Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Man

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Valentine’s Day gifts should feel a little indulgent, which is a very different measure depending on whom you’re shopping for. Certain guys may be yearning for a highly rated turntable, others may want nothing more than a reliable chef’s knife, and some may want fancy skin care. (And of course, there are the guys who actually just want chocolate.) To help discover the right Valentine’s Day gift for the man in your life, we combed through the Strategist archives to find tried-and-true items that would make thoughtful presents for any type of guy. Many of these we’ve gifted (or were thrilled to receive) ourselves. All of the things on this list are available on Amazon, but we’ve found some of them elsewhere, too, for those who like to shop around. All of them will arrive by Valentine’s Day as of this update, but order soon (like, in the next 24 hours), as shipping deadlines are fast approaching. And if you’re looking for more ideas, we have gift guides for everyone, from the person who just wants flowers to kids who collect stickers and stuffed animals.

Under

$25

For the man with a sweet tooth

For the man who likes old-school candy

For the man who seasons generously

For the man growing out his facial hair

For the man who steals your fancy soap

For the man who wants to start cooking more

For the man who wants to start baking more

For the man who’s trying to spend less time staring at his phone

For the man who’s planning on a memorable 2023

For the man who just adopted a dog

For the man with only one sweatshirt

For the man who likes to read about basketball

For the man who’s on Grilltok

For the man who’s on his feet all day

For the man with a caffeine addiction

For the man with a woodshop in the garage

For the man with a grimy tub

Under

$50

For the man who loves a luxurious vibe

For the man who plays with fire

For the man who has trouble falling asleep

For the man you travel the world with

For the man with a plan for the year ahead

For the man who doesn’t drink

For the man who likes a Balvenie before bed

For the man with a curated sweats drawer

For the man with a Crunchyroll Premium subscription

For the man with an extensive skin-care shelf

For the man with hard water

For the man who’s trying to declutter his desk

For the man who wants to match with his dog

Under

$100

For the man who already has a gnocchi board

For the man who hates letting grocery-store herbs wilt

For the man who likes a chilled red

For the man who likes to sing in the shower

For the man who keeps talking about starting a podcast

For the man who games on the subway

For the man with a display-worthy sex-toy collection

For the man with only one coat

For the man who hits the slopes

For the man who refuses to get a smart watch

For the man who needs a better knife

Under

$200

For the man who loves getting cozy

For the man who gets competitive about bird-watching

For the man who kept his quarantine beard

For the man who likes to read in the tub

For the man you convinced to take up hiking

Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

From
$145

If you got him into your favorite hobby, now would be a nice time to get him into some boots made for it. Merrell’s footwear has long been a Strategist favorite for its hard-wearing, comfort-driven design and these Moab 2 Mid hiking boots are no exception. Suitable for both urban and backcountry terrain, your man is sure to get more than a few nods from fellow hikers (and fewer blisters) wearing them.

From
$145

at Amazon

Buy

$165

at REI

Buy

For the man you convince to hike to the bodega

For the man who would rather stay on the couch

For the man who just picked up a new sport

For the man who just became a father

Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier

From
$179

From
$179

This baby carrier helps new dads keep their hands free for important things, like writing emails and feeding themselves. With the baby strapped to his chest, he can even walk the dog while carrying a drink at the same time.

From
$179

at Amazon

Buy

For the man who makes your coffee (or tea)

For the man who’s emulating Julia Child

For the man who does everything on his phone

For the man who likes to sleep under the stars

For the man who wants to go electric

For the man who wants to play like Phoebe Bridgers

$200

and

above

For the man starting a vinyl collection

For the man who likes to play with fire

For the man who’s planning his next backpacking trip

Garmin inReach Mini

$326

$350

now 7% off

$326

If his hikes take him to remote areas, the Garmin inReach Mini can send an SOS and be paired with his phone to send texts if he’s outside of cellular service. It’s a favorite of Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard, who says it “could literally be a lifesaver.”

$326

at Amazon

Buy

$400

at REI

Buy

For the man who prefers Mr. Coffee to Chemex

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