Graduation marks a momentous milestone and level of achievement that calls for major celebration/atta-boy presents... so we've scoured the web for this A+ collection of seriously legit gifts for the young grad in your life!
1. Lexington Collection Fusion Razor from The Art of Shaving
Practical and symbolic, this classic style razor is a rite of passage kind of gift that will not only make your young grad feel like a man, but prepare him for those oh-so-important first impressions in this new chapter of post-grad life.
2. Smart Keyboard for iPad from Apple
Whether he's off to more schooling or starting a new job, the Apple smart keyboard is a perfect accessory to promote productivity and professionalism. Lightweight, portable and innovative, this cordless iPad attachment will make note taking and emails a breeze.
3. Rambler Bottle from YETI
Ideal for snapping on a bag/backpack and hitting the campus for a day full of classes, this Yeti Rambler bottle is perfect to keep his morning coffee hot or his ice-water cold ALL DAY LONG (plus they're just in right now, so despite it's functionality he definitely wants one for looks, too).
4. Sound Link on-ear Bluetooth Headphones from Bose
These on-ear headphones are the perfect gift for the young grad who will be spending his days with his nose in a book or eyes glued to a computer screen. Definitely a cool gift he will love with just enough "you better study" implications for you to feel like you're still doing your job as a parent.
5. Gift Card from Amazon
Graduation came a little quicker than you expected? Or need something for your friends' kids or your kids' friends? You can definitely feel good about a gift that can just as easily go toward books for class or video games for friend-making by gifting an Amazon Gift Card.
6. Personalized Graphite Fotostrap from FOTO
Gift your grad with this fashionable vintage-inspired camera strap, personalized with his name, initials, monogram or logo. Support his craft and future adventures with camera gear that is just as functional as it is cool and just as socially conscious as it is luxurious. [For every purchase, Fotostrap gives 10% of it's proceeds to Fotolanthropy, a non-profit film and photography business that honors the stories of people going through adverse situations.]
7. Classic Messenger Bag from Timbuktu
This no-fuss earthy messenger is the perfect bag for young professionals and/or college students. With compartments and an adjustable strap, this college accessory will help your new grad stay organized and well-prepared for the books and projects it will carry.
8. Double Nest Hammock from Eno
Finally, gift your grad with the current campus obsession: the Eno hammock. Small enough to fit in a backpack, and sturdy enough to share, this gift will undoubtedly get used for mid-afternoon naps, pre-class study sessions and general chilling out with new friends.
Related: Fotostrap, Gift Guide