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


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

2. A Girlie Pin Up Calender


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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.  Keep Reading »

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17. Gangster Movie Posters


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The wall art of every man cave must pay some sort of tribute to perennial crime noir masterpieces like the "Godfather" Trilogy, "Maltese Falcon," "Casino," "Scarface," "Goodfellas," "The Sopranos," etc. There is nothing more badass and intimidating than Tony Montana or Don Corleone staring down at you while bluffing in a neighborly poker game. Also, skip the thumbtacks, like in college, and get these framed.  Keep Reading »

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9. Dart Board


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There's no better way to pass a rainy Saturday afternoon than a game of cricket or 301. A high quality, a dart board will hit the bulls-eye for making your man cave feel like a cozy English pub.  Keep Reading »

Every property-owning Bro's post-college digs should have a some sort of man cave: a sanctuary -- or mantuary -- dedicated to masculine awesomeness. It is a necessary refuge for drama-free existence from the mundane 9-to-5 world.


Snoop Dogg's Man Cave. Pic via DIY

The man cave is the grown-up, suburban equivalent of the bachelor pad and often associated with married, middle-age men who want to ensure domestic tranquility while cohabitating with a female in the homestead. Once known as a den, the man cave is usually a subterranean lair where bros can be bros like they were in college without the interference of domestic obligations like girlfriends, wives, and horribly tedious household chores. Essentially, it is a dedicated and practical pleasure chamber where you can rip a methane bomb, pack a dip, shot-gun a beer, make illogical bets on point spreads, play poker, eat grilled meats, discuss bedroom conquests, and scratch your ball sack without judgment or interference well into your golden years.  Keep Reading »

During my last vision quest in Mendo County, CA, I was drifting through an enchanted redwood forest, hot on the pursuit of a lady centaur that looked a hell of a lot like Kim Kardashian, when I stumbled across a magic apple orchard that pulsed, glowed, and hummed so brightly that I shielded my eyes and fell to the ground.

It was then that a ladybug landed on my shoulder and told me not to be scared. "Don't fear child, this is a benevolent orchard. Pick as many juicy apples as you please," ladybug cooed into my ear.

"What the hell," I said aloud as I floated towards one of the possessed apple trees. I grabbed for the fleshiest, most delicious-looking glowing-orb-of-an-apple within reach. Its bowl was
already carved and loaded, its holes and carb were already drilled. I held it to mouth, retrieved the shaman's blessed Zippo from my pocket, and sparked...  Keep Reading »