We’re closing out Gift Guide Week with a bang.
We’ve already covered gifts for domestic gods and goddesses, beauty and wellness lovers, and home décor and style enthusiasts. That leaves one of the trickiest categories to shop for:
DUDES.
Dads, brothers, husbands, and boyfriends can be notoriously hard to buy for. Below is a curated, eclectic list of gifts that should please a range of guys—from the practical to the playful. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with YETI.
Happy shopping!
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Dudes:
1. YETI Colster. A must-have for anyone who enjoys a cold beer. The Colster keeps cans chilled for as long as it takes to finish a drink. If your giftee prefers tall cans, consider adding an extender. If he already has a Colster or doesn’t drink beer, the YETI Daytrip Lunch Bag is a great alternative.
2. Playbook Slate Coasters. Perfect for sports fans. These coasters are etched with famous plays from favorite teams and make an entertaining, thoughtful gift for someone who loves the game.
3. Shit That I Knit Jamie Beanie. Many beanies can look bulky or ill-fitting, but this snug merino wool beanie fits well, provides warmth, and looks sharp. The materials are sustainably sourced and the hats are knit by working mothers in Peru.
4. Highline Wellness Premium CBD Gummies. For a calmer holiday season, consider broad-spectrum CBD gummies available in Day and Night formulations. They provide a mild, relaxing effect and do not contain THC. If gummies aren’t a fit, CBD oil or CBD body cream for sore muscles are solid alternatives.
5. Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet. A delicious and playful gift for any charcuterie lover—simple and self-explanatory.
6. Driver Drink Dispenser. A quirky, fun gift for a guy who enjoys beer, golf, or novelty items. It’s kitschy and sure to get a laugh while serving drinks.
7. Dunder Mifflin Baseball Hat. Ideal for the guy who still cracks “that’s what she said” jokes and appreciates nostalgic TV references.
8. Brisket & Meat Trimmer. A practical tool for meat-loving cooks. This trimmer allows for precise, parallel cuts while keeping a hand on the meat, making it easier to remove fat and silver skin.
9. Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music. A beautiful 50th-anniversary book with photography and stories that any music enthusiast will enjoy.
10. Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition. Pre-loaded with 30 classic games like PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, and Super Mario Bros., this retro console will delight 80s and 90s kids.
11. Emergency Phone Charger Keychain. A compact solution for the guy who panics at low battery—handy, portable, and practical.
12. Tablet-Holding Cutting Board. Combines form and function: an attractive edge-grain cutting board with a slot to hold a tablet for easy recipe viewing while cooking.
13. The Dude Diet / The Dude Diet Dinnertime. My own cookbooks make great gifts for food-loving guys who want approachable, healthier recipes. Give one or both and inspire someone to cook more at home.
14. Stainless Steel Steam Cleaning Grill Brush. A great gift for the grill master. Fill the reservoir handle with water, and the brush uses the grill’s heat to produce steam that loosens grease and charred residue—an effective way to clean a grill.
For additional ideas, you may also want to browse past holiday gift guides for dudes from previous years.