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Simplify your search for the perfect gift for the man in your life with our handy little guide. This isn’t some inane slideshow of random junk you’ll find on other “popular” gift guides. This is the stuff your man might actually enjoy unwrapping.
This gift guide is constantly being updated to include the latest and greatest gifts for men. You can start from the top and scroll all the way down or use the table of contents below to help you shop based on your man’s interests.
As you go through this gift guide you’ll notice some items highlighted in green. The item highlighted in green is my number one pick for the category.
Gifts for the Handyman
Whether he’s just building out his first workshop or he’s a full blown professional, there’s always one more tool he needs. While I’ll include a few tool recommendations, it’s always best to find out what he wants to add to the workshop next.
Most craftsmen have a long list of tools they’d like to see on their shelves. There are however staples that every handyman needs and wants more of, so I’ve included some of those too.
Top Small Tools Every Handyman Needs
Top Tool Boxes for the Handyman
Stack-On Steel 16 inch Tool box
Dewalt 24 inch One-Touch Tool box
Top Books for the Handyman
The Complete Book of Woodworking
Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
Top Shirts for the Handyman
Measure Twice Cut Once T-Shirt
Gifts for the Artist
From paints to tablets there are so many incredible ways to create art in this day and age. No matter what your mans preferred medium is, I’ve found a gift for him. As an artist myself, I always enjoy exploring new tools to improve my art and express myself. The gifts below will help your man do just that.
Top Gifts for the Painter
12 Pack of Professional Paint Brushes
Top Gifts for the Digital Artist
Sensu Digital Artist Brush & Stylus
Wacom Intuos Pro Drawing Tablet
Seagate 8TB External Hard Drive
Top Gifts for the Sketch Artist
Art Alternatives – Giant Sketchbook
Top Books for the Artist
Adobe Illustrator CC in a Classroom Book
Top Apparel for the Artist
Creative Bug
If you’re shopping for an artist or all around crafty person a Creative Bug subscription just might be the perfect gift. Creative Bug is filled with online video based classes that teach artists and crafters new skills.
There are numerous painting classes, sewing classes, drawing classes, and digital media classes. Whether they are a beginner learning a new hobby or a seasoned pro, a subscription could be the perfect gift for them.
Gifts for the Chef and Grill Master
If your man is anything like my dad he loves to spend time at the grill. From cooking the perfect steak to trying out some new veggies, he’s always experimenting with something new. Even if your man isn’t necessarily a grill lover, I’ve found some fantastic gifts for any chef.
Top Gifts for the Grill Master
Alpha Grillers Heavy Duty Tool Set
Urban Accents Gourmet Grilling Spices
Top Gifts for the Gourmet Chef
Chef’s Choice Electric Knife Sharpener
Spiralizer Ultimate 7-Blade Vegetable Slicer
Seville Classics Bamboo Cutting Board
Top Shirts for the Cook
World’s Worst Vegan Meat Shirt
Top Cook Books
Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto
Southern Living Ultimate Book of BBQ
Thug Kitchen: Eat Like You Give a F***
The Dude Diet: Clean(ish) Food for People Who Like to Eat Dirty
Top Subscription Boxes for the Cook
Perfect Gifts for the Geek
As a bit of a geek myself, I can tell you right now, there’s a laundry list of things that I’d love to get. And admittedly, almost none of them serve any functional purpose other than showing off the geeky things I love.
If the man in your life is a geek, and you struggle to find the perfect gifts for him, you may want to just head over to Think Geek right now and start browsing (You can browse by interest which is awesome). As you’ll see, many of my recommendations come from there because they easily have the best collection of geeky stuff out there.
Top Gifts for the Star Wars Fan
There are so many awesome Star Wars gifts it’s hard to narrow it down to just four. So here’s a list of my absolute favorites:
- R2-D2 USB Car Charger
- Best Dad in the Galaxy Shirt
- Yoda Christmas Sweater
- Death Star Waffle Maker
- Death Star Tree Topper
- R2-D2 Coffee Press
- Millennium Falcon Micro-USB Charging Cable
- Sphero R2-D2 App Enabled Droid
Top Gifts for the Game of Thrones Fan
If the man your shopping for is a fan of Game of Thrones there are so many perfect gifts he’s guaranteed to love.
- Longclaw Sword of Jon Snow
- Game of Thrones Vinyl Figures
- Game of Thrones Table Runner
- I Drink and I Know Things 10oz Rocks Glass
- Game of Thrones Risk Game
- The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook
- Game of Thrones Sigil Tankard
Top Gifts for the Marvel Fan
I’m a huge Marvel fan so just about anything on this list would be a fantastic gift for me. If there’s a specific character you’re looking for, check out the options at ThinkGeek.
- Hammer of Legend: Mjölnir
- Ceramic Luke Cage Swear Jar Bank
- Captain America Waffle Maker
- Marvel Comics Leather Bifold Wallet
- Marvel Retro Glass Tumbler 4 pack
- Marvel’s The Avengers Encyclopedia
- Marvel Encyclopedia
Top Gifts for the Star Trek Fan
There are so many awesome Star Wars gifts it’s hard to narrow it down to just four. So here’s a list of my absolute favorites:
- Star Trek TOS Bluetooth® Communicator
- Star Trek TNG Garden Gnomes
- Star Trek Enterprise Pizza Cutter
- Star Trek TOS Robe
- Star Trek Enterprise Remote Control Drone
- Star Trek: The Visual Dictionary
- William Shatner: Live Long And . . .: What I Learned Along the Way
Perfect Gifts for the Tech Lover
One of my brothers falls into this category. Shopping for him feels nearly impossible because he can be so particular with what he wants. Also, stuff in this category can get real pricey, real fast.
However, I’ve still always managed to find tech things that surprise him or catch him off guard. I’ve found that nostalgic gifts in particular always go over really well.
Top Gadgets every Tech Lover Needs
Google Wifi Whole House Coverage
Oculus Go Standalone VR Headset
Top Accessories Tech Lovers Use
Anker PowerCore Battery Backup
Small Electronics Organizer Case
Bose QuietComfort 35, Noise Cancelling Headphones
Top Smart Home Gifts
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug – No Hub Required
Wyze Cam Indoor Security Camera
Perfect Gifts for the Outdoorsman
I feel like this category is so massive the ideas could go on for days. From hiking to fishing to camping to hunting to rock climbing. The list goes on and on. There are so many awesome outdoor activities one can get into.
Fortunately, there are some tools and supplies that are needed in practically every field. If you’re looking for a good one stop shop, Backcountry is a fantastic option (And their customer service is phenomenal). If your shopping for a hunter or someone into the shooting sports, Cheaper Than Dirt is good place to shop (And you can save $15 on your first order with this link).
Top Camping Gifts
Stansport Cast Iron Camp Fire Tripod
Backcountry Montana Sleeping Bag
Top Hunting Gifts
Thermacell Portable Mosquito Repeller
Top Snow Gear
OutdoorMaster Ski and Snowboard Goggles
The North Face Venture 2 Jacket
The North Face Triclimate Jacket
Top Books on the Outdoors
Complete National Parks of the United States
Gifts for the Sports Loving Man
Arguably the best gift I ever gave my dad was a custom Yankees bat. He loved that thing and showed it off to everyone. It hung in his office for years and he’d often stand around swinging it while on long conference calls.
If sports are what your man is into you have so many epic options. Seriously, there are so many great gifts out there it’s hard to narrow it down. The list of gifts I’ll highlight below however, should get you started.
Gifts for Baseball Fans
Gifts for Football Fans
Official NFL Team Throw Blankets
NFL Team 16 Can Soft Sided Cooler
Gifts for Basketball Fans
Spalding Basketball Net Wastebasket
Gifts for Hockey Fans
NHL Alternate Men’s Heavyweight Hoodie
NHL Wall Mounted Bottle Opener
Top Books for Sports Fans
The Greatest Baseball Stories Ever Told
Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time
The 500 World’s Greatest Golf Holes
Gifts for the Athlete
If your man would rather be playing the sports then watching them these are the gifts for him. From gearing up for an ultra marathon to playing some company softball, I’ve searched the web for some of the all time top gifts any athlete would love to get.
Gifts for Runners
Gifts for the Golfer
Putt-A-Bout 3-hole Putting Green
The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed
Gifts for Gym Rat
Workout Sweat Progress Tracker Shirt
Ninja Nutri Pro Personal Blender
Top Books for Athletes
Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast
I don’t know if enthusiast is a strong enough word for the car lovers I have in my family. Even calling it a way of life doesn’t seem quite there. It’s like cars go to the core of their very being. They hear a car go by and can tell you what kind of engine they’re running.
Their garage is filled with parts to cars they don’t even own but will “one day.” Autotrader and Ebay Motors are their top visited websites. When they aren’t at work they’re in the garage “fixing” something that “just isn’t running right.” If this is the kind of person you’re shopping for, these gifts should get a smile out of them.
Gifts for Car Care
Car Guys Super Cleaner Car Interior
Chemical Guys Wheel Cleaning Kit
Meguiar’s Complete Car Care Kit
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Car Lovers
Performance Cars Playing Cards
4 Pack of Retro Car Cover Pillow Cases
MrCuff 4 Pairs of Automotive Cufflinks
Gifts for the Mechanic
Torin Rolling Pneumatic Shop Seat
Stainless Steel Tire Coffee Mug
Mechanic Magnetic Fender Cover
Top Books for Car Lovers
Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile
Fast Forward: The World’s Most Unique Cars
Hopefully that giant list of gift ideas gave you some ideas as you’re shopping for the man in your life. Is there a particular interest you want to see added to the list? Let me know in the comments below and I’ll work on adding it.
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