The best gifts for your boyfriend

Getting a gift for your boyfriend is one of the hardest tasks of the gift-giving holidays. Ideally, you want to get him something that demonstrates three things: your love, your appreciation for him, and the fact that you know exactly what he likes. But striking the perfect balance between a thoughtful gift and a gift he’ll actually use can be tricky, whether you’re a new couple that hasn’t discussed gift guidelines yet *or* you’re running low on ideas after dating for a while.

Fortunately, you can still get your boyfriend a present he’ll love even if you don’t pride yourself on your gifting abilities — we’re here to make sure of it. First of all, think about the things your BF uses on a daily basis. Does he need a new coffee maker? Maybe his headphones are falling apart? Or perhaps he’s long overdue for a fitness tracker upgrade? You can swoop in and take care of that for him.

You could also go the route of getting him something he didn’t even know he wanted, like an air fryer or a niche subscription box. The choice is ultimately up to you, but we’re here to help make the process a little easier for you by laying out some options. (A blank Amazon search bar can be pretty intimidating if you have no idea where to start.)

So, start here. No matter what your boyfriend is like or what he likes, there’s probably something on this gift guide he’ll love and cherish. After all, your name will be on the card.

1. A home brewing kit(opens in a new tab)

Best For The Craft Beer Enthusiast

If your boyfriend is big into hoppy IPAs and silky, chocolatey porters, here’s his chance to try his hand at the craft beer-brewing process. This starter kit from Northern Brewer has easy-to-follow instructions and everything he’ll need to brew 10 bottles of craft beer at home. There are four different recipes to choose from: American Wheat, Irish Red Ale, Kama Citra IPA, or Caribou Slobber Brown Ale.

2. A custom portrait

Best For Personalizing His Home Decor

Getting him a cute, minimalist portrait from SeventyEightDesign is a cool way to upgrade your favorite picture together. Just send in a photo to their Etsy shop, and they’ll create a proof for you to approve before making the final product. (This is a physical print, by the way — not a digital file — so you don’t have to worry about taking that extra step of getting it printed.)

3.  SPONSORED: Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 Camping Stove(opens in a new tab)

Best for the Camp Cook

Encourage his love for the great outdoors with this propane-powered Coleman camp stove, available at Cabela’s. He’ll love the dual burners and the addition of a cast iron grill pan and griddle that make it easier to whip up everything from steak to pancakes. For more ideas from Cabela’s, shop their gift guide where many items are up to 30% off.

4. ‘Letters to Open When…’

Best For Long-distance Boyfriends

Maintaining a relationship from a distance can be rough. But with Letters to Open When…, you can be together in spirit even when in-person meetings aren’t possible. This little booklet comes with 12 letter prompts, which you’ll write, seal, and give to your man for future opening whenever he needs a quick word of encouragement or inspiration.

5. Apple AirPods

Best For The Podcast Listener

Earn some major “cool” points by giving him the latest generation of AirPods (and the freedom to listen to his tunes, podcasts, and audiobooks with no strings attached). They’re automatically on and connected to his phone when he pops them in his ears, and they’re fantastic for commutes and travel.

6. A MVMT watch

Best For Upping His Style

You can never go wrong with a classy, stylish watch, and MVMT has a bunch of them. There are plenty of styles to choose from, whether your BF prefers a rustic leather strap or some sleek metal links. Plus, now he’ll always be on time for your dates. 

7. ‘These Cards Will Get You Drunk’

Bets For The Partier

If your boyfriend likes drinking games, this one will make a great addition to his roster. It’s fun and doesn’t require much skill (which is great, because it will get you drunk as promised). It’ll make him the star of his next pregame, guaranteed.

8. A self-cleaning water bottle(opens in a new tab)

Best For Keeping Him Hydrated

Reusable water bottles are great for the environment (and for keeping us hydrated), but they’re hard to clean. Enter: LARQ. Its water bottles have a self-cleaning mode that activates a purifying UV light every two hours, keeping grime and mold at bay.

9. The new Fitbit Charge 5

Best For The Active Man

He’ll be able to stay on top of his fitness goals in style with a Charge 5, the latest wearable from Fitbit. It’s capable of tracking his heart rate, blood-oxygen saturation, sleep patterns, stress levels, and other important metrics to give him a complete picture of his overall wellness. It’s also got a built-in GPS and plays nicely with the average smartphone, so he can manage his notifications right on its pretty color AMOLED screen.

10. A BioLite CampStove 2

Best For The Outdoorsman

This all-in-one wood-burning camp stove creates a smokeless flame that generates 3 watts of usable electricity so he can charge his phone while cooking in the wilderness — neat! (Any excess power is stored in its own rechargeable battery when its flame’s not on.) Several accessories come with, including a Grill Grate and a stainless steel KettlePot that doubles as a carrying case.

11. A Magnolia Record Club subscription

Best For Vinyl Lovers

If your boyfriend is always putting on a record, treat him to the gift of new music. A Magnolia Record Club subscription will give him the chance to flesh out his library with limited-edition and artist-curated selections every month. Each box comes with an exclusive LP, original artwork, and notes from the curator for a personalized touch. 

12. A Gentleman Jon’s Deluxe Wet Shave Kit

Best For The Bearded Bf

Time to toss out those disposable razor blades and give your guy’s grooming routine a serious upgrade. This kit includes everything he needs for a barber shop-y experience at home, including a safety razor, blades, a real badger hair brush, an alum block, and more.

13. A drone

Best For The Kid At Heart

With easy gesture and app controls (plus hands-free hovering), the battery-powered HS110D FPV RC Drone is an excellent pick for amateur pilots. Amazon reviewers are big fans of both its build quality and picture quality — there’s a wide-angled 1080p camera built right into it that makes for some seriously epic shots.

14. Allbirds sneakers

Best For The Eco-friendly Athlete

If you’re looking for a pair of men’s sneakers that are comfortable, stylish, and good for the Earth, then some Allbirds are a great choice. Its sneakers are made from a combination of superfine merino wool from New Zealand sheep, castor oil, and recycled bottles. They even ship in packaging made from 90% recycled cardboard — a huge win-win.

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