2023 Best Christmas Gifts for Men: A Holiday Gift Guide

Christmas shopping just got easier with this list of gift ideas for men – including stocking stuffer ideas, and gifts for active outdoorsmen and cooks.

After being married for 33 years and having 3 boys, you’d think I’d be a pro at gift shopping for men.

But, alas, I still find it a challenge! Do you?

So, I questioned my husband and all 3 young adult sons and asked for their recommendations. The following gift ideas for men are thanks to them!

Top Christmas Gifts: Ideas for Men in 2023

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All of my men have their own unique interests and hobbies, and their gift list ideas reflect that. However, this first item on the list could apply to ALL men.

1. Give the gift of Amazon Prime!

When I first wrote this article, it was possible to gift Amazon Prime to someone else. I thought that was a great idea! It can save money on shipping costs- plus has additional perks including Amazon Music and Amazon Movies. However, now when I check it out, it looks like it is no longer available, and they suggest Amazon Gift cards instead… 

Gifts for the Mountain Biker

My husband is a mountain biker, so his first hearty recommendations are all mountain biking related.

2.Quad Lock 

This handy dandy system is a way to lock your cell phone into a specific place to keep it safe. My husband got the quad lock case and the out front mountain bike mount. He has found it keeps his phone steady and safe while he rides rough and bumpy trails. And, I rest easier at home when his cell phone tracker tells me exactly where he is in case he runs into trouble!;)

AMAZON CANADA LINKS FOR QUAD LOCK CASE AND QUAD LOCK OUT FRONT BIKE MOUNT

3. Water hydration backpack system

Nothing is worse than being out on the trail and getting thirsty! These handy dandy water backpack systems work great!

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR WATER BACKPACK

4. OneUp Pedals

 My husband was so excited to get shiny new pedals for his bike. He just loves his new OneUp Pedals. They come in all kinds of groovy colors! (He chose purple.)

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR ONEUP PEDALS

4. Fork Fender

Although this might not look like much, a fork fender is a handy dandy gadget (that would make a great stocking stuffer!). It prevents mud from getting on expensive bike forks.

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR FORK FENDER

5. Mountain Bike Baggy Shorts

There are a kazillion different styles of mountain bike shorts. My husband (and I!) prefers the baggy variety with a removable padded liner.

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR BAGGY MOUNTAIN BIKE SHORTS

4. Water Resistant Biking Pants

We live in rain country, so water resistant gear is an essential. Simple water resistant pants work well for both biking and hiking.

 

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR MEN’S RAIN PANTS

5. Mountain biking sunglasses

These are on my husband’s actual Christmas list! A good pair of polarized sunglasses that wrap nicely around your eyes are great for biking and sports.

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR POLARIZED SUNGLASSES

Gifts for the Cook & Griller Foodie/ Food Related Gifts for Men

My husband and sons enjoy cooking & grilling. Here are some of their favorite things.

6. Portable Grill

We have a small townhouse patio deck, and this Coleman portable grill works like a charm! We use it all Summer long, and when it gets rainy & blustery, it’s easy to pack it up and take it to the garage. It’s also small enough that it would be wonderful for overnight camping trips.

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR COLEMAN FOLDABLE GRILL

7. Red Copper Non Stick Frying Pan

After going through all kinds of non stick frying pans, we finally landed on the Red Copper Frying Pan, and it has been great for a few years now. It cooks up great turkey bacon & eggs in the morning! (And, yes, my husband cooks them…)

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR RED COPPER PAN

8. Yeti Water Bottle/ Travel Mugs

It seems that water bottles have become all the rage this year!! Stanley water bottles are a top pick for many people. Yeti Water Bottles are another option, and one of our sons loves his Yeti Rambler and has travelled all over the the place with it.

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR YETI MUG

9. Traeger Grill

I admit, I don’t personally have any experience with a Traeger Grill, but I’ve watched Instagram friends whose husbands LOVE them! It looks like a super interesting grill system – complete with all kinds of spices for meat, too. I was mentioning this to my husband, and he informed me that our oldest son has one of these and LOVES it! He’s a hunter and loves experimenting with all kinds of smoked meats.

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR TRAEGER GRILL

10. Immersion Blender

We were given an immersion blender, and my husband has discovered how handy it is to whip up smoothies with it! (I also love it for Carrot Soup.)

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR INVERSION BLENDER

And this year, my husband requested a new 12 inch copper pan for frying our morning eggs in. We have the smaller version, but he’s ready for an upgrade!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Men

What are some smaller items that you can tuck into the Christmas morning stocking that would be appropriate for men? We’ve put on our thinking caps – and came up with these:

11. After Shave lotion

Oh, do I ever love a man who smells good!;) I’ve been on the lookout for some new after shave lotion and discovered this amazing “Mystery Man” lotion from Scentsy.

12. Outdoor Thermometer

In our house, my husband is our family weather man. I can always count on him to know what the weather forecast is for the next few days! He also loves to check our own outdoor thermometer to see if the local weather predictions are accurate! Of all the thermometers to choose from, he likes this one perfect for Americans – with the large numbers in Fahrenheit. This one is for Canadians, with the large numbers in Celcius.

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR OUTDOOR THERMOMETER

13. Trendy Underwear

You can’t live in a house full of men and not realize that men have trendy underwear, too!! Apparently this brand is incredibly wonderful…Brace yourselves – they aren’t cheap!! (Hmm…kind of like a good bra!;))

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR SAXX UNDERWEAR

14. Ear Buds

Ear buds are both a blessing and a curse. They are wonderful when they’re working, but seem to be so fragile. We have more than one set that only one side works! This Jaybird set was chosen by our son – who is a self proclaimed ear bud snob and has by far gone through the most pairs of ear buds ever. Of course, they are also ridiculously high priced – because of course, those are the kind he likes the most!;)

Amazon Canada Link for Jaybird Ear Buds

15. EOS Lip Balm

After going on a hunting trip with a group of men and getting severely chapped & sunburned lips (it’s no joke!), my husband always makes sure he has lip balm close at hand. Of all the types he’s tried, this is his absolute favorite. And, yes, it comes in the shape of an egg!

AMAZON CANADA LINK FOR EOS LIP BALM

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