23 ultra cool men’s gifts that will up your gift cred for life
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Be sure to visit our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide posts and our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide posts for even more fabulous gift ideas
including 50+ cool gifts for kids and teens, all under $15
AirSnap leather AirPods case
You may need to get the AirPods to go with them. Good thing the case is affordable.
$29.99 on sale, TwelveSouth
Red Dead Redemption II
If he likes Westworld and gaming, he’ll want this. For PS4, XBox ONE, or digital download
$59.88, Amazon
Comedy course taught by Judd Apatow
32 video lessons, plus you get his original outline from The 40-Year-Old-Virgin, the first draft of Knocked Up, and…sold.
$90 for single class, $180 for annual all-access pass, MasterClass
TRUFF white truffle limited release hot sauce
An Oprah favorite thing…if he cares.
$34.99, Truff Hot Sauce
Men’s cashmere scarf
The perfect gift for any man, any time, anywhere.
$66 on sale, Nordstrom (reg $100)
Minimalist Barack poster
Lots of wonderfully stylized men’s and women’s portraits in this shop, though we’re partial to this one.
$20, The Film Artist
Indoor skydiving experience
All the thrill, without having to step out of a plane at 13,000 feet.
Starts at $64, ParacleteXP in North Carolina
or search for a location near you
Nature Conservancy honor gift in his name
To help preserve American lands, coast to coast.
Price varies, nature.org
Scotch Porter Beard Collection
A 3-month supply of a moisturizing beard wash, conditioner, balm and serum.
Go ahead and add in their #BeardedAF t-shirt for another $29 which supports the Movember Foundation
$69.99 on sale, Scotch Porter
The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse
From best-selling author Rich Cohen, you don’t even have to be a Cubs fan to love this story.
$15.66 hardcover, $12.99 now in paperback,
Amazon or your local indie bookseller
Weezer Black Album +
Weezer/Pixies Concert Tickets
Spring 2019, nationwide. Pick a date! Whether you’re his +1 or not.
To be extra nice, pre-order The Black Album on vinyl, releasing March 1
Album $20, Weezer store; concert tickets vary
Phillips Sonicare Diamond Clean Rechargeable Toothbrush
Diamond is a man’s best friend.
$188.95 on sale, Amazon
Polaroid Originals 4695 Polaroid SX-70 Camera
For the man who prefers his gratification, instant.
$399 on sale, Amazon
Benson Cardinal Collection Watch
Every watch from Benson is limited edition. In fact, this one may be gone by now. In which case there will be another that is just as gorgeous.
$179, Benson Watches
Miyabi Hibana Japanese chef’s knife
He is so making dinner tonight.
$149.96+, exclusively at Sur La Table
Collectible vintage wooden fire marshall car
and a donation to the California Fire Foundation
He’ll think of good things every time he sees it
Car $24.95, Candylab Toys; donation as generous as you can get, cafirefoundation.org
Use code COOLCANDY for 10% off sitewide at Candylab — that’s a little more to put toward a donation
Be sure to visit our 2020 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide
which helps support dozens of indie shops, makers and artists with the best gifts for everyone on your list.
See our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide here
And don't miss our guide to 50+ of the coolest gifts for kids under $50.