Gift Ideas: The Minimalist
Sometimes, less is more.
Whether the minimalist on your shopping list requires only the bare essentials, or prefers slimmed-down essentials stripped of their shiny bells and whistles, we’ve got you covered with this minimally-curated list of 17 minimalist gift ideas for the minimalist on your shopping list. Now say that 3 times really fast and start shopping.
Finstock Minimalist Wallet
Don’t let your best friend/brother/father/etc. be that guy — the guy with a wallet wider than the Mississippi River that contains a backlog of receipts from 1986. Streamline his/her EDC — and yours as well — with the Finstock Minimalist Wallet. This USA-made, double-sided card holder is crafted form Horween Dublin leather and accommodates up to 6 cards — while a central pocket serves as a temporary home for your extra folding cash. Each wallet is one of a kind, so color and patterns may vary. – Shop Now
Spyderco Dog Tag Knife
The Spyderco Dog Tag Folding Knife is shaped like a standard dog tag, but inside it’s black-out handle lies a titanium-coated, S30V steel blade sharp enough to tackle everyday cutting tasks, yet small enough to easily conceal until needed. – Shop Now
Spine Titanium Wallet
The Spine Wallet is crafted from grade 5 titanium, which renders it extremely lightweight, water resistant, corrosion-resistant, and stronger than most other wallets. It sports a durable elastic band that secures your cards and cash and an integrated bottle opener for popping open bottles on the go. – Shop Now
BeoPlay A1 Speaker
The A1 is a portable speaker that goes with you — wherever it is you want to take your tunes, from the beach to poolside to a campfire or your home office. The A1 also fits in the palm of your hand — quite the compact size for audio that packs a serious punch in terms of quality. – Shop Now
Skagen Falster 2 Smartwatch
A swim-proof, heart-rate tracking, wearable device designed to make your life easier. It connects to your smartphone to deliver selected alerts, Google Assistant is on tap to answer your every query, and you can set up a payment plan with Google pay for convenience. – Shop Now
The James Brand Chapter Knife
Despite a market full of feature-rich, indestructible pocket folding knives, the Chapter Knife maintains a sleek, minimalist design unique from the rest of the pack and perfect for everyday carry. It boasts a rust-free stainless steel blade with either a serrated combo blade or straight blade, along with a lightweight titanium frame-lock construction that will last a lifetime. – Shop Now
Trayvax Summit Minimalist Wallet
The latest in the Trayvax line is the Summit — the first minimalist wallet by the brand aimed to cut down on weight and to simplify your everyday carry. To keep the Summit Minimalist Wallet’s design simple, Trayvax built it from only two components, which keeps it lightweight and slim while still offering RFID protection. – Shop Now
The Grafton Pen
The Grafton Pen is crafted from 100% anodized aluminum — no plastic here — and is outfitted with a heavy duty bolt-on clip, a simple and efficient click mechanism, an improved grip pattern, and compatibility with both Pilot G2 and Fisher Space Pen refills so you’ll never be short on ink. – Shop Now
Proof Field Jacket
Proof’s version of the classic military Field Jacket is a modern, streamlined approach to the M-65, and features a water-resistant outer shell with breathable insulation to combat inclement weather, five separate pockets that offer ample storage space, a modern fit that goes well with your entire wardrobe, and a secret stash pocket for stowing your valuables such as a phone, passport, or wallet. – Shop Now
Halifax Keychain Tool
The Halifax is crafted from Cerakote-finished billet titanium and outfits your existing keychain with an assortment of daily essential tools, including a bottle opener, a combination flathead/Phillips driver tip, a scraper, and a pry bar. – Shop Now
PicoPen
Made from durable stainless steel, the PicoPen attaches seamlessly to your keychain or backpack via the integrated key ring, while the pen’s cap securely snaps in place by a magnet. It also weighs a mere half of an ounce — which is just light enough to forget you’re carrying it until you need it. – Shop Now
2019 Harley-Davidson Iron 883
An original icon of the Harley-Davidson Dark Custom style, the 2019 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Sportster sets a new standard for the raw, stripped-down, minimalist street bike look. It features everything you need for hitting the streets, and nothing you don’t. – Shop Now
AER Fit Pack 2
The AER Fit Pack is aptly named, if only because you can fit all the gear you could possibly need for a full day into it — and then some. The Fit Pack 2 delivers four compartments for office supplies and EDC gear, and a moisture-resistant compartment designed for gym shoes. The ballistic nylon gives this bag another dimension of toughness, as well. – Shop Now
The James Brand Mehlville Carabiner
Made from anodized aluminum and featuring dual-compartment construction for the right blend of functionality and durability, The James Brand checks all the right everyday carry boxes with the minimalist Mehlville Carabiner. – Shop Now
Deejo 37G Knife
Help the minimalist on your shopping list lighten their pocket load with the Deejo 37G Knife. As it’s name suggests, it weighs a mere 37 grams — light enough to comfortably carry all day — and features a black titanium-coated 420 stainless steel blade with a liner lock, and a belt clip. – Shop Now
Goal Zero Flip 20 Recharger
Recharged by USB or solar power, the Flip 20 Recharger is a portable charging device ideal for phones, GPS units, headlamps, and fitness trackers. Boasting an impressive 200% backup power for your phone and no charging cable needed. – Shop Now
GoRuck Rucking Hoodie
If this pullover can hold up to the demands of rucking — endurance training with a weighted backpack — you can bet it’s going to withstand any workout you give it. Featuring intelligent details like no hood strings and kangaroo pockets at the proper height, this hoodie weighs less than most cotton numbers but acts like it’s made of steel. Sweat-wicking steel. – Shop Now
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