Wow, what a guy you’ve got. He never treats himself, or he’s too good at treating himself. In that case, send him to Esquire-dot-com to read up on what fashion trends, interior-design styles, or smart-home gadgets he wants to try out for himself. Doesn’t matter who he is, we’ll find a gift for him and save you the hassle. We’ve got you covered.
For a gift that’s guaranteed to be something he absolutely loves, this list is all you need. You can get him one of the tech gadgets we’ve tested. You can fill up his top shelf with some rare whiskey, inventive gin, or other top-shelf liquor. You can just make him more comfortable at home with better furniture, bedding, bedroom tech, or a new robe. One way or another, you’re going to get him something he loves. To make it easier on you, though, we’ve curated the best gifts for your husband. It’s a list of 79 things that will surely make this birthday, Father’s Day, or other special occasion the best one in recent memory.
The Best Gifts for Husband, According to Esquire
- Our Favorite Gift for Husbands: Moleskin Smart Writing Set for $275
- Most Unexpected Gift for Husbands: Aarke Premium Carbonator for $230
- A Great Last-Minute Gift: Masterclass for $10
- Best Coffee Gift for Husband: Soma Double Wall Glass Brew Bottle, $32
- Best Budget Gift: Peel Original Thin iPhone Case for $35
Heated massage therapy to ease away migraines, slow down his heart rate, and generally improve his life.
Best Travel Kit Gift for Husband
TUMI Split Travel Kit
Best Travel Kit Gift for Husband
TUMI Split Travel Kit
The most optimized Dopp kit a man can have, perfect for a frequent flyer.
For The Productivity-Loving Man
Moleskine Smart Writing Set
For The Productivity-Loving Man
Moleskine Smart Writing Set
It’s a notebook that uses real paper, but it synchs to the cloud. It blew our minds, and it’ll definitely blow yours.
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Best Home Improvement Gift
Milwaukee M18 Drill-Driver Kit
Best Home Improvement Gift
Milwaukee M18 Drill-Driver Kit
Get him in his Tim Allen handyman bag. A cordless drill is the tool every man needs, whether he’s a renter or a home owner.
Best Everyday Carry Gift
Benchmade Mini Bugout Pocket Knife
Best Everyday Carry Gift
Benchmade Mini Bugout Pocket Knife
Whether he’s an outdoorsman, a gardener, or just a guy who gets a lot of Amazon packages, every man needs a pocket knife. This one from Benchmade is lightweight, made in the U.S., and easy to care for.
Best Cooler Gift for Husband
YETI M12 Backpack Cooler
Best Cooler Gift for Husband
YETI M12 Backpack Cooler
If he’s the type of guy that’ll hike for an hour to get to the perfect picnic spot, honey hole, or stretch of beach, this backpack cooler will be his favorite tool.
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For the Budding Watch Guy
Timex Weekender
For the Budding Watch Guy
Timex Weekender
If he’s got a bunch of fancy watches, he needs a daily driver. If he has no watches, he needs that first one. The Timex Weekender is the best option in either scenario. Get a leather NATO strap to go with it and he can dress it up or down.
Of course Persol and the brand’s Italian maestri of sunglass making sell the best version of the movie-star aviator.
Best Smoking Gift
Houseplant Pebble Match Strike
Best Smoking Gift
Houseplant Pebble Match Strike
It’s a handsome little match holder, yes. But it’s also a match strike and even a sneaky ashtray.
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Best Writing Gift for Husband
Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen
A fancy pen at an insanely unfancy-pen price.
Best Everyday Carry Gift for Husband
The Ridge Wallet
Best Everyday Carry Gift for Husband
The Ridge Wallet
A slimmer, more functional front-pocket wallet to finally replace his decaying bifold.
Best Home Entertainment Gift
Samsung The Freestyle Projector
Best Home Entertainment Gift
Samsung The Freestyle Projector
TVs are over! Not really, but he'd love a projector to set up a silver screen at home. He can actually take this one and set up a movie night anywhere.
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Most Stylish Tech Gift for Husband
Courant Catch:3 Italian Saddle Leather
Most Stylish Tech Gift for Husband
Courant Catch:3 Italian Saddle Leather
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A sleek wireless charger plus valet tray combo will tinkle his “cool stuff I didn’t even know I needed’ heartstring.
Best At-Home Coffee Gift
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
Best At-Home Coffee Gift
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
Sorry, spoke to soon. The YETI will be his favorite travel mug. This smart temperature-control model from Ember will be his favorite at-home mug.
Best Lighting Gift for Husbands
Philips Hue Signe Gradient Floor Lamp
Best Lighting Gift for Husbands
Philips Hue Signe Gradient Floor Lamp
His man cave, movie room, or home office could use some tasteful ambience. This programmable LED floor light will give him exactly that.
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Best Coffee Gift for Husband
SOMA Tea and Coffee Cold Brew Bottle
Best Coffee Gift for Husband
SOMA Tea and Coffee Cold Brew Bottle
Making cold brew, pour over, or tea is an art. With this pot, your husband won't have to leave it up to the professionals.
Best Two-in-One Style Gift
Mack Weldon Ace Sweatpant
Best Two-in-One Style Gift
Mack Weldon Ace Sweatpant
Once your husband gets their thighs on these ace sweatpants for chilling around the house, he'll never want to take them off. And because they aren't frumpy like his old gym sweats, that's even better.
He'll want the right backpack he can take to the office, airport, and the Bahamas. Troubadour's Pioneer, made with modern minimalist style in mind, as well as durability and waterproofness, not to mention quite a few handy hidden pockets, is the right backpack.
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For the Husband That's Always Travelling
Halfday Travel The Garment Duffel
For the Husband That's Always Travelling
Halfday Travel The Garment Duffel
You pay $98 for a bag that will forever change the way he travels. This might be the best bang-for-your-buck gift out there.
For his Backyard
Vziwry Smart Bird Feeder with Camera
For his Backyard
Vziwry Smart Bird Feeder with Camera
Straight from our selection of weirdest gifts, this app-enabled bird feeder will bring him more joy than anything else on this list.
