61 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Husband
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Husbands aren’t often known for waiting until gift season to get the thing they want. Many I know would rather do their own deep dive and buy the thing they want as soon as they find it. That’s one of the reasons getting a Valentine’s Day gift for a husband can be difficult, especially if you’re trying to get something with a good balance of utility and sentiment.
Although not a husband myself, I have to get gifts for a lot of husbands in my life — in-laws, parents, friends — and many of them come to me for advice on what to buy themselves, so I know a good deal about what makes a good gift for a husband. I’ve scoured our archives to source recommendations from tasteful people, plus selected a few products I’ve tested and would recommend to even my picky dad. No matter your budget or your spouse’s particular tastes, you’re bound to find something they like below.
$25 and under
For the husband who’s sick of nose hairs
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For the husband who reads books on his phone
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Whenever he plops his phone into this case, it’ll feel more like an actual e-reader.
For the husband who reads his Kindle in bed
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This is like a PopSocket for Kindles; he’ll never drop it on his face again.
For the husband who’s always overheating
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He can hold this fan up to his face or fold it to sit flat on his desk and keep him cool all day.
For the husband who knows the delivery person by name
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Strategist senior editor Winnie Yang says this knife has broken down countless cardboard boxes in her household. It also has a screwdriver attachment with interchangeable bits.
For the husband still searching for the perfect white tee
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This one is made of 100 percent ring-spun U.S. cotton, and the label’s easy to tear off so it won’t bug him.
For the husband who loves a good multitool
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This chef-favorite can opener is easy to clean and can even work as a decent boxcutter.
For the husband who cooks with precision
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Chopsticks are excellent for tasks that require a light touch, like flipping delicate proteins or adjusting garnishes.
For the husband who’s tried every hot sauce
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He probably hasn’t tried this one, made by Strategist contributor Kiki Aranita. It has a mild, gingery flavor with a well-rounded heat that’s perfect for adding to rice, noodle dishes, or soup.
For the husband who’s always fumbling for his keys
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Japanese Fish-Hook Key-Chain Holder
Vintage hooks he can dangle off his belt or the side of his pocket.
For the husband who’s full of ideas
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Field Notes Notebooks - National Parks
A notebook he can tuck in his pocket. These feature illustrations of various national parks on the covers.
For the husband who sketches daily
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A classy mechanical pencil that’ll make every line feel like art.
For the husband with an entire shelf for chili crisp
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He won’t be able to put down this unique, mushroomy version.
For the husband who fancies a Reuben
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Get him the cast-iron press recommended by sandwich-shop owners.
For the husband who’s getting into supplements
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Daily Pill Organizer
This one looks good enough to keep on the counter.
For the at-home bartender husband
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Lemon juice is a staple of many classic cocktails, including the Bee’s Knees, Lemon Drop, and the Clover Club (my personal favorite) .
$50 and under
For the husband who travels light
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He’ll love this tiny pen. Even astronauts on the International Space Station use it.
For the husband with holes in his socks
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Softer than cashmere at a fraction of the price, so he’ll have no problem replacing them down the line.
For the husband who’s popular with mosquitoes
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Give him the relief of a weekend outdoors without getting bitten.
For the husband who hates his Apple TV remote
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This remote ditches Apple’s finicky trackpad for a reliable directional pad. It also has a more comfortable design that’s harder to lose between couch cushions.
For the husband who works from home
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These sweatpants are much cozier than many others you can get for this price.
For the husband who just wants somewhere to put his stuff
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A magnetic rack he doesn’t need a drill to install.
For the husband who doesn’t want to wear hearing aids later on
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Strategist sleep writer Amelia Jerden says these earplugs are great for going to concerts thanks to their customizable fit, soft but sturdy material that’s comfy to wear, and clear sound quality.
For the husband who has to write everything down…
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This Strategist-favorite planner has a nice compact size, gridded pages, and an elegant design.
… with a fancy pen
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Lamy’s fountain pens come in fun colors. This one has interchangeable nibs, so he can go from his usual handwriting to calligraphy without needing to carry two pens.
For the husband who prefers to do things the long way
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This popper transforms popcorn-making into a ritual. Just ask Rick Steves.
$100 and under
For the husband who sleeps the whole flight
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Trtl Travel Pillow
Sleeping in the middle seat has never been cozier.
For the husband who likes his coffee just so
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A measuring spoon so fancy he’ll feel like a barista.
For the husband who’s always reaching for the charger
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He can keep this portable charger in his pocket, but its fabriclike design is eye-catching enough that he may just want to keep it on his phone instead.
For the husband who just got a Switch 2
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Belkin’s charging case is protective enough to keep his Nintendo Switch 2 safe in a bag, and it has a battery built in to keep his console charged mid-flight.
For the husband whose phone is his camera
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He can use this MagSafe-friendly grip to make his phone feel more like a DSLR when he’s taking pictures — it even has a shutter button. More importantly, it’s also a portable charger, so he can keep snapping shots all night.
For the husband who prefers pour-over
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This elegant set will give him coffee-shop-quality brews every time.
For the husband whose phone is his flashlight
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Get him this sleek flashlight that’s durable enough to carry everywhere.
For the husband who’s getting into birding
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These binoculars look so good he’ll get over any awkwardness he might feel on his first few outings.
For the husband who spends his days out in the cold
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Our favorite winter gloves have the dexterity of a good thin glove, the warmth of thicker options, as well as touchscreen-compatible thumbs.
For the husband who spends a lot of time on the road
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This inflator is powerful enough to inflate SUV tires and small enough to fit in a glove box or center console.
For the husband who’s not so handy
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This electric screwdriver has everything he’ll need for quick fixes, including a built-in flashlight, 30 drill bits, and a display to show the size of the bit.
For the jet-setter husband
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He can use this little gadget to pair his AirPods (or other earbuds) to the in-flight entertainment system. It also works with other A/V setups, as long as they have a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack.
For the husband who likes his reds chilled
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This ice-free wine chiller works so well he’ll want to use it every time he opens a bottle.
For the husband who lost his fidget spinner
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Ekster Cardholder
My favorite wallet — which holds up to six cards — ejects them all conveniently whenever its corner button is pressed. It’s as fun to play with as the best fidget toys, and he can even get an add-on to track his wallet via Apple’s Find My app.
For the husband whose car is spotless
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Help him keep it that way. This handheld vacuum charges over USB-C and has enough attachments to clean every nook and cranny.
$200 and under
For the husband whose second home is the gym
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A duffel bag full of pockets that can hold a change of clothes and shoes with enough room for extra equipment like resistance bands or boxing gloves.
For the husband whose favorite bag is a tote
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With this outdoorsy totepack, which has handles that can turn it into a backpack, he’ll have plenty of options for carrying his stuff.
For the husband who does everything himself
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Leatherman Wave+
Leatherman’s popular multi-tool has 18 tools built in and a pair of pliers in the middle, so he’ll be ready to take on any task.
For the husband who’s anti-Teflon
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Misen Carbon Nonstick Frying Pan - 8"
This low-maintenance carbon-steel pan can even handle metal utensils.
For the husband who games when he’s away
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Backbone’s newest mobile controller will do more than just turn his phone into a Switch; it can also pair with his iPad or gaming computer over Bluetooth.
For the husband who’s serious about his seasoning
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This ultra-fancy grinder produces heaps of ground pepper with very little effort.
For the husband who’s tired of seeing TV ads
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Apple TV 4K - 64GB
Apple’s latest streaming device has high-quality 4K playback and an interface that’s less filled with ads than the alternatives.
For the husband who wears his slippers outside
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These cozy wool slippers are fashionable enough to wear while he’s running errands.
For the husband with a strict grooming regimen
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Give him a trimmer that’ll leave him nick-free.
For the husband who wants to snuggle by the campfire
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Kelty Low Loveseat
Kelty’s loveseat has plenty of room for two.
Over $200
For the husband who’s serious about his brews
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He’ll love this nearly all-metal grinder that looks good enough to flaunt on a countertop.
For the husband who’s on his feet all day
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Hyperice Normatec Go
This is as close as he can get to an on-demand massage.
For the husband who likes to stand out
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This Norwegian-made cooler is half the size and weight of a Yeti cooler with a similar capacity, works just as well for keeping things cool, and is eye-catching.
For the husband whose headphones are a fashion statement
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Unlike many headphones that opt for an understated design, these headphones look like they were yanked straight out of a retro-futuristic sci-fi movie. (And they sound great.)
For the husband who doesn’t want a Sonos
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WiiM Sound
WiiM’s devices create a Sonos-like ecosystem out of existing stereo setups. The company’s first dedicated speaker integrates directly into that same system but can act as a standalone speaker too. It also has a small display to show album artwork — even HomePods don’t have that.
For the husband who hates checking bags …
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Tom Bihn Synik 30
This backpack is lightweight enough to work as an everyday bag but is spacious and packed with pockets, so it can work as a carry-on for a weekend getaway.
… but has to anyway
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Ridge Carry-On
Ridge’s suitcases are rugged, loaded with organizational features, and come in tons of head-turning colors, so he’ll never miss it at baggage claim.
For the husband who’s going paperless
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He can carry this pocket-size digital notebook with him everywhere and never run out of space to write.
For the husband who’s mastered the pizza spin
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Gozney Arc XL
He deserves a pizza oven that can keep up.
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