Surprise Him With These Unexpected and Unusual Gifts for Men
Unusual gifts have a certain air of mystery because there's that element of the unknown. When you think about it, that’s the perfect direction when it comes to scouting gifts for your guy (who at times feels like a mystery to you!). You could give him an experience that's completely new, or an out-of-box gift based on something he loves. Either way, he's sure to be unusually surprised, in a good way.
Unusual Wears
You're not looking to give him a timekeeper. You want to give him something cool to wear daily that's sure to spark attention.
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Just like that tiny comic strip that came with the gum, this T-shirt unrolls some sweet nostalgia.
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He'll be completely surprised to discover your gift is a snappy set of potions for keeping his beard in line. (If he won't shave it, make it look great.)
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When you're camping out in warmer weather you don't need much. Give him a rad sleeping bag to inspire an unexpected weekend adventure, under the stars.
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Sneak in a wallet made of shark skin as a gift. He'll like feeling sharp, yet under the radar.
$79.99
Don't be fooled by the name, beard oil. What's not commonly known: these natural oil blends can be used for the smooth-chinned guys to nourish the skin.
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Because he's used to getting T-shirts related to sports. This tee hooks up something else he loves — camping.
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Surprisingly, this smart roll-top backpack includes a padded section for his must-have laptop.
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Give him a taste of his childhood with a Hawaiian Punch T-shirt — because tees are supposed to be a little punchy.
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Unusual Upgrades
With this gift, he can drink his morning coffee in a mason jar with a cover of rustic cowhide leather. Because he's a cowboy at heart.
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He's a bit of a wine snob, so imagine his smile when he sees that even his flour and sugar can be stored in repurposed wine bottles.
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A fruit bowl may not sound like a manly gift until you see that it's made of concrete — just perfect for his pad.
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His drink of choice is a Bloody Mary, with extra olives. So let him stir together a boozy brunch at home — the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
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Any old soap you could find at your pharmacy does not make a gift. But a mud soap bar made with charcoal and oils found in West Africa — that's an unusually awesome soap to give.
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The most surprising thing about this whiskey wedge is how he managed before without it.
$17.95
Some things never change, like he reads hardcovers or paperbacks (no electronic tablet). So give him a cute and unexpected way to mark his page.
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Sometime in the 21st century, humans managed to create a formula that mixes breakfast and coffee in one bottle. No more skipping breakfast in his future!
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This set of gorgeous beach prints will instantly cast his thoughts away to tropical vacations with you. (Ps. These are unframed — you can pick up matching frames here .)
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Prepare to eat your words if you think he has everything — mini wrestler bottle openers to give him a good chuckle. Check!
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Short of a relaxing day on the beach, this Pacific Ocean saltwater clay soap is the next best thing. It gives him the ultimate, invigorating shower.
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Programmers have a unique ability to fix accounts payable systems, databases and websites(among other talents). So make sure he's caffeinated to work his magic with important computer codes.
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Belts are always a good idea. Consider how uncommon it for his pants to fit the same way all the time (just think of pre-game and post-nachos.)
$42.00
He'll always be a Boy Scout at heart, so give him a pocket knife for any out-and-about encounters that require a Philips head or other tool.
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He's old enough to have received all of the balls and gear he could ever need. So go with something less expected — a custom book about his favorite sport.
$72.00
Bottle openers can feel like a dime a dozen — except when they're made out of authentic baseball bats. That opens up a whole new level of cool.
$165.00
For the surfs-up dude who looks for big waves, here's a simple way to surprise him.
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Spark his inner shutterbug with a guidebook to taking creative shots of your everyday adventures.
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At first glance you may think a barbecue set is anything but unusual. But notice how this set is inspired by his love of golf — hole in one!
$26.00
He'll appreciate how you thought of something unusual that's oh-so-practical. This gift helps with his morning shave.
$17.95
Not-Your-Ordinary Experiences
Give him a guide to all the manly skills (or simple joys) he'd like to do — and he'll be shucking oysters like a master chef.
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Give him the ride of his life, since he has the need for speed (and you'll never afford a Ferrari of your own!).
$299.00
You know what the chefs say — the way to make a great steak is to start with a great cut of meat. Here's the start to five-star dinners at home.
$299.85
Because all the cool dudes are making their own beer (and he'll geek out over this gift.)
$39.95
For the guy who dreams of owning an RV camper, give him a book that tours him around all 59 national parks. Then plan your next adventure!
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If he's always dreamed about being a pilot, give him a chance to get his wings.
$150.00
Here's the gift for the guy you want to be cruising around town with — you know he'll look great rolling on this classic bike.
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Here's the perfect gift for the guy who's complained about crying babies on flights.
$24.00
The next time you go on a hike or visit some scenic destination, he'll be able to take some crazy cool aerial photographs.
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Who says adult coloring books are just for women? This book of 50 illustrations lets him daydream and color about his favorite thing: tools.
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Because you know that, underneath it all, he just wants to bang on his drums all day.
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He may be too old for a Jedi toy, but this box set of Star Wars books will set his coffeetable into a cool galaxy.
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His bar cart just got way more rad. He'll have his own homemade whiskey and rum to serve, too.
$75.00
Laugh About the Unusual
If he loves to go biking, skip the traditional framed photo gift for something more his speed. Be sure to fill it with a funny snap.
$38.00
Give him a mitt that channels his favorite summertime ritual — fishing on the lake.
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You question whether he really hails from Mars, so give him a meteorite piece that's a rock solid idea.
$39.99
It's not so surprising this movie became a cult classic, but this print makes for an unexpected, oddball gift. It's also kinda perfect — since you guys talk about your eccentric family.
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It would be a missed shot to pass up this mug for the guy who loves to shoot hoops.
$24.00
From his Instagram feed to a piece of pop art, here's a custom gift that's just his style.
$65.00
Here's a gift that can go in many directions, depending on who turns into the bobblehead — it could be him, it could be you, or it could be someone famous for a good laugh.
$119.00
Channel your guy's inner viking with this kooky cool drinking vessel.
$24.95
For original dudes, you need original gift ideas. Here's how to score out-of-box gifts ideas for him, experience gifts he'll remember, and gifts for delightfully unusual people.
