In search of an ideal gift for the husband, brother, father, or son in your life? Sometimes the best presents come in expertly curated boxes. Whether he's into coffee, camping, or cars, these gifts embrace an array of passions through fun, informative, and creative knicknacks. All you have to do is pick the wrapping paper.
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Best for Hot Sauce Aficionados
$90 from Man Crates
For the man who's already tried every single hot sauce out there, this kit has all the necessary ingredients to make his very own bottle: hot sauce flavors like a Carolina Reaper Pepper Purée, and tools that include a pull-handle food processor, stainless steel funnel, and chemical resistant gloves (important!). This DIY project is bound to result in a hellaciously fiery hot sauce — and a whole lot of sweat.
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Best for Steadfast Groomers
$85 from Giften Market
Soap, hand cream, lip balm, dry shampoo — it's all packed into this feel-good self care box that encourages some serious "me time." In addition to a couple of snacks, including a gourmet chocolate bar and Annie B's caramels, gift givers can customize the box with a selection of cocktail mixes or caramel corn.
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Best for Zen Seekers
$105 from Etsy
It's been a stressful year and some change, and a little mental health work can go a long way right now. This MENtal health box (we see what you did there) provides men with the tools to get started on their self-improvement journey, and features the "Unf*ck Yourself" book, a "Do the Work" journal, charcoal soap, a fidget cube, and other items.
Best for Happy Hour Die-Hards
$200 from Gourmet Gift Baskets
Happy hour is the best hour, especially when it comes with a basket stuffed with premium snacks and craft beer. The gargantuan spread includes brews from Sam Adams, Angry Orchard, Fat Tire, and other breweries, plus pretzel twists, garlic sausage, smoked gouda, and sea salt caramel cookie straws — all ideal for the "it's 5 o'clock somewhere" guy in your life.
Best for Cigar Puffers
$55 from Bespoke Post
So a trip to Cuba isn't in the cards this year. Maybe this cigar box is the next best thing? Six cigars come with a cigar cutter, a box of matches, a travel cigar tube, and a cigar review journal so he can keep track of his favorite stogies to puff on.
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Best for Grill Enthusiasts
$70 from Man Crates
To the men who still fire up the grill in sub-30-degree weather, we salute you. In addition to a selection of barbecue sauces and spice blends, this grill crate contains a brass-knuckle meat tenderizer, iron smoker box, and four steak thermometers to ensure each slab is cooked to perfection.
Best for Fermentation Fiends
$100 and up from Food52
For the man who really got into pickling during the pandemic, this pickle gift set might serve as a reminder that you can truly pickle anything if you put your mind to it. The box includes a jar of standard bread and butter pickles, but also more obscure items like pickled peas, pickled asparagus, pickled green tomatoes, and pickled fennel, plus a wooden picker for easy pickle plucking.
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Best for Bear Grylls Admirers
$55 from Amazon
It's hard not to yell "I am all that is man!" after opening the Man Box, a curated hodgepodge of outdoor survival gear that includes a Rambo knife, mini ferro rod, and jute fire rope. Need to clean up after building a fire? The natural coffee grit soap will help with that.
Best for Burgeoning Fisherman
$23 from Amazon
Fishermen of all ages will appreciate this mystery tackle box that comes with at least five different baits and lures, plus a fishing magazine and a selection of educational content. The contents are always a surprise — kind of like what winds up at the end of a fishing rod.
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Best for Movie Buffs
$87 from Knack
For the guy who looks at a mouth-watering dinner spread on screen and says, "I can do that," this Popcorn & Movie Night box puts both his culinary skills and film acumen to the test. The box contains "Eat What You Watch: A Cookbook for Movie Lovers," along with popcorn, a popcorn bowl, white cheddar popcorn seasoning, and Cinephile: A Card Game, so he can show off his random movie trivia.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF ADVENTURE
Make the season truly memorable with a scratch-off activity guide to suit everyone on your list.
The activities contained in every Adventure Challenge edition are designed to add a little mystery and a whole lot of fun to bonding time with family, friends, or that special spouse or partner. Just scratch the entry to reveal a new "surprise" adventure; each challenge comes with an estimated time commitment and cost, usually $20 or less. There's also a version for solo adventures, a "naughty" edition, and bundles that include an instant camera.
Adventures Over Things!
–"The best gift ever!"
(SPONSORED)
Best for Sharp Shavers
$77 from Gillette
Sure, a standard razor and some shaving cream will probably do the trick, but some men need a little more pampering. Gillette's beard care kit provides the start-to-finish necessities for a clean, sophisticated shave, from a beard and face wash to a transparent shave gel, plus beard balm made from cocoa butter, argan oil, and shea butter.
Best for Bookworms
$39 and up from Etsy
Don't be surprised if he burrows his nose into a book after opening this box. When ordering, you can choose his preferred genre from categories like historical fiction, sci-fi, and humor. Books come with items like coffee and soaps made by small business owners.
Best for Burgeoning Travelers
$80 from Box Fox
Sometimes it takes a little nudging to plan the next adventure. This curated box comes with "The Bucket List" — a roundup of 1,000 adventures to inspire new journeys — plus a leather bag tag, candle, and maple bourbon gummy bears. Bon voyage!
Best for Gym Rats
$18 and up from Etsy
Available in three sizes, this fitness package is packed with plenty of protein for any wannabe bodybuilder, from supplement samples to protein snacks. Depending on the size of the box, fitness buffs can also expect a sweat rag, mineral bath soak, a jump rope, and men's hydrating and nourishing face masks.
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Best for Meat Mavens
$160 from Chop Box
Get out your steak knives: This meat-centric package has everything needed to satisfy a fan of quality beef. In addition to a selection of cuts — New York strip, boneless ribeye, filet mignon, and flat iron — there's a bottle of Peter Luger's Steak Sauce and McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning.
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Best for C-Suite Types
$100 from BroBasket
We may not be entirely sure what a bro wants, but an executive bro? Probably something like this Executive BroBox filled with cigars and plenty of cigar accessories, plus a set of whiskey stones and a Ghirardelli chocolate bar. Because bros have a sweet tooth, too.
Best for Amateur Campers
$35 from Bespoke Post
There's a throwback vibe to this outdoor gear kit, from the fingerling folding knife and Welly hero tape to the campfire harmonica. You won't find all the necessities for hiking the Appalachian Trail, but for an explorer camping in his backyard, this might do the trick.
Best for Motorheads
$65 from Etsy
There's little that comes between some men and their cars. For those men, the Dream Car Box includes a bit of everything to keep his ride looking fresh, including an auto scratch repair marker, a detail cloth, blind spot mirrors, a dial tire gauge, and some other handy tools.
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Best for Caffeine-Buzz Seekers
$56 from Bean Box
There are the makings of a perfect morning in this box, which includes four curated coffees and a smattering of breakfast treats, from biscotti to stroopwafels to granola. The only hard part? Getting out of bed to assemble it all.
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Best for Sports Fans
$40 from Man Crates
Binoculars? Check. Personalized koozie? Check. Team spirit cinch pack and snacks? Check. Guaranteeing his team wins the game? Sorry, this gift doesn't do that, but at least he'll be cheering in style, right?
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