The 63 Best Holiday Gifts for Every Type of Brother

Under$25

Nothing better for handling keyboard crumbs.

With this magnifier, he can inspect each bug he catches — and release it into the wild safely. It’s one of ourfavorite toys.

The Geekeycomes with the usual tools: a screwdriver, bottle opener, ruler, serrated edge, and more. But our favorite feature is the bowl and pipe stem built into the tool’s body.

Crucially, it includes a sharpener, because who still has one of those these days?

A favorite soap-maker of longtimeVoguecontributorPlum Sykes. Who wouldn’t want to smell like a Tuscan monastery?

Caffeinated gummies from Japan, fortified with B vitamins.

Instant coffee, but good.

Whether he’s watering too little or too much, these irrigation stakes will ensure his plants get the right amount of hydration.

A practical and philosophical guide for the budding mycologist.

This locking folding knife combines a sharp blade for harvesting with a brush for cleaning. It comes with a handsome leather sheath, too.

[Editor’s note: This product is still available to order, but will arrive after Christmas.]

This sleeve fits on a standard lighter and turns it into a multi-tool — perfect for having around camp. It’s one of writer Ali Slagle’scamping-van essentials.

This retro-looking calculator timepiece is casual enough for everyday wear, and it won’t break the bank if he loses it.

This cute catnip toy lasts forever (our cats are still playing with one that’s eight years old) and also comes in apple, banana, and lemon shapes.

I take a dry sack on mosthikes and backpacking tripsso I can keep my valuables dry — even if my backpack gets drenched by a storm.

[Editor’s note: Select local pickup where available or upgrade to express shipping to ensure a pre-Christmas arrival.]

Straps to a bike or clips onto clothing. Recharges in any USB port.

Jason Stewartcan’t live without these massage balls, which can be used for working out knots and kinks in the feet, the back, and basically any other muscle in the body.

A multi-tool that slides right into his wallet.

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

A woody incense that smells like a campfire, but better.

Cast from gypsum cement. Includes 20 additional incense bricks.

Under$50

For the brother with sore feet

For the brother with a stiff neck

For the brother who lost his wallet this year

For the brother who can’t get enough noodles

For the brother who hates using silverware

For the brother who’s always prepared, rain or shine

For the brother whose head is in the clouds

For the brother who dillydallies

For the brother who wishes he could take his fur baby camping

For the brother who finally got some grown-up furniture …

… And the brother who’d probably lose those coasters anyway

For the musically inclined brother …

… And the rhythmically inclined brother

For the productivity-obsessed brother

For the brother who likes to keep his protein shakes cold

With this charger, he won’t need to plug a cable in his phone’s charging port — this Belkin gadget charges his iPhone battery from the back, plus it has a kickstand.

Featured in our roundup of thebest gifts for outdoorsy types, this book showcases photos taken by director and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, who co-directedFree Solowith his wife, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. In it, he documents his journeys in Nepal, Antarctica, and Tibet, among other destinations.

Under$100

For the brother who always stuffs his running shoes with newspaper

For the brother who’s a clean freak

For the brother who could always use more fresh pepper

For the brother who’s always tinkering

For the brother who won’t pay for air at the gas station

For the brother who’s always forgetting his charger

For the brother who is happiest in the winter

For the brother who likes extra comfort when car camping

For the brother with a sweet tooth

For the brother who’s always cooking

This set, inspired by the famous Robert Indiana sculpture, makes a great desk ornament once he’s completed it.

Under$200

Whether he’s a birder or an opera fan, this is a truly pocketable monocular that he can bring anywhere.

A taller, more supportive version of one ofour favorite camping chairs, made from recycled materials.

These cowhide leatherglovesare stylish enough to wear when he’s not on the slopes. Plus they come with a removable wool liner.

[Editor’s note: Includes free express shipping, ensuring a pre-Christmas arrival.]

Massage guns tend to be bulky and loud, but not this one — it’s my go-to recovery tool, especially when I’m traveling. It packs a punch for its relatively small size, and its motor is whisper quiet.

These premiumsweatpantsare a major upgrade to the standard cotton pair that he’s been wearing since high school.

I recommend keeping aportable jump-starterin your car for any road trips or outdoor adventures, because you never know when your battery might crap out (or your road-trip buddy might accidentally leave a light on overnight).

Over$200

This smart-looking watch combines comprehensive fitness and sleep tracking with an elegant analog watch face and 30-plus days of battery life, so he’ll look good while never missing a heartbeat.

It has a dialogue-enhancing mode so he’ll never mishear another line.

Strategist tech writerJordan McMahonprefers hisElipsaover his Kindle because it allows him to jot down notes on articles and books. It alsosupports Overdrive, so he can borrow books from the library without using a separate phone app.

ThePalma’s e-ink screen is easy on the eyes like other e-readers, but it’s more portable — about the size of an iPhone. Plus it runs Android.

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

If your brother is starting a vinyl collection and needs a turntable, go with this one from Audio-Technica. We picked it as thebest-overall turntable. Jake Sullivan, co-owner ofWooden Tooth Recordsin Tucson, Arizona, says it’s great for beginners. “Somebody who has no experience with records can look at it, figure out how to play a record, and get good sound out of it,” he says.

Apple’s widely beloved pair ofheadphones(with noise canceling) will help him catch up on politics, basketball, and true-crime podcasts — or get a little privacy for his Zoom calls.

This electric kettle comes with a built-in metal-mesh basket that robotically dunks loose leaves in boiled water for the exact steeping time and then removes them for the ideal brew.

This waterproof smart speaker supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and AirPlay, allowing him to use it indoors on its charging dock or outdoors with its 24-hour battery life.

This arcade machine comes loaded withMortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3,andMortal Kombat 3 Ultimate,alongside ten other classic video games.

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

This metal detector comes recommended by tworeal-life treasure hunters. While you can’t ensure he’ll actually find anything, experts think this is a pretty good model for the money, and it’ll definitely get him started.

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