Gym & Fitness
Adjustable Dumbbell Pair
A whole rack of weights that tucks under the bed.
Skip it if He already has a gym membership he loves and no space at home.
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$$$$ · $100+ Placeholder link
For him
For your boyfriend
Picks tagged for a boyfriend. Sample products are marked Sample. The rest link to Amazon.
Coffee Snob · AeroPress
AeroPress Original Coffee Press
Smooth, strong coffee in a couple of minutes, and cleanup is one push.
Best for The coffee snob, or the snob-in-training
Skip it if he's loyal to his pod machine and doesn't want an extra step.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon
Tech Guy · Amazon
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024)
Swaps doomscrolling for a chapter before bed.
Best for The reader, or the guy who falls asleep scrolling
Skip it if he only reads paper, or already has a recent Kindle.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Keepsakes · AncestryDNA
AncestryDNA Genetic Test Kit
Spit in a tube, find out where his family came from.
Best for The history buff or family-story guy
Skip it if he's private about his data. Read Ancestry's privacy terms together first.
$$$ · Under $100 Check price on Amazon
Tech Guy · Anker
Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Qi2 Wireless Charging Station
Phone, Apple Watch and AirPods charge in one tidy spot.
Best for The nightstand cable tangle
Skip it if he isn't on iPhone and Apple Watch. This is built for Apple gear.
$$$ · Under $100 Check price on Amazon
Tech Guy · Apple
Apple AirTag (2nd Generation), 4-Pack
Keys, wallet, bag, luggage: found from his iPhone.
Best for The guy who loses his keys weekly
Skip it if he uses an Android phone. AirTags need an iPhone or iPad.
$$$ · Under $100 Check price on Amazon
Tech Guy · Aura
Aura Carver Mat 10.1-inch WiFi Digital Photo Frame
A photo frame you both keep filling from your phones.
Best for The sentimental one who won't admit it
Skip it if he's not a photo person, or there's no outlet near his desk.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Everyday Style · Bellroy
Bellroy Hide & Seek Leather Wallet
A slim leather bifold with a hidden pocket for emergency cash.
Best for The guy with a decade-old wallet
Skip it if he loves his minimalist metal wallet.
$$$ · Under $100 Check price on Amazon
Keepsakes · BestSelf
BestSelf Intimacy Deck (Conversation Cards for Couples)
Conversation cards for a date night that isn't about the kids or the bills.
Best for Couples who mostly talk logistics
Skip it if he groans at anything that feels like homework.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon
Tech Guy · Bose
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)
A tough, waterproof speaker that sounds bigger than it looks.
Best for The garage, patio or shower DJ
Skip it if he already has a speaker in every room.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Everyday Style · Carhartt
Carhartt A18 Acrylic Watch Cap
The beanie half of America already owns, for good reason.
Best for The guy who's always outside, or always cold
Skip it if he lives somewhere hats are purely theoretical.
$ · Under $25 Check price on Amazon
Home Cook
Cast-Iron Skillet
One pan for the stove and the grill. Heavier than it looks, in a good way.
Skip it if He won’t season a pan or he already has a skillet he loves.
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$ · Under $25 Placeholder link
Grill Master
Cast-Iron Smash Burger Kit
Press, spatula and seasoning in one. Turns any Saturday into a backyard diner.
Skip it if He doesn’t have a grill or griddle, or he never cooks.
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$$ · Under $50 Placeholder link
Coffee Snob
Coffee Scale with Timer
The unglamorous tool that makes his morning cup consistent.
Skip it if He drinks coffee for the caffeine and does not care how it tastes.
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$ · Under $25 Placeholder link
Gamer
Compact Mechanical Keyboard
A desk upgrade for the man who types and games at the same setup.
Skip it if He is happy with a laptop keyboard and doesn’t game or type much.
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$$$ · Under $100 Placeholder link
Home Bar
Crystal Rocks Glass and Ice Mold Set
Slow-melting clear ice and a heavy glass. Feels like a hotel bar at home.
Skip it if He doesn’t drink and doesn’t want barware on the counter. Try a coffee pick instead.
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$$ · Under $50 Placeholder link
Grooming · Dr. Squatch
Dr. Squatch Natural Bar Soap (3-Pack)
A shower upgrade that smells like a cabin, not a chemistry lab.
Best for The guy still using 3-in-1 body wash
Skip it if he has sensitive skin or hates strong scents. These are not subtle.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon
Grooming · Duke Cannon
Duke Cannon Big Brick of Soap (Bourbon), 10 oz
A comically huge bar of soap that lasts and lasts.
Best for Any man with a shower
Skip it if he only uses body wash or unscented products.
$ · Under $25 Check price on Amazon
Coffee Snob · Ember
Ember Mug 2 Temperature Control Smart Mug, 10 oz
Keeps his coffee at exactly the temperature he likes until the last sip.
Best for The guy who reheats the same coffee three times
Skip it if he drinks his coffee in one go, or is hard on mugs. It's hand-wash only.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Keepsakes · Enno Vatti
Enno Vatti 100 Dates Scratch-Off Poster
A long list of date ideas, revealed one scratch at a time.
Best for Couples stuck on the same three restaurants
Skip it if he's a homebody who dreads 'adventure challenges'.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon
Coffee Snob · Fellow
Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle
A good-looking gooseneck kettle that heats to the exact degree.
Best for The pour-over perfectionist
Skip it if he drinks drip or pod coffee and has no interest in pour-over.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Experiences · Frye
Frye Logan Large Leather Travel Dopp Kit
A leather toiletry bag that looks better with every trip.
Best for The guy still packing his razor in a grocery bag
Skip it if he travels with just a backpack, or prefers a hanging kit.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Keepsakes · Fujifilm
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera (Clay White)
Instant prints of the two of you, on the fridge by tonight.
Best for Couples with 4,000 phone photos and none on the fridge
Skip it if he's a serious photographer. This is fun, not fine art.
$$$ · Under $100 Check price on Amazon
Gym & Fitness · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 165 Running Smartwatch
A GPS running watch with a bright screen and recovery stats.
Best for The runner, or the guy who keeps saying he'll start
Skip it if he's attached to his Apple Watch, or doesn't run or train.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Outdoorsman · Gerber
Gerber Dime 12-in-1 Mini Multi-Tool
Pliers, a blade, scissors and a bottle opener the size of a car key.
Best for The keychain fixer
Skip it if he flies carry-on a lot. It has a blade, so airport security will take it.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon
Grill Master
Instant-Read Grill Thermometer
No more cutting into the steak to check. Dinner gets more confident.
Skip it if He doesn’t cook meat or already owns a thermometer he likes.
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$$ · Under $50 Placeholder link
Grooming · Jack Black
Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 (8.5 oz)
Moisturizer and sunscreen in one step, so he'll actually use it.
Best for The guy whose skincare routine is 'water'
Skip it if he already has a routine and a shelf of products.
$$$ · Under $100 Check price on Amazon
Tech Guy · JBL
JBL Flip 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
A loud, drop-proof speaker for the garage, tailgate or pool.
Best for The guy who brings the music
Skip it if he already owns an older Flip that still works.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Keepsakes · Knock Knock
Knock Knock “What I Love About You” Fill-in-the-Love Book
A little fill-in book of reasons you love him, in your handwriting.
Best for The guy who keeps every card you've written
Skip it if neither of you is the sappy type.
$ · Under $25 Check price on Amazon
Grooming
Leather Dopp Kit
A wash bag that looks like it belongs in a suitcase, not a plastic freebie.
Skip it if He almost never travels.
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$$ · Under $50 Placeholder link
Outdoorsman · Leatherman
Leatherman Wave+ 18-in-1 Multi-Tool
The full-size multi-tool that ends up doing half the house repairs.
Best for The handy guy who fixes things before you ask
Skip it if he already carries a Leatherman. They last, so he won't need a second.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Hobbies · LEGO
LEGO Botanicals Bonsai Tree (10281)
A calm, grown-up build that ends up as desk decor.
Best for The guy who needs a screen-free evening
Skip it if he isn't a builder and won't sit still for nearly 900 pieces.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon
Home Bar · LIITON
LIITON Grand Canyon Whiskey Glasses, Set of 2
Rocks glasses with a little canyon sculpted into the base.
Best for The bourbon guy
Skip it if he doesn't drink, or already has a shelf of novelty barware.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon
Home Cook · Lodge
Lodge 10.25-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
The pan that sears steak properly and will outlive the stove.
Best for The guy who's serious about steak night
Skip it if he already has cast iron, or refuses to hand-wash anything.
$ · Under $25 Check price on Amazon
Grill Master · MEATER
MEATER Pro Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer
A wire-free probe that pings his phone when the meat is ready.
Best for The backyard pitmaster
Skip it if he hates apps. Also, some owners report Bluetooth range problems in closed ovens and grills, so check recent reviews.
$$$ · Under $100 Check price on Amazon
Gamer · Meta
Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset
Standalone VR: no console, no PC, no cables.
Best for The gamer, or the guy who'd secretly like to be one
Skip it if he gets motion sick easily, or hates anything strapped to his face.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Everyday Style
Minimalist Field Watch
A clean, rugged watch that goes with jeans or a jacket. A keepsake, not a gadget.
Skip it if He never takes his smartwatch off and doesn’t wear jewellery.
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Home Cook · Ninja
Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker (NC301)
Turns a frozen pint of almost anything into ice cream.
Best for The late-night snacker, or the protein-shake guy
Skip it if counter space is already a battle, or he never plans a day ahead. Bases need to freeze for about 24 hours.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Tech Guy
Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds
Gym, commute, flights. The pair he would wear every single day.
Skip it if He just bought headphones, or he hates anything in his ears.
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Home Cook · Ooni
Ooni Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven
A propane pizza oven that turns Friday night into an event.
Best for The backyard host
Skip it if he has no outdoor space or no patience for dough. It needs a propane tank, and a pizza peel helps (sold separately).
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Everyday Style
Personalised Leather Valet Tray
A small leather tray for keys, watch and wallet. Used every night, not once.
Skip it if He is a strict minimalist who hates anything left on a surface.
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$$ · Under $50 Placeholder link
Grooming · Philips Norelco
Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face Trimmer & Shaver
Trims, edges and shaves stubble with one blade, minus the razor burn.
Best for The stubble guy
Skip it if he has a full beard he takes seriously. Get a proper beard trimmer instead.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon
Tech Guy
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Backyard, garage, beach. Music without a speaker that lives on a shelf.
Skip it if He already has a speaker he takes everywhere.
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$$$ · Under $100 Placeholder link
Coffee Snob
Pour-Over Coffee Starter Set
The upgrade from pod coffee he didn’t know he wanted. A calm morning ritual.
Skip it if He is happy with a pod machine and has no interest in a slower morning.
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$$ · Under $50 Placeholder link
Outdoorsman
Rechargeable Camp Lantern
Warm light for the tent, the porch or a power cut. USB charged.
Skip it if He never goes outside after dark and you already own three flashlights.
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$ · Under $25 Placeholder link
Gamer
Retro Handheld Game Console
Childhood classics in his pocket. Pure nostalgia, ready for a flight or the couch.
Skip it if He only plays new releases and never travels.
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Grooming
Safety Razor Shave Kit
A closer shave and fewer plastic cartridges. Looks good on the shelf too.
Skip it if He wears a beard and has no plans to shave.
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$$ · Under $50 Placeholder link
Outdoorsman · Solo Stove
Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit
A tiny low-smoke fire for the patio table. S'mores optional.
Best for The patio guy
Skip it if his building or town bans open flames on balconies. It's for outdoor use only.
$$$ · Under $100 Check price on Amazon
Home Bar
Stainless Bar Tool Set
Jigger, spoon and strainer. The tools, not a bottle.
Skip it if He doesn’t drink. Point him at the coffee picks instead.
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$ · Under $25 Placeholder link
Outdoorsman · Stanley
Stanley Classic Legendary Vacuum Bottle, 1.1 qt
The hammertone-green thermos his grandpa probably had, still built to last.
Best for The early-start, job-site or tailgate guy
Skip it if he sips from a tumbler at a desk all day. The YETI suits him better.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon
Everyday Style · The Ridge
The Ridge Minimalist Wallet
A slim metal wallet that forces a back-pocket clear-out.
Best for The guy with a wallet like a club sandwich
Skip it if he carries receipts, loyalty cards and a wad of cash. He'll hate the limit.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Gym & Fitness · Therabody
Therabody Theragun Mini (3rd Gen)
A pocket-size massage gun for sore legs and tight shoulders.
Best for The gym guy, or the desk guy with a stiff neck
Skip it if he already owns a full-size massage gun he uses.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Grill Master · ThermoPro (now listed as TempPro)
ThermoPro TP19H Instant-Read Meat Thermometer
Reads a steak's temperature in seconds. No more guessing.
Best for The guy who cuts into every steak to check it
Skip it if he already has a pro thermometer hanging by the grill.
$ · Under $25 Check price on Amazon
Everyday Style · Timex
Timex Weekender 38mm Watch
A classic, easy-to-read watch with a fabric strap you can swap.
Best for The guy who checks the time on his phone
Skip it if he's devoted to his smartwatch.
$$$ · Under $100 Check price on Amazon
Home Cook · TRUFF
TRUFF Original Black Truffle Hot Sauce, 6 oz
A fancy hot sauce he'd never buy himself.
Best for The guy who puts hot sauce on everything
Skip it if he thinks truffle is overrated.
$ · Under $25 Check price on Amazon
Experiences
Two-Person Experience Gift
A day out together: a class, a drive or a meal. For when he truly has enough stuff.
Skip it if He hates scheduled plans or surprises. A physical upgrade may land better.
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Everyday Style · UGG
UGG Men's Scuff Slipper
Sheepskin slippers he'll wear every evening, all winter.
Best for The man still wearing the slippers he got in college
Skip it if you're not sure of his shoe size.
$$$$ · $100+ Check price on Amazon
Outdoorsman
Ultralight Camp Hammock
Packs down small. Two trees and he is off duty.
Skip it if He hates camping and you don’t have two trees.
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$$ · Under $50 Placeholder link
Outdoorsman · Victorinox
Victorinox Classic SD Swiss Army Knife
A tiny Swiss Army knife for his keyring: blade, scissors, nail file.
Best for The stocking that needs one useful thing
Skip it if he flies carry-on often. It has a blade.
$ · Under $25 Check price on Amazon
Home Cook
Walnut Cutting Board
A heavy board he’ll pull out every time he cooks. The opposite of a gadget.
Skip it if He never cooks and the kitchen is not his territory.
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$ · Under $25 Placeholder link
Coffee Snob · YETI
YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler with MagSlider Lid
Keeps coffee hot through the commute and ice whole through the afternoon.
Best for The commuter whose coffee is cold by 9am
Skip it if his cupboard already holds three insulated tumblers.
$$ · Under $50 Check price on Amazon