66 Unique Gifts That He Won’t Return, Vetted by Gear Editors

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Best Beach-Combing Item to Gift

Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV Metal Detector

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TK4 Tracker IV Metal Detector

Best Beach-Combing Item to Gift

Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV Metal Detector

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Gift him a new hobby with this fun-to-use metal detector. He can join the vast community of treasure hunters out there and have the tech needed to find lost or washed-up items at the beach or local park or wherever.

Best Card Game to Gift

Iron & Glory Dead Man’s Hand Poker Set

Dead Man's Hand Poker Set

Best Card Game to Gift

Iron & Glory Dead Man’s Hand Poker Set

If he likes the occasional card game, he’ll love this well-appointed poker set. Las Vegas approved, it comes with all the necessary chips and a classy wooden box.

Best Gift for the Cigar Enthusiast

Standard & Twain Blind Cigar Tasting 4 Pack

Blind Cigar Tasting 4 Pack

Best Gift for the Cigar Enthusiast

Standard & Twain Blind Cigar Tasting 4 Pack

Cigar fans or those just curious about the subject will love this approach. Its’ a blind tasting, not unlike one would do in the wine realm, allowing for greater appreciation of the different rolls.

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Best Build-It Gift

Rotate Watches Build Your Own Watch Movement Kit

Build Your Own Watch Movement Kit

Best Build-It Gift

Rotate Watches Build Your Own Watch Movement Kit

The DIY camp will love this hands-on watch kit. It reveals the engineering behind timepieces and comes with a guide to properly assemble the 40-piece project. Oh, the reward of sporting the watch you made.

Best Foot Sleeping Bag to Gift

Subu Quilted Slipper

Quilted Slipper

Best Foot Sleeping Bag to Gift

Subu Quilted Slipper

Gift his feet that sleeping bag snuggly comfort with these quilted slippers. He can wear them around the house or on outings elsewhere as the outsole can stand up to the elements.

Best Gift for the Dead Head

Huckberry x Grateful Dead Balloon Bear Canvas Snapback

Balloon Bear Canvas Snapback

Best Gift for the Dead Head

Huckberry x Grateful Dead Balloon Bear Canvas Snapback

A great gift for the Grateful Dead lover or just music fanatic, this collaboration hat showcases the classic rock bears. It’s a great-looking hat and a subtle not to the glory of classic rock.

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Best Sunglasses to Gift

Randolph Aviator Sunglasses

Aviator Sunglasses

Best Sunglasses to Gift

Randolph Aviator Sunglasses

Give him that handsome pilot look with these stunning aviators from Randolph. The lenses offer a cool fade and the gold trim catches the eye.

Best Leather Boots to Gift

Amberjack The Boot

The Boot

Best Leather Boots to Gift

Amberjack The Boot

Leather boots we in demand generations ago and nothing’s changed since. Go with a great pair he’ll rely on for years to come. These boots dress up but also put in heavy shifts, at once refined and rugged.

Best Get Out of a Jam Gift

Gerber Gear Stakeout Multi-Tool

Stakeout Multi-Tool

Best Get Out of a Jam Gift

Gerber Gear Stakeout Multi-Tool

Does he have a little MacGyver in him? Honor that with a tool that’ll help him with just about any old task. Eleven tools are crammed into this sleek number, like an awl, opener and scissors.

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Most Useful Gift

Halfday The Garment Duffel

The Garment Duffel

Most Useful Gift

Halfday The Garment Duffel

A must for the weekend warrior, this travel duffel touts about 45 liters of volume. That’s good enough for a full suit and three days worth of clothing, allowing him to weekend anywhere in style.

Best Gift Under $50

WEICHA Cocktail Smoker Kit with Torch

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Cocktail Smoker Kit with Torch

Best Gift Under $50

WEICHA Cocktail Smoker Kit with Torch

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Cocktail smoking can feel a bit over-the-top, especially when there’s an entire glass dome involved. This smart kit features a unique topper design that fits on all types of cocktail glasses for a quick smoking. All you have to do is pop the topper on, fill in one of the four types of wood chips you get, and fire up the portable torch (that comes with the kit). Did we mention this is all under $50?

Best Splurge Gift

Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket

Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket

Best Splurge Gift

Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket

This trucker jacket comes with comfortable flannel lining and a waxy, sailcloth exterior. That material comes with a broken-in look and ages like a fine wine, just like him.

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Best Foot Massage Gift

MIKO Foot Massager Machine

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Foot Massager Machine

Best Foot Massage Gift

MIKO Foot Massager Machine

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Feet deserve more, they’re our tireless tires, logging massive shifts each and every day. Set him up with a massage machine that’ll restore foot health and rub away any kind of pain or soreness. It can knead, roll, offer air pressure and just plain make you feet feel better.

Best Outdoors Gift

VSSL CAMP SUPPLIES STASH LIGHT

CAMP SUPPLIES STASH LIGHT

Best Outdoors Gift

VSSL CAMP SUPPLIES STASH LIGHT

Now 30% Off

This clever stash light is military grade, with a toothy metal case and additional compartments. Inside, you’ll find a fire striker tin and all-purpose tape, a must for the outdoorsman looking for some stability while in the backcountry.

Best Drinkware Gift

SOMA Double Wall Glass Tea and Coffee Cold Brew Bottle

Double Wall Glass Tea and Coffee Cold Brew Bottle

Best Drinkware Gift

SOMA Double Wall Glass Tea and Coffee Cold Brew Bottle

Get him a little closer to his cold brew or tea with this cool clear double-wall container. He’ll get to enjoy seeing what he’s drinking and know that it’s being properly tended to in terms of temperature regulation. Plus, it’s just plain sexy.

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Best Entryway Gift

GeekTale Smart Door Knob

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Smart Door Knob

Best Entryway Gift

GeekTale Smart Door Knob

Now 30% Off

If you want real security and personalized access, go the biometric route. This smart door knob uses fingerprint ID to grant access, protecting the dwelling and making entering the place as simple as touching the knob.

Best Wino Gift

yeti Wine Chiller

Wine Chiller

Best Wino Gift

yeti Wine Chiller

Chill down that white or pink or sparkling (or light-bodied red) wine in style with this chiller from Yeti. It’s a sleek number, insulated to keep things cold and padded to protect.

Best Meat Thermometer Gift

MEATER Long Range Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer

Long Range Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer

Best Meat Thermometer Gift

MEATER Long Range Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer

Take the guessing game out of the equation with this helpful app and temperature gauge. He may already consider himself a champion chef or grill master but his skills will only sharpen with his kind of cooking control.

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Best Bartender Gift

GE Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank

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Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank

Best Bartender Gift

GE Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank

Now 16% Off

An excellent gift for the guy who likes to host a party or the home bartender, this ice maker can keep up with large groups. The ice is plentiful and pristine, whipping up large batches in just ten minutes. It’ll free up room in your freezer and it can even activated by your voice.

Best Racing Gift

Segway Ninebot Electric GoKart Pro

Ninebot Electric GoKart Pro

Best Racing Gift

Segway Ninebot Electric GoKart Pro

Does he have an insatiable need for speed? Set him up with a real go-kart, one that can move at a decent clip with a range of close to 20 miles. It’s built tough and can handle racers of just about any size.

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Mark Stock

Mark Stock is a food, drink, and outdoors writer from Portland, Oregon. He spent years making, selling, and sipping Pinot Noir in the Dundee Hills before a full return to his journalistic roots in 2016. In addition to Men’s Health, he writes for SevenFifty Daily, Sip Northwest, The Somm Journal, The Drake, Willamette Week, Travel Oregon, and more.  

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Gear and Commerce Editor

John Thompson is the Gear and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he covers fashion, grooming, gear, and technology. He was previously the Style & Gear Editor at BroBible.com, and a commerce writer for TheManual.com. His interests include attending concerts, spending time outside, and following his favorite baseball team, the Kansas City Royals. 

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