60 best gifts for men who have everything — foolproof ideas for your dad, husband, boyfriend and more
Best gift ideas for Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays and more.
Whether you're shopping for your husband of 20 years, your dad, a teenage boy, or a newly official boyfriend, we all have men in our lives who, no matter how much we beg for a hint, "don't need anything" as a gift. And while that's well and good (and unhelpful), no one wants to be caught empty-handed when birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or special occasions like Christmas roll around. Luckily, that's where we come in.
As shopping editors, we spend our days reading about, reviewing and researching new gadgets, making us Canada's foremost experts on gift-giving. To put our expertise to use, we've compiled a comprehensive list of the best gifts for picky men in 2024. We've got a little something for everyone, including outdoorsmen, homebodies, technophiles and everyone in between. To shop Yahoo Canada Lifestyle's 2024 list of the best (and most useful) gifts for men, scroll below. We promise — there's something for every person, every price and every shipping deadline.
Best of the best: Yahoo Canada's top 5 best gifts for him
Best gift for your dad: Yeti 20z Rambler
Best gift for your husband: lululemon Soft Jersey Half Zip
Best gift for your boyfriend: Fossil Sport Tourer Chronograph Brown Leather Watch
Best gift for your brother: Master Chef Cast Iron Frying Pan
Best gift for your grandpa: Window Feeder for Birds
Best gifts for men under $50
Best gift for your dad: Yeti 20z Rambler
This best-selling insulated travel mug comes backed by a whopping 56,000 reviews on Yeti and 24,000 reviews on Amazon.
Its double-walled vacuum insulation keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold and is dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up.
Best practical gift: lululemon Men's Daily Stride Ribbed Comfort Crew Socks
I grew up in a family where my grandma every year, without fail, would gift all of her grandchildren packs of socks. Is it an exciting gift? A sexy gift? Well, that's up to you to decide. But is it a gift your recipient will actually use and appreciate? Absolutely.
Best gift for tea drinkers: DavidsTea Matcha Essentials Kit
For some, drinking matcha is a challenge. For others, it's a lifestyle. If your gift recipient falls into the latter category, this essentials kit from DavidsTea is a practical gift idea they will surely appreciate. Its got everything you need to whip up frothy matcha, including Matcha Matsu green tea powder, a lightweight matcha bowl, a Perfect Matcha Spoon and a traditional whisk.
Best travel hack gift: Perilogics Universal In-Flight Phone Mount
Asking for a friend: Where did all the TVs in airplanes go? This adjustable clamp attaches directly to your tray table so you can enjoy downloaded movies or TV shows without having to hold your phone.
Best gift for the man who wants to get into fishing: Fishing Discovery Kit
This Fishing Discovery Kit from Decathlon includes everything you need to take up fishing. The combo includes a rod, a reel with a line, a set of accessories (four lures, spinners, a rigged line and bait), and a user guide.
Best gift for your brother: Master Chef Cast Iron Frying Pan
You can't beat the versatility and practicality of a good cast iron pan. This oven-safe pan is made from durable cast iron and offers superior heat retention for lasting performance and even cooking results.
Best gift for your best friend: Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit
Whether dealing with stubble, a stash or a belly-grazing beard, this four-piece grooming kit includes everything you need for healthy, happy facial hair.
Best gift for sneakerheads: Philips Sneaker Cleaner
This gentle yet powerful shoe-cleaning brush delivers up to 500 rotations per minute for an effective clean. The device has three brush heads, sponge, soft or hard, so you can safely clean your shoes, no matter their material.
Best travel organizer: ProCase Hard Travel Tech Organizer
Whether you're travelling for work or play, this tech organizer is handy for keeping your chargers, cords and batteries (plus whatever else you're packing) safe and secure. The case has different compartments to house your electronics and a durable exterior to protect them.
Best oddball gift: LED Flashlight Gloves
These versatile gloves free your hands from holding a flashlight when you're working on a project, fixing something on your vehicle or going for a run in the dark.
Best gift for the scatterbrain: Tile Mate
Never lose your keys, wallet, or luggage again with the reviewer-loved Tile Mate. Attach the Tile Mate to everyday objects like your keys, backpack or bag and keep track of where they end up, whether in Bluetooth range or far away.
Best gift for the scatterbrain who prefers Apple devices: Apple AirTag
Same, same but different: The Apple AirTag helps keep track of important items and find lost objects. Whether you stick the AirTag to your remote, keep it inside your luggage or attach it to your four-legged friend's collar, Amazon shoppers say the AirTag has "saved" them when they needed it the most.
Best gift for the eternal learner: MasterClass
Whether they're into cooking, music, business, tech or art, MasterClass covers every topic under the sun. Individual courses are taught by some of the most famous faces on the planet, including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Chris Hadfield and many more.
Best gift for your grandpa: Window Feeder for Birds
This unique gift idea is perfect for bird lovers and pets to boot. The bird feeder suction cups to your exterior windows and gives an up-close view of birds enjoying their seed. It's "fun for bird watching," writes one Amazon reviewer. "Very entertaining."
Best gift for campers: LifeStraw
If your gift recipient is the type who likes to get lost in the woods to "find" themselves, we suggest giving them this LifeStraw. The personal water filter eliminates 99.99 per cent of waterborne bacteria and waterborne parasites.
Best protein powder: Good Protein Vegan Protein Powder
Packed with superfoods, essential nutrients and plant-based ingredients, Good Protein's all-in-one shakes are a delicious — and nutrient-dense — way to hit your daily protein goals. Shop the protein blends in flavours like Cookies & Cream, Salted Caramel, Mint Chocolate Chip and Chai Latte.
Best gifts for men under $100
Best gift for your brother-in-law: The North Face ThermoBall Traction Mules V
When the weather turns rough, you will want The North Face's ThermoBall Traction Mules V on hand (or foot, more like). These best-selling shoes combine warm insulation with high-traction rubber outsoles, perfect for letting the dogs out, après ski, or shuffling out to grab the morning paper.
Best pair of sweatpants: Roots Organic Original Sweatpant
The temperature is going nowhere but south in the near future, so there's no better time to snag a pair (or three) of Roots sweatpants. These ultra-soft fleece pants are made from organic cotton & recycled materials and have a drawstring waistband. Shop them in 13 colours.
Best gift for the man who has everything: Personalized Slim Card Case
With just enough room for your everyday cards and cash, this slim leather card case is available in more than 15 colours and can be made uniquely yours with a monogram embossed into the leather.
Best gift for your husband: lululemon Soft Jersey Half Zip
Lululemon's soft jersey half-zip is crafted from impossibly soft jersey fabric that's both quick-drying and sweat-wicking. It comes in 11 colours and sizes XS to 3XL. "My partner pretty much lives in these," writes one reviewer. It's the "best jersey available," adds another.
Best gift for shovelling the driveway: Heated Gloves
What's worse than shovelling the driveway? Shovelling the driveway with cold fingers. This winter, make your outdoor chores more enjoyable with the help of these top-rated heated gloves. They're waterproof and offer users three heat settings: high, medium and low.
Best in-person gift experience: Tinggly Gift Experience
Give someone a lifelong memory with a Tinngly gift experience. Tinngly travel and activity experiences are available in more than 100 countries and don't have an expiration date. With more than 10,000 gift experiences to choose from, adventure-hungry couples can choose from whale watching in Quebec, an ice walk in Jasper and much more.
Best gift for the massage lover: Shiatsu Neck and Shoulder Massager
Kiss aches and pains goodbye with help from this "Amazon's Choice" heated neck and shoulder massager. The massager is a great gift idea for athletes or anyone who spends the day on their feet.
Best gift for the TV lover: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Amazon's best-selling Fire TV Stick is a do-it-all device that gives you access to thousands of channels, Alexa skills and apps, including Netflix and Disney+, plus movies and TV episodes included in your Prime membership.
Best gift for the frequent phone user: Anker Power Bank
You never want to be caught without a battery, especially when you're travelling. This portable charger boasts 26,800 mAh of power, which is enough juice to charge most phones six times over, tablets twice and a myriad of other USB devices.
Best gift for board game lovers: Custompoly Game Board
You can customize just about everything in 2024, including your Monopoly board. This one-of-a-kind board game allows you to personalize your game and edition name, property names, images and more. Etsy shoppers call it the "perfect" gift.
Best pyjamas: Le 31 Winter Flannel Pyjama Set
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but these flannel pyjamas are so delightful. These organic cotton flannel PJs will keep you warm on snowy mornings as you curl up with a coffee. Shop them in three colourways and sizes small to extra-large.
Best gifts for men under $200
Best gift for family history geeks: AncestryDNA Genetic Test Kit
It's good to know where you come from. A great gift idea for history buffs, this easy-to-use DNA test gives you insight into your family origins and ethnicities. Find out where you're from, how your ancestors got there, and even discover who shares your DNA via the world's largest collection of online family history records.
Best sex toy: Lelo TOR 2 Couples' Ring
This couple's ring enhances the sensations for both partners during sex. It has six settings, is 100 per cent waterproof and is fully flexible for men of all sizes. "Me and my partner both loved it," writes one reviewer. "Hits the spot for me, hits the spot for her."
Best everyday sneakers: Adidas Gazelle Shoes
If you're looking for a pair of shoes that you can wear anytime, anywhere, the Adidas Gazelles are it. These viral sneakers come in 15 colourways, so you can shop them in anything from basic white to every colour of the rainbow.
Best swim trunks: Bather Smog Afterglow Swim Trunk
Whether you're headed to the beach, the pool or the waterpark, every man needs a high-quality pair of swim trunks. This pair from Bather is designed and manufactured in Toronto, Canada.
Best gift for skiers and snowboarders: Arc'Teryx Rho LT Hoody
This innovative base layer is perfect for those days on the hill when you want light warmth without pulling out your balaclava. This stretchy hoody from Arc'Teryx allows moisture vapour to escape, helping regulate temperature. An added bonus: its chest pocket is sized to secure a smartphone. Shop it in three colours and sizes small to XXL.
Best gift for the guy who's always wanted a bidet: TUSHY Classic 3.0
A one-of-a-kind gift, to say the least, the Tushy Classic 3.0 is the self-proclaimed "most thoughtful bidet in the world." It requires no electricity or plumbing to set up and has more than 17,900 reviews.
More reasons to buy? One roll of toilet paper takes 37 gallons of water to make, whereas the Tushy only uses 1/8 gallon per use — reduce your carbon footprint, one bathroom trip at a time.
Best grooming gift: Manscaped The Lawn Mower 3.0
An unconventional gift? Sure. A popular gift? Well, with over 73,000 reviews on Amazon, one would assume so. This electric hair trimmer is waterproof and comes with wet and dry clippers, so you can deal with business in and out of the shower.
Best pair of pants: lululemon ABC Classic-Fit Trouser 32"
If you're a Lululemon fan and you've yet to try the brand's iconic ABC pants, what are you doing? Shoppers say the bottoms provide "year-round versatility" and "all-day comfort." Shop the pants in six colours and sizes 28 to 40.
Best gift for the guy who hates bulky wallets: The Ridge Wallet
This minimalist front-pocket wallet is designed to remain as slim as possible while holding 1-12 cards. The anodized aluminum plating provides a scratch-resistant surface against daily wear and tear. For those weary of virtual crime, the wallet is built with RFIF-blocking plates to prevent wireless theft.
Best gift for carnivores: Meater Plus Smart Cooking Thermometer
This Bluetooth-enabled food thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking, offering restaurant-quality results, every time.
Best wireless charger: Courant Catch:3 Wireless Charger
This sleek wireless charger allows you to organize accessories and charge your devices at the same time. According to one shopper, it's a "great gift for the guy who has everything."
Best chain necklace: Mejuri Figaro Chain Necklace
This fan-favourite chain necklace from Mejuri comes in two materials: sterling silver (pictured) or 14K yellow gold. The wear-everywhere chain has earned near-perfect reviews from Mejuri shoppers, who say it's "lightweight" and "high-quality."
Best gifts for men under $300
Best gift for runners: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
One Yahoo Canada running expert has tried dozens of running shoes, and New Balance's Fresh Foam X 1080 series is consistently among his favourites. The latest rendition in the series, the 1080v14, offers reliable comfort and a high-performance design, making them the best running shoes for sidewalk jogs to ultra marathons.
Best gift for coffee lovers: Breville Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Bean Grinder
Enjoy the freshest coffee possible from the comfort of your home with the help of the Breville Smart Grinder Pro coffee grinder. This conical burr grinder boasts Dosing IQ technology for precision adjustments and 60 grind settings so you can achieve the perfect grind for every cup.