10 Unique Gift Ideas for Men Who are Hard to Buy For (2024)

Who do you have the hardest time shopping for? I would venture to say that it is the men in the family! While I was shopping this year, I put together a list of 10 unique gift ideas for men who are hard to buy for.

I always find it extremely difficult to find meaningful gifts for the men of the family. For years instead of getting unique gifts, it was the same thing: shirts, socks, tools, a gift card, etc. When I was younger, we always got my dad socks and bullets – he was a big hunter.

The practical gifts were usually needed, but how boring! I always wanted to give them something special, which rarely happened.

This year I did a deep dive into gift ideas for men, and I thought I would share some of the best gifts I found. I hope these ideas for men are helpful to you also.

Preferences

Because everyone has a different budget for gift giving, I am trying to share a name brand idea along with a comparable item in a “non brand name.” Sometimes my frugalness will not allow me to pay for the name. It just all depends, so it is good to have options.

There are many ideas and trends going around right now. Here are a few of the items I thought would be great gift ideas for men who are hard to buy for:

#1 Retractable Ratchet Straps

Rhino Auto Retractable Ratchet Straps

These are the coolest things! If you have ever rolled up a set of ratchet straps or watched someone do it, you get it. With these, you push the button, and they retract and roll up by themselves. No more straps hanging everywhere or getting tangled.

These are relatively new on the market, so there is not really a generic brand. I found a few that are close to these. However, they were expensive, and I don’t think they really compared to these.

These are pretty pricey, but they would be very convenient. From what I can tell, they are one of the best sellers on TikTok. If you are on TikTok, you can get them there at a lower price.

#2 Heated Jackets

Men’s Heated Jacket with Multiple Heating Zones
Men’s Heated Jacket with 3 Heating Zones

As you can tell, there are some differences in the amount of heating you get when you pay extra. This is all about preference.

As you are looking at these, you can also find:

• Heated Vests
• Heated Gloves ( I never did find one with great ratings.)
• Heated Hats
• Heated Scarves
• Heated Socks

I wish they would have made these back in the days of Little League football games.😂 They would also be great for a hunter, sports enthusiast, or an outdoor guy of any nature.

FYI – They have all of these for women too!

#3 Smokeless Stove Bonfire

These would be fun for the backyard, tailgate parties, or camping.

Solo Stove Bonfire
East Oak Bonfire

The East Oak brand is a little bit larger than the Solo Stove. They are both portable, which makes these great gifts!

#4 Massage Gun

Renpho Massage Gun
Massage Gun

We have an off brand massage gun and love it!

Once you get into the sites, take a look at all of the options. There are many on Black Friday sales right now.

#5 Ember Travel Mug

I think these are the neatest things! I have the regular Ember Coffee Mug on my long-term wish list. Even it would make a great gift for men.

Ember Smart Travel Mug
Smart Self Heating Travel Mug (Non Name Brand)

#6 Smart Meat Thermometer (Bluetooth)

This seems like the perfect gift for all of the grill masters out there!

Ninja Smart Meat Thermometer
Smart Meat Thermometer

I have been watching these for a while. They are really neat. You insert the wireless probe into the meat, set the app on your phone to say how you want the meat, and begin cooking it. You get updates on your phone, and it lets you know when it is ready! How smart is that?!

#7 Bruno Marc Shoes

Jay found these shoes by “accident” and loves them. After he started wearing them, I started seeing other men wearing them.

They look like dress shoes, but they are really sneakers. He says they are so comfortable!

Bruno Marc Shoes

I do not have a non brand name link for the shoes, but these are not very expensive at all.

#8 Audiobook Subscription

Not everyone likes to read books, I know, it is shocking. 😂 Jay has a lot of road time with his job, and he has started listening to audiobooks. He really likes them, and they help pass the time for him.

An Audiobook Subscription is a different type of gift, but very useful.

#9 Night Vision Goggles

Night Vision Goggles

These are great for any night activities. I immediately think of hunting, but from my daughter’s personal experience, I can see that they could be used so much more. They live in the country and are always having to watch out for wild creatures who might harm the chickens or sheep.👩🏻‍🌾👨🏻‍🌾 These are very handy for seeing things in the night like that as well.

#10 Headlamp Flashlight

This is one of Jay’s favorite items. He uses it around the house, working on the car, or going outside at night. There are so many uses for these, and they are inexpensive.

Headlamp Flashlight (2 Pack on Amazon)
Headlamp Flashlight (2 Pack at Walmart)

You can also get these lights on hats, which is great in the winter. However, they wouldn’t be that comfortable in the heat.

They have recently come out with flashlights built into the fingers of gloves. They look very convenient, but I have not personally used them or known of anyone who had them.

Other Helpful Resources

There are a few things that can make your shopping experiences a little better (easier and less expensive). I am not suggesting that you have all of these, but you know where you like to shop.

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Until next week…

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