Best Birthday Gifts For Him
We're Here to Make Birthday Shopping Easy — 34 Unique Gifts Just For Him
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Finding the right present for someone can sometimes be a struggle — you want to find something specific to that person, and do it in time to avoid the dreaded last-minute gift card purchase. Whether you have an aspiring mixologist in the family or are best friends with a guy who's perpetually on vacation (side note: how do we get on his level?), we have 34 presents that'll fit the bill. Now just get some wrapping paper and you're all set.
1 Thoughtfully's Hot Sauce Lover's Gift Set
If he really loves food with a bit of heat, Thoughtfully's Hot Sauce Lover's Gift Set ($35) is a seven-piece collection including Whiskey Habanero, Garlic Herb, and even Ghost Pepper. For the guy who loves to cook, this will be extra fun for experimenting!
2 State's Colby Bag
3 Mixology Dice
4 Thomas James Logan Sunglasses
Introduce a new pair of sunnies into his life with the Thomas James Logan Sunglasses ($48). They come in two tints and have a polarized lens.
5 Minnetonka Moccasins
Toss out his old slippers and get him a new pair of Minnetonka Moccasins ($73).
6 Pop Quiz Clock
The Pop Quiz Clock ($22, originally $32) would look great in a home office.
7 Levoit Cora Himalayan Salt Lamp
The Levoit Cora Himalayan Salt Lamp ($13, originally $16) is a smart present for anyone working on their yoga practice.
8 Cooper's Hawk Grapevine Decanter
If you have a true wino on your hands, splurge on this gorgeous Cooper's Hawk Grapevine Decanter ($190). Not only is it a conversation-starter when guests come over, but the custom blown glass is also a work of art.
9 Saturdays NYC Colour Block Swim Shorts
Every guy who loves the water will love a new pair of swim trunks, like Saturdays NYC Colour Block Swim Shorts ($36, originally $101).
10 Lululemon ABC Pants
The reason men are obsessed with these pants is as easy as 1-2-3 and as simple as A-B-C, which in this case stands for Anti-Ball Crushing. The ABC Pant ($128) is made of sweat-wicking Warpstreme fabric, featuring four-way stretch — technical enough for working out but stylish enough for every day.
11 Bose Quiet Comfort Acoustic Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphone
If he likes to watch TV or listen to music on his device but flies a lot, invest in these Bose Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones ($330). They can be connected via Bluetooth or wire. The battery life lasts up to 20 hours for comfortable listening.
12 J.Press Linen Baseball Cap
A linen baseball cap like this J.Press Fitted style in beige ($28, originally $69) takes his sporty style to new, sophisticated heights.
13 W&P Homemade Gin Kit
If he really appreciates a quality cocktail at the end of a hard day, the W&P Homemade Gin Kit ($41) will be a lot of fun for him. It includes everything he needs to make a batch of gin right at home!
14 Personalized Snap Valet
The Personalized Snap Valet ($47) doubles as a charging station for devices.
15 J.Crew Western Shirt in Cream Stretch Chambray
You honestly might need to persuade Dad to take off J.Crew's Western Shirt in Cream Stretch Chambray ($34, originally $80) because it's that comfortable and stylish.
16 Cole Haan Oxford
Gift him an oxford that feels a touch more casual than usual, like the Cole Haan Men's Oxford With Stitchlite ($200).
17 Night Cable For iPhone or Android
Don't you hate fumbling around for bedside cables? Native Union's Night Cable ($40) fixes that with its weighted knot that can anchor the cable to any flat surface. The cable is also 10 feet long, so there's no place it can't reach. Plus, its retro styling means he'll be happy to leave the Night Cable out on display.
18 SodaStream Aqua Fizz Machine
If he is trying to curb his soda habit, the SodaStream Aqua Fizz ($179) is a premium sparkling water machine that is easy to use and cuts down on the plastic waste of which we are all guilty. The machine comes with two reusable 620-ml. glass carafes and a C02 carbonator that carbonates up to 60 liters of fresh sparkling water, and no electricity is required.
19 Whiskey & Tobacco Candle
With the Northern Lights Whiskey & Tobacco Candle ($18), men can light up the night from the comfort of their homes.
20 Marshall Kilburn Speaker
Feeling like splurging on your audiophile? This Marshall Kilburn Speaker ($191, originally $300) is the ultimate gift for any music junkie. It's vintage-inspired but updated for the 21st century. The speaker connects via Bluetooth, ready to pump the jams.
21 Daily Harvest Smoothies
Give the gift of premeasured, no-thinking-required smoothies. Daily Harvest ($25 and up) delivers varieties of delicious whole-food, superfood eats to your freezer.
22 Away The Everywhere Bag
Finding the perfect bag to sit on top of your suitcase is no longer a difficult task. This Away The Everywhere Bag ($195) was made for it! It works on any suitcase and features six interior pockets for easy organizing.
23 Beard Brush and Comb Set
To keep your man from looking too unruly, try putting the Beard Brush and Comb Set ($10) in his stocking.
24 Burt's Bees Men's Gift Set
With Burt's Bees Men's Gift Set ($25), getting clean the natural way never smelled so good.
25 Wood Cutting Board
This Wood Cutting Board ($37) is so beautiful that you'll want it displayed in the kitchen all year long.
26 Multi Flask Hydration System
Rather than lugging around a coffee tumbler, tea cup, and water bottle, the Multi Flask Hydration System ($37) allows for six different ways to keep hydrated.
27 Tile Mate Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder
If your dad always loses his keys and thinks, "If only there were a way to find my stuff," then he's in luck. This Tile Mate Anything Finder ($19) easily attaches to his keys (or other devices) and can be tracked from a smartphone.
28 Ellipse, the Keyless U-Lock
Ellipse ($137) is a Bluetooth-enabled, solar-powered lock that automatically unlocks when you approach, and it locks automatically when you snap the shackle into the lock bar. If your phone dies, just enter in the numeric code you chose during the initial setup manually. If someone attempts to steal the bike, Ellipse will send an alert.
29 ASOS Design Jersey Bomber Jacket in Blue
He'll wear this ASOS Design Jersey Bomber Jacket in Blue ($32) whenever someone tells him, "Take your outfit up a notch."
30 Swiss Diamond Rubis Rouge Square Grill
Who says outdoor cookouts are limited to burgers and steaks? If he wants to grill up some sausages and pancakes, this Swiss Diamond Outdoor Griddle ($95) will be the perfect tool for him.
31 C by GE Sol Smart Light
C by GE Sol ($106) is the very first lighting product integrated with Amazon Alexa, which means your man can use it to listen to the latest headlines, play music, or control all Alexa-compatible products in his home. It'll be quite the power gift!
32 Victorinox Swiss Classic 3-Piece Chef's Knife Set
Knife skills are a big part of taking home-cooking to the next level, and the right tools can take that amateur chef a long way. This Victorinox Swiss Classic 3-Piece Chef's Knife Set ($85) is made in Switzerland by master cutlers and includes an eight-inch chef knife, an eight-inch carving knife, and a three-quarter-inch paring knife, a perfect start to building a top-notch collection of kitchen tools.
33 G.U.S. Eco-Friendly Bamboo Multidevice Charging Station and Dock
This handy Eco-Friendly Bamboo Multidevice Charging Station and Dock ($40) is perfect for neatly charging and storing any electronics.
34 TRX Training - GO Suspension Trainer Kit
For any guy who struggles to find time to work out, the TRX Training - GO Suspension Trainer Kit ($100) lets hims turn any corner of the house or garage into a full-body gym, no meathead equipment required. Win-win.
