Buying the best gifts for the men in your life—whether it’s your dad, boyfriend, husband, brother, friend, or any other loved one—can be surprisingly challenging. Some may like techy or outdoorsy presents that speak to their hobbies and interests, while others may prefer more useful gifts that they know they’ll use on a regular basis. And then there are the guys who are nearly impossible to shop for who tell you they don’t want anything.
Luckily we’ve got all sorts of great gift ideas no matter what type of person or occasion you’re shopping for—whether it’s Father’s Day, a holiday, a birthday, an anniversary, or just when you want to show that you’re thinking of him. Below are our top selects for the best gifts for men. We rounded up gadgets like multitools, Bluetooth speakers, stylish chargers, and self-care faves such as massagers, weighted blankets, and even bidets. You’ll almost definitely find a gift that your favorite guy will absolutely adore. If you’re shopping for Father’s Day, we recommend placing your orders ASAP, as June 18 will be here before you know it.
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Best Gifts for Dads
Show Dad how much you care with a thoughtful gift that speaks to his quirks. For the father who geeks out over games, there’s a modern chess set with designer chops. For the dad who really misses you, opt for a digital picture frame (and upload new photos at a distance via the app for bonus points). If he’s the “I don’t need anything except your love” kind of dad, consider a cool (yet practical) umbrella, a stainless steel water bottle with a secret compartment, or a SELF Fave shoulder massager.
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Best Gifts for Boyfriends and Husbands
Sure, your husband, boyfriend, or SO will say they love whatever you get them, but to ensure they really mean it, opt for something personal (like a bracelet you can engrave with his kids’ names), helpful (like a SELF Home Fitness Award–winning massage gun or a SELF Fave bidet), or stylish upgrades to the items he uses daily (like a luxe electric kettle or wireless charging tray). Let’s not forget the Ooni pizza oven—a bit of a splurge, sure, but a gift for yourself too, once your partner becomes a pie expert.
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Best Gifts for Brothers
If you want to make sure your brother’s taking care of himself, a pair of cushy, supportive slides or a travel cup for their favorite beverage can make the perfect gifts. You could also go the playful route with a silly puffer jacket that doubles as a beverage holder (complete with handles) or give him the clever SELF Fave HyperChiller iced coffee maker, which chills warm drinks in under a minute flat.
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Best Wellness Gifts for Men
Sometimes, the guy in your life just needs to focus on himself. To help with that, give a breathable, knit weighted blanket; a SELF Home Fitness Award–winning Apple Watch that tracks and provides insights into his activity and sleep; a water flosser that makes oral hygiene—dare we say—fun; and a nourishing skin care gift set, which comes with a cleanser, moisturizer, and other Kiehl’s bestsellers.
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Best Fitness and Outdoors Gifts for Men
Elevate his next workout or woodland adventure with these handy gifts, including a SELF Fave Patagonia backpack (that works great for hiking and as a carry-on), a SELF award–winning adjustable kettlebell for precise weightlifting, and a waterproof Bluetooth speaker for blasting tunes at the beach. And the guy who likes to be prepared will appreciate a sleek portable solar panel like the Goal Zero Nomad 10, which weighs just over one pound and can charge up a phone or power bank in a matter of hours.
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Best Cooking Gifts for Men
If the kitchen is his happy place, consider cooking gifts that will expand their culinary repertoire, like a do-it-all SELF Fave Our Place Always Pan or a luxe Dutch oven for whipping up everything from stews to loaves of bread. There’s also a high-quality cutting board made of recycled plastic that looks nice enough to double as a serving platter, and, for fans of The Bear, a cookbook full of comfort foods from Matty Matheson.
For more: Best Cooking Gifts, Best Gifts for Foodies
Most Useful Gifts for Men
Sometimes the most useful gifts are sometimes the most unique too. Case in point: an all-in-one multitool the size of a credit card; a SELF-award-winning water-filtering straw that lets them sip straight from a stream; a charger that powers up their Apple Watch on the go; and a gizmo that’ll keep their favorite sauce or soup continuously stirring while they prep other ingredients (or pour a cold drink).
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Best Tech Gifts for Men
Believe it or not, there’s a tech gift that can speak to your favorite guy’s interests, even if he doesn’t consider himself a gadget geek. For bookish types, there’s a SELF Fave Kindle that made SELF commerce writer Tiffany Dodson an e-reader convert. For the person with a 15-step skin care routine, consider splurging on a microcurrent tool like the NuFace Mini. For the discerning coffee and tea drinker, there’s a SELF Fave temperature-controlled mug. And for the absent-minded fellow, an Apple Air Tag will help them locate his easily-forgotten essentials.
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Best Subscription Gifts for Men
From the array of goodies they contain to the wide range of tastes they appeal to, subscription boxes offer a lot to love. Highlights include wine and coffee subscriptions (like the SELF Fave Atlas Coffee Club); MasterClass, which gives them access to online classes led by experts and celebs; and Nomadik’s box, which delivers helpful outdoor tools and gear. Pro tip: Subscription gifts make excellent last-minute Father’s Day presents, since they’re usually delivered as an emailed gift card.
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