gift guide for Hard to buy for men
Check out this list of dozens of ideas for men’s gift ideas for hard to buy for men. We all have that hard to buy for man in our life…whether it’s your Dad, your significant other or your Uncle.
After years of sharing men’s gift ideas on Instagram, I have put my favorites together in this blog post. I hope this guide will help you find the perfect gift idea for the men on your list this year. All links are paid affiliate links.
Ideas for the outdoors
If the hard to buy for man in your life enjoys the outdoors, you’ll love these men’s gift ideas for him to use outside. These gifts are for the man who can’t wait to get outdoors.
Solo Stove An outdoor fireplace is a great gift idea. Don’t have a lot of space? Check out this tabletop fireplace.
Hello Birdie bird feeder This bird feeder is so cool. Attach it to your window and you will get phone notifications every time a bird lands on the feeder.
Multi tool Every man needs a multi tool. 14 tools all in one and such a great gift.
Car cleaning gel This stuff works so well. Use it on your car, keyboard, laptop or cameras.
Hummingbird feeder Watch as hummingbirds come to your yard with this gorgeous feeder. Perfect for the bird lover in your life.
Mini chainsaw This mini chainsaw is so useful and handy. It’s safe and easy to use. A great gift for the handyman or someone who enjoys landscaping. .
Mini tabletop fire pit Use this tabletop fire pit indoors or out. It’s the perfect size.
Survival kit This gift is ideal for your outdoorsy husband, Dad or brother.
Bird feeder Birds will flock to this feeder made from recycled materials. Much to the delight of bird enthusiasts.
Binoculars Grab these binoculars for the hunter, bird watcher or stargazer on your list. Comes with a tripod too.
UT3 Lite These rechargeable hand warmers are perfect for men living in cold climates or who like to travel in the winter months. An affordable gift he will use again and again. Grab the white base or the black base. I especially like this version and this heat cube option.
Ideas for the kitchen
Do you have a man in your life who loves to cook? These men’s gift ideas are sure to delight the kitchen chef.
Cast iron fry pan Every kitchen needs a cast iron fry pan. This is a good one! Add in some biscuit mix or a Geometry towel for a more complete gift. Use my code JessicaT15 for 15% off.
Echo Show Keep your home organized with this smart display Echo Show. Perfect for the kitchen entertainment area. You can also add digital photos and use it as a digital photo frame too.
Indoor grill This Ninja grill is portable and space saving. For the man who loves to grill, but doesn’t have the space. He’ll love this Christmas gift.
Always pan The viral sensation pan, which does the job of ten pieces of traditional cookware: it braises, sears, steams, strains, sautes, fries, boils, bakes, serves, and roasts
Frozen beer glass These glasses keep your drink cold with the double wall insulation. Freeze for 2 hours and your drink will be just the right temperature.
Ninja CREAMi The Ninja CREAMi is a hot gift this year. Make your own ice cream, frozen yogurt, slushis and frozen drinks at home. Appealing for someone who likes to be in the kitchen, likes to enjoy sweets or wants to make healthier frozen treats.
Dreamfarm kitchen set The BEST kitchen utensil set around. For the guy who loves to be in the kitchen and enjoys the best gadgets.
Ember smart mug A coffee lover’s dream! Keep your hot beverages hot with this innovative smart mug.
Waffle maker Saturday morning breakfasts will be that much better with this waffle maker.
Knife sharpening kit Make sharpening your kitchen knives easy with this sharpening kit. Unlike other sharpeners, this one doesn’t have limits on the types of knives it can sharpen.
Carote pan set A great set of pots and pans is essential for the home cook. Grab this great set for the man in the kitchen.
Owala tumbler With so many great reviews, you can’t go wrong with an Owala water bottle.
Nakano knives: For the guy who loves to cook, get him a high quality knife set. I have and love the Sienna set. Get 30% off through December 10 with the code JESSICANTURNER.
Ideas for personal items
If the man in your life needs something more personal, this list is for you. Everyday essentials are always a great men’s gift idea.
Bombas socks These are the best socks. Stock up because every man needs socks for Christmas.
Slim wallet/money clip A slim wallet/money clip makes a great Christmas gift.
Massage gun A massage gun is a popular pick for anyone, but especially the hardworking man in your life.
NFL hoodie Grab their favorite football team’s hoodie to wear for game day.
Kindle Paperwhite For the book loving man, a Kindle is always a great idea. Include a gift subscription to Kindle Unlimited as the perfect added touch.
Hardside luggage An essential for the man who travels. This hardside luggage is lightweight and durable.
Nike Air Max 270 Sneakers are an everyday essential item and these Nike’s come in several different colorways.
Ideas for at home
For the man who needs items for around the house. Whether it’s your handyman Dad, tech loving husband or sophisticated brother-in-law, these men’s gift ideas are sure to hit the mark.
3-in-1 charger Charge their phone, watch and earbuds all in one place.
Skylight digital frame This digital frame is perfect for displaying family memories and sure to bring a smile to everyone’s faces. You can set it up in advance to have dozens of photos loaded.
Cordless drill For the DIY handyman, a cordless drill is an essential he will use again and again.
Ugg blanket Cozy up with this great blanket while reading a book or watching his favorite sports team. This has been a bestseller this year because so many love its weight and texture.
Rechargeable lighter This lighter is so handy and I love that it’s rechargeable.
Docking station A docking station is a great place to keep everything organized. This one is really attractive.
Battery organizer This battery organizer is so handy. Load it up with batteries and set your guy up for any battery needs.
Tape measure I bought this tape measure for every man that I know. It’s the best!
Magnetic phone charger A portable charger is essential for keeping your phone powered.
Apple AirTags Never lose your things again. Attach to your keys or put in your luggage. These are so handy.
Hatch alarm clock The Hatch is great for helping you get a good nights sleep. From the sound machine to the the gentle waking settings, the man in your life is sure to get a good nights sleep.
Ideas for subscriptions
When a simple gift won’t do, a subscription is a great alternative. For the man who likes experiences, grab a subscription.
Storyworth The perfect gift for your father, grandfather or loved one. Storyworth captures the stories of your loved ones and puts them into a keepsake book.
Grill Masters Club For the man who loves to grill. Order this Grill Masters subscription and let the grilling begin!
Book of the Month Club The man who loves to read will enjoy this subscription.
MasterClass Membership For the man who wants to learn new things. A MasterClass membership is a fantastic gift for someone who appreciates experiences more than physical gifts.
First Leaf Wine subscription Where are the wine lovers? This subscription is for the men who like a good bottle of wine. Firstleaf has a great selection and will not disappoint.
Ideas for the man who has it all
When the man in your life has it all. Grab him one of these great gift ideas.
Dime No. 1 cologne. This cologne is SO good and would appeal to anyone.
Bio Bidet When he has everything, why not get him a bidet? This one comes highly rated.
Ugg slippers A great pair of slippers make a really nice Christmas gift. These Ugg slippers are well made and sturdy.
Leather duffel bag This leather duffel bag is a great travel accessory for the man who likes to travel in style.
Rayban sunglasses A nice pair of sunglasses are a gift that he will enjoy throughout the year.
Bose bluetooth speaker For all of his listening needs, grab this high quality speaker.
Cashmere scarf Cozy up with a nice scarf. He will be comfortable and stylish in this cashmere look.
Coop Pillow Give him the best night’s sleep with the Coop pillow. It comes highly rated, and he is sure to love it.
Garmin dash cam This small camera mounts behind the rearview mirror and records videos of incidents. A great gift for the techy man in your life.
Leather scented candle A great smelling candle is always a nice gift. This candle has a masculine scent that is universally appealing.