54 Holiday Gifts Perfect for the Guys in Your Life

Out of everyone on your list, shopping for the men is arguably the most challenging. Whether he's your dad, your significant other, or your brother, he has a broad set of interests that go far beyond the generic; simply put, that go-to plaid button-up or bottle of bourbon probably won't hit the mark (unless it's really good bourbon, that is). Enter the following holiday gifts for him, which are much more on his level (and all of them can be ordered online). From new-age takes on the classics (think sleek bottle openers, modern patio fire pits, gourmet cocktail syrups, and fancy office supplies) to presents he definitely won't see coming (works gloves made from sustainable materials, for example), there's something on our list for guys that's bound to help with yours.

And while we can't know exactly who you're shopping for, we did take a stab at catering to his interests. Is he a burgeoning culinary maestro who transforms your kitchen island into a chef's table, where you can watch him work? Expand his horizons by setting him up with cultural cookbooks and the best-possible knives, or treat him to a grow-at-home greens kit, which he can use to nurture his own herbs. If he's more of a mixologist than a chef, put the ahead fermentation guide on his radar (he can brew his own kombucha!) or gift him a fancy decanter which he'll use to home his go-to liquor. Is he a bookworm, but also someone who appreciates a challenge? Just wait until he sees the LEGO typewriter.  

Ahead, you'll find a broad lineup of presents that are sure to speak to whatever he's into. Whether you're looking to elevate his every day with must-have essentials like a denim repair kit or a washable cashmere sweater or helping him expand beyond his usual routine, these gifts are sure to impress him.

A calendar that works forever and always? Sign him up. All he has to is keep on turning.

Shop Now: Christopher Rouleau Rotary Calendar, $40, jaysonhome.com.

Give bliss: The Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Gummies Limited Edition Winter Box includes hit flavors like blood orange and Meyer lemon.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Gummies Limited Edition Winter Box, $65 for 72, shopcanopy.com.

Upgrade his holiday party sock game with a pair of these—they're luxurious, but modern.

Shop Now: Brunello Cucinelli Ribbed Striped Socks, $295, saksfifthavenue.com.

Beach days, fishing excursions, and road trips—this stainless-steel cooler is up for the ride.

Shop Now: Yeti Stainless Steel Cooler, $800, yeti.com.

Has his home office become his main workspace? Replace a standard phone with this chrome iteration.

Shop Now: Pottery Barn "Crosely" Kettle Chrome Desk Phone, $79, potterybarn.com.

The same goes for pen storage—this crystal cup from Baccarat is the definition of luxe.

Shop Now: Baccarat "Louxor" Pen Holder, $200, neimanmarcus.com.

Kick cocktails up a notch with these syrups, which pack herbal and spicy notes.

Shop Now: Gris Gris Cocktail Magic Syrups, $18, grisgriscocktailmagic.com.

This speed bike is a dashing and well-engineered ride.

Shop Now: Retrospec Beaumont 7-Speed City Bike, $399, retrospec.com.

His spirits will stay fresh in this geometric decanter, which doubles as a décor piece.

Shop Now: Crate & Barrel "Ezra" Optic Decanter, $60, crateandbarrel.com.

Low smoke and large flame—this patio fire pit is the modern essential his backyard is missing.

Shop Now: Tiki Patio Fire Pit, $350, tikibrand.com.

Has he become your household's resident gardener? He can take his favorite hobby indoors thanks to this grow house; he'll use it to nurture culinary herbs that wind up in his best recipes.

Shop Now: Modern Sprout Modern Grow House, $199, nordstrom.com.

Set your favorite fire-starter up with a sleek set of stoking tools that you don't mind leaving on display.

Shop Now: Williams Sonoma "Jackson" Fire Tools, $495, williams-sonoma.com.

Fjallraven's High Coast Totepack, made of recycled nylon, converts to a backpack and folds into a pouch for travel.

Shop Now: Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, $70, nordstrom.com.

For the smoothest shaves of his life, wrap up the three-step Shaving Regimen by Frederick Benjamin (shave gel not shown).

Shop Now: Frederick Benjamin Shaving Regimen, $36, frederickbenjamin.com.

He can dice, slice, and chop with ease thanks to this 14-piece knife set that is as stylish as it is functional.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart 14-Piece Knife Block Set, $60, wayfair.com.

Eat your heart out, Wes Anderson: The Lego Ideas Typewriter achieves the trifecta of retro, geeky, and literary.

Shop Now: Lego Ideas Typewriter, $200, lego.com.

This snack box, complete with a slew of spreads and specialty meats, was made for football season.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart Sausages and Spreads Box, $85, macys.com.

A set of garden essentials is always appreciated, especially if it comes with a few rare seed varieties.

Shop Now: Terrain "Clarington" Forge Garden Tools, $98, shopterrain.com.

Rugged and leather-wrapped, this keychain is the sexy cowboy of key rings.

Shop Now: Ready Objects Circle Key Chain, $88, nickeykehoe.com.

Searching for an apron he'll have for years? This waxed iteration from Hedley & Bennett is as durable as they come.

Shop Now: Hedley & Bennett "The Waxman" Apron in Yosemite Green, $120, hedleyandbennett.com.

This facial brush stimulates skin for an impeccably fresh finish.

Shop Now: Alder New York Cleansing Facial Brush, $26, verishop.com.

Does his timepiece need an upgrade? Consider this leather-strap watch, which is elevated enough for work, but weekend-friendly, too.

Shop Now: Movado Heritage "Calendoplan" Leather Strap Watch, 42mm, $482, nordstrom.com.

This saddle leather-handled piece makes cracking open a cold one that much better.

Shop Now: Moore & Giles Modern Saddle Bottle Opener, $120, mooreandgiles.com.

A smart speaker that he can take anywhere, from camping trips to the pool? That's genius.

Shop Now: Bose Portable Smart Speaker, $399, bose.com.

The only thing better than a cashmere sweater is one that doesn't need to be sent out to the dry cleaner every week. We love this washable option, which he'll ask for year after year.

Shop Now: Ralph Lauren Washable Cashmere Crewneck Sweater in Lovette Heather, $298, ralphlauren.com.

Made in the United States from 100-percent goat leather, these durable work gloves will take him from fall cleanup to projects involving power tools.

Shop Now: Vermont Glove "The Vermonter" Gloves, $100, vermontglove.com.

Native American-owned denim company Ginew makes durable classics, like this chambray shirt.

Shop Now: Ginew Mohican Crew Chambray Shirt, $198, ginewusa.com.

Fulton & Roark Formula 5 Oil is a beard oil, skin-and-scalp moisturizer, and hair styler in one.

Shop Now: Fulton & Roark Formula 5 Oil, $31, fultonandroark.com.

This denim mending kit patches holes, fixes rips, and adds priceless patina to well-loved jeans.

Shop Now: Raleigh Denim Workshop Mending Kit, $40, raleighdenimworkshop.com.

If he's a coffee enthusiast, he'll appreciate Martha's range of bold, but balanced beans.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart Coffee, from $9.99, amazon.com.

Some things are worth waiting for, as evidenced by Rabbit Hole's limited-edition Boxergrail Founder's Collection Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey; each batch was aged for six years. Shopping for a guy who loves whiskey? He'll appreciate this citrus, spiced flavor and vanilla finish of this one.

Shop Now: Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Founder's Collection Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, price dependent on region, rabbitholedistillery.com.

With incremental heat levels—including mild, medium, and hot—this set is perfect for a hot sauce lover looking to expand his palette.

Shop Now: Queen Majesty Hot Sauce Trinity Sampler, $19.95, amazon.com.

Cooking in Marfa, by Virginia Lebermann and chef Rocky Barnette, owners of the town's culinary hot spot Capri, is packed with tasty recipes and entertaining essays about the West Texas art mecca—and it's photographed by Living friend and fellow local Douglas Friedman.

Shop Now: Cooking in Marfa, $24.99, amazon.com.

Treat the number one guy in your life to a pair of sleek, versatile boots. This timeless pair can be dressed up or down, making them a great choice for everyday use or special occasions. The waterproof fabrication and incredible leather detailing make them all-around winners.

Shop Now: Red Wing Heritage "Classic Moc" in Copper, $309.99, redwingshoes.com.

These block-printed, organic-cotton bandanas are an urban cowboy's answer to the pocket square.

Shop Now: Les Indiennes Fanny Bandanas, from $25, lesindiennes.com.

Oysters don't have to be an out-to-eat delicacy. Set him up with the correct tools, like this shucking knife, so he can take matters into his own hands.

Shop Now: R. Murphy Oyster Knives, $38.50, rmurphyknives.com.

Kick off a holiday tradition with this handwoven family-games basket. It holds a deck of cards and cribbage and checkers boards, and scores extra points for wholesome fun.

Shop Now: Peterboro Basket Co. Family Games Basket, $135, peterborobasket.com.

So he's not one to stick to a skincare routine—but this three-step cleanser, exfoliating toner, and moisturizer kit, which comes in packaging cool enough to leave out on the sink, might just convince him to start one.

Shop Now: Bevel Skin Essentials Kit, $34.95, getbevel.com.

Have a toss-and-turner when it comes to bidding goodnight? Thanks to this new device, which simulate the natural light's daily cycle of rising and setting, he'll be waking up refreshed and drifting off into sweet dreams in no time.

Shop Now: Philips SmartSleep Sleep and Wake Up Light Therapy Lamp, $179.95, amazon.com.

His handiness will know no bounds as he wields the compact tool set, which holds two screwdriver bits, a hook knife, a gimlet, and a corkscrew.

Shop Now: Garrett Wade Brass Capsule Multitool Set, $38.50, garrettwade.com.

If he's missing the gym and making do with at-home workouts, he might not be stretching like he used to. This muscle massager will break up that pesky lactic acid—and soothe sore limbs—in no time.

Shop Now: Hyperice Hypervolt Muscle Massager, $249, hyperice.com.

Expand your favorite home chef's borders with Sonoko Sakai's essential guide to Japanese home cooking.

Shop Now: Japanese Home Cooking: Simple Meals, Authentic Flavors, $25.49, amazon.com.

He's spending more time than ever in the mountains, and this mini flashlight will make his time outdoors after sunset a little easier to manage.

Shop Now: VSSL Mini Flashlight, $100, vsslgear.com.

No one is flying to Copenhagen these days, so nab The Noma Guide to Fermentation, which shares the world-famous Danish restaurant's recipes for kombucha, misos, and more.

Shop Now: The Noma Guide to Fermentation, $26.99, amazon.com.

The wood geek in your life will appreciate the beauty of this handsome vase made with a solid piece of California buck-eye burl. Plus, it's a reason for him to finally display some blooms.

Shop Now: Melanie Abrantes One-of-a-Kind Wood Buck-Eye Burl Wood Bud Vase, $80, etsy.com.

Made of sustainable materials, Arbor skateboards deliver the smoothest-possible ride.

Shop Now: Arbor Pilsner Flagship Skateboard, $169.95, arborcollective.com.

If he carries hot sauce with him everywhere, flag this brand for him. All of Red Clay's many flavor options, from the Original formula to Hot Honey, send sparks.

Shop Now: Red Clay Hot Sauce, from $10 per bottle, redclayhotsauce.com.

Designer Jono Pandolfi has spent decades perfecting this handmade stoneware pot's form so it pours like a dream and keeps his favorite brew hot.

Shop Now: Jono Pandolfi Teapot, $140, jonopandolfi.com.

Florida-based Yield Design created six intoxicating incense scents inspired by famous architects (desert rose and amber nods to Frank Lloyd Wright; vetiver and palo santo is an ode to Carlo Scarpa).

Shop Now: Yield Design Incense, $18 for 15 hand-rolled sticks, yielddesign.co.

This all-natural essential oil-based body care line was made with the fitness enthusiast in mind. He'll enjoy a little self-care with any of the handsomely packaged products—especially the heavenly foot soak.

Shop Now: WILL Skin Care, from $10, wayofwill.com.

Slice in style with Nontron's stainless steel and wood-burned boxwood knives, made by France's oldest cutlery forge.

Shop Now: Nontron Wood-Burned Boxwood Country Kitchen Knives, from $40, coutellerie.com.

Your outdoorsy guy will love BioLite's FirePit, a portable smokeless wood and charcoal burning grill that can cook meals and function as a fire pit. The best part: It's made with a patented airflow technology that keeps pesky smoke in check and allows you to control the size of flames manually or remotely via Bluetooth.

Shop Now: BioLite Outdoor Smokeless Fire Pit Grill, $249.95, bioliteenergy.com.

Spoil the cook with these handcrafted kitchen accessories. Each metal utensil is coated with a vegan mix of candelilla wax and coconut oil to preserve its polished surface.

Shop Now: Black Swan Handmade Kitchen Tools, from $22 each, blackswanhandmade.com.