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All the best gift ideas for him

Don't know what to get for the man in your life? We have some suggestions.
By Rudie Obias  on 
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The myth that men are simple creatures is just that… a myth. They are complicated beasts, as you'll soon learn when choosing a gift for the man (or any man) in your life.

Indeed, not every man spends their days dreaming of fine whiskey and home gym gear, crowing about perfect masculinity. Old school male stereotypes are a thing of the past, and it's time we started embracing modern, multi-faceted manhood (which includes our non-binary friends, too).

Even when you do find something that you think might be a good option, you can still be sent spiralling down a rabbit hole of doubt. Will they even like this thing? Do they already have it? Because no two guys are the same.

Before parting with your hard-earned cash (and worrying about whether you need to include the receipt with their gift) we can help out with some pressie-buying pointers. Whether that lucky fella is into cooking, style, self-care, or something more specialist, we’ve got him and you covered.

Check out this list of gift ideas that’ll make any man happy, no matter the occasion.

These are the best gifts for men in 2022.

Couple in a double sleeping bag
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Sleeping Bag (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Outdoorsy Guy

If he’s an outdoorsman, he’ll want to head out into the wilderness immediately with this premium-quality sleeping bag. There’s room for two, which means you can snuggle in too. And — best of all — it unzips completely so he (or anyone else i.e. you again) can use it as a super cosy blanket.
Saville Row dressing gown
Credit: Saville Row Company

Dressing Gown (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Homebody

If he’s a lounger — let’s be honest, what fella isn’t? —he’ll love luxuriating at home in this dressing gown. Check out the style, the cut, and Saville Row branding. It's the dressing gown that James Bond would wear.
Man on Hydrow rowing machine
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Hydrow Rowing Machine (opens in a new tab)

Best For Fitness Fanatics

If you know a man who loves to work out at home, the Hydrow Rower is the pinnacle of rowing machine technology. It’s powered by a electromagnetic drag mechanism, which means it’s silent, and has a touch screen display with front-firing speakers. Luxurious exercise.
Dodow sleep aid device
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Sleep Aid (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Restless Guy

Not everyone sleeps like a baby — some of us need a little extra help to drift off. Dodow is a metronome system that teaches you how to fall asleep naturally. Continued practice and exercise should eventually get you snoozing up to 50% faster than usual, gaining you hundreds of hours more Zs per year.
Men jogging in the woods
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Fitness Tracker (opens in a new tab)

Best For Active Men

Not every bit of wearable tech needs to cost the equivalent of his home gym. The Honor Band smart watch offers the fitness basics — which is often all the wearer needs — with an easy-to-use touchscreen. It still offers a variety of features and provides all the vitals needed for monitoring fitness and progress.
A pizza cooking in a pizza oven
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Outdoor Pizza Oven (opens in a new tab)

Best For Garden Partying

The outdoor pizza over is an essential piece of cooking kit for modern men. And there’s barely a fella in existence who wouldn't love serving up homemade, wood-fired pizzas. This Big Horn oven is constructed from high-quality stainless steel and cooks fast.

Watch (opens in a new tab)

Best For Stylish Men

It’s the law of man: Every gentleman needs a good wristwatch. MVMT watches are great modern designs — simple, sophisticated, smart, and casual. These watches are made of stainless steel, premium leather, and are battery powered with Miyota Quartz movement for precision timekeeping.
Mo Bros beard grooming kit
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Beard Grooming Kit (opens in a new tab)

Best For Bearded Men

A good beard never goes out of style. But there’s more to a beard than just not shaving. This rustic-style grooming kit, from top beard brand Mo Bros, has everything your man needs to keep that beard in shape. Includes cedarwood oil, balm, wax, soap, trimming scissors, and a wooden comb.

4K TV (opens in a new tab)

Best For His Man Cave

Trust us, if you buy someone a TV as a gift, they’ll love you forever. This LG UHD TV has it all — 4K resolution, tons of streaming apps, a gaming mode, and other hi-tech features. A stellar gift for the dedicated gamer or movie buff.
Hand pointing at a cold brew coffee maker
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Cold Brew Maker (opens in a new tab)

Best For Coffee Enthusiasts

Who doesn’t love a cold brew coffee? This cold brew coffee maker from Coffee Gator preserves all the natural goodness and sweet flavuors of your coffee, so he can forget all about sugar or sweeteners. It's a seriously tasty gift.

Retro Console (opens in a new tab)

Best For Gamers

Men are always happy indulging in past glories, which is why he’ll love another chance to boss some old school video games. The mini version of the original PlayStation is packed with 20 games — including Final Fantasy Vll, Ridge Racer 4, Tekken 3 and more — plus two controllers.
Amazon Fire Stick
Credit: Amazon

Fire TV Stick 4K (opens in a new tab)

Best For Tech Savvy Men

If the man in your life is looking for the latest and greatest in entertainment technology, then the Fire TV Stick should be one of the top gifts on your list. The device can stream Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Disney, and lots more. Just plug it into the TV for near-limitless content.
New Balance 237 beige trainers
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New Balance Sneakers (opens in a new tab)

Best for Men Who Like To Kick It

There's nothing like a pair if crisp new sneaks on Christmas morning. And there’s almost no limit to the gift-buying options with New Balance, largely because of an endless selection of colours and styles. The 237 is one of our favourites at the moment, kicking that sweet spot between modern and retro.
Man using a Philips electric shaver
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Electric Shaver (opens in a new tab)

Best For Men Who Need A Close Shave

Believe it or not, some clean-shaven men hate shaving. For those who ditched razor blades and shaving cream for electric razors, the Philips Shaver Series 5000 will be at the top of their gift list. For wet and dry shaving, with three 360-degree rotatory heads. Plus, detachable heads for grooming.
Wood neck coffee maker
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Coffee Maker (opens in a new tab)

Best For Caffeine Conniseurs

The Chemex pour-over coffee maker is gorgeous on a countertop and makes for the perfect gift. Chemex guarantees quality with its unique brewing process that delivers great-tasting coffee without any bitterness or sediment that might ruin your man's morning.
Sonos Beam Soundbar
Credit: Sonos

Soundbar (opens in a new tab)

Best For Home Cinema Nerds

If the man in your life loves his audio, the Sonos Beam is the best pound-for-pound sound bar available in this price range. It boosts the TV audio with cinematic quality sound for a crisp, powerful experience. It also has built-in voice assistant to help play his favourite tunes and take care of other tasks.
Meta Quest 2 VR headset
Credit: Meta Quest

VR Gaming Headset (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Vr Gamer

For wireless VR action the Meta Quest 2 is the one of the best headsets available. With an improved spec, the visuals are fast and sharp and the gameplay is highly responsive. It’s lightweight, which will allow him to play for hours. The immersive gaming gift he's always wanted.

Wireless Headphones (opens in a new tab)

Best For Audiophiles

If you know a man who's looking for a seamless wireless audio experience, the all-new Sony WH-XB910N are a sweet-sounding option. The Bluetooth headphones promise class-leading sound and noise cancellation, with voice assistant, lots of tech features, and 30 hours of battery life.
Philips smart bulb starter kit
Credit: Philips

Smart Bulb Starter Kit (opens in a new tab)

Best For His Smart Home

Is he keen to upgrade to all things smart home? Philips Hue smart bulbs are a great place to begin. The kit works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit, and Google Assistant to manage lights and other smart devices by voice control. It comes with two bulbs, a Hub, and a dimming switch.
White temperature smart mug
Credit: Ember

Smart Mug (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Tea Sipper

The Ember Mug is a truly next-level product for any and all hot-beverage-drinking guys. Through Ember's app, he can set the temperature of his drink, which the mug will heat on command. Just one charge will give the mug a whole hour of heat. He can also save heat presets for different types of drinks.
Electric rotisserie grill cooking a chicken
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Mini Rotisserie Grill (opens in a new tab)

Best For Meat Lovers

For the man who likes his meat but can’t be bothered to fire up the BBQ, this mini electric rotisserie cooks all sorts — kebabs, skewers, chicken, and other upright meaty treats. It also has an impressive capacity of 21 litres. A must-have gadget for his kitchen repetoire.
HidrateSpark water bottles and smart phone
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Smart Water Bottle (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Hydrated Dude

Just when you thought you’d seen every type of smart gadget, HidrateSpark comes up with a smart water bottle. This bottles glows to remind him to drink, while he can track hydration via an NFC-powered phone app. Refreshingly reliable for the man who needs to keep himself topped up.
A garmin sat nav displaying a map
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Sat Nav (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Navigator

If he's still using RAC print-outs or fold-out roadmaps, it's time to steer him towards an upgrade. The Garmin DriveSmart has Alexa-powered voice controls and works with a companion app to give him turn-by-turn directions, weather forecasts, and more all in one place.
Krups the Sub beer dispenser
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Draught Beer Tap (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Beer Lover

Lockdown life certainly made our living rooms the new pub, which highlighted the need for good quality booze and drinking paraphernalia around the house. This Krups Sub Beer Barrell holds 2 litres and is compatible with kegs from most brands — proof that home draft taps are no longer just gimmicks. Bottoms up indeed.
Trent Alexander Arnold using a Thermagun muscle massager
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Muscle Gun (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Overworked Man

If you've ever heard him complain that he’s too busy to stretch properly and get those muscles into shape, give him this creative way to multitask while sat at his desk. This all-new Theragun allows him to target and massage muscles as he works away. Similarly, it's small enough to go in his gym bag.
Nivea skincare set
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Skincare Set (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Self-Care Obsessed

Real men have a skincare routine. That’s just a fact of the modern world. This Nivea Protect and Care gift pack includes everything he needs, with deep cleansing face wash, rehydrating moisturiser, plus shower gel, shaving gel, and a classic roll-on.
Set of bodyweight exercise cards
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Exercise Cards (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Fitness Wannabe

Does he struggle with a workout routine? This unique pack of cards will help. Each card features a different bodyweight exercise, with tips on how to execute each exercise perfectly and their overall fitness benefits. Includes exercises that require no equipment — in case he hasn't got that home gym sorted yet.
Man wearing sunglasses
Credit: Ray-Ban

Sunglasses (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Classic Man

Ray-Ban's Wayfarer sunglasses are a timeless classic and will instantly make whomever dons them 100% cooler. If you know that he has a retro taste in fashion but still wants to keep things minimalistic, these shades are just the ones to help him achieve effortless style in no time. They match any outfit, too.
23andMe DNA test kit
Credit: 23andMe

DNA Test Kit (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Naturally Curious

Is he interested in his family background? A DNA test kit from 23andMe could help. All he needs to do is send his test sample off and he'll get a comprehensive report of where he comes from with precise geographic detail and in-depth historical insights.
A man hiking with a cooling rucksack
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Cooling Bag (opens in a new tab)

Best For Cool Drinker

Here’s a literally cool gift that almost any man will appreciate — a backpack-style cooling bag with a 26-litre capacity (that’s around 34 tinnies at once). It's perfect for the man who likes the outdoors, or even just wiles away afternoons in the park. With extra storage pockets and a leakproof design.
Apple AirTag with yellow leather loop
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Apple AirTag (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Forgetful Man

It's hard to keep track of little things like keys (and phones and bags and all sorts) which is why the Apple AirTag makes a great gift. It attaches to his belongings and uses a combo of Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband Technology, and Apple’s Find My network to ensure that his stuff never get lost.
Marshall Bluetooth Speaker
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Bluetooth Speaker (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Music Lover

This Marshall speaker is compact, but the sound is big. It's Bluetooth enabled, so it can stream audio from any smartphone, tablet, or computer with no wires attached. The high-quality sound and vintage look will add to a touch of rock 'n' roll to any room.
A bar of Bulldog soap for men
Credit: Bulldog

Men's Soap (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Sensitive Man

Fancy soap was once the domain of ladies, but that’s no longer the case. Even better, Bulldog makes skincare products especially for men, tackling the specific skincare issues that afflict many fellas. This soft-but-rugged soap is made specifically for sensitive skin.
Portable record player
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Record Player (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Retro Guy

Vinyl is back in a big way, and this model from Ion is a perfect combo of modern and retro. It has built-in speakers and three-speed playback modes. One cool feature is a USB output that allows him to convert the audio from his vinyl records into digital files.
Echo Show 8 smart display
Credit: Amazon

Echo Show (opens in a new tab)

Best For Home Life

The Echo Show will suit a family man. Not only can it do everything a regular Echo does — such as play music, connect to Alexa, and even do your shopping — but he can make video calls, plus stream movies and shows and display photos like a futuristic picture frame.

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