Items Every Man Should Own. Updated list page 7

[El Mysterioso]

Good recommendations all, but if I had to list the bare essentials it would include:

A Zippo lighter.
A Buck knife.
A good pair of blue jeans.
A good coat (denim, bomber, or navy pea coat are all good).
A reliable wristwatch.
A reliable mode of transportation (car, truck, or motorcycle).
A basic tool kit (screwdrivers, crescent wrench, pliers, and a roll of duck tape).
A good AM/FM radio.
A Merkur double-edged razor (let's remember where we are).
A good dog and a good pair of sunglasses (both optional).

Give me those and I not only feel manly, but good to go.

(By the way, the Corgy pups are adorable!)​

 

[ohthatguy]

A vehicle you love (I have four)
Pocket knife
Guns
Good Dog
Tattoo(s) (subjective I know)
Smartphone (it's the 21st century)
Great friends
Good pair of shades (multiple Oakleys in my case)

I'm sure there's more. But that's my short list.

 

[nortac]

I was only half joking with this response. In a peaceful country, the ability to talk reasonably is of far greater value than any weapon. Certainly I feel no need to carry a weapon or have self-defence training, and 45+ years in, I seem justified in that. A weapon would be cumbersome to carry and would pose a greater hazard than benefit to me and my family.

I don't quite understand the viewpoints expressed on this in the US. Is the need to protect yourself with lethal weapons real or perceived? Just how dangerous is American society? And how widespread is the belief that every person should be armed? Really these are very foreign ideas to me.

Conflict avoidance and conflict de-escalation skills are certainly preferable to any use of force. In the US, the question of firearms possession is often mistakenly discussed as whether one "needs" a firearm, where as the proper question is one of "rights". Despite liberal opposition to the contrary, our Second Amendment of the US Constitution, part of our Bill of Rights (not needs) guarantees us the right to own firearms. Whether one chooses to go armed or have access to weapons is a personal decision each must make for his/ her self . Some metropolitan areas have high crime and murder rates, others are relatively docile, but in my opinion, that cannot be relied upon. When ever a heinous crime occurs in a peaceful town, the survivors wring their hands and cry "nothing like that has ever happened here!" Well it did on that day. You can't make an appointment for an emergency. I choose to try and be prepared for the unexpected. Not my intent to high jack the thread or get political in the wrong forum, but for me it falls under what every man should have.

 

[SeattleSparky]

And a chrysler 300c.

Got that!!! (SRT8 MODEL!!!)

 

[SeattleSparky]

A pair of ALERT Guard dogs

mINE IS IN THIS VERY SAME POSITION IN THE RECLINER NEXT TO ME!! Love my Corgi!!

 

[zenbamboo]

Here it is:

- A wet shaving kit
- A beautiful straight razor
- Cologne
- Personal grooming kit
- A wallet made of quality leather
- A clean cotton handkerchief
- A tailored suit
- A tie to match the suit (bow tie and regular tie and know how to tie them)
- Dress shoes to match the suit
- A leather belt to match the shoes
- A leather bag/brief case
- A good multi-tool (such as a leatherman)
- A well-built pocket knife
- A waterstone to hone your knives and straight razors
- A complete toolbox
- An accurate wrist watch
- A quality fountain pen
- A notebook to write your thoughts
- A passport
- At least one Hemingway Novel (Old Man and the Sea counts for half credit)
- A Bible (or other holy book depending on your religion)
- A metal lighter (Zippo)
- A reliable mode of transportation (car, truck, motorcycle) to match your personality and climate
- A good dog
- A nice pair of sunglasses
- A pair of blue jeans
- A set of liquor glasses
- A liquor collection (whiskey, cognac, rye,...)
- A flask
- A good quality briar pipe and a tin of tobacco
- A musical instrument
- An account at a local flower shop
- The business cards of a good barber, doctor, tailer, dry cleaner, and lawyer
- A tailored navy sportcoat
- Good boots
- Some sports gear (football, baseball glove, weights,...)
- A good gun
- A charcoal grill (and know how to use it and cook with it)
- Some knowledge on how to cook in general
- A good axe
- A lawnmower
- A chainsaw
- A wood stove (if you live in cold weather)
- A private place to hide from the world (den, study, office,...)
- A place to live (house, apartment,...)
- A large and small LED flashlight made of metal
- A good pair of binoculars for the outdoors
- A compass
- A 3 season tent, sleeping bag and the Thermarest of your choice.
- A good hat for cold weather, and a good hat for hot weather.
- Some knowledge of history
- Self-defense skills


What else? Feel free to add to it

 

[BladeOfAnduril]

Here it is:

- A wet shaving kit
- A beautiful straight razor
- Cologne
- Personal grooming kit
- A wallet made of quality leather
- A clean cotton handkerchief
- A tailored suit
- A tie to match the suit (bow tie and regular tie and know how to tie them)
- Dress shoes to match the suit
- A leather belt to match the shoes
- A leather bag/brief case
- A good multi-tool (such as a leatherman)
- A well-built pocket knife
- A waterstone to hone your knives and straight razors
- A complete toolbox
- An accurate wrist watch
- A quality fountain pen
- A notebook to write your thoughts
- At least one Hemingway Novel (Old Man and the Sea counts for half credit)
- A Bible (or other holy book depending on your religion)
- A metal lighter (Zippo)
- A reliable mode of transportation (car, truck, motorcycle) to match your personality and climate
- A good dog
- A nice pair of sunglasses
- A pair of blue jeans
- A set of liquor glasses
- A liquor collection (whiskey, cognac, rye,...)
- A flask
- A good quality briar pipe and a tin of tobacco
- A musical instrument
- An account at a local flower shop
- The business cards of a good barber, doctor, tailer, dry cleaner, and lawyer
- A tailored navy sportcoat
- Good boots
- Some sports gear (football, baseball glove, weights,...)
- A good gun
- A charcoal grill (and know how to use it and cook with it)
- Some knowledge on how to cook in general
- A lawnmower
- A private place to hide from the world (den, study, office,...)
- A place to live (house, apartment,...)
- A large and small LED flashlight made of metal
- A good pair of binoculars for the outdoors
- A compass
- A 3 season tent, sleeping bag and the Thermarest of your choice.
- A good hat for cold weather, and a good hat for hot weather.
- Some knowledge of history
- Self-defense skills


What else? Feel free to add to it

That is fantastic. I don't think I could come up with a more complete list. I would perhaps add a good pocket watch. And I'd probably subtract the dog, but that's me.

 

[buddydog]

I have everything on that list....

 

[zenbamboo]

That is fantastic. I don't think I could come up with a more complete list.

Thank you sir! I couldn't have come up with that list by myself either, it's great to have the B&B community contributing to the thread

 

[Hunter]

I still think that it needs a passport. Nothing better than leaving your own country for a little while and seeing someone elses. Also lets you hit up the countries that still predominately wet shave!

 

[zenbamboo]

Good call, just added the passport!

 

[gegarrenton]

Good call, just added the passport!

Crucial!

 

[Toothpick]

35/49.....im 71% man

Here it is:

- A wet shaving kit
- A beautiful straight razor
- Cologne
- Personal grooming kit
- A wallet made of quality leather
- A clean cotton handkerchief
- A tailored suit
- A tie to match the suit (bow tie and regular tie and know how to tie them)
- Dress shoes to match the suit
- A leather belt to match the shoes
- A leather bag/brief case
- A good multi-tool (such as a leatherman)
- A well-built pocket knife
- A waterstone to hone your knives and straight razors
- A complete toolbox
- An accurate wrist watch
- A quality fountain pen
- A notebook to write your thoughts
- A passport
- At least one Hemingway Novel (Old Man and the Sea counts for half credit)
- A Bible (or other holy book depending on your religion)
- A metal lighter (Zippo)
- A reliable mode of transportation (car, truck, motorcycle) to match your personality and climate
- A good dog
- A nice pair of sunglasses
- A pair of blue jeans
- A set of liquor glasses
- A liquor collection (whiskey, cognac, rye,...)
- A flask
- A good quality briar pipe and a tin of tobacco
- A musical instrument
- An account at a local flower shop
- The business cards of a good barber, doctor, tailer, dry cleaner, and lawyer
- A tailored navy sportcoat
- Good boots
- Some sports gear (football, baseball glove, weights,...)
- A good gun
- A charcoal grill (and know how to use it and cook with it)
- Some knowledge on how to cook in general
- A lawnmower
- A private place to hide from the world (den, study, office,...)
- A place to live (house, apartment,...)
- A large and small LED flashlight made of metal
- A good pair of binoculars for the outdoors
- A compass
- A 3 season tent, sleeping bag and the Thermarest of your choice.
- A good hat for cold weather, and a good hat for hot weather.
- Some knowledge of history
- Self-defense skills


What else? Feel free to add to it

 

[zenbamboo]

35/49.....im 71% man

Congrats, that's a passing grade

 

[Sir Sartana]

A fishing rod c/w tackle

 

[frankw]

A great thread... and for me words of truth:

Consume more than you need
This is the dream
Make you pauper
Or make you queen
I won't die lonely
I'll have it all prearranged
A grave that's deep and wide enough
For me and all my mountains o' things (TC)

and

I lift my glass to the awful truth
which you can't reveal to the ears of youth,
except to say it isn't worth a dime (LC)

Enjoy, fw

 

[gd9704]

Here it is:

- A wet shaving kit
- A beautiful straight razor
- Cologne
- Personal grooming kit
- A wallet made of quality leather
- A clean cotton handkerchief
- A tailored suit
- A tie to match the suit (bow tie and regular tie and know how to tie them)
- Dress shoes to match the suit
- A leather belt to match the shoes
- A leather bag/brief case
- A good multi-tool (such as a leatherman)
- A well-built pocket knife
- A waterstone to hone your knives and straight razors
- A complete toolbox
- An accurate wrist watch
- A quality fountain pen
- A notebook to write your thoughts
- A passport
- At least one Hemingway Novel (Old Man and the Sea counts for half credit)
- A Bible (or other holy book depending on your religion)
- A metal lighter (Zippo)
- A reliable mode of transportation (car, truck, motorcycle) to match your personality and climate
- A good dog
- A nice pair of sunglasses
- A pair of blue jeans
- A set of liquor glasses
- A liquor collection (whiskey, cognac, rye,...)
- A flask
- A good quality briar pipe and a tin of tobacco
- A musical instrument
- An account at a local flower shop
- The business cards of a good barber, doctor, tailer, dry cleaner, and lawyer
- A tailored navy sportcoat
- Good boots
- Some sports gear (football, baseball glove, weights,...)
- A good gun
- A charcoal grill (and know how to use it and cook with it)
- Some knowledge on how to cook in general
- A lawnmower
- A private place to hide from the world (den, study, office,...)
- A place to live (house, apartment,...)
- A large and small LED flashlight made of metal
- A good pair of binoculars for the outdoors
- A compass
- A 3 season tent, sleeping bag and the Thermarest of your choice.
- A good hat for cold weather, and a good hat for hot weather.
- Some knowledge of history
- Self-defense skills


What else? Feel free to add to it

Great list. The only thing I can think of (for those of us who live in rural or semi-rural areas) is a quality chainsaw. Oh, and if you live in a cold climate, a woodstove.

 

[zenbamboo]

Great list. The only thing I can think of (for those of us who live in rural or semi-rural areas) is a quality chainsaw. Oh, and if you live in a cold climate, a woodstove.

Thanks for your input. I just added it to the list

 

[Haggises]

In the words of the greatest hero who ever lived, Cohen the Barbarian......

Hot water, good dentishtry and shoft lavatory paper.

 

[zenbamboo]

Hot water, good dentishtry and shoft lavatory paper.

Some wise words.