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Finding the best gift for a husband who has everything (and says he doesn’t want anything) is hard — whether you’ve been married for five months, five years, or five decades. To make things a little easier for you, I’ve gathered the best picks for all types of guys with all kinds of interests at many price points (including grooming products, sweaters, headphones, and more). I’ve been covering and reviewing tech since 2017, and have spent countless hours interviewing experts about the gear they use, so there are a lot of gadgets on this list that I love. For everything non-tech related, I spoke with my colleagues across the Strategist and combed through our archives for plenty of options that should surprise and delight your recipient. And husband or not, there’s a lot of gift inspiration here for all to enjoy.
Update on February 21, 2025: Checked stock and updated prices on all products.
$25 and under
For the husband who prefers watching new releases at home
With this fancy popcorn seasoning, he can get the full movie-theater experience right from his couch.
For the husband who forgets to stay hydrated
A water bottle that’ll help him get those ounces in.
For the husband who doodles every day
Get him this classy mechanical pencil — shoe designer John Fluevog’s favorite.
For the husband with frequent razor burn
A roll-on oil that’ll keep his skin smooth after a close shave (it’s the one Lil Nas X swears by).
For the husband who marks up all his books
Help make his notes look a little nicer with these page markers.
For the husband who finishes every Wordle …
He can consider the daily Wordle his warm-up for some of the New York Times’ most difficult crossword puzzles.
For the husband with a condiment collection …
Introduce him to this chef favorite from Charleston that’s packed with just the right amount of heat and plenty of flavor.
… That’s ever-growing
He’ll love this extra-spicy, extra-crunchy chili crisp that goes well with everything from pizza to burrito bowls.
For the husband who’s ready to step up his bartending game
This book will teach him all he needs to know about the elements of different spirits and mix-ins to help him create his own unique cocktails.
For the husband who prefers a mocktail
Each card in this deck features a different mocktail recipe, so he can make plenty of drinks just as good as a well-crafted cocktail.
For the husband with an elaborate coffee setup
A nice-looking scoop that’ll add a little dazzle to his daily coffee ritual.
For the husband whose phone is always at one percent
As long as he keeps his keys on him, he’ll always have a charging cable handy.
For the husband who likes to write on the go
Notebooks that can survive a bit of inclement weather.
For the husband who likes a Reuben
Paige Lipari, the owner of Archestratus Books + Foods in Brooklyn, told us she uses this in her shop to grill sandwiches day in and day out.
For the husband who’s scrupulous about grooming, from head …
… To toe
For the husband who’s always sparking a lighter
One with a different form factor that’s just as fun to play with.
For the husband with a stylish ’stache
For the husband still hunting for the perfect white tee
For the at-home bartender husband
Lemon juice is a staple of many classic cocktails, including the Bee’s Knees, Lemon Drop, and the Clover Club (my personal favorite). This citrus squeezer will make the job of prepping his drinks much easier, so he can get on to the fun part.
$50 and under
For the husband who watches movies on the go
This power bank doubles as a stand, so he can binge his favorite show without worrying about draining his battery.
For the husband who likes to catch some z’s in the air
This memory-foam travel pillow will have him sleeping soundly through any turbulence.
For the husband who likes to organize his life
This leather-bound planner has long been a Strategist favorite thanks to its compact size, gridded pages, and elegant design.
For the husband who likes to organize his stuff
For the husband who puts his stuff through the wringer
For the husband who’s had it with nonstick pans
Carbon-steel pans are a favorite of professional chefs because they’re as durable as cast iron but much lighter, and pre-seasoned pans like this one are nonstick right out of the box too.
For the husband who prefers to do things the long way
Rick Steves says this popper transforms popcorn-making into a ritual.
For the husband whose favorite part of the meal is the bread basket
This tin of olive oil comes recommended by James Beard Award–winning chef Jonathan Waxman, who uses it for roasting meats and making marinades and says it has “hints of grassiness, almonds, and butter.”
For the husband who likes to hit the trails
These socks are a favorite of many Strategist staffers, and they’re durable enough to withstand multiple seasons of hiking or just wearing out and about. The merino wool will keep his feet warm, even when wet, and the cushioning makes the socks extra comfy.
For the husband whose tea game is impeccable
This tea-sommelier-approved kit comes with a porcelain pot, four tasting cups, a bamboo tray, tea pliers, and a decorative travel case to store it all in.
For the husband who fixes his own bike
This set of hex wrenches is color-coded, so he’ll always grab the right one on the first try.
$100 and under
For the husband who cherishes his warm-up
Get him this wavy foam roller — made of algae and recycled EVA foam. It comes in 28 colors and is firm enough to do deep-tissue work.
For the husband who lost his fidget spinner
This wallet — which ejects cards with the press of a button — is just as fun to play with as a fidget toy. You can even get him an add-on to track the wallet via Apple’s Find My app.
For the husband who can’t stop buying smart home gadgets
For the husband who’s sober
For the husband who joined a pickelball league
Whether he’s new to the sport or carries his team, this chic paddle will ensure he plays every game in style.
For the husband who likes a spa treatment
Thick bath towels that are as cozy as a robe.
For the jet-setter husband
He’ll appreciate this little gadget that allows him to pair wireless AirPods with a plane’s entertainment system as well as other A/V setups he might encounter on his travels.
For the nostalgia-gamer husband
This handheld console mimics the classic Game Boy SP design, except this one can play games all the way up to the PSP.
For the husband who always loses his keys
For the husband who works from the couch (or bed)
This handsome lap desk has compartments for stowing office supplies.
For the husband who likes a bold button-up
A festive hemp camp collar that’s great for warmer temps.
For the husband who likes lattes made from art
$200 and under
For the husband whose ideal date night is outdoors
For the husband whose slippers are his shoes, too
These wool slippers are as comfy as they are fashionable — he could even wear them on a quick run to the store.
For the husband who packs too many gadgets
I never travel without this tiny puck, which folds out to charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch at the same time.
For the budding mixologist husband
Cocktail Kingdom makes some of the best bartending gear around, and this set has everything he’ll need to learn the basics and make the classics.
For the husband whose camera roll is full of family pictures
For the husband who’s sick of his home office
This pop-up desk can let him turn a coffee shop or library table into a mobile office for an hour or two.
For the husband who’s always complaining about his shoulders
Thanks to the power it packs in its portable size (it’s less than six inches wide and weighs less than 1.5 pounds), the Theragun Mini is one of the most frequently recommended massage tools on the Strategist.
For the husband who’s ready for a knife upgrade
After recently being gifted a chef’s knife, I can’t imagine making do with anything else. Le Bernardin co-owner and chef Eric Ripert says Mac is his knife of choice.
For the husband with a collection of older vintages
This corkscrew ensures clean removal, especially from bottles with older, more fragile corks.
Over $200
For the husband who hates checking bags
An eye-catching backpack that can hold as much as a carry-on.
For the coffee-obsessed husband
A hand-operated coffee grinder beloved by the coffee cognoscenti.
For the husband who’s itching to try VR
Meta’s new entry-level VR headset will give him a chance to explore all the fun of VR — like flying around Gotham City as Batman.
For the husband who takes all the family photos
Now he can get shots of the kiddos without having to reach for his phone.
For the husband who likes to scribble in his books
The newest large-screen Kindle comes with a stylus so he can write his notes directly inside his e-books.
For the husband who reads on his phone
This pocket-friendly e-reader is easier on the eyes than a smartphone, and he can install his favorite apps on it since it runs Android. I take mine everywhere.
For the husband who’s keeping tabs on that elusive woodpecker
This smart feeder will send him notifications when his avian friend comes for a visit.
For the husband who likes to listen in style …
A great-sounding Bluetooth speaker with some fun knobs to play with, and a boom-box-like design that makes it a conversation piece.
… Even on the go
This gorgeous speaker is about the size of a bread-and-butter plate — perfect for carrying along to a dinner party.
For the frequent-flier husband
If he’s sick of having to carry a dongle to pair his earbuds to the in-flight entertainment, JBL’s latest wireless earbuds work directly with those systems, and they sound excellent.
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