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Gifts for men who are hard to shop for

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Socks, tie, gift card; lather, rinse, repeat. We know you're tired of buying the same gifts for men — and frankly, they're tired of receiving them. Yet coming up with a clever gift idea for Father's Day, birthdays, and the holidays each year can feel even more exhausting, particularly when you're shopping for a guy who's content with what he already has.

Rather than go crazy thinking of the "perfect gift," keep it simple: The best gifts for men are thoughtful upgrades for his everyday life, whether it's the clothes he pulls out of the closet, the gear he's working with in the kitchen, or the personal tech in his pocket.

At Insider Reviews, we test thousands of products hands-on every year — rating them on factors like functionality, design, brand reputation, and price point — and research thousands more. And as we've tested and researched, we've noted which ones would make great gifts. Below, we've compiled dozens of gifts for men who have everything.

Our top 8

Staff picks

Outdoor and travel gifts

Gifts for around the house

Kitchen, food, and drink gifts

Fitness, health, and grooming gifts

Tech gifts

Style gifts

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I’m a shopping director and digital media professional with more than a decade of experience covering online shopping, sales and deals, fashion and beauty, and home goods.My expertisePreviously, I served as the Shopping Director at People, where I led strategy and planning for major retail events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Amazon Prime Day, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and holiday weekends such as Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Presidents Day. I also oversaw lab-tested and real-world product reviews to help readers confidently choose what’s worth buying.Why you can trust meOver the years, I’ve spent thousands of hours researching and testing products, comparing prices, and tracking trends to surface the best finds for shoppers. I began my editorial career in 2013, covering New York City sample sales, store openings and closings, boutique fitness trends, and notable city figures for Racked New York. I later served as managing editor at Racked and worked as a lead researcher and producer at HQ Trivia. After joining Dotdash Meredith in 2019, I held a cross-brand editorial role before becoming an editorial director at People in 2022. Since then, I’ve edited more than 3,000 shopping stories.My experienceMy work has appeared in PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Refinery29, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. Before specializing in shopping and lifestyle coverage, I reported on education and national policy for Capital News Service, the University of Maryland’s national wire service, where I interviewed public figures including former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.My educationI hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism and a master’s degree in magazine journalism from New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.
Les was the Deputy Editor for Insider Reviews, primarily overseeing the Tech Reviews sub-vertical, which included reviews and explainers of consumer electronics, streaming, gaming, and entertainment products and services. Previously, he led Insider Reviews' Style and Beauty, Tech and Electronics, Health, Fitness, and Outdoors, and Travel teams. He worked with Insider Reviews leadership on strategy for all of Insider Reviews. Previously, he was the editor of the many expert product-buying guides that Business Insider recommends. In addition, he covered photography and printing products for the Tech section.Having started his career in print magazines, Les is a journalist with nearly 20 years of experience as a writer, editor, and researcher. Prior to joining Insider, he was a senior editor at Digital Trends (DT), covering photography and in-depth features as well as leading DT's NYC bureau. His byline has appeared in publications including Computer Shopper, Men's Journal, and Men's Fitness.While his specialty is in consumer technology, he's a versatile writer who has covered various topics, including men's lifestyle, health and fitness, outdoors, travel, women's interests, automotive, photography, toys, and more.Originally from California, Les lives in New York City and is obsessed with everything Ikea and Lego.Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here.