A few weeks back I rounded up the 15 Best Man Caves on the Internet and the response was phenomenal. In case you missed it, a man cave is a lair of refuge and escape where bros can be bros well into middle age, even when married and occupying a house with a female co-inhabitant. With the holidays and winter just around the corner, indoor hibernation season in the man cave is in full swing.

It's also an excellent time of year to undertake the ultimate home improvement project by transforming a basement or garage into your ultimate mantuary. Once you embark on crafting the perfect man cave, you'll discover that your grotto will always be a work in progress, adding a new item here and there every so often. When it comes to creating a man cave, there is no uniform design, as long as its masculine, reflects your personality, and is generally regarded as "awesome" by your friends and other men in the neighborhood.

However, there are a few essential things every man cave must have to qualify for man cave status. At the request of Sean, a loyal and dedicated BroBible reader, I've rounded up the 25 necessities for every man cave, complete with photos to illustrate. These must-have items for your man cave will definitely make a great addition to your holiday wish list.

1. Urinal


Pic via killingtime.com

Standing up to pee: Gentleman, never take it for granted.

2. A Girlie Pin Up Calender


Pic via Amazon.com

A provocative pin-up wall calender with glossy photos of sexy and angelic centerfolds in swimsuits or au naturale is a must-have item for the walls of your man cave. With a little luck and gumption, you can score a copy of the much-coveted 2010 Pirelli Calendar. The always popular Sports Illustrated swimsuit calender may be an option as well. Choices for something a little more revealing include the topless Penthouse Pet of the Month or Playboy Playmate style wall calenders, all available at Amazon or the Vikki Blows' contribution to the genre.

3. Neon


Pic via Manland North

Whether its in the form of an authentic bar sign or a novelty lamp, the warm glow of a neon light is crucial for a Vegas-like ambiance of any man cave. Novelty "Man Cave" neon signs are even available on Amazon.com.


Pic via Amazon.com

4. Kegerator


Pic via Muller Brau

In college, you learned the most efficient way for lots of people to consume vast quantities of beer is by tapping a keg. Now that you're all grown up, it's time to apply this very practical knowledge to your subterranean digs. Man Caves need tank-pressurized Kegerators like sparrows need telephone wires. Whether you decide to build one yourself or purchase a fancy new model, a kegerator means your basement bar will always be ready to pour cold brews on tap.


Pic via The Beer Journals

5. Humidor


Pic via Baller House

Here's a scenario: your co-worker returns from a long weekend cruise to the Bahamas with a box of Cuban Montecristo No. 2s cigars and distributes them as gesture of brotherly goodwill among his happy hour buddies. You now have two choices: smoke it right away before this fine, hand-rolled specimen turns stale in its aluminum tube or save it in your humidor for a special occasion such as Super Bowl Sunday, a job promotion, or a bachelor party. Much like a climate-controlled wine cellar, humidors preserves the taste and character of cigars for the discerning cigar aficionado. A handsome, wood-crafted humidor should be a fixture in every man cave.


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6. Indoor Putting Green


Pic via UK Putting Greens

December, January, and February are grueling months for golfers residing in northern latitudes. However, there's no excuse for your golf game to suffer come March when you outfit your man cave with an indoor putting green. Long a staple of executive offices, portable, multi-hole putting greens are now more affordable than ever and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Acquire a few different grades of astro-turf, plywood, a box cutter, and a staple gun for an elaborate do-it-yourself project like the one below. Installing an indoor green during your winter hiatus from the links will allow you to practice your short game during sub-zero temperatures, even if there's a blizzard raging outside.


Pic via Deep Rough

7. Stripper Pole


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Home theaters, backyard pools, and stripper poles are standard items in practically every episode of "MTV Cribs." You don't need to be a baller or a rapper, however, to bolt a stripper pole to the ceiling and floor of your man cave. According to DIY, a stripper pole can be installed for about $60 dollars. Having a stripper pole gives you a perfectly good reason to invite ladies into your own basement Bada Bing.


Pic via rocka109/flickr

8. Pinball and Arcade Video Games


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A pinball machine or vintage arcade consoles of "Pac Man" and "Galaga" definitely won't make your man cave feel like Chucky Cheese.


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