Thirteen gifts for the man who answers every question with I don't need anything. Things he would never buy for himself: a wireless meat thermometer, a pizza oven, a cocktail smoker, a proper razor, a LEGO supercar and a bird feeder that films its visitors. From $20 to $250, each with a price, an Amazon link and a note on who it suits.
Upgrades he keeps putting off make the best gifts for men who have everything: a MEATER Plus wireless thermometer, a Ninja pizza oven, a cocktail smoker, a LEGO Technic Ford GT and a Birdbuddy feeder that films its visitors.
The list has three parts: fire, food and drinks; everyday things done properly; and something to build, fix or watch. Prices run from $20 for a magnetic wristband to about $250 for a pizza oven.
$80
at AmazonA wire-free probe that stays in the meat and sends both the internal and the grill temperature to an app, with an estimated finish time. The charger doubles as a Bluetooth repeater for extra range, and five minutes of charging gives two hours of cooking.
Best for: the man who owns the grill
Why it fits: Most men who grill still guess, or cut into the steak to check. This ends the guessing, and he can follow the cook from the couch.
$250
at AmazonAn electric outdoor pizza oven that heats to 700°F and bakes a 12-inch pizza in about 3 minutes. Five functions (pizza, bake, broil, proof and keep warm), five crust settings and a window to watch the crust rise.
Best for: the host with a patio
Why it fits: It turns an ordinary Saturday into pizza night with friends, and almost nobody buys one for himself. It runs on electricity, so there is no propane tank to buy or refill.
$100
at AmazonA 7-inch stainless steel fire pit for the table that burns wood or pellets with very little smoke. Comes with a stand and a carry bag.
Best for: the man who likes his evenings outdoors
Why it fits: A real fire on the patio table, small enough for a balcony and just right for s'mores for two. Ten minutes outside becomes an evening.
$28
at AmazonA wooden smoker chimney that sits on top of a glass, a refillable torch, six kinds of wood chips (cherry, apple, oak, pecan, pear and hickory) and a set of whiskey stones.
Best for: the bourbon and old fashioned drinker
Why it fits: Whiskey drinkers already have the glasses and the bottles. This is the bar trick they don't own yet, and it turns every drink for guests into a small show.
$45
at AmazonEverything to make and bottle hot sauce at home: dried jalapeño, chipotle and habanero, a spice blend, vinegar, three glass bottles, a funnel, pH strips, gloves and 16 labels, plus a 31-page recipe booklet. Makes up to 10 bottles.
Best for: the man who puts hot sauce on everything
Why it fits: A project and a gift in one: an afternoon in the kitchen, then his own labeled sauce on the table for months.
$40
at AmazonTwenty-six beef jerky pieces and meat sticks in different flavors, each wrapped on its own, packed in a jute gift bag. Made in the USA and shelf-stable.
Best for: the snacker, the hunter, the road-tripper
Why it fits: Food never duplicates anything he owns. This bag ends up in the truck, the gym bag and the desk drawer until it is gone.
$56
at AmazonA heavy brass double-edge razor in matte chrome from Solingen, Germany, with a short grippy handle and a closed comb that is kind to beginners. It takes any standard double-edge blade, which costs cents per shave.
Best for: the man who shaves every morning
Why it fits: He shaves every morning with a plastic cartridge. This is the metal razor he can keep for years, and the blades cost a fraction of cartridge refills.
$60
at AmazonA sharpener that pairs electric diamond stages with a manual honing slot, so a dull blade gets a fresh 20-degree edge in a few passes. The edge has three facets that form a small arch and stays sharp longer, and it handles straight and serrated knives.
Best for: the man who cooks and carves
Why it fits: Every kitchen has knives that stopped cutting long ago. The angle guides hold the blade for him, so a sharp edge takes a minute and no practice on a stone.
$30
at AmazonA dark brown valet tray in stitched faux leather, about 11 × 9 inches, for keys, wallet, watch and phone on the nightstand or by the front door.
Best for: the man who loses his keys daily
Why it fits: Everything from his pockets lands in one handsome place at night, and the morning hunt for keys is over. It looks like it belongs in a good hotel room.
$70
at AmazonA 12V air compressor with two motors that plugs into the car's power socket or clips onto the battery. He sets the pressure on the screen and it stops by itself; the 16-foot hose reaches every wheel of an SUV or RV.
Best for: the man who keeps the family cars running
Why it fits: The air pump at the gas station is always broken when you need it. With this in the trunk, a soft tire on a cold morning takes a few minutes in the driveway.
$96
at AmazonA 1:12 model of the Ford GT for adult builders: 1,466 pieces, a V6 with moving pistons, independent suspension, working steering, opening doors and an adjustable rear wing. About 15 inches long when finished.
Best for: the car guy with a shelf to fill
Why it fits: A few quiet evenings of building that end as a display piece on his desk or shelf. It is the grown-up version of a gift he probably hasn't had in thirty years.
$240
at AmazonA bird feeder with a built-in 2K camera and a solar roof. It takes photos and video of every visitor and sends them to his phone. Species identification and some other features need Bird Buddy's paid Premium subscription.
Best for: the dad or grandpa with a backyard
Why it fits: A live feed of cardinals and woodpeckers from his own backyard, and a reason to go outside with the first coffee. It is the gift for the man who has everything indoors.
$20
at AmazonA padded wristband with 16 strong magnets that hold screws, nails and drill bits while his hands are busy, plus a detachable flashlight and pockets for non-metal parts.
Best for: the handyman
Why it fits: It looks like a joke gift until the first time he is on a ladder with a mouth full of screws. Cheap, useful and very likely missing from his toolbox.
An upgrade to something he uses often, a new thing to do, or something he can use up. A wireless meat thermometer, a pizza oven for the patio, a cocktail smoker or a LEGO Technic car all fit, from about $30 to $250.
Under $50: the cocktail smoker kit, a magnetic wristband for screws, a jerky gift bag or a hot sauce making kit. People rarely buy any of these for themselves.
Something that makes a hobby he already has more fun. For the griller, the MEATER Plus; for the handyman, the magnetic wristband or the knife sharpener; for the dad who likes quiet mornings, the Birdbuddy camera feeder.
The Ninja Artisan pizza oven, the Birdbuddy Pro camera feeder or the Solo Stove Mesa XL fire pit. They cost $100–$250, and each one adds a new thing to do at home.
Gifts that come with an activity: the hot sauce kit is an afternoon of cooking and bottling, the LEGO Technic Ford GT is 1,466 pieces over several evenings, and the pizza oven is a Saturday with friends.
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