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For themselves: gear a roofer would buy

Practical things for the job and the workday.

Gel knee pads

NoCry Professional Gel Knee Pads for Work(paid link)

Cushion for kneeling on rough roofing

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Work gloves

Ironclad Heavy Utility work gloves (HUG)(paid link)

Grip and abrasion resistance on shingles

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Cooling neck towel

Chill Pal Mesh Cooling Towel 12x40 in(paid link)

Helps on hot roofs

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Polarized sunglasses

Ray-Ban RB3025 Classic Polarized Aviator Sunglasses(paid link)

Cuts glare off bright shingles

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Sunscreen stick

Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Face Stick(paid link)

Easy to reapply on the job

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64 oz water jug

Stanley IceFlow Stainless Steel Water Jug 64 oz(paid link)

Stay hydrated on hot days

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Roofers kneel on hot, rough surfaces and climb all day, so knees, hands and grip take the beating. The best gear is knee pads, gloves and sun protection.

About our picks: We picked knee, hand and sun protection that roofers buy for themselves, and left out harnesses and other fall-protection gear, which has to match workplace safety rules.

Gift ideas for a roofer

Gift tip: Skip fall-protection gear and safety harnesses. Employers and OSHA set those, so leave them to the pro. Knee pads, gloves and cooling gear are safe. Buying for a coworker? See coworker gift ideas or Secret Santa ideas.

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Large thermos

Stanley Classic Legendary Vacuum Bottle 1.5 qt(paid link)

Coffee that lasts the morning

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Heavy-duty tool belt

Dickies 4-Piece Carpenter's Work Rig(paid link)

A sturdy belt for daily use

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Massage gun

Hyperice Hypervolt GO massage gun(paid link)

Recovery for sore knees and back

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Heavy-duty hand cleaner

GOJO Natural Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner, 14 oz(paid link)

Gets tar and grime off hands

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Rechargeable work light

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Rover Pivoting Flood Light(paid link)

Useful at dawn and dusk

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Large insulated cooler

YETI Tundra 45 hard cooler(paid link)

Keeps lunch cold on a hot roof

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Read next: What a roofer actually needs, a plain guide to what to buy and what to skip.

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