The Best Gift Ideas For Men in Their 20s | 2022
26 Gifts Young Dads Will Adore For Father's Day
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If you're on the hunt for the perfect Father's Day gift for a man in his 20s, we're here to help. We found plenty of thoughtful options he'll truly appreciate, from the latest gadgets and tech to something meaningful and personalized. Whether he's a new dad or you're just treating him to something special, we rounded up the best gifts for men in their 20s ahead.
We found some amazing gifts that will make him smile from ear to ear, whether he's into fitness, whiskey, or cooking. If he's a coffee connoisseur, get him a portable espresso machine, a smart coffee machine from Keurig, or a sleek mug with a built-in warmer that's perfect for his work setup. You can't go wrong with a pair of noise-canceling headphones that he'll use during workouts and flights. You can even get him some fun dad gifts that are actually practical, such as a hoodie that has more than six large compartments for all his kids' necessities. We found plenty of useful and unique gifts he never knew he needed — until now. Shop our top picks ahead.
— Additional reporting by Macy Cate Williams
1 A Classic Button-Down Shirt: 7 Diamonds Grant Slim Fit Solid Stretch Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt
The 7 Diamonds Grant Slim Fit Solid Stretch Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt ($79) is a stylish staple he'll want to wear all summer long. The button-down has a stretchy construction, making it comfortable in warmer weather. It's perfect for both daytime and nighttime wear, especially for casual yet elevated events. It comes in several flattering colors: light blue, black, Dusty Rose, sea-foam green, navy blue, and white.
2 Retro Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Icons 50mm Round Metal Sunglasses
If he need new sunglasses, get these stylish and popular Ray-Ban Icons 50mm Round Metal Sunglasses ($163). They have retro appeal and are perfect for the summertime. It comes in a variety of colors, but we're feeling the gunmetal and classic gold frames. If you want something unique, get the gold frames with blue lenses.
3 For the Handyman: Makita 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8" Driver-Drill Kit
If he's the ultimate handyman, get him something useful — like this Makita 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8" Driver-Drill Kit ($99, originally $199). It's a powerful 12-volt cordless drill that has a two-speed design. It's a compact drill that's perfect for a wide variety of projects. It comes with the Driver-Drill, two CXT lithium-ion batteries, and the accompanying charger — all in a convenient tool box.
4 For the Adventure Seeker: Teton Sports Oasis 18L Hydration Pack
If he loves to go on outdoor adventures, he'll appreciate the Teton Sports Oasis 18L Hydration Pack ($46). It's a lightweight and comfortable hydration backpack that has a built-in two-liter water bladder with a straw. It has multiple pockets and compartments for storing outdoor necessities and multiple straps for securing the bag in place. It comes in a ton of different colors.
5 For the Espresso-Lover: Wacaco Minipresso Machine
The Wacaco Minipresso Machine ($55, originally $60) is something every espresso-lover will appreciate. You can use any of your Nespresso Original pods and have an espresso on the go — just add hot water into the tank, unlock the piston, and pump it a few times to add pressure. In a few minutes, you'll have yummy espresso. It's perfect for those who travel, commute to work, or love hiking.
6 A Unique Father's Day Gift: The Dad Hoodie
The Dad Hoodie ($98) is a clever item for a new dad. It's a hoodie lined with six internal pockets that can carry everything a newborn could possibly need. We're talking bottles, diapers and wet wipes, the baby's favorite toys, Dad's phone, and more. It's made with an ultrasoft fleece blend and comes in gray, navy blue, black, and dark gray. He'll be a walking and talking diaper bag.
7 A Novelty Gift For New Dads: Daddy's Sippy Cup Whiskey Glass
Becoming a new parent is stressful, so make him laugh with this Daddy's Sippy Cup Whiskey Glass ($17). Perfect for first-time dads who love a good-quality whiskey, this fun novelty gift will take the edge off of messy diaper changes, inconsolable crying, and never-ending loads of laundry.
8 A Meaningful Father's Day Gift: "Thank You, Daddy" Personalized Storybook
Get the first-time dad in your life something meaningful, like this "Thank You, Daddy" Personalized Storybook ($37). It's a personalized storybook that lets you add the father's name and kids' names; you can even customize the cover to look like the dad and kid and add a special dedication. The story celebrates all the ways that Dad helps and cares for the little one.
9 A Cozy Father's Day Gift: Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe
The Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe ($109) will make them feel extra pampered. It's made with a super-soft Turkish cotton that's perfect all year round. The luxe robe comes in a variety of stylish colors and has a waist tie and two hidden pockets.
10 A Father's Day Gift For Coffee Lovers: Ember Mug
This temperature-control Ember Mug ($130) will keep their drink at their desired temperature for however long they decide to nurse it. It's perfect for those who need a warm cup of coffee to get through the newborn life. They can customize the settings in the accompanying app.
11 Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo: Shark AI VACMOP Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Shark AI VACMOP Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum and Mop ($480) is both a smart vacuum and a mop — perfect for someone who wants it all. It has a sonic scrubbing mode that can scrub 100 times per minute. They can even schedule and target specific rooms and areas for multidirectional deep cleaning. It can clean row by row while avoiding objects with a four-inch height; it also knows to avoid carpets while mopping. They can control it with the app or via Alexa or Google Assistant.
12 A Smart Coffee Maker: Keurig K-Supreme Plus Smart Coffee Maker
The Keurig K-Supreme Plus Smart Coffee Maker ($220) is designed to give users a perfectly customized coffee via the BrewID app on their phone. The BrewID technology recognizes the specific brand and roast of the K-cup pod and automatically customizes the brew settings to the recommendations of the coffee expert who created it. How cool is that? They can choose from five different strengths, six temperature settings, and five cup sizes. Plus, it can brew both hot and iced coffees. With the app, they can also schedule brews in advance and brew from anywhere. It's even an editor favorite (read the review).
13 Noise-Canceling Headphones: Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Overhead Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
The Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Overhead Bluetooth Wireless Headphones ($350) are wireless Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones that are noise canceling for an immersive sound experience. They have a 30-hour battery life, plus a touch sensor for easy listening and control. They even have the ability to automatically reduce the volume of their audio when they detect that you're in a conversation. They come in black and silver.
14 For the Coffee-Lover: Fellow Stagg XF Pour Over Coffeemaker Set
The sleek and stylish Fellow Stagg XF Pour Over Coffeemaker Set ($99) is perfect for those who love pour-over coffee. It has a double-walled construction and a vacuum-insulated dripper, which allows for heat retention and maximum flavor extraction. It can brew one to two servings of coffee.
15 A Meaningful Father's Day Gift: Scratch-Off World Map Poster
If you know someone who travels a lot, get them this Scratch-Off World Map Poster ($20). They can keep track of every country, city, or state they've been to and reminisce about their adventures. It's perfect for the dad who loves traveling and might even motivate them to explore the world more.
16 Best Massage Device on Amazon: Theragun Elite Percussive Therapy Device
They can kiss sore muscles goodbye with the Theragun Elite Percussive Therapy Device ($363, originally $399). It offers an intense vibrating sensation that athletes and fitness fanatics rave about. Perfect for someone in need of R&R, it comes with five distinct attachments for targeting specific areas and knots.
17 For Pizza-Lovers: Ooni Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven
The Ooni Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven ($399) is perfect for creating delicious stone-baked pizzas wherever they want. This portable gas pizza oven is super sleek and can fire up in 15 minutes and cook 13-inch pizzas. It's also great for roasting veggies and cooking meats. Grilling season, here we come!
18 For the Fitness Enthusiast: Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
Get the fitness enthusiast in your life these Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells ($429 for two, originally $549) to complete their at-home gym. Each dumbbell can be adjusted from five pounds to 52 pounds while taking up very little space.
19 A Stylish Father's Day Gift: Adidas Men's Ultraboost 22 Running Shoe
The Adidas Men's Ultraboost 22 Running Shoe ($190) is perfect for the dad who's the ultimate sneakerhead. Available in many different colors and patterns, it's a stylish and functional sneaker he can wear to the gym or out and about.
20 A Father's Day Gift From Kids: You Are My Hero Glass Personalized Gift
If the young dad in your life is hero to his kids, get them this thoughtful and useful You Are My Hero Glass Personalized Gift ($32). Customize it by adding their name and making the superhero look exactly like them. You can choose the hair style, skin tone, body type, and three superpowers. It's a fun gift to give on behalf of little ones.
21 For the Gamer: Nintendo Switch
Get the gamer in your life the Nintendo Switch ($299) system. It has three modes of playtime — TV mode, tabletop mode, and handheld mode — for gaming whenever and wherever. It has a battery range of four to nine hours, depending on software usage and conditions. It can even connect over WiFi for multiplayer gaming.
22 For Pet Parents: Furbo Dog Camera
The Furbo Dog Camera ($169) is a fun, useful gadget for dog parents. It's an HD WiFi-enabled surveillance camera that tosses treats on command. The camera has a 160-degree wide-angle view and also works at night. It is compatible with Alexa and has a barking sensor that alerts them when their pup barks.
23 For the VR Enthusiast: Meta Quest 2
The Meta Quest 2 ($299) is one of the coolest gifts out there. It's a virtual-reality headset that will let them play games and watch concerts like they've been transported there.
24 A Smart WiFi Mini Projector: Anker Nebula Capsule
The Anker Nebula Capsule ($300) has a powerful omnidirectional speaker, and it's the size of a soda can. They can enjoy their favorite shows, movies, and games up to 100 inches big and play content from their favorite HDMI and USB devices. It can connect to their phone via Bluetooth or WiFi, and they can even control it from an app. It also comes in red.
25 A Luxury Fragrance: Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Eau de Parfum
A high quality fragrance is something he might not buy for himself, which makes it the perfect present. This Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Eau de Parfum ($115) is one of our favorites; with notes of cedarwood, sage, and vetiver, it's both woody and fresh. Plus, the black and gunmetal gray bottle is one he'll be proud to display in his bathroom. Consider this new scent a gift for yourself as much as him.
