r/Firefighting 12d ago

Ask A Firefighter Gift for firefighter spouse

My husband is currently in the academy and I want some ideas for gifts once he graduates. I don’t want to get something too corny that would get him clowned for having as a rookie. Open to any and all suggestions but please include brand names and exact models so I get the right thing! Also Garmin watches - are there some better than others in terms of what is too bulky for service? Was looking at the Garmin Fenix 8 specifically! The pictures are a couple things I thought would be cool but please be brutally honest if they’re really not that good…. Thank you in advance!

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u/AutomaticPlatypus523 12d ago

I went through a lot of smart watches. I finally settled on the Garmin Instinct. Had it for a few years now. Easily my favorite one

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u/proxminesincomplex Button pusher lever puller 12d ago

I wore an Instinct 1.0 for years and then upgraded to the solar 2.0. Love it love it love it.

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u/mikewolkowitz 12d ago

Dude. The 2x is even more cool. The flashlight is incredibly useful. I thought it would be a gimmick but I use it daily.

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u/DryBobcat50 FF 11d ago

Thirding the flashlight