He’s hard to shop for — we get it! Whether you’re shopping for a guy who has everything and wants nothing or you’re struggling to find a present that aligns with his interests, we’re confident there’s something for your impossible guy on our list. Surprise him with these great gifts for any occasion.
Let’s face it – most guys don’t take enough “me” time. When back pain, tension and stress builds, this vibration massager provides quick relief. The Snailax massage mat features 10 vibrating motors and two heating pads to warm and relax tense muscles. Our editors love it because it can deliver lasting benefits in just minutes, making this heat mat a handy gift even for the busiest guys.
Every massage is fully customizable with 5 modes and 3 variable intensity levels. If one area is especially troublesome, such as the legs or shoulders, he can target it directly. When he’s done he can easily roll up the mat for storage.
Have a wanderlust guy on your list? He’ll love this guide with over 1,000 awesome weekend getaways. Packed with dreamy escapes from relaxing beach retreats to action-packed city sojourns, there’s an option for every guy. It’s a small but useful gift that can guide him on his next big adventure. He can bring the family along, enjoy a solo adventure or whisk his sweetheart away on a quick romantic escapade.
If you’re looking for couple gift ideas, it also works well as a 1st anniversary gift.
If your giftee wants a relatively inexpensive and no-frills coffee maker, consider the Brewista Tornado. It has a unique tornado design that slows the extraction time for a bolder, richer taste. Each pour serves 1-2 cups. A slightly larger 2-4 cup model is also available. He can enjoy a piping hot fresh brew faster than it takes some powerful espresso machines to warm up.
Coffee is filtered through #1 paper coffee filters. They aren’t included, so you can toss some in for a complete gift.
Old school meets new tech with this fun retro-inspired keyboard. A perfect gift for guys who love to hate the latest technology, it offers modern conveniences with a classic look he’ll love. The keys are much easier to press than on an old typewriter and they even make that beloved clickety-clack sound that will take him down memory lane. It even comes with a tablet holder so he can send emails and even do some work from home. He can conveniently connect up to three Bluetooth-enabled devices at a time.
Projects just got easier with this handy bilateral laser distance meter. Your handy guy will love that he doesn’t have to kneel to take measurements, even in messy construction sites. This device finds the center points in seconds and records each measurement directly into the app for safe storage. No more guessing the measurements of various lengths, heights and widths, whether he’s working on a residential or commercial project.
Got a couch potato on your hands? He’ll love the Couch Arm Table. It slides onto most sofas and holds everything from snacks to drinks to remotes and even laptops. Maybe he’s settling in for a Netflix binge or wants something to munch on during the big game having to pause for a refill. This anti-slip sofa organizer holds it all and won’t spill or tip. Constructed with beautiful acacia wood, this classy accessory saves him the hassle of balancing plates and glasses on that wobbly old side table.
This laptop sleeve is sleek and elegant and is perfectly sized for most small laptops up to 14 inches. For example, it can hold a 14-inch MacBook Pro and a 14-inch Dell Latitude. A sturdy layer of neoprene foam padding guards against bumps and shocks. Busy professionals can quickly slide in a laptop or tablet and be on their way or stick it inside a backpack or briefcase. There’s also a small matching sleeve with space for a mouse and earphones.
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Sometimes, the smallest gifts can make the biggest impact. If your guy loves to eat soup with crackers, he’ll love this soup and cracker bowl. It keeps crackers nice and crisp until he’s ready to dunk them in. The tabletop won’t get covered in crumbs, either. Not a soup fan? This handy bowl works just as well for separating veggies and dip, cookies and milk and any other tasty combo that he enjoys mixing at his own pace.
Not sure what the get for the guy who loves to read? Interesting Stories For Curious People is an amazing gift idea for anyone who enjoys learning something new and uncovering hidden gems of information on every page. It’s great for guys who are fascinated by history, pop culture, science and just about anything else. Author Bill O’Neill offers page-turners such as whether Cleopatra really died from a snake bite, how a teenager from Germany helped end the Cold War, and plenty of other intriguing tidbits.
He’ll never feel alone when he can easily see what his friends and family members are up to. Skylight Frame is especially meaningful for seniors who live alone, but it’s a thoughtful gift for all ages. The digital frame makes it easy to email photos directly to the frame from virtually anywhere, so he can instantly follow along with everyone’s latest vacations and activities. A large 10-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution ensures every photo looks its best. Setting up the frame is simple, as it just plugs in then connects to an existing wireless network. A touch screen adds an element of convenience.
If you’re struggling to find a meaningful gift, it’s hard to go wrong with something that’s engraved with his name. Show how much you love him and support his favorite hobby with this personalized motorcycle block mount. It even features different motorcycle parts for every letter – a biker’s dream. You can further customize it by adding his name and selecting a frame if desired. More Name Art designs are available in case riding isn’t his thing.
An amazing gift for men who love learning more about their family history, he’ll love this at-home DNA ancestry test kit. In just a few simple steps he’ll send off a sample to the lab then wait for the results. This test uncovers over 35 of his most interesting traits. He’ll learn useful information such as male hair loss patterns, heart rate recovery rates during workouts and sensitivities to alcohol and caffeine. Then there’s the silly stuff like cilantro aversion and sun sneezing. Each subscription includes access to a database where he can even connect with long-lost relatives.
Is he tired of cooking the same meals every week? This cookbook can inspire him with over 120 amazing new recipes. Even guys who love to cook can find it hard to think outside the comfort zone of their favorite recipes and ingredients. Jamie Oliver offers tons of accessible and delicious recipes that even the busiest guys can manage during the week. The Naked Chef TV personality takes easily accessible foods like ground beef, eggs, potatoes and chicken breasts and reveals creative ways to mix them up. To meals quick and simple, there are 8 or fewer ingredients per recipe.
Whether he’s in the mood for a small bonfire or a night of BBQing with friends, he can spend quality time outdoors throughout the year with this fire pit table. It’s large enough to keep everyone warm and well-fed with powerful flames for roasting marshmallows, cooking hot dogs and making delicious food. A mesh lid prevents burning embers from blowing around. Sitting outside on a hot summer day? He can fill the pit with ice instead to keep beverages chilled.
You can’t put a price on peace of mind, which is why your giftee will love a smart security system. Whether he’s chilling on the couch or away from home, he can easily monitor his property with Ring Video Doorbell 4. It easily integrates with Alexa so he’ll receive notifications immediately if motion is detected outside his door. Crisp 1080p HD clearly shows all activity during the day and night. He can even thank his hard-working delivery driver or decline unwanted solicitors with two-way audio. This smart doorbell installs in minutes and works with 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks for uninterrupted coverage.
What guy would turn down an opportunity to look younger? Those fine lines and wrinkles only increase with age, making this anti-aging cream the perfect gift for most men. Crow’s feet, lines and wrinkles are minimized with a blend of natural and organic ingredients such as aloe, hyaluronic acid and green tea. A little bit of formula goes a long way towards firming, smoothing and tightening skin, so this jar will last a long time. This revitalizing cream is recommended for all skin types, including sensitive and dry skin.
Got an avid gamer on your list? He’ll love the SteelSeries Arctis Pro headset. It brings high-fidelity audio to the gaming world for the first time ever, which adds an exciting new dimension to his favorite games. The lightweight steel headset won’t compress his ears or feel too stuffy during games, so he can wear it for hours on end. Two swappable batteries deliver over 20 hours of gaming, so he doesn’t have to pause when it’s least convenient. From gamechat to music, all audio sounds loud and clear. Noise-blocking technology cuts out distractions to keep him focused on the game.
An essential introduction to Sedaris’ work and a must-have for fans, The Best of Me is a must for guys who could use a good laugh. Each essay is guaranteed to at least make him smile. Depending on who’s around, he might even want to find a quiet place to howl and wipe the inevitable tears away. The author’s brilliance as a writer, storyteller and comedian culminates in this self-selected collection that spans 25 years of hard work. Sedaris’ trademark humor makes reading about familiar topics such as falling in love and staying together, loss and aging that much more fun and relatable.
The next time he brews a cup of pour-over coffee, he can simply swap the filter for a leak-proof stainless steel lid and be on his way. It’s a convenient solution that saves him the trouble of having to find a clean travel mug to take his coffee to go. Double-wall insulation holds beverages hot and fresh for up to 12 hours so he can enjoy them throughout the day. Perfect for busy mornings and long work days, the carafe resists odors and cleans up easily when he’s done.
Make this gift even better by pairing it with the Greater Goods Digital Coffee Scale. It’s specifically designed for pour-over coffee makers as well as French presses and general kitchen use.
If his coffee routine is starting to feel stale, mix it up with the Bourbon & Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee Set. An amazing gift for coffee lovers, each batch is roasted small for full control over the flavor. The beans are only shipped whole to ensure the maximum flavor profile. He can sample blends such as Malt Whiskey Sumatra, Rye Whiskey Barrel, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel and Rum Barrel Aged coffee. Each bag contains 16 ounces of single-origin whole bean coffee.
If he’s still using the same blade for all body parts, check out the Braun Body Grooming Kit. It has numerous attachments to tackle hair up high and down low. Sharp blades invite him to trim and clip away until he’s pleased with what he sees in the mirror. Whether he has a beard or wants to keep facial hair to a minimum, this handy kit means he won’t have to pay extra for a barber. It comes with a portable case so he can keep up his routine away from home.
A fun gift for a foodie or any guy who’s tired of using a dull knife to cut through pizza, this is more than just another kitchen gadget. He can easily slice through freshly made pies with the handy Fred & Friends circular pizza saw. Constructed with a laser-etched stainless steel blade, it delivers smooth and swift cuts. It handles toppings like a champ and works well on all types of crust. When he’s done, he can easily remove the blade shield to clean the blade.
Does he hate mowing the lawn? With this amazing gift, he can sit back and relax while a robot lawnmower tackles the dreaded chore. It’s a powerful device that can handle properties up to .25 acres. All he needs to do is set up the boundary wire, use the app to measure his lawn, then give the mower the green light. Highlights include customized mowing schedules, obstacle avoidance technology and convenient app control. Landroid works on slopes up to 20 degrees and comes with off-limits digital fencing.
Skip the usual chocolate gifts in favor of something unique, like the Laumière Gourmet Fruits Le Cadeau Parfait Collection. This gourmet basket is brimming with a delicious assortment of premium treats, so he can sample flavors he might not otherwise buy for himself. Mouthwatering combinations such as Fig with Caramelized Pistachio, Date with Caramelized Pecan, Date with Candied Orange and Apricot Medley make this gourmet sampler a real treat.
Most guys want to smell good. Adidas Moves masks unpleasant odors with notes of green apple, peppermint, black peppercorn, musk and jasmine. A few spritzes will leave him feeling confident and energized. Top, heart and base notes round out the fruity fragrances to create an irresistibly masculine scent.
Applied after a workout or before a day at the office, he’ll smell amazing for hours. It also makes a great athletic gift for a coach or trainer.
Let’s face it. We’re obsessed with our smartphones but are always complaining that the battery doesn’t last nearly as long as we’d like. If this sounds like your guy, surprise him with the BLAVOR Solar Charger Power Bank. It features a high-capacity solar charger bank to charge smartphones and other devices several times. For example, an iPhone X can recharge up to 4.5 times and a 13-inch Macbook Pro with a touchbar can fully recharge once. Besides juicing up devices, it also works as a flashlight and strobe for emergency lighting at night and during power outages.
A deceptively tricky brain teaser that works his brain as hard as his hands, the Awful0 Labyrinth (INSIDE3) is a seriously fun gift idea. It’s highly strategic and will keep him busy for hours. A ball will be released into the hidden labyrinth inside the cube. His goal is to maneuver it to the other side of the labyrinth. If he gets really stuck, he can open up the puzzle to look for the ball. On a difficulty scale of 1-12 it’s a solid 8.
Stumped about what to get him? This fun book is an awesome choice for curious people who are always looking to learn more. Curiosity about the world around them led authors Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant to start their podcast, Stuff You Should Know, in 2008. The duo returns with another book full of different subjects. Each chapter is packed with accompanying visual material, including charts and sidebars, for even more thought-proking reading. If he’s feeling bored, this book makes a practical gift for the impossible man.
Is he still scraping away plaque with a manual toothbrush? Treat him to better oral hygiene with an electric toothbrush. hum by Colgate is a Bluetooth-enabled toothbrush with three modes to get his teeth and gums nice and clean. Normal, sensitive and deep clean modes target plaque at a pace that’s comfortable for him. During each cleaning, he’ll be guided to places that need more love and receive gentle reminders when he’s brushing too hard. A single charge offers up to 10 days of use.
An amazing gift for retired guys or anyone who wants to challenge their brain on a rainy or snowy day, this word search book offers hours of entertainment. With over 500-word search puzzles to try, he’ll no longer be bored. There are 45 words hidden in every puzzle, and the pages can be easily torn out if he prefers to work his magic on a table. Once he’s completed all the puzzles, he can download even more free bonus puzzles.
The PEPKICN Rock Guitar Style two-piece set is a must for any guy who’s into music — and grilling. He’ll soon be showing off his BBQ skills by flipping burgers and serving up roasted veggies. Each guitar-style piece is made with sturdy rust-resistant stainless steel. This spatula is just as functional as it is unique, and can be used to flip burgers, ribs and more. Smooth and long handles make it easy to reach food anywhere on the grill while keeping his hands and fingers safe from the heat.
Sure, he can enjoy that delicious glass of wine, but he’ll need to figure out how to get to it first. A humorous gift for adults who love wine and party games, this wine puzzle will surely be a hit when friends come over. Crafted with beautiful natural wood, it doesn’t look tacky at all. An adjustable fit to accommodate most wine bottles. A 3 out of 5 difficulty rating means he’ll have to put in a genuine effort before he takes a sip.
He’ll experience the entire process of making delicious hot sauce from scratch with this DIY kit. Skip the pre-made bottles and give him this amazing gift that will make every sizzling bite so worth it. He can mix and match blazing hot Arbol, Chipotle and Guajillo peppers with different spices to make each batch just the way he likes it. This beginner-friendly kit contains glass woozy bottles with lids, blank labels, gloves and everything else he’ll need.
If you’re looking for an amazing gift for guys who love to play and create music, he’ll love the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. A user-friendly interface makes it easy to learn, even if he’s new to all things musical. All he needs to do is remove it from the box and connect it to his computer. From there, step-by-step instructions help him complete the setup. Perfect for new guitarists and anyone who doesn’t have the space for a full range of equipment, it’s a fun way to take his hobby to a new level. There’s even a feature to load in backing tracks and play along with them to help improve his skills.
Perfect for the busy guy who would love to sit and sip a hot or cold brew but just doesn’t have time, the Pure Zen Tea Tumbler makes it easy to take his tea anywhere. All that’s required is his favorite loose leaves and some hot water. This stainless steel tumbler isn’t just limited to tea, and works just as well for making fruit-infused water and cold brew coffee. The 13-ounce capacity is slightly more than the average coffee mug. Even when completely full it won’t leak out of the top. This tumbler opens on both ends for quick and thorough cleaning.
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