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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.