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Shocking, but true. The holiday season is already here. And for many of us, panic also ensues – paired with a dearth of legit holiday gift ideas.
Whether you’re a construction employer, a project director or a spouse searching for an item he or she doesn’t already have – and one you know they’ll use over and over again – here are some holiday gift ideas for what to consider ordering sooner rather than later.
Heavy Duty Jobsite-Wearable Wireless Headphones
DEWALT’s Heavy Duty 2-in-1 Neckband Bluetooth Headphones w/Built-in Speakers are a must-choose for jobsite communicators. This portable, comfortable, wearable speaker and around-the-neck headphone set is mighty in terms of reach and longevity.
Affordable, Comfortable, Durable
For just under $60, the 3.4-watt speaker output offers stereo reception, wireless connectivity and stays connected with a smartphone while the wearer is working up to 50 feet away. And when your worker works up a sweat, these Bluetooth headphones are sealed to withstand sweat and moisture with the ultimate in water resistance.
Comfort is not left out of the equation. An innovative neckband design features built-in magnets to secure earphones when your hard worker is not onsite.
Powerful and USB-rechargeable, 7.5-plus hours of speaker run time ensures continuous audio playback throughout the work week for a whopping 60 hours of operation per charge. And when the weekend comes, these headphones offer multiple distinct equalizer modes to dial into music, podcasts and more for a customized audio experience.
What are customers saying?
“I’m actually really impressed with the Bluetooth connection. I’ve had a lot of Bluetooth speakers/earbuds and typically you can’t walk more than maybe 30 feet or walk behind walls before they start cutting out. With these headphones, I’ve repeatedly left my phone in one room, walked at least 100 feet away behind concrete walls and didn’t even notice because the music sounded the same!” – Michael M.
“Productivity! What a great tool to add to my kit. I’m on jobsites and on the phone a lot. This tool provides the hands-free communication I wanted.” – Kevin C.
“My husband runs heavy equipment and works long hours. Often the only time we can do life together is on the phone. It was time to replace his old headphones. These were the ones that were rated the highest for noise canceling. I noticed immediately how much better I could hear him, even when he was in his dozer.” – Beth W.
Silent but Powerful JobSite Boot Dryer
Wouldn’t it be amazing if your main squeeze came home from a day of construction with dry (and non-stinky) work boots? Or if he could dry his boots while he took his lunch break? For about $40, you’ve got this dilemma nailed (pun intended).
Harness the reality of this concept with JobSite. The near-magical boot dryer performs its function silently and consistently while removing the moisture that causes the stinky. It’s fan-free, equipped with convection heat.
Cozy Dry Feet Every Morning
Stepping into warm, dry footwear every morning can be a realistic expectation, thanks to JobSite’s boot dryer. Dries wet boots, shoes or gloves safely overnight with thermal air that rises naturally without over-drying or shrinking.
If your worker’s work boots are completely soggy, this product will dry them in 10-12 hours. If they’re just damp (but still stinky), they’ll be good to go in 8 hours. And if they’re totally dry but he’s headed to an outdoor job in the cold, 30 minutes is all that’s required to heat them to toasty warm for the day. And at 36 watts, it uses less electricity than most lightbulbs.
Hunters will also love this device. And you’ll be buying from a U.S. manufacturer. JobSite is a small business located in Michigan – so they know cold. They’ll toss in their two-year warranty to boot (pun intended).
What Are Users Saying?
“I got these for work boots and they work great. Boots had been put on the dryer late and they were dry by sunrise.” – Maite L.
“If you work outdoors and wear boots and have problems in getting athlete’s foot, you need this. I normally have to go through a lot of athlete’s foot powder in my boots but since using this every day after I get home from work, I’ve had zero problems with athlete’s foot and haven’t touched my athlete’s foot powder or creams in more than six months.” – Joshua L.
Portable, Detachable Leather Organizer
Pockets, pockets, pockets and more sturdy pockets. Who wouldn’t appreciate leaving for a day at the jobsite with a keener sense of organization?
Enter the Bucket Boss. Its legacy began nearly 40 years ago, when two guys working on a jobsite in Duluth started toting their tools to the site in five-gallon plastic buckets. Before long, it was time to ditch the buckets and replace them with a sturdy, canvas, easy-to-carry organizer loaded with pockets that soon became loaded with essential stuff.
Fast forward more than three decades: Today, Bucket Boss offers a vast array of totes – more than 100 of them – that organize, hold and tote tools in the strongest, most efficient ways that can withstand many years of wear and tear.
This particular tote gets CNR’s two thumbs up (and more fingers) due to its 18 pockets, 16 of them engineered on the tote’s interior to carry small tools. A rear file storage pocket offers space for essential paperwork. Another interior packet holds a laptop. And an exterior tech pocket is ideally sized to carry a tablet. And it’s available in brown or green for about $60.
A removable, padded shoulder strap lends comfort to your gift recipient’s journeys across all kinds of jobsites and terrain.
The Contractor’s Briefcase
Known by fans as the Contractor’s Briefcase, your toter will soon appreciate the moniker.
This extremely durable tote is made with 600 denier (for thickness and backpack-level strength) ripstop, water-resistant polyester fabric.
What Are Customers Saying?
“My husband has used this as his daily work bag for almost a year now and it still looks and works brand new. Great quality, will definitely be ordering from this company again.” – Aubrey L.
“Works well for me. It holds a Surface Pro, charger and mouse, folded drawings, notepad as well as a laser measuring tool, laser plumb bob and chalk for in the field work. It’s easy to grab a pen or marker quickly, and the tablet sleeve is padded on the bottom. Above all, it looks good when I go to jobsites with clients.” – JB
