What do you buy the man who is always on the go; the man who loves to stay active and be outdoors? Here are our best finds for 2014.
Related: 2013 Holiday Gifts: 10 Coolest Gifts For Sports Fans
Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.
Sports Holiday Gift Guide For Active Men
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Basis Fitness Tracker
PRICE: $149.99
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
Whether you get the Carbon Steel or Peak edition that comes out in November, this watch does everything. Consistently rated the best fitness tracker on the market, Basis is like a Fitbit on acid, tracking your sleep, heart rate, fitness... even your Galvanic Skin Response -- whatever the heck that is. Either way, you know it's impressive.
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Bose SIE2i Sport Headphones
PRICE: $149.95
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
If you spend a lot of time at the gym or on the track, these are the headphones for you. Sure, they're a pretty penny, but they're not going to fall out of your ear every five seconds and, of course, because they're Bose, they are some of the best sounding sport headphones out there. They even come with an armband for your device.
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Braven BRV-1 Speaker
PRICE: $149.95
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
This portable bluetooth speaker is for the man of the outdoors. It's rugged. It's water resistant. It even has a subwoofer and can charge your mobile devices.
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ExOfficio GiveNGo Boxer Brief
PRICE: $14.97 - $30.00
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
The active athlete knows that having the right underwear can be the difference between failing and the finish line. For those who are hardcore, these nylon briefs have been a best-seller. They dry extremely fast and will keep everything comfortable in place without rash or chafing.
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Flip Belt
PRICE: $27.99-$28.99
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
The worst part about being a long distance runner isn't always the mileage, but worrying about where to store your keys, debit card, gel packs... lubricant... just me? This three ounce invention lets you carry all those items with ease and without bounce and is priced just right.
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GoPole
PRICE: $22.99 - $54.99
BUY IT NOW: GOPOLE.COM
The GoPro camera has totally revolutionized the way we shoot and view action sports. Now, those with the one-of-a-kind camera are taking it to another level with these accessories. Whether you use the extension pole and/or mount, these durable adds will make your shots standout even more.
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Iron Gym Workout Bar
PRICE: $29.02
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
Proven by its Amazon best-selling status, it's clear the Iron Gym isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Fitting most residential doorways without screws or bolts, the Iron Gym allows you to do pull-ups, push-ups, chin-ups and crunches all from the comfort of your own home.
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KOREBALL KettleBell Workout Sysem
PRICE: $59.99
BUY IT NOW: KOREBALL.COM
This collapsible and portable workout device is a two-in-one that you can also fill with water or sand to adjust the weight of your resistance. It's heavy duty for at home yet portable enough to take with you while at the beach or on the road.
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Lifestraw Personal Water Filter
PRICE: $19.95
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
For the hikers or mountain bikers on their long journeys, running out of water can be a great concern. As long as you find a water source, this Lifestraw will eliminate any of that anxiety. With a basic sip, this device filters 99.9999% of 'waterborne' bacteria while surpassing EPA standards
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Monkeylectric
PRICE: $35.90 - $59.99
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
What started out as a KickStarter campaign has become a reality for this new invention. The Monkeylectric (seriously, click on the after picture) makes any night bicycle ride into a sort of 'pimp my ride' parade. If you like to have fun on your road bike and like to make sure you're seen -- for not only safety reasons but for vanity as well -- be sure to monkey around with this fine piece of art.
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R3 Foam Chair
PRICE: $34.95
BUY IT NOW: MADROCKCLIMBING.COM
For the man who needs to take a comfortable breather between rock climbs, this durable crash pad made of recycled foam will hold up in the outdoors and is light enough to carry along.
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Ride Trident Snowboard Boot
PRICE: $399.95
BUY NOW: RIDESNOWBOARDS.COM
Considered among some of the best snowboard boots currently on the market because of its comfort and support, the Ride Trident is a light weight boot complete with Boa closure and lace systems that lock everything in place. It's style. It's tech. And it's for the serious snowboarder.
