The Grey NATO – 310 – The 2024 TGN Holiday Gift Guide

We’re back after Thanksgiving break with one of the most anticipated episodes of the year – the 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! This year, the TGN boys are changing the format to include three stocking stuffers under $30, then two picks under $200, and the traditional no-budget “break the bank” pick. This remains one of Jason and James’ favorite episodes of the year, and they certainly aren’t going to spoil any of the picks here – you’ll just have to listen.

From the get-go, Jason has an update on life with Ruby, and James has the news of his promotion to Editor-In-Chief for Hodinkee. Stay in the mix for a Final Notes that will have you listening to the best of a great band and then digging into a fascinating chat on one of TGN’s favorite podcasts.

Click here to play episode 310 from your browser – Thanks so much for listening.

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3:00 James’s EIC Announcement
8:17 Icebug running shoes
10:17 Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
12:25 Silo (Apple TV)
13:59 Doxa Sub 300 “Great White” Topper LE (new model won’t be there until Friday)
21:42 James’s Hands-On with the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT

$30 or less Stocking Stuffers
24:18 Inkbox Temp Tattoos
27:11 Lego Technic Lighting Kit
29:30 Olight Oclip Flashlight
32:00 Darn Tough Socks
33:21 Klein Tools Scissors

$200 or under
35:20 Giant Mouse Chef’s Knife
37:21 Metmo Pocket Driver (and Pocket Driver Pack)
40:28 Cashmere Shemagh from Prometheus Design Werx
41:43 Miyoo Mini Plus

Break The Bank (no budget)
44:55 Zurner Oceanic J1 Tote
48:27 High-end clothing (Vollebak) (ThruDark) (Alps & Meters) (Outlier)

Honorable Mentions
52:05 Digital Microscope
52:58 Intex Inflatable Kayak
54:44 Lego Endurance
56:23 Flatenna
57:01 Magnetic Block heater
57:17 DeWalt Air Compressor
57:34 Moonshade Awning
58:34 Hennesy Camping Hammocks

1:00:16 The War On Drugs Tiny Desk (Home) - Youtube, NPR
1:02:36 Jason Fox on The Adventure Podcast

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