Between friends, family, and employees, I’ve come up with a lot of gift ideas over the years. Christmas gifts for men are some of the trickiest to come up with, but I’ve managed to find plenty of great ones that meet my standards. The following thoughtful gifts are ones he’ll actually use and enjoy!
Best Christmas Gifts For Men
This gift guide includes some of the best gifts for the men in your life. Most of them would also work for Father’s Day or a birthday gift too. I love creating DIY gifts, but sometimes it’s nice to buy them. Some things, like an EMF protective phone case or a portable water filter, are harder to make yourself.
Whether you’re buying for your husband, boyfriend, dad, brother, or that one cousin on your mom’s side, I’m sure you’ll find something on this list to pique their interest. All without having to resort to a gift card (although they do make great stocking stuffers).
I also like giving gifts that are high quality and will last. This helps keep items out of the landfill and reduces waste. And they need to be as eco-friendly and natural as possible! The following Christmas gifts for men meet my standards, and are useful, but still fun to have around.
45+ Gifts For Men (That He’ll Actually Use!)
Food and Drink
Perfect for any guy who likes to grill, cook, or just eat.
- Wine Aerator – Pour wine through this to improve flavor. Great for the foodie in your life.
- Heat Proof BBQ Gloves – For the man who likes to grill, these gloves will protect his hands.
- Pizza Oven – These pizza ovens make amazing tasting pizzas and can also be used to give a unique flavor to other foods.
- ButcherBox – Is your man the grill master? Give the gift of 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood. We have a monthly subscription and enjoy their filets and ground beef.
- Kasadrinos Olive Oil – I use olive oil a lot between cooking, using on salads, and anywhere in between. Kasadrinos is the only olive oil that I trust and anyone with a love of cooking (and eating!) will taste the difference.
- YETI Rambler – This heavy-duty stainless steel and vacuum sealed large mug keeps things cold or warm for hours.
- Hydro Flask Insulated Water Bottle – An insulated water bottle that keeps water cold for days.
- Whiskey Glasses – A gift set that includes whiskey glasses, a wooden storage and gift box, granite cubes to chill, and cocktail cards. The perfect holiday gift for the guy who likes his whiskey on the rocks.
- Purity Coffee – If you’re looking for a perfect cup of joe, look no further. Team this up with a coffee maker and you have a perfect gift.
- Salt Block for Cooking – He can grill (or bake) fish, meat, and veggies on a salt block for amazing flavor.
Wellness
Various products for overall health and wellness.
- Cold Plunge – Definitely more of a splurge, but one of my favorite ways to get the benefits of cold therapy. Alternate with sauna use for even more health benefits! Here’s an 88 gallon budget friendly version.
- Defender Phone Case or Laptop Shield – Protect him from EMFs when using electronics. The Heat Shield is perfect for those who frequently use their laptops on their lap and need a layer of protection.
- Red Light Cap – Looks like a baseball hat, but has red light inside for hair growth and scalp health.
- Higher Dose – Their infrared PEMF mat combines infrared therapy and pulsed electromagnetic fields for better recovery, more energy, and relaxation.
- Sauna Blanket – An easy and convenient way to get all of the health benefits of sauna.
- Blue Light Glasses – Get him some blue light glasses for after dark
Outdoors and Travel
Does he like traveling, camping, hiking, or even just spending time out on the back porch?
- Buffalo Leather Toiletry Bag – This is a great gift for the guy that loves to travel and can use a fancy way to organize his toiletries.
- 60-day Lantern for Camping – A really long-lasting lantern for the outdoorsman who loves to camp.
- Mystery Tackle Box – Does he love fishing? This variety pack of surprise fishing gear comes with supplies for freshwater bass (smallmouth and largemouth) and a mini fishing magazine.
- Rumpl Outdoor Blanket – Speaking of camping, my family has Rumpl blankets for our outdoor events. They’re waterproof, washable, and warm on these fall and winter nights. Can be used indoors, too! They’re made from 100% recycled materials and recycle over 5 million discarded plastic bottles every year.
- ENO Hammock – Portable hammock that fits in a small bag and is great for travel and camping.
- Tactical Backpack – For the outdoorsman, this bag is a practical gift to hold everything he could need from gadgets to a toolset, to a hoodie.
- Fire Starter Kit – Useful tool from our favorite outdoor brand to start fires. This all-in-one tool does it without matches or a lighter.
- Stainless Steel Multi-Tool – Shaped like a snowflake this has wrenches, screwdrivers, a rope cutter, and more.
- Solo Stove Tabletop Fire Pit – Crisp evenings are always better with a fire pit and this one is great for smaller areas or if you just don’t want to deal with the bigger ones.
- Surefire Flashlight – High quality and super bright pocket flashlight.
- Tactical Pen – More than just a pen, it works in all conditions and can break a car window if a person is trapped.
Skincare
Most guys aren’t big into skincare routines, but these simple products make the cut.
- A new razor – Alitura is one of our favorite brands for skincare. Their high-quality razor shaves perfectly and is great for sensitive skin.
- Beard Oil– Great option for the bearded man in your life. The organic oils from Toups and Co make this feel like a luxury gift!
- OneSkin – All of their skincare products are backed by clinical studies, safe for sensitive skin, and free from harmful ingredients. They also have a minimalistic look many guys prefer.
- Essential Oil Skincare – Plant Therapy has a range of men’s products including beard balm, beard oil, and essential oil roller blends.
Fitness
For guys who like to workout or are on the move… or just need some relaxation and sore muscle relief.
- Smart Wool Socks – Warm but not sweaty and they keep feet dry. Great for hiking or everyday use.
NFL Sports Coasters – These stainless steel coasters are a great gift for that sports guy that has everything. They also make the perfect addition to a man cave. - Oura Ring – This is the fashionable ring that does it all: tracks your sleep, HRV, and tells you how ready you are to start the day. Does your guy like to know all his stats and wants to track his health metrics? This tech gift is perfect for that!
- Rumble Roller – Deep tissue massage with foam rollers.
- Kettle Bells – An easy, portable workout solution. Or any of the other items on my fitness favorites list.
- Kion – Get a delicious aminos drink and supplements for recovery after activity. Save 10-20% at the link.
- Rapid Release – Like a chiropractor and a massage therapist built into one. This device is designed to release muscle tension and it works. I love this thing.
- Portable Red Light – This red light therapy device from Joovv is compact for on the go and less cumbersome than larger red light panels. Perfect for sore muscles. Or try this flexible, wearable red light.
Sentimental
Tell him you love him with one of these heartfelt gifts.
- Photo Book – Gather all of your favorite moments together and add them into a special book for him.
- T-Shirt Quilt – This easy, DIY unique gift is the perfect gift for a guy who has a lot of sentimental old T-shirts lying around. It took me about 8 hours to make this personalized gift from start to finish.
- Star Registration – If you’re looking for that unique, sentimental gift, this is the one for you! You can name a visible star and you’ll receive a certificate with the name and location.
- Leather Journal – A beautiful leather journal for sketching or journaling.
- Lordship Title – For a very affordable price he can become a Scottish lord. Buy a small patch of wooded land in Scotland to sponsor it’s preservation and they’ll send him a certificate with his new title.
Just Because
These gift ideas don’t fit neatly into the above categories, but they still make great gifts for men!
- Portable air compressor – Conveniently pump up tires and whatever else.
- Pooping Pooch Calendar – Yep, it’s exactly what you picture… perfect (or awful?!) for the dog lover in your family!
- Saddleback Leather Wallet – This wallet has a 100-year warranty (yes, really!). They also have really high quality boots, satchels, and other leather products.
- Sleep Mask – These futuristic looking sleep masks boast 100% blackout and zero eye pressure.
- Magnetic Wrist Band – Holds nails and screws for the handyman.
- Merino Wool Slippers – These felted wool slippers keep feet warm while wicking away sweat and neutralizing odor. Plus they’re fair trade and ethically sourced.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Men
- Trailside Utensil – For those who love to spend time outdoors and camp, this lightweight spoon and fork combo is ideal for any campfire meal. The multitool also has a bottle opener on it.
- Spices for Meat (and anything else!)– Many of you know Laila Ali (daughter of the great Muhammad Ali) has handcrafted an amazing line of spice blends. The GOAT seasoning was inspired by the way the legendary boxer preferred his favorite cheeseburger and is a favorite in our kitchen. Have you listened to our podcast interview?
- Four Sigmatic Coffee – Between the individual coffee packets or the 24 oz. bag, your guy will be ready to go for the day. My favorite? The coffee with Lion’s Mane and Chaga.
- Magnesium Oil – Spray on for relaxation, detox support, and even deodorant. I also love this magnesium lotion (two birds with one stone!).
- Paleovalley Beef Sticks – Almost every man loves a good beef stick! And you can be confident that they’re eating the healthiest version of them.
- Lifestraw or Sawyer Water Filter – Survival water filter that fits in your pocket.
- LMNT Electrolyte Packets – Replacing our electrolytes when we workout, use the sauna, or when we fast is super important. LMNT offers multiple flavors (watermelon and raspberry are at the top of my list) and only sources clean ingredients.
- Ice Shaker Bottles – Co-founded by NFL player Rob Gronkowski, these bottles are some of my most used when I’m on the go.
- Essential Oil Skincare – Plant Therapy has a range of men’s products including beard balm, beard oil, and essential oil roller blends that fit perfectly in a stocking.
- Books – Some that I highly recommend are Atomic Habits, Greenlights, 201 Relationship Questions: The Couple’s Guide to Building Trust and Emotional Intimacy, and The Power of Now.
What are some of the best gifts you’ve ever given for the men in your life? Anything you would add to this list? Leave a comment and let us know!
