Bronson coffee<\/a> for a holiday gift and you’ll make a friend for life.<\/p>\n

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So there you have it:\u00a0 Our 2022 gift recommendations.\u00a0 And don’t forget: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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