The 61 Best Holiday Gifts for Every Type of Boyfriend

Japanese paper just feels better.

This flaky salt made my kitchen smell like a campfire the first time I opened it. It’s smoked over real hardwood.

[Editor’s note: This gift arrives after Christmas.]

The bath salts chef Flynn McGarry can’t live without.

This one’s Sir James Dyson’s favorite and comes in a three-pack.

Orange is harder to lose. This wool cap is made in the USA and also available in green, navy, and black.

It has a slightly deeper spoon, longer fork tines, and a smoother finish compared to other titanium sporks. It also comes in fun colors.

[Editor’s note: This gift arrives after Christmas.]

Photographer Bobby Doherty told Secret Strategistabout these metal trays that are improbably fun to use (and also don’t impart any funky smells or flavors, like silicone ones do): “It’s extremely violent getting the ice cubes out, but I’ve learned to love the process.”

Korean instant matcha is the answer. Just add water. No fancy whisk needed.

Comedian Jake Shane swears by this thing for recording his TikToks, but it would work just as well for your boyfriend’s outfits of the day.

A vulnerable, hilarious, and ultimately hopeful memoir by Euphoria and White Lotus actor Lukas Gage about being that guy — and where he came from.

This simple kitchen gadget will not only level up his sandwich game by weighing each one down for full-on toastiness, it’s also great for evenly cooking meats and veggies.

The notes of cinnamon and frankincense will make his new place feel extra homey.

This stainless-steel shaker is one of our favorite expert-recommended shakers.

This Strategist-favorite fountain pen will add an extra touch of refinement to his stationery (or allow him to sign his name like AOC or André Aciman) and has just the right amount of heft to feel satisfying to write with.

This will be more than enough to keep him occupied during the holiday break.

It fits more stuff than you’d think, and the extra-wide shoulder strap is more comfortable than similar bags I’ve tried. Just don’t call it a murse.

I bought this after hearing about it from chef Melissa King, and it’s unfortunately worth the price. I, too, eat it by the spoonful as a treat.

Sleep writer Amelia Jerden was surprised by how comfortable these were in her hunt for the best concert earplugs.

Like a cartridge razor, but easier. Celebrity groomer Marissa Machado recommends it for travel.

There’s a reason why so many celebrities can’t live without this book. This starter kit comes with a journal, giving him one less excuse for putting it off.

He can keep his six-packs in the pantry, and when he’s ready for one, ding! It’s cold.

A collapsible net that makes practicing chip shots more like a fun Skee-Ball–like game.

This handy mat will let him save his progress, thanks to a grippy rubber bottom and foam tubes that provide an even roll.

The softest socks I’ve ever worn, softer than cashmere — and warmer too.

This travel mug looks better than most and can be drunk out of from any direction.

[Editor’s note: This gift arrives after Christmas.]

The Sea to Summit is one of our favorite men’s dopp kits because it’s superlight and compact, yet it offers the same organizational features as much larger bags.

This dimmable clip-on book light uses higher-quality LEDs so colors appear accurately.

A stainless-steel shaker bottle keeps smoothies and drinks colder than a regular plastic blender bottle.

Whenever I get stuck while brainstorming gift ideas, I know I can find something from Snow Peak my recipient will like. Everything the brand makes — from a nice set of chopsticks to a mini gas-powered lantern — is high quality, well designed, and built to last.

This stainless steel mug has the durability and heat retention of the larger Rambler mugs we love, but in a petite, cappuccino-compatible size. It’s stackable, in case you want one for yourself.

The best liner gloves I’ve tested. And when worn by themselves, they’re thick enough to take the bite out of cold wind.

This bad boy can fit so many apocalypse-survival fantasies in it.

Keep it folded for more height, or unfold it to spread out a bit.

[Editor’s note: This gift arrives after Christmas.]

We like this water flosser for smaller bathrooms because it’s cordless and doesn’t take up much space on the bathroom-sink counter or medicine cabinet.

This compact yakitori grill is great for tight spaces and holds heat very well — perfect for kebabs or a few steaks.

[Editor’s note: This gift arrives after Christmas.]

It magnetically attaches to the back of an MagSafe-compatible iPhone, so he’ll never lose it.

It helped Rachel Khong win her war against her phone and could help him too.

They may be made of metal, but they can still go in the microwave.

This totepack is just stiff enough to not be floppy. Its side pockets are perfect for water bottles or an umbrella, and there’s also a luggage handle pass-through on the back for travel. The backpack straps are on the shorter side, but they still work if it’s not too full.

An embossed three-piece belt that’s on trend without being gimmicky.

This kit includes straps and carabiners.

Silicone-coated and waterproof. Ready for adventure or the theater box.

One of Rick Steves’s favorite things, this pair of slipper socks has a soft, foam footbed. I think it’s the ideal at-home slipper.

This clog-resistant, insulated pour-over set makes it easier to produce barista-quality brews every time.

Most wine books are about, well, wine. This one also covers the importance of the plants themselves and the lands they grow in.

A proper wok will expand his cooking repertoire. Artist Andrew Kuo uses this lightweight pre-seasoned carbon-steel wok, which he says conducts heat well.

This set is much more packable than your average at-home pull-up bar. Comedian Kel Mitchell loves his for doing hotel workouts.

Italian-made polarized sunglasses with an adjustable strap instead of arms. He can’t lose them if he never takes them off.

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Although better known for its dedicated water boilers, Jetboil also makes a wider stove-and-pot kit that’s just as fast at boiling water but is capable of cooking actual meals.

They’re almost as good as noise-canceling headphones that cost twice as much.

This ultralight folding pocket knife includes a lifetime of free laser sharpening from the Benchmade factory in Oregon.

This bidet from Tushy is easy to install and use, and it will change his bathroom routine for the better.

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He probably needs a serious coffee grinder. Over a dozen serious coffee people told our kitchen and dining writer that this is the one to get.

Associate editor Jeremy Rellosa has tested dozens of camp chairs in the past decade, and this two-seater is the most comfortable one he’s tried.

Includes a plastic-free grinder, insulated pour-over kit, and serving glasses that all stow satisfyingly into one another, like a Russian nesting-doll set.

The Hypervolt 2 is one of the quietest massage guns you can buy, and yet it still delivers a powerful massage to knead out tight muscles.

This gift box between two unlikely collaborators comes with everything he needs to share a Moka pot with you indoors or out, packed into a delightful gift tin: a Bialetti x the North Face co-branded coffee brewer, a pair of insulated espresso glasses with matching spoons, and, of course, a bag of coffee.

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Strategist tech writer Jordan McMahon says this e-reader displays vivid color — comic books in particular.

My pick for the best less-expensive mini-projector is super flexible, so he can find an ideal projection angle on any wall. Its built-in battery means he can bring it camping or tailgating.

A portable propane pizza oven that can still turn out Neapolitan pizzas as good as the best. Sure to be a showstopper at future park picnics.

This is the latest version of our favorite Bluetooth speaker for large gatherings.