22 holiday gift ideas to get your man-boo, brother, or any other male-identifying person in your life

By Marie lodi

December 21, 2018

By Marie lodi

December 21, 2018

Let’s be real, sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect gift for a dude, whether it’s your dad, zaddy, husband, booty call, brother from another mother, or other male-identifying person in your life. We can’t blame you if you’ve put off shopping for them until the week before Christmas—it can be a stressful ordeal! But don’t fret, we gotchu.

Below, 22 gift ideas for guys, from grooming goodies, to bangin’ board games, and snazzy tech.

1Ekster

$119

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This wallet has a tracking device, so he can live out his James Bond fantasies (and make sure his scrilla is safe).

2MeUndies Mystery Boxer Brief 10-Pack

$150

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Mystery bags are always fun, especially when they’re filled with one of the most important pieces in a dude’s wardrobe: comfy man panties.

3n:PHILANTHROPY Carl Long Sleeve

$110

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A cozy shirt is another VIP staple in a man’s life. n:PHILANTHROPY always gets it right, and SO right, you’ll probably end up stealing this long-sleeve for yourself.

4This Is Ground Cord Taco Grande 3-Pack

$25

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He’ll never lose his earphones again with this slick three pack of cord tacos, available in 10 shades. Mmm, tacos.

5hims Everyday Moisturizer

$18

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Hims has everything from hair growth products to supplements. This moisturizer can help your bro finally get into the habit of taking care of his skin.

6Hawthorne Subscription

$15

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You might have to trick him into taking a quiz on Hawthorne’s website, but it will be worth it. This new subscription men’s grooming brand creates customized body products according to his body chemistry, lifestyle habits, and more.

7Badass Beard Care The Outlaw Beard Oil

$14

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If he’s got serious face fur, he’ll appreciate this beard oil that smells like sweet tobacco, vanilla, and black pepper.

8Old Spice Beard Collection

$49.99

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Lovingly gift him and his beard this collection from the iconic brand Old Spice.

9Boy De Chanel

$65

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If he’s a man who loves makeup, this luxe Chanel line will be the best gift ever.

10Crosley CT100 Cassette Player

$59.95

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If your man still owns a stack of cassingles from back in the day, get him this retro cassette player from Crosley. It features a tape deck, AM/FM Radio, a headphone jack, and a built-in microphone so you can record your own Christmas duet.

11Crosley Gig Shelf System

$169

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Does he prefer vinyl? This sleek record system will bring him utmost joy.

12Polk Audio Command Bar

$299

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If he’s into more modern technology, consider getting this command bar, which features Amazon Alexa capability and rich, clear audio.

13Nokia 7.1

$349.99

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For the guy who’s considering saying goodbye to his iPhone, this new Nokia, with its HDR display and dual rear depth-sensing camera, would make an awesome gift.

14Belkin PowerHouse™ Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone

$99.99

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Keep his electronics fully powered with this dual charging dock.

15Nintendo 2DS XL System

$149.99

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Every gamer guy needs the new Nintendo 2DS XL System, which can play more than 1,000 different games and already has Mario Kart 7 pre-installed.

16Star Wars X-Wing Second Edition

$31.96

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If your guy loves Star Wars AND board games, he’s going to love X-Wing.

17Photosynthesis

$31.79

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And if he’s a plant dad/loves board games, Photosynthesis is the jam.

18Exit: The Abandoned Cabin Card Game

$9.69

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This escape room-themed game is going to be fun for the both of you.

19 MeUndies

$78

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If underwear wasn’t enough for your man-pal, why not get matching onesies? This one comes in black, for your romantic goth nights in.

20Nectar Sleep Mattress

$399-$899

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Nothing will compare to a gift of a good night’s sleep. Hook him up (and you, if you want to get it for your boo) with a new memory foam mattress from Nectar.