5 creative college graduation gifts
Here are a few things they'll actually need for life in the real world
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1. Mifland Rolltop Rucksack ($459)
A college grad must choose between pragmatism and adventure, and this leather bag is ready for either. It can serve a nomad or a daily commuter. Either way, it's "ideal for the explorer in all of us," said GearHungry.com. Buy it at Mifland.
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2. Brooklinen Classic Hardcore Sheet Bundle ($179)
What better signals entry into adulthood than a set of non-dorm-room bed linens? This 270-thread-count Egyptian cotton bundle has everything a grad needs, including a duvet cover. Buy it at Brooklinen.
3. Garmin Vivomove ($200 and up)
Behold a smartwatch that's as pretty as it is useful. And that's just the model with the rose gold case. The Vivomove is also available in guy-friendly color combinations, and every iteration monitors activity and sleep. Buy it at Amazon.
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4. Mark and Graham Shoe Shine Kit ($75)
The monogrammed faux leather case won't last forever, but nothing reminds a grad to be polished for job interviews like a full shoe shine kit, complete with a cloth, a wooden brush, and two tins of polish. Buy it at Mark and Graham.
5. Winware Boston Cocktail Shaker Gift Set ($40)
If your grad's first adult digs have room for a bar cart, there's room for this accessory-laden cocktail set. It includes a Boston shaker, a strainer, a muddler, and a pocket cocktail guide. Buy it at Amazon.
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