Men aren’t all that difficult to shop for, with some tailored advice.

#1 Guy Crafts

Men love to work with their hands and technical things. All guys (some secretly) have an artisanal hobby, and any related equipment or reference book is your number one track to a mans heart…

…that and food obviously.

Gerber Stainless Steel Multi-Tool from Amazon

#2 Guy Gadgets

Guys are all, to a man, suckers for gadgets no matter how useless…just try not to take too much advantage of this information.

There’s a wide range of gimmiky yet practical paraphernalia that is always a solid hit with guys

I covet these Waterproof, Drop resistant, Shockproof Solar Phone Chargers for hiking so bad <3

#3 Cologne is a Great Idea

If a man enjoys cologne he’ll always love the chance to try a new fragrance, and if he’s never heard of such things before, a gift is a great opportunity to give it a try.

 

 

Either way (and don’t take this personally) cologne is a great re-gift, so rest assured your present won’t go to waste ;) I’m a long-time fan of Davidoff Cool Water above, but this is the kind of gift that’s really hit and miss when buying for someone else.

 

#4 Fashion must be Practical

Guys don’t like to be slowed down, especially by the need to shop around for something. Most menswear accessories are a good gift idea. Similarly with fragrance; he’ll either appreciate an addition to his collection, or appreciate having one on hand should he need it.

ps. if you know he’s not into a certain accessory yet, opt for something conservative like the cufflinks above,  rather than the Star Wars themed variety right from the get-go.

Socks are also always a great idea, and it’s a fun way a lot of men like to be quirky. PACT does some great sustainable socks:

My pair is going strong after 3 years of frequent wear. You can shop them from Amazon, and also read our product review

Leave a comment if you’ve got some great gift advice you want to include.

South Africans can also head over to Mantality and check out a wide range of men’s stuff available online.

 

#5: DIY is always Great

If you’re completely stumped, remember that most stores have gift cards for sale. Personally I LIVE for Builder’s Warehouse Vouchers!!

Vouchers from Amazon.

Chances are they’ll be buying something for you anyway, because gents are cool like that.

For more ideas you can always pop over to our shop, where we review menswear products in case they are kak.

 

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