79 Gifts Your Husband Will Absolutely Love (2024)


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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.

A Quick Look at the Best Gifts for Husbands

SmartGoggles

Heated massage therapy to ease away migraines, slow down his heart rate, and generally improve his life.

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Split Travel Kit

The most optimized dopp kit a man can have, perfect for a frequent flyer.

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America the Beautiful Pass

For the adventurer, this annual national park pass is both sentimental and useful. Bonus points if you travel with him to discover new places.

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M18 Drill-Driver Kit

Get him in his Tim Allen handyman bag. A cordless drill is the home tool every man needs, regardless of whether he's a renter or a home owner.

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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.

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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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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.

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Aviator

Of course, Persol, and the brand's Italian maestri of sunglass making, sell the best version of the movie star aviator.

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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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Jotter Ballpoint Pen

A fancy pen at an insanely un-fancy pen price.

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Original Loft Pillow

An Esquire Endorsed pillow that will give him the best sleep of his life. Actually... that sounds nice. Why not get a pack of two. It would be weird if your pillows didn't match, you know.

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Smart Moon Lamp

Do we actually know how this thing works? Absolutely not. But this floating moon lamp is the perfect way to liven up his bedside table.

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REPLICA Jazz Club

One of the best gifts for Valentine's Day for your man is whatever fragrance you like the most and want to smell on him. Margiela's Jazz Club is always at the top of our list.

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Classic Sheepskin B-3 Bomber Jacket

A sick ass bomber jacket will always be a welcome gift for your man.

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The Original Cashmere Sweater

Another super safe bet is this crazy affordable cashmere sweater.

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Original Glass Flask

Metal flasks can actually taint his drink. To fix that problem, Clayton & Crume made a smashproof glass flask, and wrapped it in a beautiful, easy to hold leather.

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Signe Gradient Floor Lamp

His man cave, movie room, or home office could use some tasteful ambiance. This programmable LED floor light will give him exactly that.

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Scuff Slipper

He's never taking these off.

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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.

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Intreccio Key Ring

Sure, you could get him a big boss Bottega briefcase, but this key fob is just as practical and closer to your budget.

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Suede Bomber Jacket

A jaw-droppingly beautiful suede bomber from Atlanta's king of menswear.

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Barwell Crystal Shaker

We're huge fans of the matching glasses, but the Barwell shaker from Soho Home is our drinks gift of the season.

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Pocket Sweatshirt

A $98 sweatshirt he won't take off until the weather warms up in March, seems like a pretty easy gifting win.

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40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

A watch that's as stylish as it is affordable.

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Pique Polo Shirt

The OG polo is as good looking as it's ever been. Get him a couple, and he'll replace his ratty old tees with something a bit nicer.

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AirPods Max

For a third year in a row everyone, including your husband, just wants a pair of AirPods Max

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SelectTech 840 Kettlebell

Is your man looking to get in shape? That's a win-win for you: easy gift idea and a hotter man. This kettlebell has an adjustable weight, so it'll work for a number of different workouts.

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PIXPRO

Does he love a fishing trip, a mountain weekend, or a ski vacation? Get him a waterproof, dustproof, and crushproof digital camera he can take with him wherever he goes.

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Super Thin iPhone Case

Apple's phones are beautiful, and third-party phone cases are usually really ugly. Peel is the only brand making cases worthy of Apple's design.

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iPhone 15 Pro

Of course, it's at the top of everyone's wishlist. If you haven't bought it, you might already be too late.

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Prime Quiet Deep Tissue Therapy Massage Gun

Saturday softball league, Wednesday night run club, his usual 9-5 desk job—he's under a lot of strain. Therabody's newest massage gun will keep his muscles loose, but it also has guided breath work routines to help him get some mental clarity, too.

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Catch:3 Italian Saddle Leather

A sleek wireless charger plus valet tray combo will tinkle his "cool stuff I didn't even know I needed" heartstring.

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Px7 S2e

Not just any headphones, headphones so good we gave them one of our (highly coveted, trust us) Esquire Gadget Awards.

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The Speaker

A bluetooth speaker with accompanying light show, he never knew he needed it, but he'll absolutely love it.

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Smart Writing Set

It's a notebook that uses real paper, but it synchs to the cloud. It blew our minds, so it'll definitely blow

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MA-1 Bomber

One of the most iconic jackets in menswear, available on Amazon with free Prime shipping.

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FreeSip

If you need a little somthing for your man, this is the best water bottle of all time. Should be good enough.

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Cast Iron Skillet Hot Handle Holder

If he doesn't already have one, a cast iron skillet is the prefect gift. First, it'll last forever (like your love). Second, it's affordable (anything fancier than Lodge isn't worth it). Third, he'll be reminded of you every time he makes a meal (real love).

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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.

Trail Roam Short

For men, finding the perfect pair of shorts is a lifelong odyssey. These Buck Mason ones are the closest to perfect we've ever found.

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Acton Bluetooth Speaker

The best looking and sounding bluetooth speaker we've ever used. Plus, it's got an AUX output that will work with his analog music players.

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Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven

Want to go all-in on a foodie gift? This electric pizza oven will let him cook high-grade Neapolitan pies indoors. And it won't even heat your kitchen up.

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Wallet

A slimmer, more functional front pocket wallet to finally replace his decaying bifold.

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Panama Notebook

A little leather bound notebook for all his lists, random thoughts, and doodles. Every man needs one.

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Tempo Cooler

A cooler that's as good-looking as it is functional.

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Deluxe Lunch Cooler Bag

For weekday lunches or weekend fishing trips, doesn't matter—this little insulated lunch cooler is perfect for either.

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The Bestseller Bundle

Taking a skincare or supplement routine on-the-go is an absolute nightmare. Cadence has woken us up from that nightmare with its packable, magnetic capsule systems—one of our favorite travel products.

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Triple White Premium Leather

Simple, good leaking sneakers in a white leather. If he needs a style upgrade, this is step number one.

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Transport Shoes

Our favorite commuter sneaker—perfect for the city guy, perfect for the outdoors guy. It can do everything.

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Rambler 20 oz. Travel Mug

We found it: His new favorite coffee mug.

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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.

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Meat Gift Boxes

From fancy cuts of steak to good ole fashioned burgers and hotdogs, Snake River Farms does everything in premium-grade American Wagyu. It's a whole lot better than what you can get at any city butcher shop.

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RPT-02 SOL

The fact that these headphones are totally solar powered will blow his mind. But they're also just great workout headphones.

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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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ÉGOÏSTE Eau de Toilette

A greener cousin to the much more famous Bleu de Chanel.

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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.

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RS01 Sneaker

A Pedro Pascal approved sustainable sneaker. He'll love it.

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Negroni Set

A pre-made classic Negroni, a newer-age adaptation, and some rocks glasses. His co*cktail hour will be infinitely easier (and probably taste better), courtesy of one of Manhattan's most popular Italian spots.

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Dumas Blazer

Tell us he doesn't need this blazer...

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Annual Membership

MasterClass gives him the opportunity to learn a totally new skill from the absolute best. He can choose from cooking taught by Gordan Ramsay, being in a band taught by Metallica, storytelling taught by Lavar Burton, and more. See? The best. And you can snag this gift at the absolute last minute, supply chains be damned.

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Azulejo Ring

A stately ring, for some edgy accessorizing.

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Flip Case

Encourage your husband to let go of that over-stuffed wallet he's carting around in favor of Bellroy's sleeker and slimmer design, with easy-to-access compartments and RFID-blocking tech to keep his possessions and personal info safe.

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Plus Smart Meat Thermometer

A life on the grill fares better than it's lived without the fear of Salmonella. This ingenious wireless meat thermometer precisely gauges whether the meat is ready to be served, hot and juicy.

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Lightweight Cooling Comforter

If he's a sweaty, restless sleeper who can't get through a whole night without waking (you) up, Slumber Cloud's lightweight comforter built with NASA-approved cooling technology might do him (and you) wonders.

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Spirits Club

A Flaviar membership is like having access to a mail-order speakeasy. It will keep him stocked with quarterly samples of rare, remarkable spirits, as well as full bottles for him to build out his bar cart.

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Grand Tetons Set

Don't just sip whiskey. Sip whiskey that has been to the top of Grand Tetons, Rockies, or Zion.

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Nanaimo Jacket Black Label

Up his winter wardrobe with the help of this sleek number. It's designed with a breathable Tri-Durance fabric that provides protection against rain and strong wind. Plus, the mesh venting allows airflow so he won't get overheated.

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Metal Vent Tech Midweight Half-Zip

Lululemon is one of our go-to brands when we need to get a gift, and this half-zip is a great lightweight option for layering.

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Connected Calibre E4

Polished, luminous, and not industrial-looking, TAG Heuer's Calibre E4 is a classic timepiece he'll wear forever. But wait, here's the twist: It's a smartwatch, too; one with advanced health and fitness monitors that'll bring out the best performance in him.

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Originals Desert Boots

You probably don't get it, but he does: A pair of classic boots with some scuff or scrape, a fascinating backstory, and an ever-enduing style icon status is one he'll want to wear for years on end. But even if he doesn't get it, you do now. Help him.

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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.

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Premium Carbonator III

Head him off to a life of getting fizzy whenever thirst takes over with Aarke's decidedly more stylish and functional take on soda maker.

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FirePit+ Smokeless Grill

He could be a master of the grill. Or he could just like roasting hot dogs and smores. This grill/fire-pit can satisfy both, and grant a mesmerizing campfire effect—on the back porch or in a campsite off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Pioneer Backpack

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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Koda Outdoor Portable Pizza Oven

Smaller than you think and niftier than most, this portable pizza oven that gets everything done in just one minute is one he can take to the beach and eat out all slices of a Hawaiian, or use at home and live up to his title as a Meat Lover.

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The Glow Light

Ironically, instead of diving into pitch black right away, having Casper's magical dimmed light on actually winds one down to sleep—then wake up to natural light—better.

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MLB Game Used Bat Bottle Opener

Every baseball-watching husband is pretty certain he'd bat.300, if only the Sox gave him a shot at the plate. This is the next-best thing: a bottle opener crafted from a bat used by his home team.

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Tequila Reposado

A nice bottle of tequila goes a long way, especially when you make a famous 818 Espresso Martini with it.

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