Today’s graduates enter a world of political upheaval, international religious violence, technology-driven unemployment and growing negative cultural sentiment directed at their generation.
So maybe cut them some slack and cheer them up as they matriculate with a thoughtful graduation gift. It might be something that helps them fight the job world. You might supply them a diversion or something that adds a little joy to their early workplace slogs.
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Below you’ll find a gallery of gift ideas for the 2017 graduation crowd. From practical tools to frivolous toys, any of the items below will tell the grad you have his or her back as they take up arms against a sea of 21st century troubles. (That’s a mixed metaphor, Shakespeare.) And, every single item here was tested live, in-hand.
Of course, you could always just say congratulations with something from this lineup and salute an accomplishment too often taken for granted — gaining an education.
2017 Graduation Gift Guide
Whether your graduation gift looks to be fun or practical, this guide packs enough ideas from both camps.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
Mophie is the unofficial champion of the battery case world — the go-to brand when a buyer wants to grab something they know for sure will work. The Mophie Juice Pack H2PRO takes all of the Mophie reliability and keeps water at bay. The Juice Pack tested safe here underwater for 20 minutes without damage.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
The BLEW Razor Blade Dryer operates on a simple principle: Rust dulls your razor, not frequent use. It's a sound principle as your skin isn't heavy enough to dull a metal razor unless you're a rhino. Moisture forges microscopic rust particles, and the blade goes dull. The BLEW dries the blade, keeping it sharp and saving money on replacement gear and bandaids.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
Not every grad has a top of the line car with all of the latest features. The Pyle PLCMDVR52 Rearview Backup Camera adds some of that lost functionality into any vehicle. The Pyle includes a rear back up camera and front facing camera for recording forward events.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
Good luggage might not be something a graduate thinks about, but the Bugaboo Boxer Luggage system — with its base chassis that connects to different sizes of bag — is an excellent grad choice because it can grow with the buyer over time.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
Evidently admitted by the descendants of the Brady family, judging by the photo, the Silk'n Blue is a serious solution to a hushed up problem. We have to remember, despite their legal age, grads are still kids in many ways. Acne is still a problem for many, and the Silk'n Blue uses ultraviolet light to clean the skin of bacteria. Slip it to the grad in need quietly. He or she will be grateful.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
Vaporizers (...No, I won't call them vapes...) are mainstream now, and some are going uptown. The KandyPens Elite pushes up to the top of the manufacturer's line and offers a more sophisticated look to other smoking-alternative devices. If you can't get your grad to quit smoking, gift them with this instead.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
Inexpensive, yet effective the iFrogz Impulse headphones are Bluetooth units perfect for fitness routines and other active things young people do with their rock n' roll and hula hoops and AOLs.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
The ZTE Max XL offers an impressive, "fablet" style device in a convenient, pre-paid Boost Mobile package.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
The Fellowes Lotus Sit-Stand Workstation takes part in the standing desk craze that fends off the damage of sitting for too many hours. It's easy to set up — and its unique design transitions from sitting to standing positions with all desk accessories remaining in place.
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2017 Grad Gift Guide
The Audeze iSINE In-Ear Headphones are pricier than other in-ear brands, but they're also the first such headphones to use Fluxor Magnets and large 30 mm planar magnetic diaphragms to deliver sound that really defies their size. Make sure to use the included ear clips as the larger in-ear pieces need the extra support.
