Primer’s Annual Gift Guide for Guys

For practically pennies you can change your old acoustic from a dust collector to wall art.

Get your noodle's juices flowing.

An all-purpose seasoning used by champion barbequers.

These large ice cubes are slow melting, perfect for your next Old Fashioned.

Ditch the plastic keychain and install this die-cast zinc wall-mounted opener.

What does an Irish spring smell like anyway?

A 13 year old boy had an idea: What if you buy a can of soup, donate it to a food shelter, and then make a candle with a “manly” smell inside the leftover can. Sounds pretty good to us.

Bring the hot tub experience to your favorite Earl Grey.

A beautiful and easy way to class up any jacket.

The devil is in the details, and nowhere is that more true than with personal style.

Love your Areopress but hate the paper filters? Upgrade to this American Made stainless steel alternative.

Give our easy DIY belt project a try for a nicer belt than you'd feel comfortable buying in a store.

Sure, you'll probably just use it for the grill or to futz around with boiling water, but it'll be fun won't it?

This unique coffee container creates an airt-tight seal, while also allowing the beans to vent CO2.

At 1” this sharp looking tie clip will look great with a casual getup or a suit.

With a suit or a sweater, this beautiful tie will keep you stylish all year.

These delicious Wisconsin-made bitters will spice up any drink.

Fits almost any GPS or phone and slides into that unused slot in your dashboard. CD players…remember those?

Get your home bar equipped properly.

One set of collar stays for all of your shirts. Swiss Stays are adjustable to four different sizes.

A functional wall piece that also looks great.

A lipstick-sized USB backup for all your devices.

The $.99 fingernail clippers from Rite-Aid did a fantastic job –  let them retire in peace.

The holidays are the perfect time to build up your toolbox.

Just because you're on your own, doesn't mean you can't eat good food.

Never forget your keys again – and your friends will think there's something wrong with your electrical.

Finally have a place to put all those good ideas of yours.

A fun, stylish pair of shades at an unbeatable price.

Grab a pair of shorts that you won't be embarrassed to strip down to. Made in the US of A.

New Year's Resolution 2014: Finally get organized.

Whether you're a sophisticated tea drinker or a nightly spaghetti eater, an electric kettle makes everything faster and easier.

Keep your clothing in shape and give your closet a better smell than your gym bag.

I don't think they ever clean those cutting boards that come built into the kitchen counter when people move out. Need I say more?

One of the finest starter safety razors at an unbeatable price.

You won't have to keep stabbing your steaks with forks with this nice grill set that packs away in an included case.

Small enough to fit in your front pocket, big enough to hold everything you need. Made in New York.

Control your tunes from wherever you are – wirelessly. Check out our review here.

Holds 3-5 cards with a beautiful Italian leather front and sturdy German felt backing.

A gun that shoots salt at flies…what else can I say?

Sick of those cheesy localized commercials? Get the upgrade as a gift.

A new watch may be outside of the Secret Santa budget, but a new leather strap can revive an old ticker with a new style.

An incredible coffee experience with no moving parts.

Stop doing that weird “It's freezing when you get out of the shower” dance – get a bathrobe.

Leave the plastic razors in the dorm.

Use the right tool for the job with this highly rated chef's knife from the same makers as the Swiss Army Knife.

The guy with his initials on the glasses doesn't have to pour the second round.

Still my go-to sunglasses all these years later. They look great on everyone.

A cool assortment of guy gear, right in your mailbox.

Stay hydrated on your outdoor adventures.

Let's face it: Our cooking is always an experiment anyway.

One can never have too much flannel.

I've always hated having to have 19 different shavers to do different things.

It's hard to learn what you like if can't compare it to something else.

Proper tools should have a proper home.

American-made for an American past-time.

You know what the best gift of all is? A back-up of every song, paper, and photo on your computer.

After completing Episode III, George Lucas scoured the entire 6 film saga frame by frame to construct this beautiful retelling in the form of photography.

No matter where you live, you can get DC's best dogs from the world-famous Ben's Chili Bowl. 16 hot dogs and 2 pints of chili sauce for $5 each – easier than braving downtown DC traffic.

A dashing watch at an affordable price.

Take a look at the pot you use most. Are there scratches all over the non-stick surface? Do you find flakes in your food? It's time to upgrade, my man.

Having a place for guests to stay in your first couple years out of school is almost impossible. This air mattress is double-high and is more comfortable than a pull-out.

Finally realize your full music potential with a computer and a keyboard.

You'll be just as warm as you are sharp in this classic coat from J.Crew

The perfect transition from your mobile life to your desktop life.

Stuck inside? Put that old 10 speed to good use.

A great starter pistol, or a smart way to shoot for less with this .22 from one of the world's greatest gun manufacturers.