Gems for Gents: 9 Gift Ideas That Are Guaranteed to Impress

Some men are easy to appease. You can get them any gift for a special occasion, and they’ll be happy with whatever’s in the box. 

However, if you want a man in your life to jump for joy, buy him something practical and luxurious, like the nine items on this list.

• Personal Care Kit

Many men appreciate the importance of proper personal grooming. They value looking, smelling and feeling good when they leave the house and face the world.

The special man in your life may not use the right hygiene products or be aware of all the fantastic cosmetic items available. Introduce quality bathroom staples, proper hair care essentials and crucial shaving paraphernalia. This gift may inspire him to practice good hygiene and develop better self-care habits for his overall well-being.

• White Kicks

Men need at least one pair of pristine sneakers. These shoes pair well with any garment, complete casual outfits and lend a laid back vibe to formal wear when the situation calls for it.

Although white kicks need more maintenance than other shoes to remain spotless, they’re timeless. Leather sneakers never go out of style, while canvas pairs are breathable and affordable.

• Sports Merch

Fashion is an outlet for sports passion. If your husband, son, father, grandfather, uncle, boyfriend or male friend is a fan of a team or athlete, get him cool apparel to celebrate his fandom — whether his favorite team or athlete is playing or not. Buy from the official store to avoid rip-off jerseys, caps, shoes, shirts, hoodies and flags.

• Timepiece

A wristwatch is more than just an aid for telling time. It’s a tool for masculine self-expression — an extension of the wearer to convey his personality and sense of style.

Design, material, caliber, weight and water resistance are vital factors when researching watches. More importantly, put a premium on the maker. The older the watch manufacturer, the more impressive a timepiece’s pedigree often is.

• Sleeping Bag

Outdoorsy men with an insatiable desire for adventure also need rest and comfort to recharge their batteries for their next big challenge. Pay attention to temperature ratings, fill types, shapes, extra features and accessories to compare sleeping bags and choose a suitable one for your beloved camper, backpacker, orienteer or mountaineer.

• Swiss Army Knife

It doesn’t take an outdoorsman to treasure this multidimensional pocket knife. A Swiss Army knife or similar multi bladed knife has every tool for every man. Tool sets vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so determine what your gift recipient would find most useful before ordering one.

• Fire Starting Tool Collection

Although there’s merit in knowing how to initiate combustion from scratch with only natural materials, discerning survivalists and homesteaders keep a fully stocked fire starter on hand. Reputable outfitters consider waterproof matches, flint and steel, Ferro rods and magnifying lenses as must-haves.

• Tire Pressure Gauge

Does your loved one spend considerable time on the road? Get him a handy tool he can pull out to check his car’s tire pressure before sitting behind the wheel and avoid a flat at the worst time. Favor a digital gauge over the dial and stick varieties to have precise measurements on an electronic display.

• Manual Coffee Grinder

Java junkies grind their beans to brew fresher coffee and extract richer flavors. While machines have this function, grinding by hand is practical and poetic.

A manual coffee grinder allows your brewmaster to enjoy more control over the brewing process, conserve supplies and have a meditative experience making artisan cups. Plus, he can bring this anywhere — in the office, on the road and in the great outdoors — and prepare a tasty cup of Joe as he pleases.

Buy Him a Thoughtful Gift

When trying to find a gift for your special man, think of what’s missing in his life, consider his hobbies and keep his everyday activities in mind to get him something he would use and treasure forever.