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The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For The Man In Your Life

With Christmastime fast approaching, it’s time to turn our attention to one of the most exciting shopping opportunities of the year – Christmas shopping!

By Madison May2 min read
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Regardless of your love language, there’s something incredibly touching about receiving a thoughtful gift from someone you love. As women, it's easy to find the right gift for our mothers, sisters, and friends. Men, however, pose a particular challenge when it comes to shopping for gifts. What exactly does a man want in a gift? To begin, keep the following tips in mind. 

  • Ask them. Nothing is more straightforward than asking the men in your life what they would actually use and want for Christmas.

  • Pay attention. Pay attention to his taste and interests, as this will come in handy when choosing a gift. Observe his shopping habits and hobbies for insight into something your guy would love to use over and over again.

  • Personalization. Add a personal touch to the gifts, such as a baseball cap from his favorite place, or a t-shirt from his favorite team.

  • Need fulfillment. See what he’s lacking and needs. Does he wear the same tan Henley shirt over and over again? Maybe one in a new color would suit him.

  • Consider experiences. Often, men prefer gifts of experiences over material goods. Tickets to see his favorite country singer or his favorite team is always appreciated.

Now, let’s break it down even further with some quality gift ideas for different types of guys, with different ideas to fit your budget and his interests. Whether for a brother, father, boyfriend, or husband, these gift ideas won’t disappoint.

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For the Practical Guy

Wallet

Buy Now - $55

fossil wallet

Temperature Control Mug

Buy Now - $150

ember mug

Classic Pullover

Buy Now - $100

pullover

Denim

Buy Now - $80

denim

Portable Campfire

Buy Now - $30

portable campfire

For the Outdoorsman

National Park Baseball Cap 

Buy Now - $34

park cap

Aviator Hat

Buy Now - $89

aviator hat

Survival Kit

Buy Now - $145

survival kit

Hiking Backpack

Buy Now - $99

hiking backpack

Insulated Jacket

Buy Now - $150

insulated jacket

For the Intellectual

A Thought-Provoking Book

Buy Now - $20

thinking fast and slow

Custom History of WWII Book

Buy Now - $80 and up

WW2 book

Online Class Subscription 

Buy Now - $32 per month

skillshare

Analog Watch

Buy Now - $80

analog watch

Customizable Vintage Map

Buy Now - $45 and up

topography map

For the Stylish Guy

Oversized Wool Coat

Buy Now - $114

oversized coat

Sneakers

Buy Now - $90

sneakers

Ray-Bans

Buy Now - $114

ray bnas

Cologne

Buy Now - $199

cologne

Ribbed Sweater

Buy Now - $43

crewneck sweater

For the Foodie

Cookbook

Buy Now - $17

cookbook

DIY BBQ Sauce Kit

Buy Now - $40

bbq kit

Cocktail Smoker

Buy Now - $65 and up

cocktail smoker

Whiskey Chilling Coasters

Buy Now - $9 and up

coaster set

A Gourmet Foods Basket

Buy Now - $150

food basket

For the Techie

Tech Organizer

Buy Now - $59

tech kit

Wireless Charger

Buy Now - $40 and up

wireless charger

Self-Watering Plant

Buy Now - $49

plant

Tech Tool Kit

Buy Now - $75

fixit kit

Digital Measuring Tape

Buy Now - $40

measuring tape

For the Gamer

Gaming Mouse

Buy Now - $60

gaming mouse

Extended Trackpad

Buy Now - $60

big mousepag

Steam Gift Card

Buy Now - $50

steam

Headset

Buy Now - $130

headsety

Gaming Keyboard

Buy Now - $90

keyboard

For the Athlete

Water Bottle

Buy Now - $40

yeti

Athletic Shoes

Buy Now - $140

running shoes

Windbreaker

Buy Now - $23

windbreaker

Oura Ring Gen3

Buy Now - $349

oura ring

Fitbit

Buy Now - $100

fitbit

Closing Thoughts

Hopefully, this list was helpful in finding the perfect gift for the man in your life. Men are sometimes an enigma when it comes to shopping, so it's crucial to break down the different preferences a guy might have and find masculine gifts according to his taste. With this list, you’ll be sure to surprise him with something that he’ll actually use again and again. 

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