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Men are all the same, aren’t they? While this might be true when it comes to leaving the toilet seat up or being able to nap, literally, anywhere they do tend to have unique personalities. But when you love the guy and hate shopping for the guy, it can sometimes be hard to know what he might want.
Father’s Day, an anniversary present, a Christmas gift, or a just-because surprise: Our product experts have you covered. These gifts for men will surprise and frankly thrill the dad/husband/boyfriend/son/grandpa in your life. We have personally vetted (and in a lot of cases, tested) our recommendations, so we’re confident that no matter who you’re buying for, you’ll find something special, thoughtful, and wow-worthy here.
1. Party in a box
The Turtlebox Original Gen 3 speaker is the bombproof party in a box your favorite guy needs with its legit audio specs to spare (true wireless stereo sound, a 6 by 9 inch woofer, and a party mode that lets you pair unlimited speakers to create the surround sound of his dreams). It is dustproof, crushproof, and waterproof in both fresh and salt water. (It’s even buoyant.) No matter where he takes this speaker, the party will follow.
2. Free access to our National Parks
If your favorite guy loves history, hikes, and the hunt for new experiences, there’s no better gift than the America the Beautiful pass. Issued by the National Park Service, the pass gives the bearer free admission for a full year to every National Park, National Monument, and more than 2,000 sites managed by federal agencies, including the National Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service (remember those Tinder pics?). Even better—it gives free admission to the bearer as well as three additional adults ages 16 and up (kids under 16 are free already). From Acadia to Zion, he’ll love exploring them all.
3. Sunglasses with sass
Great sunglasses don’t have to be expensive. We love Goodr sunglasses for their lightweight, sweatproof, and slip-proof fit, not to mention great prices and outstanding UV protection. There’s a Goodr style for every guy—we’re partial to the mirrored amber lenses of the Whisky Shots with Satan model, but your mileage will vary—and you can even get them with prescription lenses, too.
4. A fish hook remover—ouch!
Fishermen know: It’s all too easy for an errant fish hook to completely ruin a fishing trip (and, uh, your day). When he inevitably gets one stuck where it shouldn’t be, the Dhukr will get it out. Designed by a physician’s assistant (and fisherman), this fish hook removal tool safely and quickly gets barbed hooks out of fingers, hands, and faces—no ER visit required. And there’s no better gift than that.
5. A sports car he can tinker with
OK, so maybe you can’t get your gearhead the car of his dreams, but what you can do is thrill your F1 superfan with this 1:8 scale McLaren P1 model that’s packed with all the details. A 7-speed gearbox and V8 piston engine? Check. It even comes with a unique serial number that unlocks exclusive online content. (Not a McLaren man? Don’t worry, there are similar kits available for the [Ferrari Daytona SP3] (https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Technic-Ferrari-Daytona-Building/dp/B09XVMSWJC), [Chevrolet Corvette Stingray] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHLHQKQ4) and many more.)
6. The classic beanie hat
Ah, the gift that satisfies both modern metro and down-n-dirty construction types. Carhartt beanies are a style staple for a reason. They're great at keeping you warm in cooler months and are fashion-forward enough to wear year-round.
7. An affordable cooler that cools as well as Yeti
This ice cooler features excellent insulation and lightweight build, which is why it’s one of our favorites and our pick over the more status-symbol Yeti brand. We think it goes head-to-head with the Yeti when it comes to performance, but the RTIC does it all for far less.
Read Our Review8. The best garden tool ever
If your guy is likes to work around the yard, run—don’t walk—to get him this gardening tool. The ingenious design uses simple leverage to yank the stubbornest weeds with the longest, gnarliest taproots out of the ground with almost no effort. (It’s truly astonishing.) It’s the garden essential he didn’t know he needed, but trust us—this is a gift he’ll use again and again and again.
9. A new boat for on-the-water adventures
If your guy is into the outdoors, an inflatable kayak is a great and affordable way to test the waters of aquatic adventure. The two-person Intex 68309EP Excursion Pro K2 Inflatable Kayak Set is extra-rugged and designed for high-pressure inflation to make it more stable than most. This set has everything he’ll need to get started, including two paddles, detachable fishing rod holders, and even mobile phone and GoPro mounts so he can capture all the action.
10. Samples from the honey barrel
He loves bourbon, but you don’t know where to start? Flaviar’s Champions of Bourbon ships your guy award-winning bourbons monthly, with guaranteed Gold Award picks (or better). Past choices have included Four Roses Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon, and Rabbit Hole Dareringer. As the gift giver, you can pay as you go, or save more on your subscription by prepaying for three months in advance.