Gifts for him
He says he's fine. He's also still using the headphones he bought in college and a phone charger held together with tape.
These are kinds of gift, sorted by how he spends his week. Pick one, or add a few to a wish list and see which he picks.
For his desk and his daily carry
Things he uses every day and won't replace until they break.
Home
Insulated tumbler with a lid
Typical price under $25
Holds ice or hot coffee for hours, so he stops refilling.
Style
Leather key organizer
Typical price $25 to $50
Stops the jingle in his pocket.
Tech
Noise-canceling headphones
Typical price $100 and up
For the open-plan office and the long flight.
Tech
Portable power bank
Typical price $25 to $50
His phone dies at the worst time. This fixes it.
For the hobby he won't stop talking about
Backyard, campsite or kitchen. Match it to wherever he spends his weekends.
Kitchen
Cast-iron skillet
Typical price $25 to $50
Sears a steak and outlasts the rest of the kitchen.
Tech
Portable Bluetooth speaker
Typical price $50 to $100
Backyard, tailgate, campsite. It goes where he goes.
Outdoors
Folding camp chair
Typical price $25 to $50
For the sideline, the lake and the wait at the grill.
Something to do together
Book it for a date on the calendar, so it actually happens.
Experiences
Mini-golf and arcade night
Typical price $25 to $50
Silly enough that nobody takes it seriously.
Experiences
Minor league baseball tickets
Typical price $50 to $100
Cheap seats, cold drinks, no one checks the score.
Experiences
Pasta-making class for two
Typical price $100 and up
Learn it once and he'll make it every Sunday.
A small one for the stocking or the card
Under $25 and still useful.
Style
Wool hiking socks
Typical price under $25
Dull to buy and great to get, so you can both enjoy it.
Food and drink
Hot sauce tasting set
Typical price under $25
For the guy who puts it on everything.
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Gifts for him under $50
Between $25 and $50, from snacks and car gear to a night out.
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