Finding the right gifts for the men in your life can be a challenge, but it doesn't need to be an exercise in tedium. Our guide features 50 inexpensive ideas, from grooming products to kitchen gadgets to fitness equipment, as well as novel suggestions sure to match the interests of just about anyone. Best of all, each is no more than $50.
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$30 from Amazon
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Keep his face fur looking neat with this rechargeable wet/dry electric shaver and trimmer from Philips. It comes with clipper guards to keep his beard trim and a novel blade to keep hairlines clean and stubble at bay.
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$28 from The Grommet
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Help a bacon lover truly appreciate pork in all its glory. The Original Bacon Kit comes with a curing bag, the cure, maple sugar, a thermometer, and directions. All you need to add is 5 pounds of pork belly from your local butcher. The bacon can be made in an oven or a smoker, and the entire family can reap the benefits.
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$10 and up from SnackCrate
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Why would he munch on ordinary snacks when he can indulge in a sampling of sweet and savory yummies from Germany, the Philippines, or some other faraway land? A full-size starter subscription box contains 10 to 12 snacks (half-size boxes are also available) and new shipments arrive monthly.
$16 from Amazon
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This mug is the perfect gift for any guy who held onto his childhood Legos. Stick on a minifig or go wild and build it out!
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$12.50 from Amazon
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This windproof lighter is an American classic that comes with a lifetime guarantee: If it ever stops working, he can send it back and the company will fix it for free.
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$23 from Amazon
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For active men who love to hike, bike, and fish, these polarized sunglasses are ideal for blocking glare and keeping eyes protected.
$50 from Home Depot
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This stretchable hammock has a built-in insect net that offers pest protection for relaxing in the great outdoors (aka the backyard).
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$24 from Amazon
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Great for that someone whose phone is always dying, this gadget charges a phone anywhere, extending its battery life. This particular model is compatible with the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and iPad. It has a standard USB port for charging e-readers and other devices, as well.
$40 from Amazon
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Fans of the Star Wars franchise will be thrilled to make waffles shaped like Darth Vader. If the bad guy doesn't do it for him, consider the Death Star waffle maker instead.
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$40 from Uncommon Goods
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Does he like a little spice? He can make his own hot sauce with this DIY kit, which comes with spices, three pepper varieties, vinegar, gloves, and empty condiment bottles.
$37.50 from Amazon
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For the man who's really just a kid at heart, this laser battle pack is the perfect way to brighten his day and have a little fun.
$18 from Cool Material
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For the outdoor enthusiast who's also a puzzle lover there's this 500-piece challenge, which shows a season's worth camping equipment.
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$15 from Amazon
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The only thing more outrageous than this rocks glass, handmade in the U.S.A. by BenShot, is the story he'll tell his friends about it.
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$25 from Harry's
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This set includes everything he needs for a clean, close shave: an aluminum razor, three blades, a travel cover, and foaming shave gel. You can save $15 if you don't want or need the engraving.
$26 from Amazon
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Hunters, hikers, campers, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds need a second set of eyes. Backed by the Bushnell brand, these lightweight Falcon series binoculars are built for outdoor wear and tear. They come with a case.
$28 from Amazon
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If he's looking to practice his putting, this indoor golf set is a worthy gift. It's portable and easy to set up, and has a gravity return ball track.
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$21 from Amazon
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This 3-in-1 grill-master tool slices, dices, and opens an ice cold beer. The only thing missing is a thermometer.
$40 and up from Omaha Steaks
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Give the gift of a fancy dinner courtesy of Omaha Steaks. This package includes four naturally aged sirloin steaks. The food is flash-frozen and ships for free in the United States.
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$30 from Amazon
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The Fire TV Stick is a media streaming device with a lot of processing power for the price. It's great for gamers, with access to thousands of apps and games. This newer model also comes equipped with an Alexa voice remote so he can "say it and play it."
$6 from Olio & Olive
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Bacon now enhances nearly every type of food, from cupcakes to beer. Cooks often use pancetta, pork belly, or the standard smoked variety, but guanciale — cured meat from the jowl of a pig — would make a singular Christmas gift for a pork-loving foodie. Popular in central Italy but less known in the United States, guanciale is leaner and boasts a more pronounced flavor than bacon. Olio & Olive sells 4 ounces for $6 or 2 pounds for $30.
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$40 from Amazon
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Never be caught unprepared for an emergency with this handy Leatherman keychain. It's got nine tools, including a bottle opener, file, and knife, plus pliers, scissors, screwdrivers, and a wire cutter. It's also available in three handle colors: red, blue, or black.
$30 from Home Depot
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Just point and shoot for instant temperature readings. Check the grill to see if it's ready for steaks; check the pool to see if it's as warm as the kids say; or check the engine block to see if it's safe to pull that radiator cap. A digital meat thermometer completes the package for a backyard barbecue.
$20 from Moment
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This walnut wood case is distinctive and practical. Rubber bumpers protect from bumps, scrapes, and drops. The cases come in a range of materials, including black leather and shell, and sizes to fit a wide range of iPhones as well as popular Android models.
$30 from Amazon
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He'll marvel at the gift of wireless music packaged in an energy-efficient bulb that plugs into any standard lamp or light socket. Dual JBL speakers provide crisp, clear sound, and with LED efficiency, the bulb should last up to 17 years.
$20 from Amazon
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Lonely Planet's compendium of daily adventures will inspire anyone to seize the day and live life to the fullest.
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$18 from Amazon
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Tired of watching him tear up the house in search of his keys? He can attach this Bluetooth tracker, which has a range of 200 feet, and ring it with the Tile app when they get lost. If he loses his phone, pressing a button on the Tile Mate will force it to ring, even if it's on silent.
Starts at $19 from Amazon
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Make him proud to show his school pride with a cozy fleece blanket from his alma mater.
$30 from Amazon
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Even pen-and-paper holdouts can go high-tech with the Rocketbook Everlast, which can easily send notes or sketches to a number of productivity apps, including Dropbox, Slack, and Evernote, to share them or keep them for posterity. The pages can be erased with a moist cloth and written on over and over again using a special kind of marker, pen, or highlighter.
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$34 from Amazon
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No need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a fancy pen such as a Montblanc. This unique pen comes with free engraving and features gold accents, as well as a two-tone wooden case that will class up any man's desk.
$21 from Megan Carn
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Colorfully illustrated by artist Megan Carn, this 54-piece deck features a cast of furry faces in lieu of traditional court cards and French suits. An open-mouthed husky takes the place of the joker, standard poodles stand in for aces, and spades are swapped out for black labs in a series of charming substitutions that will make even losing players smile.
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$27-$50 from Amazon
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Iconic as it is warm, the Original Stormy Kromer Hat is handmade in Michigan. Lined with cotton flannel, it comes in more than a dozen colors and six sizes to ensure a snug fit. An integrated ear band can be adjusted up or down depending on how chilly it is.
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$24 and up from Amazon
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Rugged and reliable, Wrangler jeans are the perfect fit for a man who takes pride in hard work and appreciates clothes that will last.
$25 from Amazon
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Is a special someone looking longingly at your toddler's hopper ball? Get him his own. The 29-inch Waliki Toys Hopper Ball is specially made for grown-ups, with a sturdy handle. Made from PVC-free rubber, it includes a double-action pump for quick inflation and comes in several colors. Nab the plush version to make a dream of riding a perfectly round horse come true.
$14 from Amazon
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Perfect for the digital nomad who never leaves home without his laptop, phone, and a cluster of adapters and chargers to power and connect them, this handy organizer will help tame the cable chaos once and for all.
$18 from Amazon
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Perhaps you take your personal library so seriously that you want to check books in and out to your friends the way they used to do in public libraries. This kit comes with 20 return-date slips, 20 self-adhesive pockets, plus a date stamp and ink pad.
$11 from Amazon
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Unleash the barbecue beast within and give the gift of meat claws for preparing pulled pork. Strong enough to shred other kinds of slow-cooked, grilled, or smoked meat, the claws also can be used to pick up food and carve large pieces of meat without slippage. More than 9,000 reviewers award the claws an exceptional 4.7 stars.
$20 from Walmart
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Most barbecue aficionados will tell you that charcoal beats gas any day. Help him get grilling quickly with this chimney starter.
$50 from Amazon
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This kit is the perfect gift to get a beer lover into the art of brewing at home. It comes with everything he needs, and reviewers say it's easy and fun to use.
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$18 from Walmart
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Compact and lightweight, this cordless drill can easily and effortlessly handle any household task. It comes with a charging station and an LED work light, too.
$24 from Amazon
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Everything a binge-watcher needs for a successful night on the sofa can be stashed in a handy organizer that sits right over the arm of most couches. It holds the remote, a cellphone, reading glasses, and much more in six pockets. There's even a snack tray for food and drinks.
$30 from Amazon
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If he's over Cards Against Humanity, get him the next runaway party hit for grown-ups. Play by pairing the caption cards with photos from some of the web's most familiar memes, and the judge decides who has the most hilarious twosome.
$34 from Home Depot
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Warm up on the patio the old-fashioned way with this economical 20-inch fire pit from Home Depot. It comes with a mesh lid to keep sparks to a minimum and a natural clay body.
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Starting at $20 from Amazon
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There are entire workouts built around kettlebells, but these compact wonders won’t take up much space at home. A flat bottom keeps them from rolling, while a textured handle helps even sweaty hands maintain a grip.
$4 from Vat19
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Give him a laugh by wrapping a real gift card inside a prank box that advertises a not-so-relaxing massage offered by self-professed foot lover Barry del Greco.
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$15 and up from Trade Coffee
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A coffee snob loves nothing better than discovering local roasters and sampling their beans. Traveling across the country isn't terribly practical these days, so why not let the roasters come to him? Trade Coffee subscription service works with 50 noteworthy roasters like Cuvee Coffee in Austin, Caffe Vita in Seattle, and PT's Coffee Roasting Co. in Topeka, Kansas.
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$36 from Bombas
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Keep his feet comfy in style with these cushioned crew-length cotton socks, available in a choice of four different three-pack color combinations. This gift goes the extra mile: For every pair of socks Bombas sells, a pair is donated to a homeless shelter.
$17 from Amazon
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A magnetic wristband is like a third hand during any DIY project. This one has 10 strong magnets that corral things like screws, nails, bolts, and drill bits, making home improvement that much easier.
$30 from Uncommon Goods
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Beer enthusiasts will love these super-strong magnetic strips. Designed to suspend beverage bottles from the ceiling of a refrigerator, they help conserve precious fridge space by holding up a six-pack of brews, leaving plenty of room for snacks.
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This set of craft bitters from Hella Cocktail Co. makes the perfect gift for the drinker committed to quality. There are five flavors to try: aromatic, smoked chili, citrus, ginger, and orange.
$18 from Uncommon Goods
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Is he the type who loses his specs on the regular? This wooden holder measures just shy of 6 inches tall and provides a perfect perch for a pair of glasses. It's handmade in India, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the communities that produce them.
