10 gifts for the man in your life who’s operator AF

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My Marine husband is the worst to shop for.

The worst, I tell you.

The man sees something he wants and he hauls off and buys it. It makes Christmas shopping extremely difficult.

So in an effort to put together a good Christmas list I asked him to consult with me on an article for WATM's "10 gifts for the man in your life who's operator AF."

This is what he sent me:

1. Operator Stocking

This stocking is definitely operator AF.

Specs:

• Double Zipper Main Pocket
• Santa Clause Approved & Compatible.
• Modular Webbing for Pouch Attachment
• 3x Polymer D-Rings
• Integrated Drag / Carry Handle
• 2x Hanging Hooks
• External Small Pouch with Elastic Cord Closure
• 3"x2" Patch Panel
• Made from High Durability Nylon Fabric

2. Hidden gun rack

No one will ever catch him by surprise as he's flexing in this mirror.

Specs:

• 16"x52"x3.75" inside 12" x48" 2 3/4"
• Construction:
• Solid hardwood with hardwood plywood back.
• Includes:
• 2 1/4" Kaizen foam
• mounting hardware
• Includes magnetic lock and one magnetic key.

3. Plate carrier

...Because every operator should wear this every time he leaves the house.

Specs:

• tab "panes"
• External cummerbund that offers a more stable MOLLE platform
• Cummerbund is fully adjustable and removable
• Small/Medium has three rows of MOLLE webbing
• Large/ X-Large has four rows of MOLLE webbing
• Carrier is not releasable
• Armor not provided

4. SureFire weapons light

...For seeing under the couch and shit.

Specs:

• Virtually indestructible LED regulated to maximize output and runtime
• Tactical-level output with TIR lens for close- to longer-range applications
• Quick-detach rail clamp
• Accepts optional pistol grip and long gun forend switches
• Weatherproof—O-ring and gasket sealed
• Construction—High-strength aerospace aluminum with Mil-Spec anodizing; impact-resistant polymer; coated tempered window
• Includes high-energy 123A batteries with 10-year shelf life

5. A sweet 1911 handgun

Because every SureFire needs a firearm attached (..and because this is MARSOC AF!).

Specs:

• M1070CQBP SPECIFICATIONS
• CALIBER .45 ACP
• WEIGHT 2.8lbs (1.27 kg)
• CAPACITY 7+1 Wilson Magazine
• OVERALL LENGTH 8.5in (21.59cm)
• BARREL LENGTH 5in (12.7cm)
• FIRING ACTION Single Action
• FIRING SYSTEM Series 80

6. JetBoil stove

Because even operators need their coffee.

Specs:

• Best Use Backpacking
• Fuel Type Canister
• Fuel Isobutane-propane
• Auto Ignition Yes
• Integrated Pot Yes
• Burn Time (Max Flame) 100g canister: 42 minutes
• Average Boil Time 4 min. 30 sec.
• Dimensions 7.1 x 4.5 x 4.1 inches
• Liquid Capacity (L) 1 liter
• Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) 33.8 fluid ounces
• Weight 15.25 ounces

7. Kevlar helmet

Holidays are coming. So are the in-laws. Enough said.

Specs:

• Meets or exceeds NIJ Level IIIA ballistic standard for penetration
• Meets a minimum of 650 mps V-50 for 17 grain tested according to STANAG 2920
• Shell sizes: S-XL
• Variable thickness, 7 impact absorbing pads can be adjusted or removed for individual comfort
• Pad thickness sizes: standard size 6 @ 3/4" or optimal size 8 @ 1"
• Weight: starting at 2.4 lbs (small)
• Includes: Wilcox NVG mount and side accessory rails

8. Hammock

Sometimes an operator just needs to hang shit in the back yard and sleep there.

Specs:

• JungleNest Hammock
• Your Choice of Atlas or Helios Straps
• Your Choice of Rain Tarp
• Set of Carabiners Included
• Set of Stakes Included

9. Combat boots

For stomping on all those battery operated toys his mother-in-law is going to send the kids this year.

Specs:

• Quick-drying synthetic leather overlays for durability and support
• Multiple ventilation zones that allow the boot to breathe and drain quickly
• Genuine leather footbed for durability, flexibility and comfort
• Nike Free-inspired outsole, designed for traction and natural range of motion
• Sticky rubber forefoot lugs for exceptional traction on all terrain
• Weight: 15.9 ounces (men's size 9)

10. Backpacking stove

For when the holidays get to be too much and he takes his SureFire, JungleNest and JetBoil out to the woods for a few days. He'll need to cook.

Specs:

• Best Use Backpacking
• Fuel Type Canister, Liquid
• Fuel Auto, Isobutane-propane, White Gas, Kerosene
• Burn Time (Max Flame) (20 oz.white gas) 1 hr. 50 min. / (8 oz. isobutane) 1 hr. 15 min.
• Average Boil Time (White gas) 3 min. 30 sec. / (isobutane) 3 min. 45 sec.
• Dimensions 6 x 6 x 4.75 inches
• Weight (Stove, pump & canister mount) 13.7 ounces