65 thoughtful and unique gifts for him - for every budget

A classic leather wallet

Bellroy Slim Sleeve Wallet, available at Bellroy and Amazon, $79 (7 colors)

A wallet doesn't have to be a boring gift when it's from Bellroy. The gorgeous Slim Sleeve fits everything he needs in a slim, efficient profile. We love it so much we named it the best men's wallet in our buying guide.

A flask that'll keep his coffee hot

Hydro Flask 20 oz. Coffee Flask, available at Hydro Flask and REI, $28 (11 colors)

This insulated coffee flask keeps hot drinks hot (and we mean hot) for up to 12 hours, and cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours.

A stylish and comfortable pair of wool runners

Allbirds Wool Runners, available at Allbirds and Nordstrom, $95 (4 classic colors, 10 limited-edition colors)

Popular shoe startup Allbirds came out with a new high-top sneaker this month, dubbed the Tree Toppers, but for the uninitiated (and honestly really anyone), the classic Wool Runners make an excellent gift.

A reversible bomber jacket

Alpha Industries MA-1 Reversible Camo Bomber Jacket, available at Alpha Industries, $150

He gets two jackets for the price of one with Alpha Industries' reversible bomber that features a classic camo exterior and a black-and-silver camo interior. It's a practical gift with a cool twist.

A luxurious sheet set that makes bedtime better

Brooklinen Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle, available at Brooklinen, $213 and up (15 colors)

Brooklinen has a well-earned reputation as the internet's favorite bedding startup; its sheets are comfortable and luxurious, and its fun new patterns like Graphite Maze (pictured above) instantly elevate the look of any bedroom.

A smart USB car charger with Alexa

Roav Viva Alexa-Enabled 2-Port USB Car Charger, available at Amazon, $56

Give his car a smart upgrade with the Alexa-enabled Roav Viva. Not only can the device charge his smartphone, it can also answer questions about the weather or traffic, play music, and even tell him the news.

A box full of team pride

FanChest Gift Box, available at FanChest, $59 and up

If he's a serious sports fan, he'll love anything you get him with his team's logo emblazoned on it. FanChest delivers boxes full of licensed memorabilia for NHL, NFL, and NCAA teams at a great value.

A cozy flannel shirt

Everlane Modern Flannel Shirt, available at Everlane, $68 (6 colors)

My partner loves receiving clothes he probably wouldn't have thought to pick out for himself as gifts, and I'm willing to bet a lot of other guys do too. Everlane's modern rendition of the classic flannel will keep him warm this winter, as well as stylish. It comes in six colors.

A pair of super-stretchy, comfortable jeans

Mott & Bow Dynamic Stretch Jean, available at Mott & Bow, $118 (2 colors and 3 fits)

Mott & Bow Dynamic Stretch jeans are beloved by all of the men on the Insider Picks team for their comfort, their clean and modern look, and their durability.

A more modern analog watch

MVMT Chrono Series Gunmetal Sandstone 44mm Watch, available at MVMT, $135

Here is proof that a beautiful timepiece need not break the bank. Chose from over 135 MVMT watches designs, ranging in price from $95 to $300 for one of the company's recently launched automatic watches.

A waterproof, no-glare Kindle e-reader

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, available at Amazon, $130

The newly updated Kindle Paperwhite is an excellent gift for anyone who loves to read. For $130, he'll get a Kindle that's now waterproof, as well as thinner, lighter, and with twice the storage for books.

A deep-tissue massager for an at-home spa experience

InvoSpa Shiatsu Back, Neck, and Shoulder Massager with Heat, available at Amazon, $70

This heated massager is a game changer for anyone who struggles with back and neck pain on a daily basis. Read a full review here from one of our reporters who swears by it. He'll be thanking you for years to come.

A funky pair (or pairs) of underwear

MeUndies Build-A-Pack, available at MeUndies, 3 pairs for $57 MeUndies Star Wars Boxer Brief, available at MeUndies, $24

Your first thought may be that underwear is sort of a strange gift, but hear us out. MeUndies are so comfortable they will blow his mind, and they comes in tons of colors and limited-edition prints like a Star Wars print that also glows in the dark! The Build-a-Pack feature lets you build a 3-, 6-, or 10-pack of your favorite underwear style, and save up to 30%.

A festive box of socks that gives back

Bombas Holiday Sock 4-Pair Gift Box, available at Bombas, $65

These festive, limited-edition socks from Bombas are going to be a hit during the dead of winter. And they come prepackaged into a beautiful gift box so you're all ready to go. No wrapping needed.

For every pair of socks bought, Bombas donates another pair.

Professional-quality over-ear headphones

Status Audio CB-1 Studio Monitor Headphones, available at Amazon, $69

The perfect pair of over-ear headphones are both highly comfortable and sound great. For $69, this pair from Status Audio is among the best you'll find for less than $100.

A sleek carry-on and stickers for some personalization

Away Carry-On, available at Away, $225 (12 colors)

Away is a relatively new luggage startup that offers roller bags in a handful of different sizes for carrying on or checking. The carry-on versions include an ejectable battery and two USB ports so that he can charge his devices with ease at the airport. Currently, you can choose from 10 colors, plus 2 limited-edition colors. Away also carries a variety of luggage stickers for $15-$25 each.

A best-selling streaming device and gift cards to his favorite streaming services

Roku Ultra, available at Amazon, $90 Gift cards to Sling, Hulu, and Netflix, available at Best Buy, $25 and up

A media streaming device can transform his so-called dumb TV into a smart one that plays shows and movies from Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, Prime Video, and other streaming services. The best of the bunch is the Roku Ultra with its easy-to-use interface, 4K video streaming, voice control, and simple remote.

A Fandango gift card to sustain his movie-watching habit

Fandango Gift Card, available at Fandango, $15 and up

Gift cards don't have to feel impersonal. For some, there's no better gift than a free trip to the movies — especially with the release of so many blockbusters around the holidays.

The Amazon Echo Show

Amazon Echo Show, available at Amazon, $230 (2 colors)

The Echo Show is my personal favorite Echo because of its crisp HD display. Like every other Echo, it uses Alexa to accomplish any number of tasks, from answering questions to reordering supplies on Amazon. But in addition Alexa's verbal response about the day's weather forecast, for example, the Echo Show displays it on its 10-inch screen.

A board game that'll keep him and his friends entertained for hours

Ticket To Ride Board Game, available at Amazon, $45

You'd be mistaken if you thought this innocuous-looking board game couldn't entertain adults. I thought it the first time I saw the box too, and then all of a sudden two hours had passed and I was busy plotting out a train route from Montreal to Miami that could give me an edge over my four opponents.

A watch strap that'll up the ante on his Apple Watch

Nomad Apple Watch Strap, available at Nomad, $40 and up

Dress up his Apple Watch with a beautiful Horween leather strap that costs far less than the price of Apple's own straps.

A beanie that will keep him warm all winter long

Patagonia Powder Town Beanie, available at Patagonia, $39 (14 colors)

This 100% recycled polyester beanie from Patagonia will keep his head warm and stylish for years to come.

A supremely cozy blanket from a beloved online mattress startup

Leesa Blanket, available at Leesa, $149

I recently gifted this very blanket to my brother and his partner as a housewarming gift since he has tried to sneak it out in his duffle bag every time he's visited my apartment in the last two years. Read a full review of the Leesa Blanket here from one of our reporters who also swears by it despite its higher price.

An Instant Pot for easy weeknight meals

Instant Pot DUO60, available at Amazon, $90

The Instant Pot is one of the most versatile appliances you can add to your kitchen for under $100. Help him make delicious home-cooked meals a cinch, even when he has to work late.

A recipe book for Instant Pot meal inspiration

The Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook, available at Amazon, $13

For meal inspiration, you may want to consider gifting the Instant Pot along with an Instant Pot-specific cookbook. This one is a #1 best seller on Amazon.

A luxurious skincare set

Kiehl's Men's Grab & Go Essentials Set, available at Nordstrom, $48

This TSA-friendly skincare essentials kit from Kiehl's comes with face wash, shaving cream, bar soap, moisturizer, and hand cream, all in a neat package complete with a festive red bow that's ready to gift.

A comfy pullover he'll always want to wear

Patagonia Cotton Quilt Snap-T Pullover, available at Patagonia, $149 (6 colors)

We're firm believers that you can't own too many Patagonia pullovers. This diamond-quilted style that comes in six colors is especially beloved by our team's newest Patagonia convert for its warmth, coziness, and versatility.

A great pair of lounge pants

Tommy John Lounge Jogger, available at Tommy John, $74 (3 colors)

They're a little expensive, but if sweats are his unofficial weekend uniform he'll love these joggers from Tommy John, purveyor of our favorite men's underwear.

A custom Xbox controller

Custom Xbox One Controller, available at Xbox, $70 and up

At the Xbox Design Lab, you get to play designer for a day (or, actually, more like 10 minutes). There, you can choose from over a billion color combinations (including new camo and shadow options) to design him a totally unique wireless controller. You can also personalize an official NFL team controller, but those start at $85.

A festive holiday candy for his sweet tooth

Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Bark, available at Williams-Sonoma, $29

Satisfy his sweet tooth with a tin of William-Sonoma's Original Peppermint Bark.

A fancy salt sampler that'll elevate any dish

Jacobsen Salt Co. Vial Set, available at Amazon, $29

This salt sampler features flavors like sweet onion, habanero, and garlic that'll turn any ordinary dish into a trip to Flavortown.

A high-quality kitchen knife

Brigade Kitchen Santoku Knife, available at Brigade Kitchen, $75

"Santoku" means "three uses" — slicing, dicing, and mincing — making this a versatile, all-around knife that can be used to butcher a chicken or chop chives.

A better travel pillow

Trtl Travel Pillow, available at Amazon, $30

We didn't think there was such a thing as the perfect travel pillow until we tried the Trtl. Read a full review from one of our reporters who swears by it for red-eyes for its comfort, portability, and affordable price.

Cozy slippers he'll love to lounge around in

UGG Scuff Slipper, available at Nordstrom, $80 (4 colors)

The suede Scruff Slipper from UGG is a winter staple that will never go out of style.

A supportive seat cushion

Purple Seat Cushion, available at Amazon and Purple, $39 and up

Perhaps better known for its mattresses, Purple makes a variety of seat cushions, from one that's specifically designed for lumbar support to one that's meant for portability. The cushion's grid shape collapses into itself to help accommodate your pressure points, and makes sitting comfortable even if you've, say, left your phone in your back pocket.

A multitool for the handyman

Leatherman Wave+ Multitool, available at Amazon, $80

This souped-up Leatherman is the company's most popular, and for good reason. It combines a myriad of tools that come in handy in a pinch, from can and bottle openers, to screwdrivers, to wire cutters.

Truly wireless earbuds with a gorgeous design

Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones, available at Amazon, $300 (2 colors)

We've come to think of Master & Dynamic as the master of sound. Claiming the coveted title of the best truly wireless earbuds, the company's MW07s are the pair to buy for anyone you want to spoil this holiday season.

A powerful portable speaker

Soundcore Flare Wireless Speaker, available at Amazon, $60

About the size of a soda can, the Soundcore Flare is a powerful and very portable speaker that puts on a cool LED light show.

A box of all the breakfast meats he could ever want

Porter Road Breakfast Box, available at Porter Road, $60

The breakfast burrito connoisseur in your life will find his mouth watering as he opens up this meaty gift box that contains six pounds of pork bacon, ham bacon, breakfast sausage, chorizo sausage, and country breakfast patties.

An Amazon Prime membership that makes shopping online super convenient

Amazon Prime 3-Month Gift Membership, available at Amazon, $39

Amazon Prime opens up a whole new world of access, be it to fast two-day shipping or any of the other 29-plus perks you’ll get with a membership. If you know he doesn’t have one yet, this is a smart gift — but in the case he does, he'll get to use the $39 on anything he wants or needs from the site.

A sleek leather dopp kit

Leatherology Double Zip Toiletry Bag, available at Leatherology, $120-$165 (11 colors)

This dopp kit from Leatherology is as sleek as it gets. To go the extra mile, you can monogram in with his initials for an additional $10-$15.

A map that reminds him of a favorite place

Grafomap Custom Map Poster, available at Grafomap, $49 and up

Grafomap is a website that lets you design map posters of any place in the world. You can make one of his hometown, his college town, or his favorite travel destination — you're only limited by your imagination.

A coffee subscription that lets him taste beans from around the world

Atlas Coffee Club 3-Month Gift Subscription, available at Atlas Coffee Club, $60

If his veins run dark roast, we recommend a subscription to the Atlas Coffee Club, which curates a global selection of single-origin coffee that gets freshly roasted and shipped to your house from $9 per bag.

An espresso machine for barista-quality drinks at home

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, available at Amazon, $560

The semi-automatic Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine isn't cheap at nearly $600, but it is the best espresso maker you can buy, according to our buying guide. It makes top-notch espresso and it includes a burr grinder, tamper, and frothing pitcher — it's perfect for a coffee lover you want to spoil.

A Star Wars-themed phone case for his new iPhone

OtterBox Star Wars Phone Case, available at OtterBox, $45

If he's a Star Wars fan, OtterBox has a new series of phone cases he'll love. They're ultra-slim, ultra-protective, and ultra-rad! You can choose from five designs, featuring characters such as R2D2, Boba Fett, and Darth Vader.

His favorite old-school gaming console

Sony PlayStation Classic Console, available at Best Buy, $100

This December, Sony is re-releasing the original PlayStation console in miniaturized format — a la Nintendo's NES and Super NES Classic consoles. It comes with 20 games built in, two controllers, and it costs just $100.

A versatile cast-iron skillet

Field Company Cast Iron Skillet, available at Field Company, $125

Field Company is a relatively new kitchen startup that offers pre-seasoned cast iron skillets that are sturdy and dependable, albeit a little pricey. They're made in the USA and a great investment piece for anyone who enjoys cooking since they're backed by a lifetime warranty.

A cookbook by Snoop Dogg he may actually want to use

"From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen" by Snoop Dogg, available at Amazon, $15

Snoop Dogg's first cookbook, called Welcome to tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen, promises 50 recipes straight from Snoop's own collection. From his takes on Soft Flour Tacos and Easy Orange Chicken to his "remixes upper echelon fare such as Lobster Thermidor and Filet Mignon," it's clear we're in for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.

A sous vide machine for ambitious home cooks

Anova Nano Sous Vide, available at Amazon, $75

This $75 sous vide machine will make him look like a fancy chef with minimal effort.

A sleek turntable for his favorite vinyl records

U-Turn Audio Orbit Basic Turntable, available at U-Turn Audio, $179 and up (5 colors)

This turntable is the sleek home accessory he didn't know he needed.

A subscription service for new vinyls every month

Vinyl Me, Please 3-Month Gift Membership, available at Vinyl Me, Please, $99

Every person's vinyl collection is deeply personal, so instead of trying to guess his taste, let him choose the record himself. Each month, he'll choose and receive one LP, pressed exclusively for Vinyl Me, Please, from a collection of Essentials, Classics, and Rap & Hip Hop.

The three-month gift membership includes one bonus record, while the six- and 12-month ones include two bonus records.

A look back at all of Queen's albums

"Queen: Album by Album" by Martin Popoff, available at Amazon, $28

Everyone knows someone who loves Queen. This beautifully produced look back at each of the band's studio LPs features entertaining and in-depth panel discussions moderated by author Martin Popoff.

The essentials for a close shave

The Art of Shaving Sandalwood Starter Kit, available at The Art of Shaving and Amazon, $30

This shaving starter kit from the revered The Art of Shaving includes a pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm, and trial-size badger shaving brush — everything he needs to put his best face forward.

A robotic vacuum for lazy cleaning

iLife V8s Robotic Mop and Vacuum Cleaner, available at Amazon, $250

Nobody likes vacuuming, but everybody likes robots. The iLife V8s is a moderately priced robot vacuum that offers many of the cleaning features you might expect from pricier Roombas. Read a full review here from one of our reporters to hear how it handled the fur and dust of his house.

Booze-infused candies for a delicious treat

Sugarfina 'Vodka is Always a Good Idea' Candy Bento Box, available at Nordstrom and Sugarfina, $28

Booze is always a good gift idea. which is why we're all about Sugarfina's latest collaboration with Tito's Handmade Vodka. This limited-edition Candy Bento Box comes with vodka-infused gummy bears and and dark chocolate cordials, and a mini Moscow mule mug that's perfect for filling with these candies… or actual vodka, of course.

A sophisticated decanter

Crate & Barrel Brixton Decanter, available at Crate & Barrel, $35

He can use this beautifully crafted decanter to showcase his best bottle.

A gift pack for a year of pearly whites

Goby Brush Kit, available at Goby, $65-$95 (7 colors)

Goby's toothbrushes feature a gentle oscillating brush head with soft bristles, a built-in two-minute timer, and a long-lasting battery that only requires two charges a month. You can receive new brush heads periodically for only $6 each.

A stain bar for spot-cleaning his favorite shirts

The Laundress Wash and Stain Bar, available at Amazon, $6

This stain bar is the perfect stocking stuffer under $10 for any guy who complains about "ring around the collar" stains on his dress shirts. It's not the most exciting gift, but it's one he'll be thankful for each time he runs a load of laundry.

His next pair of everyday boots

Thursday Boot Company Scout Chukka Boot, available at Thursday Boot Company, $149 (10 colors)

Thursday Boot Company's boots are sleek enough for the office, but rugged enough to handle the cold and wet weather of winter. They're also very comfortable, requiring little or no break-in period. We love them so much we named them the best men's boots in our buying guide.

A backpack made for exploring

Topo Designs Klettersack Backpack, available at Nordstrom, $188 (3 colors)

Based in Denver, Colorado, Topo Designs makes awesome gear for outdoorsmen and manufactures all of it in the US. Its Klettersack Backpack is a customer favorite for its thoughtful and rugged design. It has compartments for your laptop, water bottle, and more, making it useful for both work commutes and more challenging hikes.

Smart light bulbs that can create billions of lighting combinations

Philips Hue Smart Bulb Starter Kit, available at Amazon, $189

Philips Hue lighting not only looks cool, but it can also replicate a natural sunrise and combat the effects of seasonal sunshine deprivation. This starter kit is also compatible with Amazon's, Google's, and Apple's smart assistants.

A smart home security camera

Wyze Cam Indoor Wireless Smart Home Camera, available at Amazon, $28

The Wyze Cam is a tiny security camera he can affix to virtually any surface in his house, or leave standing up on his table or countertop. It records video in your home and updates you using a smartphone app when it detects motion, sounds, or alarms. And the best part is it only costs $28. Find a full review here.

Texting gloves made for winter commutes

Cole Haan Leather Gloves with Touch Tips, available at Cole Haan, $125 (3 colors)

Cole Haan's sleek leather gloves come in three colors and have convenient touch tips that are ideal for wintry commutes. And they have a Thinsulate liner that offers an extra layer of warmth.

A hardshell case to protect his MacBook

Incase Hardshell MacBook Case, available at Incase, $50 and up

Coming in a bunch of colors and sizes, this MacBook case is both protective and stylish.

At at-home workout system

TRX Home2 Suspension Training System, available at Amazon and TRX, $150

For the fitness junkie, you can bring the gym home with this TRX trainer.