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The Best Men’s Gifts for Every Budget

Coming up with the goods for the man in your life is easier said than done. Here are some ideas.

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Coming up with the goods for your dad, best friend or significant other — or all three — is easier said than done. Here are some ideas that run the gamut budget-wise.

If he spent any time watching FX’s The Bear earlier this year, the Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket may remind him of the one Carmy wore all season long. Filson is one of the best outerwear companies you’ll find, so there’s absolutely no way to miss here.

Made from 100% Espadín agave, roasted in an open, conical Oaxacan fire pit, then ground in an Egyptian stone mill, Lobos 1707 mezcal is made the way mezcal should be. Its smokey flavor is perfect for sipping around the fire or for mixing up a mezcal negroni.

The new generation Seiko 5 Sports watch is tons of fun and one of the best automatic watches you can get at its price.

If he’s a national parks nut with a penchant for fine art, this trio of prints from Sandgrain Studio is the ideal collection for him to add to his walls.

For burgeoning audiophiles and experienced vinyl collectors alike, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo Turntable is an excellent gift. It’s easy to set up and can connect to any existing sound equipment he already has, making it the ideal addition to any set up.

The space dye from Norse Projects is just trippy enough to stand out but isn’t making such a statement that their outfit options are limited. Bottom line: this will still match anything.

For the runner, anything that looks good and keeps him motivated is a shoo-in for home decor. This coffee table book was written by the first person to ever run a marathon in every country on earth, which he did in only 23 months. If that’s not motivating, we don’t know what is.

This adventure knife from the legendary knife makers at Opinel is an affordable, do-it-all tool that he’ll take with him on any excursion (except on an airplane).

Upgrade that loofah with this Japanese shower towel that leaves skin feeling softer and cleaner.

Bellroy’s fine goods are fit for any situation and when it comes to buying a gift, get something like this bag that inspires an epic weekend trip or a globe-trotting jaunt.

It sticks to any shiny surface without suction cups or adhesives, has a fog-free mirror and holds your basic grooming supplies. What guy doesn’t need this?

This camp chair from Dometic checks a lot of boxes. It’s affordable, it looks great and is easy to pack up for a weekend of car camping or a picnic in the park.

These cozy, puffy slippers from Chaco have a 3mm lug outsole, meaning you can rock ’em around the house, but they really prove their worth in the outdoors, whether you’re running to the mailbox or sliding them on after a long hike.

Whether they’re headed out for a luxe picnic or just want to be able to keep their barware in one place and break it out for parties, this set has everything needed to craft a classy cocktail.

Inspired by bags used by military, emergency and fire personnel, the Mystery Ranch Urban Assault uses tough materials to make a city-ready backpack that will stand up to anything.

A must-have for all chefs amateur and professional, home and traveling, you can’t go wrong with a Lodge cast-iron skillet.

Rastal’s Teku glass is the original craft beer drinking vessel. Although it optimizes the aromas and flavors of craft beers, it also makes drinking a Bud Light a more pleasurable experience.

You can’t have too many beanies, so why not pick up a couple different colors from Huckberry? The retailer doesn’t skimp on details when it comes to its Huckberry branded gear, so you can be sure this will be good.

This isn’t a tacky keychain from the airport — it’s a dainty keyring from Brooklyn-based design brand Craighill. Your keys have never looked better.

One of our writers touts this as the best bong they’ve ever had thanks to its elegant looks and multitude of color options.

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Robosen Transformers Optimus Prime Auto-converting Elite Edition 16-inch Action Figure

This monstrous 16-inch Optimus Prime action figure is the perfect gift for 80s kids. It transforms itself, responds to voice commands and can be remote controlled via smartphone. Megatron beware.

You know how Lightning cables so often suck? This one doesn’t, and it also offers a high quality feel along with a sliding, weighted knot to anchor it in place.

A pair of socks is never unwanted — you seriously can never have too many. Arvin Goods makes socks with exceptional value and earth-conscious manufacturing.

A camp mug that looks good whether you’re sitting around a fire or a coffee table. And hey, it keeps your morning brew warm far longer than the ceramic kind can.

With an integrated leakproof cap, durable exterior, and 8-ounce capacity, this flask is perfect for everything from adventures to weddings and more.

Nathan “Nearest” Green was the slave who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey, and now his name is finally given its due in the spirits industry. On the other side of the label is an award-winning whiskey that always tastes great.

This pen was designed for NASA astronauts, and the space nerd in your life is going to love it. It’s got a heavy feel and it’ll continue to write reliably in zero gravity and extreme temperatures.

This French press from Snow Peak is designed to help you stay caffeinated while tackling nature, but works great indoors too. The titanium is ultralight and can be heated directly over fire. Like all Snow Peak products, the French press is made in Japan by artisans and is guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Everybody deserves to have a pair of these toasty, insanely comfortable slippers in their closet (and on their feet come wintertime). And with a real outsole, they’ll be good for quick trips to the mailbox, too.

This is the knife you buy yourself so you can pass it on for generations. Get it for him so he can have a family heirloom of his own.

There’s no reason to reinvent the wheel here. Apple makes some of the best wireless earbuds around in the AirPods Pro; you can trust them.

With three speeds and 150 minutes of battery life, the Mini packs loads of muscle-relaxing percussion massage power into a pocket-sized profile.

Leatherman made its plier-centric multi-tool more practical than ever, thanks to the integration of magnets that lets you use each of its 19 tools with one hand.

Sonos speakers are the best multi-room audio system out there, and the One is a great addition to any existing setup, or the foundation for a new one.

An iconic silhouette, comfy sneaker-like outsole, USA-made construction and more make this an exceptional, wearable boot.

One of the best coffee makers around, especially for those with a taste for industrial design, the Moccamaster is reliable, precise and quick — needing only four-to-six minutes to brew a pot.

Every man needs a trucker jacket in his wardrobe, and this flannel-lined waxed one has the added benefit of being made in the USA.

For anyone in your life that knows the pure joy of a clean home, the Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute stick vacuum is sure to be a marvelous hit.

If he loves watches, or loves the movie Jaws, he’ll love this watch, which was made famous when Richard Dreyfuss donned the timepiece to catch the shark that tormented Amity Island.

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Highland Park 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

It’s an indulgence, to be sure, but this 25-year spirit from the world’s most northerly whisky distillery is also a remarkable, unique, once-in-a-lifetime liquor — if you can afford it.

While Nikon’s Z 5 mirrorless full-frame camera is hardly cheap, it’s an incredible value that can take the aspiring photographer in your life up to the next level of technical quality.

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