Best Gifts for Men | Cool Gift Ideas Men Will Love

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What are the Best Gifts for Men? We know this is a common question all-year-round, especially for Christmas and birthdays, which is why we have put a lot of effort into finding useful and fun products that the men in your life will truly appreciate. These are quality gifts for men so we hope you find something unique in our list of recommended gifts for the guy in your life.

There’s something here for everyone…

We say it every year around this time – my, how time flies. Christmas is just around the corner again. Before you know it, you’ll be scrambling to find the right gifts for your friends and family. To give you a head start, here are some popular gift ideas for men this year.

Best Gifts for Men

We’re all different, so there’s no right a wrong gift. Whether he’s that special man in your life, your dad, brother, a friend or colleague – you want to find something that fits the guy you’re buying the gift for. So, out of the many gift ideas that we’re giving you, only some will be appropriate. Personally, I don’t feel that all of them are that great – but others might. There’s that old saying: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

There must be a reason why all these items are so popular and I’m sure you’ll get some inspiration from many of them.

Before you head out to do some Christmas shopping, take a read through these popular gift ideas. It will probably steer you in the right direction and, chances are, you’ll find the perfect gift among the many suggestions listed below.  Whether you’re looking for a cool gift idea for around $20 or less, or perhaps, you want to splash out something that will make a big impression, there’s a lot to choose from in this list.

Leatherman Tread Bracelet

Best gift for men

Comes with a 25 year warranty. Wonderful gift idea.

Includes the following tools : #1-2 Phillips, 1/4″ box wrench, 3/16″ screwdriver, 6mm hex drive, 1/4″ hex drive, oxygen tank wrench, 3/16″ hex drive, 1/8″ hex drive, 3/16″ box wrench, 3/32″ hex drive, 3/32″ screwdriver, 1/8″ flat screwdriver, 4mm hex drive, 8mm box wrench, 3mm hex drive, 5/16″ screwdriver, 3/8″ box wrench, 1/4″ flat screwdriver, #1 Phillips, 6mm box wrench, #2 Phillips, carbide glass breaker, pick/sim card tool, cutting hook, 1/4″ socket drive, bottle opener, #2 square drive. 

Features:

• Made of stainless steel.
• Total tool count is 29, including several box wrenches, screwdrivers and hex drives.
• Adjustable links can be adjusted/released with a coin.
• Air-travel friendly design.
• Sturdy, secure clasp.

Leatherman has always been great at finding innovative ways to make tools practical and portable. They’re even a bit of a fashion statement for some guys. The Tread Bracelet is certainly that – it has a cool, bold look and incorporates a bunch tools in a unique way. There are 29 mini-tools to choose from and they link together to form a bracelet, you can choose which tools to incorporate and it can be adjusted to fit any size wrist.

I’m not sure that these tools will always be that practical because they’re pretty small. I’d think for a guy who’s into outdoor hobbies like diving, mountain climbing, and cycling – this could be both practical and cool to wear.

Weber 7416 Rapidfire | Chimney Starter

Best gift for men

Holds enough briquettes for a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill.

Features:

• Chimney starter system lights charcoal quickly and evenly
• Made from aluminized steel with a stay-cool thermoplastic handle
• Holds enough briquettes for a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill
• Cone bottom ensures a fast start; eliminates need for lighter fluid
• Measures 7-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches

Guys and our barbecues! Weber is never short of new ideas for barbecue accessories. I’m still an old-fashioned guy when it comes to building fires, so I take a primal pride in lighting my fire without any help from technology.

That’s not true for most men, however, many of my friends are avid collectors of barbecue accessories and I know many men will be ecstatic to own one of these. It makes lighting a fire hassle-free and a lot less messy.

NOCO Genius Boost Plus GB40

12V UltraSafe Lithium battery Jump Starter. If he drives then this is surely one of the best gifts for him. Not the sexiest gift but a practical one.

Safely jump start your car battery in seconds.

Features:

• Compact, yet powerful lithium jump starter rated at 1,000 Amps (7,000 Joules3S) – up to 20 jump starts on a single charge
• An ultra-safe and mistake-proof design with spark-proof technology and reverse polarity protection, which allow it to safely connect to any battery
• An ultra-bright 100 lumen LED flashlight with 7 light modes, including SOS and emergency strobe
• Recharge your personal devices on the go, like smartphones, tablets, e-watches and more – up to 4 smartphone recharges
• Designed for gas engines up to 6 liters and diesel engines up to 3 liters for a car, boat, truck, lawnmower and more

Now here’s a practical gift idea that certainly works for me. Perhaps lacking that personal touch, a battery booster is a very generic gift. Though, I’m sure many guys will agree that something that you’re actually going to use on a regular basis is a gift that keeps on giving. Anyone who drives a car will appreciate the basic value of this powerful battery booster with quite a number of cool features – including a powerful LED light.

XPOWER B-2 Pro-at-Home | Professional Dog Dryer & Vacuum

Watch the VIDEO below to see how it works. The best gift for a man who owns a dog, or cat, or llama.

Features:

• Comes in 3 different colors : Green, Red and Purple
• Powerful, energy efficient and extra quiet 2 HP brush motor ETL/CETL certified
• Low 8.0A draw with 100 CFM maximum airflow capacity
• 2 speed settings with 18,000 RPM on low and 22,000 RPM on high
• 2-in-1 function: blower + vacuum with Dual thermal protection
• Super lightweight and durable ABS housing design

Man’s best friend – woof! If you’re buying a gift for a guy whose dog means the world to him, this should be something he might love. Not every guy is big on dog grooming but there are those who take it quite seriously and, for these guys, this could really win him over.

Brew-Opoly – Monopoly Game

All the fun of Monopoly wrapped in a beer theme package.

In Brew-opoly, the goal  is to buy or trade your favorite beers and increase your property value by purchasing Brews and Kegs for your monopolies. A fun twist on a classic game.

Drinking games and bar paraphernalia is always a big hit when it comes to Christmas and birthday gifts for men. Brew-Opoly looks like a fun take on the good old Monopoly board game that we all grew up with. This is another one of those gifts for the guy who likes collecting novelty items. We all know someone who will be delighted to unwrap this one.

UE WONDERBOOM 

Waterproof bluetooth portable speaker. Best gift for a man who loves to listen to music or podcasts wherever he goes. Fun and unique present for your boyfriend, brother or dad.

The perfect portable speaker. Small enough to take anywhere. Great sound!

Features:

• Portable Bluetooth speaker. Big sound with deep, resounding bass
• Bluetooth 4.1. Wirelessly connect to your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device. Stream crystal-clear, high-energy sound.
• Waterproof. IPX7-rated protection : can be immersed in water up to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes).
• Dirt-proof, and shockproof. Perfect to take anywhere.
• It floats in water. Take with you in the shower, bath, swimming pool or lake.
• Battery lasts up to 10 hours.
• Wirelessly connect a second UE speaker and listen in proper stereo.

A really fantastic product. Are you buying a gift for the guy who likes to take his music with him everywhere? Then you must take a look at the UE Wonderboom. It’s a powerful, yet compact, portable Bluetooth speaker. I like the fact that it’s waterproof, you can take it camping on a boat – basically everywhere. It’s also very affordable for what it is. You can make a big impression without spending a fortune – always cool when it comes to buying the perfect gift.

Book: The Cat Encyclopedia: Definitive Visual Guide

A beautiful book on cats.

If anyone thought that dogs are for guys and cats are for girls, think again. Many of us animal lovers are as mad about cats as we are about dogs. In my book, any literature on animals is a fantastic thing to have. This looks like a book that’s just as much something that you can browse through and look at cool pictures, as it is an informational guide to understanding cats. I certainly wouldn’t be disappointed to find this under my tree this year.

Book: The Dog Encyclopedia: Definitive visual guide

A wonderful book with beautiful pictures. A must have for dog lovers.

The same as the Cat Encyclopedia, just for dogs. Just as fantastic and is just as popular, if not more.

Woodchart | San Juan Islands Wood Nautical Chart

Wonderful gift for men who love maps. This is a very unique decorative map that most people will appreciate.

Unique bird’s eye view of these delicate Islands off Washington’s Pacific coast.

Features:

• Engraved topographic map.
• Size : Large, 24.5″ x 31″
• Intricately detailed and accurate.  Designed by a Professional cartographer.
• A true conversation starter. Made from laser-engraved layers of Baltic birch which are stacked to create a 3-D map.
• Ready to display. Framed in a beautiful Dark Wood Frame covered in Shatterproof glass and featuring pre-attached Hanging material on back.

This is a gift that won’t appeal to everyone, it’s something that I’d expect to have seen in my grandad’s study. A decorative and accurate map of the San Juan Islands with relief patterns giving it a realistic relief, showing the depth and contours of the land. I don’t how many guys are into this sort of thing, but there must be quite a few out there because it seems to be quite a popular gift.

Hoffman Richter HR-100 | 13-in-1 Multi-tool

An entire toolkit in your pocket. Made from stainless steel.

Includes 13 Tools :

Needle nose spring loaded pliers, wire cutters, can opener, bottle opener, medium slotted screwdriver, small straight edge blade, metal file, large slotted screw driver, ultra safe locking mechanism, a saw, mini slotted screwdriver, Philips head screwdriver, and a large straight edge knife blade.

Features:

• Rugged and Reliable – The ultra tough all 440 stainless steel construction ensures this multitool lasts you a lifetime of use and abuse (and we guarantee it!)
• Bonus Belt Case Included – With the included 1000D tough nylon case (complete with belt loop!), your new multitool is always ready at your side
• Ultra-Safe Tool Lock – Standard on all quality multitools, the HR-100 is no exception and includes this important safety feature for your protection

Now, this is something I would certainly appreciate. Any guy who’s a fan of Leatherman tools will appreciate the Hoffman Richter HR-100. It’s very much the same thing – a tough little item that unfolds into a whole lot of really useful tools. For years, multi tools, such as this one, have been one of the most popular gift ideas for men and the reason doesn’t need to be explained. It’s a guy thing.

Rockwell RK9002 JawHorse Sheetmaster

Can function as a workbench, a vice, and a machine press.

Features:

• Clamp work pieces 0 to 49-inches, particularly 8×4 plywood sheets
• Clamp up to 1 ton of force and supports a weight load up to 600 lbs.
• Versatile & hands-free workstation for clamping, supporting, and holding
• Folds down quickly for storage and transport
• Front scooter wheels for easy moving on all terrain even on rough ground

As a keen DIY enthusiast and general lover of all things technical, I’ve received a whole lot of tools and accessories as gifts over the years. One must always be careful when buying this kind of gift if you don’t know much about tools. Many of the gizmos that are sold as great DIY accessories aren’t always that useful. I can tell you that this one is fantastic. It’s a sturdy portable vice jaw that’s extremely versatile. I can say from experience that any guy who likes doing DIY projects around the home or enjoys fixing old cars and other machines, will genuinely appreciate the Rockwell RK9002.

Tile Sport Key Finder

Colors : Graphite or Gold

A very practical and cool gift that we can all use.

Features:

• Ring it, find it. Tile Style has a 200 ft. range -that’s 2X our current Tiles. Plus, it’s even louder than ever, making it easy to find when it’s nearby.
• Find your phone: Double tap the button on your Tile Style and your phone will begin to ring -even on silent.
• See it on a map: The Tile app remembers when and where you left something behind.
  Your very own search party: With millions of users, the Tile community can help you find your things, fast -wherever they are.
• Waterproof and durable.
• Compatible with Samsung, iPhone, iPad, iWatch, iPod Touch and more.

There isn’t a person in the world who won’t find the Tile Sport Key Finder to be incredibly useful. It’s way more than just a key finder. Attach it to your key chain and you can find it by calling from your phone – it will make a loud ring so you can find your keys from up to 200 Ft away. It also finds your phone for you – tap the Tile Sport twice and your phone will ring.

By downloading the Tile App, it will show you on a map where you last left the Tile Sport. You don’t need to use it just for keys, attach it to anything that you’re always misplacing and it will always find it for you. A really practical gift idea that will go down well with absolutely anyone.

Garmin Inreach Explorer+

Watch the VIDEO below to see how it works. Best gift for men who love the outdoors.

Features:

• 100% global Iridium satellite coverage enables 2-way text messaging from anywhere (satellite subscription required)
• Trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
  Track and share your location with family and friends
• Pair with mobile devices¹ using the free Earthmate app for access to downloadable maps², U.S. NOAA charts, color aerial imagery and more
• Has preloaded DeLorme TOPO maps with onscreen GPS routing plus built-in digital compass, barometric altimeter and accelerometer

A perfect gift for the adventurous soul. So many guys get a thrill out of heading off into the unknown – exploring canyons and exotic places that are far from the comforts and safety of modern life. The Garmin Inreach Explorer+ is so much more than a portable, tough GPS, designed specifically for the rugged outdoor man. It can be a life saver in many instances.

This GPS also allows you to send and receive text messages when you’re far out of range from the nearest cell phone tower. It will also send a distress signal in an emergency – giving rescue workers your location, no matter where you’re stranded.

HyperChiller Iced Coffee Maker

Turn hot coffee into perfect iced coffee in about a minute. The best gift for men who love their coffee, wine, whiskey, iced tea — cold!

Multi-chamber design keeps the coffee and ice separated.

They call this an iced coffee maker but it’s really an instant chiller for any beverage. A great idea that will win the hearts of many.

Forum:

• Make perfect iced coffee in about a minute
• Chills hot coffee by up to 130+ degrees in 60 seconds without dilution
• Chill anything you like : whiskey, wine, iced tea, chocolate milk etc.
• Dishwasher safe
• High volume 12.5oz capacity
• Use it twice before freezing again (up to 25 oz)
• Top shelf dishwasher safe
• Material: Food grade stainless steel & BPA free plastic
• Dimensions: 4.25 x 4.25 x 6.75

Hamilton Beach 25490A 

Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker

He will love this little appliance. Make the perfect sandwich.

Features:

• Quick and easy
• Makes 1 or 2 sandwiches
• Ready in 5 minutes*
• Cook delicious breakfast sandwiches in the comfort of your own home
• Use your own fresh ingredients, including eggs, cheese, and much more
• Countdown timer with audible beep
• Quick and easy recipes included
• Easy cleanup – all removable parts are dishwasher safe
• * Meat used must be precooked

How many guys actually want to spend time in the kitchen? Sure, these days many of us take pride in being modern men who can also be creative in the kitchen. But most of the time, guys prefer to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen and don’t want to waste time cleaning up afterward. With the Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker, all the hassle is taken out of making any toasted sandwich or burger and it has two sections. So he can make a meal for two with a minimum of fuss, leaving very little mess to clean up.

Book — So Good They Can’t Ignore You

Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love. I’ve read this book and it provides a unique perspective on creating a fulfilling work life. Best gift for a man who likes to learn and grow intellectually.

“After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving what they do…”

Often self-help books can seem like a bit of an insult. They leave the recipient asking themselves: what’s wrong with me and why do you feel that I need help? So Good They Can’t Ignore You is a self-help book but it’s not one that makes a personal statement about the person that you’re buying it for. It’s really a book that gives you advice on how to enjoy your job and make a success of it.

I already love my job, so I won’t be reading this one. But so many guys might feel a little cheated out of life – feeling like they should have chosen another career. This book will provide great insight for many people and help them to enjoy what they’re doing, instead of dreaming of what they could’ve been doing.

Amazon Echo Show

Truly, an innovative home voice assistant that now also includes video to make it even more  practical. Best gift for men who like to optimize their life.

Call family or friends, play music, watch video, check the weather…

Features:

• Echo Show brings you everything you love about Alexa, and now she can show you things. Watch video flash briefings, Amazon Video content, and YouTube, see music lyrics, security cameras, photos, weather forecasts, to-do and shopping lists, browse and listen to Audible audio-books, and more. All hands-free—just ask.
• Introducing a new way to be together. Make hands-free video calls to friends and family who have an Echo Show or the Alexa App, and make voice calls to anyone who has an Echo or Echo Dot.
• See lyrics on-screen with Amazon Unlimited Music. Just ask to play a song, artist or genre, and stream over Wi-Fi. Also, stream music on Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and more.
  Powerful, room-filling speakers with Dolby processing for crisp vocals and extended bass response. Play your music simultaneously across Echo devices with multi-room music (Spotify and Sirius XM support coming soon, Bluetooth not supported).
• Ask Alexa to show you the front door or monitor the baby’s room with compatible cameras from Ring and Arlo. Turn on lights or the TV, set thermostats, control Amazon Video on Fire TV, and more with WeMo, Philips Hue, Sony, ecobee, and other compatible smart home devices.
• With eight microphones, beam-forming technology, and noise cancellation, Echo Show hears you from any direction—even while music is playing
• Always getting smarter and adding new features, plus thousands of skills like Uber, Allrecipes, CNN, and more.

Are you buying a gift for a guy who’s an insatiable tech-junkie? In that case, he may already have the Amazon Echo Show – so just check before buying it for him. If he hasn’t already got one, he probably already has the Amazon Echo. If you’ve heard this guy refer to Alexa many times, don’t be alarmed – she isn’t his mistress or anything. She’s the voice behind Amazon Echo, which is really a voice interactive device that assists you with internet activities.

Amazon has now given Alexa a face and eyes. Okay, it’s not a real face, it’s a screen and her eyes are actually a camera. This has increased the versatility of the original Echo. Basically now you can see and not just hear. It duplicates a tablet in many ways but isn’t really a mobile device. It’s quite bulky and will only be used at home or in the office. In my opinion, this is a gift for guys who are obsessed with technology. If you already have a tablet or laptop, there are many apps that give you voice recognition and there isn’t much more that the Echo Show really brings to the party.

Natico Decision Maker and Paper Weight

Everyone loves a cheap novelty gift.

Want to get someone a fun gift for under twenty bucks. This one has brought a chuckle to many and people seem to absolutely love it. It’s really fantastic for the office gift swap Christmas party because it will easily be enjoyed by all.

Kindle Oasis E-reader

Perfectly balanced for one-handed reading.

Features:

• Our thinnest and lightest Kindle ever–read even more comfortably for hours
• All-new ergonomic design with dedicated buttons to effortlessly turn the page
• Longest Kindle battery life–the included leather charging cover can boost battery to months. Choose from a black, merlot, or walnut removable cover.
• High-resolution 300 ppi display with crisp, laser quality text. Reads like real paper without glare, even in direct sunlight.
• Enhanced built-in adjustable light evenly illuminates the screen for perfect reading anywhere, anytime
• Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles

Ever since Kindle first introduced the E-reader, they’ve been one of the best gift ideas around. It’s rare to find someone who doesn’t already own a Kindle. But even for those who are hooked, the Kindle Oasis will make a fantastic gift. This is the crème de la crème of E-readers. It has a classy leather cover, is more compact and has a really long battery life – a big improvement on other models. A must-have gift for avid readers.

Logitech Harmony Elite | Remote Control

The ultimate remote control.

Features:

• This extremely user-friendly remote lets you control up to 15 home theater and connected home devices, from HDTVs and music players to lights and locks
• Control your devices remotely using the iOS or Android mobile app on your smartphone
• Create groups of devices that can be turned on or off simultaneously thanks to the Activities function
• Switch to your favorite channels and between gaming, Netflix, Apple TV, and virtually any device.
• Set recordings, turn on the lights, or activate any of your devices while you’re not home.
• Sleekly designed and featuring a color touchscreen with motion-sensing backlit keys, and one-touch automation.
• Activities include Away mode (for turning devices on or off while you’re away from home),
• Watch TV Activity uses the channel buttons to control your set-top box, the volume buttons to operate your AV receiver, and the home control buttons to adjust your Hue lights
• Well-designed and well-lit remote control layout means the most frequently used controls are the most conveniently placed, while the full-color touchscreen provides easy, intuitive navigation
• Equipped with a long-range reach so you can control devices behind walls or closed cabinets
• Compatible with over 270,000 devices, from Apple TV and Roku, to gaming consoles and
• Blu-ray players, as well as connected lights, locks, thermostats, sensors, and more

In today’s modern world, there aren’t many areas where a man still displays his dominance. This antiquated ritual is still held true in many households: he who holds the remote is the man of the house. It’s only fair to let us have a small part of life that lets our caveman instincts play some role. Yes, where in times of old we displayed our manhood by wielding a club, now we hold the remote.

If you want to give your dad or husband a chance to display his inner caveman in a modern setting, the Logitech Harmony Elite is the ultimate remote control. It can interface with just about all modern devices and home automation systems and has a touch screen.

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

Perfect for a vehicle or home emergency kit.

Features:

• Award-winning LifeStraw has been used by millions around the globe since 2005
• Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria (>LOG 6 reduction) and surpasses EPA standards for water filters
• Removes minimum 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites (>LOG 3 reduction) and filters to an amazing 0.2 microns
• Filters up to 1000 liters of contaminated water WITHOUT iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals
• Comes in a sealed bag, perfect for storing for emergencies

Another great gift for the adventurous man. Actually, this is great for anyone. A drinking straw that purifies water as you drink. For anyone the go, this can be handy. It’s particularly useful for guys who enjoy hiking, hunting, and other outdoor activities. It’s small enough to carry in your pocket and removes almost 100% of waterborne particles, making just about any water safe to drink.

Cardboard Safari — Deer

Recycled Cardboard Animal Taxidermy  : Best gift for men who are crafty and appreciate cool design.

Beautifully designed with many styles and animals to choose from.

No Deer were harmed in the making of this piece.

Features:

• Bucky – Modeled after a Deer. In many cultures, the deer is a symbol of spiritual authority.
• Made In The USA – Proudly made In Charlottesville, Virginia in the Blue Ridge mountains.
• Environmentally Conscious – Made from 100% Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certified, responsibly sourced recycled cardboard. This creature not only makes for a unique home décor item but also keeps cardboard out of landfills and keeps animals in the wild where they belong.
• DIY Possibilities Are Endless – Construct as is, out of the box for a simple decorative piece or you can embellish the pieces with your favorite spray paint, glitter, sequins, gems or paper for a personal touch and artistic feel.
• Laser Cut And Flat Packed – Makes for easy shipping and assembly using slotted construction.
• Detailed instructions are included with each item to aid in the process.

Do you know a guy who likes building models? Yes, there are plenty such men out there. This is great for men who enjoy this type of thing. It’s a decorative taxidermy replica that can hang on his wall. But first, he has to build it up from a kit made from recycled paper and wood, sourced from an environmentally friendly source. So it’s great for the green-conscious hobbyist.

Garmin Fenix 3 HR

Monitor Your Performance, Training and Recovery.

Ultimate fitness and outdoor watch. For the outdoor athlete.

Features:

• Omni-directional stainless steel EXO antenna, with GPS/GLONASS satellite reception, has the ability to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
• Elevate wrist heart rate technology¹ measures heart rate at the wrist
• Fitness training features like advanced running dynamics with vertical oscillation and vertical ratio, VO2 max, recovery advisor and more¹
• 1.2-inch sunlight-readable Garmin Chroma Display with high-strength domed sapphire lens
• Outdoor navigation features like 3-axis compass, altimeter and barometer and TracBack feature

Battery life: up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode (depending on settings), up to 16 hours in GPS mode or up to 40 hours in UltraTrac battery saver mode

A Garmin GPS in the form of an elegant wrist watch. This is the ultimate gift for sportsmen. It measures heart rate and all sorts of other information that is important to runners, swimmers, cyclists and other outdoor sports enthusiasts. It’s rugged and waterproof, designed specifically for the hard working conditions of the outdoor man.

Buffalo Games | Mini Pong

Perfect for happy hour, pre-games, parties and traveling.

Features:

• For ages 21+
• 2 Players
• No more hassle, chasing and spilling thanks to a tethered ball and recessed cup holders
• Perfect for on-the-go!
• Includes: 1 game board, 2 launchers, 1 tethered ball and 25 reusable cups

Another fun novelty drinking game gift. For guys who like to remember the good ol’ days of college beer-pong contests. This is a compact mini version of the game that can be taken anywhere.