A Gift for Every Type of Boyfriend (at Every Price Point)

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Choosing a gift for your boyfriend might seem easy at first. Then you start to consider details like how long you’ve been dating, your budget, and his actual interests, and suddenly it’s a lot harder. But finding the right gift for a boyfriend doesn’t have to be rocket science.

If you need a little assistance discovering that special something, this list of gifts at a variety of prices should help, whether your boyfriend is an aspiring chef who needs new kitchen tools, a guy who misplaces his stuff and could use some organization, or a fitness fanatic who would enjoy a fresh set of workout clothes.

Having been a boyfriend myself for most of my 20s, I can vouch for the selection of thoughtful gift ideas below. While most of the items on this list are available on Amazon, I’ve found some of them elsewhere for those who like to shop around.

Under $25

For the boyfriend who’s anxious about flying

For the boyfriend who’s the letter-writing type

For the boyfriend who’s getting into rock climbing

Microsend Magnetic Route Setting Kit

$20

$20

Photo: Courtesy of the Vendors

These tiny plastic magnets look like the holds you’d see on the walls of a climbing gym. Now he can turn the fridge into his own rock wall.

$20

at Microsend

Buy

For the boyfriend who gets hangry

For the boyfriend who moonlights as a writer

For the boyfriend who always wants to be the murderer (in Mafia)

For the boyfriend with chronically chapped lips

For the boyfriend with holes in his socks

Under $50

For the boyfriend who loves his coffee routine

For the boyfriend who wants to make his own lattes

For the boyfriend who’s always looking for his keys (and wallet and headphones)

For the creative boyfriend

For the boyfriend with chronically cold hands

For the boyfriend with a drawer full of white tees

For the boyfriend whose favorite food is tacos

For the boyfriend who wants to travel light but still work on his novel

For the caffeinated boyfriend who likes to camp

For the DIY boyfriend

For the boyfriend who just realized he has dry skin

Under $100

For the boyfriend who’d rather order in than go out

For the boyfriend looking to improve his swing

For the boyfriend you always catch playing video games on his phone

For the boyfriend who hates flossing (but knows he has to)

For the boyfriend who’s always wanted to grill on the patio

For the boyfriend who’d appreciate a nice cashmere sweater

For the boyfriend who loves to bake

For the boyfriend who’s an actual prepper

For the boyfriend who wants to perfect Grandma’s recipe

For the oenophile boyfriend

For the boyfriend who wants to eat more greens

For the boyfriend who wants to work on his mobility

For the boyfriend whose favorite white sneakers aren’t looking so white anymore

For the boyfriend who needs to replace his old, stinky gym shorts

For the boyfriend who is a plant dad

For the boyfriend you share a bed with (who sleeps hot)

Under $200

For the outdoor-gearhead boyfriend

Yeti Loadout Gobox 15

$125

$125

Yeti is known for coolers (see below) and drinkware that can keep ice frozen for days on end, but the brand also makes equally burly storage containers for all types of gear (that you don’t need to keep cold). The GoBox is fully submersible and will withstand scratches and dings if he decides to fill it with fishing gear and throw it in the back of the trunk.

$125

at YETI

Buy

For the boyfriend trying to break his phone addiction

Loftie Clock

$150

The Loftie is more than an alarm clock — it’s like a calming bedside companion with a speaker and a soft night-light that will encourage him to keep his phone (and phone alarm) away from the nightstand. Its easy-to-navigate interface lets him choose from soothing wake-up tones, entire playlists of ambient noise, breathing exercise, and meditation guidance.

$150

at Amazon

Buy

$150

at Loftie

Buy

For the guy who wants a new everyday cologne

For the boyfriend who’s all about good butt hygiene

Tushy Classic 3.0 Bidet

$99

$109

now 9% off

$99

Maybe it’s time to get him a bidet like this one from Tushy, whose users rave about how effective it is at keeping them clean down there (and how easy it is to install).

$99

at Amazon

Buy

For the boyfriend who hates mornings

For the bookworm boyfriend

For the boyfriend who prefers his sandwiches hot

For the boyfriend who likes a cooking project

Masienda Tortilla Starter Kit

$115

$115

Photo: Courtesy of the Vendors

This starter kit comes with two two-pound bags of Masienda’s Heirloom Corn Masa Harina (one blue corn and one white corn), and a sleek tortilla press that comes in three colors.

$115

at Masienda

Buy

For the boyfriend who just discovered pour-over coffee

For the boyfriend with (literal) cold feet

For the aspiring lumberjack boyfriend

KUHL Hot Rydr Pants

$109

$109

I practically live in these pants during the winter — especially on frigid days. They’re made from a cotton-spandex blend that’s super-durable (I liked chopping wood in them when I lived in New Mexico), and they’ve got a soft flannel lining on the inside that’s downright cozy.

$109

at Backcountry

Buy

$109

at Kühl

Buy

For the boyfriend who keeps complaining about his dull knives

For the anxious boyfriend who runs cold all over

For the boyfriend who always brings the party wherever he goes

For the boyfriend who loves his tech gear

For the boyfriend you share a bed with

We-Vibe Pivot

$109

$109

This sex toy is particularly great for couples, according to Dr. Emily Morse, host of the podcast Sex With Emily. She describes it as “kind of a twofer”: It can function as a regular ring toy or a handheld vibrator that either partner can “hold during intercourse” and use for further stimulation thanks to its “really strong vibrations.” (It can be controlled remotely via an app, should you ever be apart for a stretch.)

$109

at Amazon

Buy

For the gaming boyfriend

Elgato Key Light

$181

$200

now 10% off

$181

If he’s just getting into streaming on Twitch, he might want some high-quality lighting to “elevate the look and feel of their camera feed,” according to Strategist contributor (and Twitch streamer) Jennifer Mulrow. That’s why she recommends this key light that’s not only sleek and sturdy but customizable via an app. It’s ultrabright without being too hot.

$181

at Amazon

Buy

$200

at Adorama

Buy

For the boyfriend who prefers an outdoor La-Z-Boy chair

Over $200

For the boyfriend who needs a new jacket

Buck Mason Dry Waxed Canvas N1 Deck Jacket

$298

$298

This has been my most-used jacket this winter. I like that I can dress it up with a button-up and scarf or go more casual with a hoodie underneath. Its weight and heft — it has a bomber waxed-cotton outer that I have yet to scratch or scuff up — makes it much warmer than it seems. (I generally run hot, so I’ve found its ideal temperature range is anywhere below 40 degrees.) But the best feature is the soft Bemberg lining that never catches on my sleeves and makes sliding it on and off a breeze.

$298

at Buck Mason

Buy

For the boyfriend with an intense exercise regimen

For the boyfriend with holes in all of his shirts

For the boyfriend who’s always saying he “needs new boots”

For the boyfriend who wants an earbuds upgrade

Jabra Elite 85t

$140

$230

now 39% off

$140

After testing the best wireless earbuds, former Strategist writer Jordan Bowman called the 85ts from Jabra the best noise-canceling option for Android users. “The 85t had some of the best sound out of all of the earbuds I tried,” he says. “If you don’t like the way they’re tuned out of the box, or if you’re switching from a podcast to a bass-heavy playlist, adjusting the settings is easy in the app.”

$140

at Amazon

Buy

$140

at Best Buy

Buy

For the boyfriend who always complains about his old coffee maker

For the boyfriend who wants to drown out the noise

For the boyfriend who loves a tailgate party

YETI Tundra 45 Cooler

$325

Yeti makes consistently high-quality, durable insulated containers that keep ice frozen for literal days on end, and the Tundra 45 is one of the brand’s most recognizable products. He’ll keep the party going with this 33-liter cooler that can hold up to 28 cans — with ice.

$325

at Amazon

Buy

$325

at YETI

Buy

For the boyfriend whose camping dreams have (thus far) been hindered by side sleeping

For the boyfriend whose favorite night is pizza night

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