We may not act like it, but men are pretty easy to find gifts for. Sure, some of us may tout a lavish wishlist, but most guys will be happy with a humble token of appreciation no matter the occasion. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our all-around favorite gift ideas for men, which includes camping supplies, athletic gear, tech gadgets, party hosting, and more. The best part? Almost all of them are under $30.
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The series is narrated by David Attenborough, and is divided across four discs covering different biomes of the Earth. This series reveals the magical moments that surround us in nature and it is far more enriching to watch than sitcoms.
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Look online to find if there is a disc golf course nearby, and if there is, this is an easy purchase. It comes with an Aviar putter, a Shark midrange, and a Leopard driver. Sets may vary but they always come with beginner-friendly discs.
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Shop now at Amazon From Amazon A hammock is the pièce de résistance for your guy’s next campout or day trip. Nothing elevates a relaxing afternoon under a tree quite like swinging in the breeze on your own personal hammock. This sturdy portable hammock from Wise Owl comes in a variety of colors and ships with tree straps to make for an easy setup even if it’s your first time.
Do you know someone who needs to relax badly but doesn’t want to be confronted about it? Gift them a hammock anonymously, or consider one of my other favorite anonymous gift options.
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It comes with four seed packets of different trees, four peat soil discs, biodegradable growing pots, and an instruction manual.
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Shop now at Amazon From Amazon You can be dressed to the nines and still feel like a slob if you’re in between holes in your belt. This ratchet-style belt from Lavemi is such a smart fix to this problem that it makes you wonder why strap-and-buckle belts ever made it this far. This belt is not only durable but stylish too thanks to its genuine leather construction.
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The Google Cardboard VR Headset is dirt cheap, yet it offers a mobile VR experience comparable to the Samsung Gear VR. And it works with most any modern smartphone.
This lightweight headset can be assembled in minutes. It works with most VR-based phone apps out there, allowing you to play games and watch 360° videos from a variety of sources.
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If you don’t want to encourage someone who would punch holes in all of your credit cards, you could alternatively get them this Fender Pick Sampler Pack instead. Your call.
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This battery-powered amplifier has a belt clip for portable playing, and offers both clean and overdrive playing. Its tone is as solid as you’d expect from Danelectro, and definitely matches the vintage aqua finish.
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Shop now at Amazon From Amazon It’s peculiar that most guys have a secret for the perfect burger but always settle for frozen french fries. Even if you don’t have a deep fryer, you can make great homemade french fries at home by starting with a Geedel French Fry Potato Cutter. As any cook knows, fresh is always best.
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This TSA-approved kit comes with a single serving of craft tonic syrup, a 1/2 oz. jigger, a bar spoon, and a linen coaster. There are loads of different recipes to try and once you are out of the syrups, you can simply make more at home to make additional cocktails.
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To top it all off, the speaker sounds great, with an overall balanced sound with minimal distortion. The 5W speaker gets as loud as you need it to be, and and even has a microphone for taking calls if you’re that important.
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Shop now at Amazon From Amazon It’s a safe bet to assume that anyone loves pizza, and accordingly, the gift of a perfect pizza will be cherished unlike any other. This 15-inch baking stone helps distribute heat when you cook a pizza, and its lifted design makes it easy to serve it all up when you’re done.
If you are looking for even more pizza-themed gifts, then you can browse Heavy’s list of the best pizza gifts available here.
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Throw a pair of these puppies on, and you’ll have happy little feet for the rest of the day.
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This charger works best with Qualcomm Quick Charge-compatible phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Galaxy Note 10 Plus. But even if they don’t have a QC-compatible phone, the hours of extra battery life are always helpful.
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This water bottle has a carbon filter built in, allowing you to drink clean, filtered water no matter what kind of nasty tap you’re dealing with. The coolest part? The carbon filter insert can be removed and replaced with fruits or vegetables to infuse your water if you feel like mixing things up.
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For experienced role players, it is a great way to share their hobby with less-involved friends and family, and for those new to the fantasy realm, it is a simple way to build into more complex adventures.
The sheer versatility of the game’s rules make it a winning pick for anyone, and the game has numerous expansions to keep it fresh with repeated play.
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The MicroStream has a beam distance of 52 meters, and can run for over 2 hours on a single AAA alkaline battery.
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This 174-piece kit allows you to build three different dinosaurs, allowing you to reconstruct your T. rex into a pterodactyl into a triceratops as often as you please.
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The Thorkey might have just set the middleground between letting them jangle at your side and letting them stab your leg in your pocket.
This compact key organizer turns your keyring into a Swiss army style holder that leaves room for extra accessories like a bottle opener or a flash drive.
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This complex flavor fits fantastically with whiskey, bourbon, beer, and other liqours. It is a great gift to give to a homebrewer, or someone who just always buys the cheap stuff.
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His art combines biting pop culture references and powerful political messages in a way that almost anyone can digest. Banksy’s Wall and Piece is a full-color overview of his career, and highlights some of his most memorable and impermanent installations. Any fan of art will appreciate this book.
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If you are interested in issuing the challenge, see what they think of the Satan’s Blood Hot Sauce, which comes in a traditional blood vial container and nearly tops the charts for Scoville units.
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Enable the bedbug in your life to do what makes them happy. Plus, when you give this gift, you get the added fun of watching the recipient try to walk around with them on.
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These TSA approved portable containers are easy to refill, and have a convenient flip top opening. They ship empty, so be sure to do them the favor of filling it up before you gift it.
For another great Sriratcha gift idea, you can consider this Sriracha Tin Lunch Box, which like the keychain bottle, is also officially licensed.
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The drone gets 4-8 minutes of flight time from a 30 minute charge, which means you can get in multiple flights per day.
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This AmazonBasics pack comes with two plump and comfortable pillows that are firm, form-retaining, and machine washable. If you know someone who needs a good night’s sleep, don’t beat around the bush about it. Get them what they need.
If this set of pillows is a little too pricey for your budget, there are some decorational pillows that appear in my roundup of the best gifts under $10.
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Once you’ve filled a few pages with notes, you can open up the free Rocketbook app and scan the QR codes at the bottom of a page to preserve and upload all of the writing on the page. Once the notebook is filled up, you literally pop it in the microwave for a few minutes to magically make the pages blank again.
If this isn’t the coolest notebook ever, I don’t know what is.
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This book contains succulent recipes from the world of Skyrim, Morrowind, and Tamriel. My personal favorite is the Apple Cabbage Stew (it is way better than it sounds).
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This kit has a bottle of beard oil, a tin of beard balm, a boar bristle brush, a wooden pocket comb, and a pair of trimming scissors. And it all comes in a giftable tin that makes for the perfect place to store it all.
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The Pop Socket is also one of my favorite budget tech gifts too.
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