Gifts for Him

Husbands, boyfriends, brothers, friends

Most men are easy to buy for once you stop looking for one clever gadget. They want a better version of something they use every day: a warmer hat, a mug that keeps coffee hot, socks that last. Add one thing tied to whatever he does on weekends and you are done.

Under $25 5 ideas

  1. Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie (A18)

    The plain, warm watch cap Carhartt has made for decades. Comes in dozens of colors, fits nearly everyone and lasts for years.

    CarharttStocking stuffer

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  2. ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer

    An instant-read thermometer with a big rotating display. Ends the cut-it-open-to-check method on the grill and in the kitchen.

    ThermoProStocking stuffer

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  3. Project Hail Mary

    A funny, fast science-fiction novel from the author of The Martian about a teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship. Even men who say they do not read finish this one.

    Andy WeirBook

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  4. Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet

    Made in Tennessee and good for a lifetime. Sears steak, bakes cornbread and goes on the grill or a campfire.

    Lodge

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  5. Field Notes Original Kraft 3-Pack

    Pocket notebooks that fit a back pocket for lists, measurements and ideas. A small, well-made thing he will actually carry.

    Field NotesStocking stuffer

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Under $50 6 ideas

  1. YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler with MagSlider Lid

    Keeps coffee hot through the morning commute and ice frozen in a hot truck. Tough enough to survive being dropped in a parking lot.

    YETI

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  2. Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Cushion Socks

    Merino wool socks from Vermont with a lifetime guarantee. Expensive for socks, which is exactly why he will never buy them himself.

    Darn ToughStocking stuffer

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  3. Herschel Chapter Travel Kit

    A tidy toiletry bag that replaces the plastic grocery bag he packs his razor in. Good for anyone who travels for work.

    Herschel Supply Co.

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  4. Philips Norelco OneBlade 360

    Trims, edges and shaves with one tool and does not irritate skin like a multi-blade razor. Good for men who keep stubble or a short beard.

    Philips Norelco

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  5. Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

    A bright, waterproof headlamp for camping, power cuts and working under the sink. Once he has one he will wonder how he managed with a phone flashlight.

    Black Diamond

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  6. Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

    A tough little speaker with a long battery life for the garage, the shower or the back deck.

    Anker Soundcore

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Under $100 5 ideas

  1. Carhartt Loose Fit Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt (K121)

    The heavy work hoodie that has been in production for years. Roomy and durable, and it gets better the more it is worn.

    Carhartt

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  2. UGG Men's Scuff Slipper

    Sheepskin-lined slip-on slippers with a sole sturdy enough to grab the mail. A small luxury most men will not buy for themselves.

    UGG

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  3. Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse

    For the man who works at a computer all day: comfortable, quiet and with a scroll wheel that flies through long documents.

    Logitech

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  4. Ticket to Ride

    A train-route board game that is easy to teach and quietly competitive. Something to do with friends or family that is not another night of streaming.

    Days of WonderAn experience

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  5. Xbox Wireless Controller

    Works with Xbox, Windows PCs and phones. A second controller means someone can play with him without a fight over who gets the good one.

    Microsoft

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$100 and up 3 ideas

  1. Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

    The grinder coffee people recommend first. Fresh, even grounds make a bigger difference than a fancy coffee maker, and the parts are repairable.

    Baratza

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  2. Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 Fire Pit

    A stainless steel fire pit that burns with far less smoke than a ring of rocks. The smallest Solo Stove, easy to carry to the backyard or a campsite.

    Solo StoveAn experience

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  3. Kindle Paperwhite

    A waterproof e-reader with weeks of battery life. Many men who stopped reading start again once a book fits in a jacket pocket.

    Amazon

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