37 Useful Gifts to Get Your Brother This Holiday Season Instead of Another Gift Card

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Whether your brother is a beer-lover or fitness buff, chances are you've overlooked that each year in favor of going the easy gift-card route. And there's nothing wrong with gift cards — they enable people to get exactly what they want — but why not make 2020 the year you do something a little different. From creative and unique finds to the perfect, personable gift for secret Santa, we've got something for every guy to enjoy. We curated some of the coolest and useful gifts for your brother (or any loved one) this holiday season. He'll appreciate them so much that you'll be crowned the greatest sibling ever.

Additional reporting by Rebecca Brown

Bluetooth Speaker & Water Bottle
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Bluetooth Speaker & Water Bottle

Stay hydrated and entertainted with the Bluetooth Speaker & Water Bottle ($35).

Men's Tree Toppers
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Men's Tree Toppers

If your brother is already a fan of the Allbirds brand, he'll be pumped that you picked up the newest addition to the line, the Men's Tree Toppers ($115).

Vector Robot by Anki
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Vector Robot by Anki

Get your brother a new friend with the Vector Robot by Anki ($365).

Bobby Antitheft Backpack
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Bobby Antitheft Backpack

This MoMA Bobby Antitheft Backpack ($95) is great for anyone worried about security.

Thoughtfully's Hot Sauce Lover's Gift Set
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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!

Levoit Cora Himalayan Salt Lamp
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Levoit Cora Himalayan Salt Lamp

The Levoit Cora Himalayan Salt Lamp ($15) is a smart present for anyone working on their yoga practice.

Neck Shoulder Back Massager with Heat
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Neck Shoulder Back Massager with Heat

This Neck Shoulder Back Massager with Heat ($50) is perfect for the brother who complains about their back hurting.

Mixology Dice
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Mixology Dice

Mixology Dice ($24) make a great gift for the budding host.

Minnetonka Moccasins
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Minnetonka Moccasins

Toss out his old slippers and get him a new pair of Minnetonka Moccasins ($75).

Lululemon ABC Pants

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.

W&P Homemade Gin Kit
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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 ($50) will be a lot of fun for him. It includes everything he needs to make a batch of gin right at home!

Night Cable For iPhone or Android
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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.

Whiskey & Tobacco Candle
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Whiskey & Tobacco Candle

With the Northern Lights Whiskey & Tobacco Candle ($14), men can light up the night from the comfort of their homes.

Beard Brush and Comb Set
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Beard Brush and Comb Set

To keep your man from looking too unruly, try putting the Beard Brush and Comb Set ($7, originally $16) in his stocking.

Multi Flask Hydration System
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Multi Flask Hydration System

Rather than lugging around a coffee tumbler, tea cup, and water bottle, the Multi Flask Hydration System ($22) allows for six different ways to keep hydrated.

Victorinox Swiss Classic 3-Piece Chef's Knife Set
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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.

G.U.S. Eco-Friendly Bamboo Multidevice Charging Station and Dock
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G.U.S. Eco-Friendly Bamboo Multidevice Charging Station and Dock

This handy Eco-Friendly Bamboo Multidevice Charging Station and Dock ($45) is perfect for neatly charging and storing any electronics.

TRX Training - GO Suspension Trainer Kit
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TRX Training - GO Suspension Trainer Kit

The TRX Training - GO Suspension Trainer Kit ($130) can transform their home into a full-body gym.

Studio Mercantile 3-Qt. Beer Tower

Studio Mercantile 3-Qt. Beer Tower

This Studio Mercantile 3-Qt. Beer Tower ($70, originally $100) is a beer-lover's dream.

Apple Watch Series 6
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Apple Watch Series 6

The Apple Watch Series 6 ($429) is the ultimate gift for the holiday season.

Beeropoly

Beeropoly

Beeropoly ($35) might be the best game ever.

Kiehls Ultimate Shave Set
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Kiehls Ultimate Shave Set

The Kiehls Ultimate Shave Set ($48) will be your brother's introduction into self-care.

Adicolor Classics Primeblue SST Track Pants
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Adicolor Classics Primeblue SST Track Pants

You can never have enough Adidas in your life and the Adicolor Classics Primeblue SST Track Pants ($65) are perfect.

Wood Phone Docking Station
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Wood Phone Docking Station

The Wood Phone Docking Station ($53) is the perfect bedside docking station.

Vintage Candy Co. 1990s Retro Candy Gift Box
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Vintage Candy Co. 1990s Retro Candy Gift Box

The Vintage Candy Co. 1990s Retro Candy Gift Box ($40) is the for the sweet-tooth.

Ganjaland
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Ganjaland

For all the brothers who are 4/20 inclined,Ganjaland ($30) is the game for them.

Bose SoundSport® Wireless Earbuds
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Bose SoundSport® Wireless Earbuds

For the one who always needs a pair of headphones, the Bose SoundSport® Wireless Earbuds ($89, originally $129) is a great one!

Mini Beer Pong
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Mini Beer Pong

Find out who really is the beer pong champion of the family with the Mini Beer Pong ($60).

iFox Bluetooth Shower Speaker
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iFox Bluetooth Shower Speaker

IF your brother likes to jam out in the shower, the iFox Bluetooth Shower Speaker ($35, originally $45) is a must.

Salvatore Ferragamo Reversible Leather Belt
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Salvatore Ferragamo Reversible Leather Belt

The Salvatore Ferragamo Reversible Leather Belt ($450) is a chic gift that will never go out of style.

AllSaints Cora Leather Jacket
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AllSaints Cora Leather Jacket

Everyone needs a leather jacket, including your brother. The AllSaints Cora Leather Jacket ($498) is a timeless piece.