There is an old saying “What do you get the man who has everything.” This article has been written with the express purpose of helping you figure out what to get the special men in your life. Whether you are shopping for your father, your husband, your adult children or even male coworkers, odds are high that at least one of the many options below will be just the solution to your Christmas shopping problem. Furthermore, this guide is not only packed with Christmas gift ideas for men but also provides explanations and examples of why these are such good Christmas gift ideas for men.
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Beer of the Month Club For Men
If you know this guy likes his booze, consider signing him up for a beer of the month club. Not only are you getting him something that he will appreciate, you are also giving him a chance to discover new tastes and new flavors of what he likes each month.
Your Man's Favorite TV Series on DVD
Maybe this guy likes a particular show that has been off the air for some time yet he constantly brings it up in conversation. The good news is that just about any TV show you can think of has been given some sort of transfer to home media via DVD.
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Binoculars & Bird Calls for the Birder Bro
Other than an identification guide, these are the two tools that birdwatchers use to locate and attract their favored feathery friends. You can even earn kudos by finding a particular call that the man's toolkit seems to be missing. Adding binoculars ensures he can confirm that his new calls work.
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A Quality Briefcase for A Quality Man
If you know a business-minded guy who is always on the go, a briefcase might be just the thing he needs. Whether he has a briefcase that has worn itself out or this guy just started a new white collar job, a briefcase makes for a great gift.
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Men's Cologne
Maybe you have a friend who has trouble attracting a romantic interest or maybe that friend seems to have the worst sense of what smells he should spray before a night out. A decent vessel of the right cologne ought to do just the thing to fix the guy's problem.
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A Car Wash & Wax Kit for Your Man's Car
While they say a man's home is his castle, his car can say almost as much about him. A wash and wax kit is a great way of showing you know this guy cares about his car and to express that you approve of the work he puts into it.
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- Complete Car Care Kit for the car enthusiast includes four proven Armor All products
- 10 fl. oz. Original Protectant that fights fading, aging and cracking while protecting against the effects of harmful elements like UV and oxidation
- 16 fl. oz. Ultra Shine Wash & Wax that gently lifts away dirt and delivers an incredible shine
A Beer Making Kit for Men
This gift idea is for the more creatively-minded men in your life; the ones who have oft mentioned their own dream brews that they know will be surefire successes. A proper beer making kit has everything this guy will need in order to brew those perfect beers he talks about.
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Camo & Hunting Gear For the Huntsman
While the choice of rifle, bow or crossbow is up to the hunter, there are far fewer objections to receiving some new camouflage attire or other common piece of kit for hunting in the woods. Tents, ammunition, calls, face paint, the list of shopping options for hunters is long indeed.
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A Change Sorter For the Thrifty Man
This can be a great benefit to anyone who regularly handles cash during their job, such as going for a lunch or dinner run. Since jobs like that tend to rack up a lot of change, a sorter helps with tracking the coinage while also keeping the guy's home organized.
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A Wireless Weather Station For Men
This can be a huge boon to anyone who does a lot of traveling and will not always be within range of a radio or television. This is a dedicated resource for knowing what the weather will be like in order to best prepare for whatever the world can offer.
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- COMPLETE WEATHER STATION: (1) Osprey Sensor Array with Rain Cup, and (1) Brilliant, Easy-to-Read LCD Color Display
- AUTHENTIC HYPER-LOCAL DATA: Monitor your actual home and backyard weather conditions with our wireless and Wi-Fi-enabled sensor array measuring wind speed/direction, temperature, humidity, rainfall,...
- SMART HOME READY: Set up alerts, access your data remotely, and program your home based on weather conditions using IFTT, Google Home, Alexa, and more
A Sports Team Jersey For Men
Show that you know the guy's tastes in sports by getting him a jersey of his favorite team. Conversely, you might be able to just get by with a jersey from any team located within his home state or country.
Beer or Bacon-Flavored Food For Your Man's Palette
Beer cheese and “Baconnaise” are just two examples of foodstuffs that incorporate these two products. The good news is that this particular gift idea can spiral into a deep rabbit hole; you will not have to dig far to find the perfect item for your guy's particular tastes in manly food.
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College Hoodie or Apparel For Men
If the guy you are shopping for attended a particular college, nothing makes for a better gift than something that shows you pay attention. Once you know which school he went to, you can easily get him the clothes he never did; if he had a hoodie, consider a sweater.
An Electric Shaver For the Hirsute Man
Make sure that your male gift recipient never has another hair out of place with an electric shaver. Whether the guy has an out-of-control beard or has been complaining about hair growing in other spots, a shaver or trimmer can be just the present that they were most looking for.
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A Heart Rate Monitor For the Health-Conscious Man
The older a man gets, the more he cares about his health. A heart rate monitor shows you care while also giving your guy a way to check on his health. This sort of gift is also welcome as many resolutions for the impending new year entail getting into shape.
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Fishing Gear For the Fisherman
If you happen to know a few anglers, you can understand how particular they may get when it comes to fishing for certain catches. Fishing has a lot of kit that fishermen can appreciate as Christmas presents: tackle boxes, lures, waders, radars, rods, knives and even harpoons…the list goes on.
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A Flask For Men
While beer and hard spirits are manly drinks, the men who tend to enjoy them are not usually the type to sit around the bar in order to enjoy them. Show the lush in your life that you care by getting him a stylish hip flask to store his booze.
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A Hammock For Men to Relax
If you know a man who has a backyard and the trees to suit one, a hammock can be a great gift. While hammocks are hardly suited for winter's chill, there is nothing wrong with breaking in a Christmas hammock during a vacation trip held in the Caribbean or Hawaii.
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An Old-Fashioned Shaving Kit For Men
While electric shavers can keep a man's face tidy, a traditional shaving kit has a charm of its own; as well as an appeal to fans of “Sweeney Todd.” Gifting such a shaving kit to a man can indicate that you like their style or you want to augment it.
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A Leather Wallet For Men
While wallets can be found in a variety of materials these days, leather has earned a reputation for durability and resilience. A man with a leather wallet is someone who will be able to use that same wallet for decades. Consider going the extra mile by having the wallet decorated.
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Grilling Tools & a Cook Book For the Grillmaster
Maybe you know someone who just came into a grill and you are worried he will not have everything he will need, getting him a deluxe set of grilling tools ensures that he will have all his bases covered. A cook book is also a good idea for grill novices.
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A Poker Set For the Gambling Man
While a deck of cards is easy to find and carry on one's person, a proper poker set will include chips to gamble with. This is also one of those gifts that is perfect for breaking in on Christmas night; whether playing for fun, cash or shots, expect good times.
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- Set of 500 11.5 Gram Dollar Denominated Poker Chips with Durable Carry Case, Plastic Playing Cards, 2 Cut Cards, and 3 Dealer Button
- 2 decks of playing cards and 2 cut cards are included
- Heavy Duty Chip Carrry Case with Space for Chips, Cards and accessories
Putting Green For the Office Sportsman
While several items on this list pertain to golf, not every guy who likes the sport has the opportunity away from work to go hit the links. Putting greens were created so that golfers could work on their form from their office or home and are perfect gifts for golfers.
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GPS Fitness Watch For the Active Man
The only thing swifter than analyzing vitals after a guy finishes his exercises is the technology that enables instant access to a live feed of that guy's vitals as he exercises. This sort of gift shows that you understand the guy is health-conscious and you support his pursuit towards betterment.
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Gift Certificate for Your Man's Gym, Tattoo Parlor, Etc.
If you know a guy who regularly attends a gym, like to get ink or otherwise partakes in activities that lend themselves to gift certificates or subscriptions, gifting them a pass for free three months of admission or a gift card is a great way of showing you care for them.
A Men's Magazine Subscription
As more platforms focus on digital offerings, some magazines still survive at the newsstand. Gifting a man a subscription to a magazine showing that you know what sort of topics he is into and that you want him to continue enjoying reading that magazine without worrying about buying monthly issues.
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A Tool Gadget (Stud Finder, Laser Level) For the Handyman
Name any sort of subset of crafting or handiwork and you will stumble upon a litany of tools used for specific purposes. If you know your gift-recipient-to-be engages in one particular trade or improvement, look over their tools and see if there is something they lack.
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- DEWALT laser level is durable and has over molded housing with a 1 meter drop rating
- Laser level tool has patented integrated magnetic bracket
- Self leveling laser level is water and debris resistant with an IP54 rating
A Tie Rack For the Businessman
Ties are both essential elements of business attire and something that some men just cast to the floor when work is over. A tie rack is a great way of keeping ties in order, granting a sense of class and cleanliness that might otherwise be missing in the guy's home.
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- Hooks can be used to organize ties, belts and other accessories
- Mounts on door or wall; Installation hardware included
- Lightweight and sturdy construction includes rubber coated tips
A Wireless Keyboard For the Techie Man
There are a number of devices in the world that require careful and precise key presses. Despite this great frequency, far less of those devices offer a keyboard necessary to use them. A wireless keyboard offers full-sized typing rather than any digital or mini keyboard and in 6 different layouts.
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Personalized Pub or Man Cave Sign For the Man-at-Home
A man cave is one of those home features that can always use more accents. A personalized sign is a great way of adding to the ambiance of a guy's personal study. Another perk of pursuing this particular present is the sheer variety of angles you can tackle it from.
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Grill Rubs and Sauces For the Grillmaster
No matter how competent you may know your favorite grillmaster to be, chances are high that the food he makes is only as good as it is thanks to an array of rubs and sauces. Show you care for their craft reloading or augmenting his racks of sauces and spices.
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Mini Kegerator For the Party Dude
The only thing better than having a sports night is having a dedicated drink dispenser for that event. While full-sized kegs take up lots of space and require some heavy lifting, a mini kegerator sacrifices storage capacity for refrigeration, ease of storage and easy transport before and after the game. And you might even consider a jockey box for even greater flexibility.
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- 1 tap, stainless steel shanks
- Includes stainless steel faucet with black tap handle
- 50-Foot stainless steel coil (5/16-inch od)
A Shiatsu Massager For the Stressed-Out Man
While some men may have their partner to help work out the stress of a busy day, not every man has access to a partner. A Shisatsu massager is ideal for any single man, able to relax even the most rigidly stressed sections of the body and restore his calm.
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A Tie Clip & Cuff Links For the Stylish Man
While a suit is always a stylish way for a man to present his best look, the little things, like a tie clip and cuff links, cement the image of a stylish and confident man. All manner of unique clips and links are available to suit any man's personal “brand.”
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Personalized Golf Balls & Tees For the Sportsman
A personalized set of golf gear is a great way to show that you care for this person. Personalized gear can also be an asset during games as it can immediately clarify which kit belongs to which player in close, heated games. Remember that personalization can extend beyond just the guy's name.
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Sports Memorabilia For the Male Sports Fan
Whether this guy is a fan of a particular team or just a player, getting a pennant or jersey of his favorite sports faction is a surefire way to keep your friendship in play. This topic can also cover goods like cards, pieces from a demolished stadium and so on.
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