36 Gifts for Men Even the Pickiest Guy Will Appreciate

This two-in-one cooler is destined to become the centerpiece of his next get-together. The generously sized cooler holds plenty of drinks, a built-in opener and receptacle handle bottle caps with ease—and then there's the fun of a foosball game on top. 

This massive Lego map will be an enticing project to build now—and later, it can be used to track places he's been and where he still wants to visit. 

Even if you already have a grill, the Ooni Fyra makes a great addition to your backyard cooking repertoire. It burns wood pellets to give you authentic wood-fired pizza in just 60 seconds—and it can cook steak and other grill-friendly goodies, too. 

The chimney is removable, making it easy to take this oven on the road for camping or tailgating.

Legendary Scotch distiller Dalmore partnered with couture chocolatier Vosges Haut Chocolat for this signature collection, which pairs the oaky notes of Dalmore Scotch with hints of honey, coffee caramel, and orange peel. 

Whether your guy's more Jedi or Sith, you can find the perfect battle-ready light saber, created with a choice of hilts and light colors. Depending on how luxe you go with your blade, you could even get cool sound and light effects to enhance the experience when they're dueling. 

Skip the cheap-o basic replacements and splurge on an umbrella that won't turn inside out at the first puff of breeze. 

Weatherman umbrellas come with a lifetime warranty, and they're battle tested up to handle winds up to 55 mph. 

Pro Tip: Choose a bright color so your guy doesn't forget it on the bus or train.

Your guy can build his ideal kitchen knife with this kit, using Damascus steel, a few tools, and a little elbow grease. If cooking's not his thing, they also have kits for crafting hunting knives, folding knives, and daggers, too.

For the guy who regularly saves the day (even if it's just with his stellar IT skills), consider a custom comic cover featuring his story. You get to work with the artist to decide the theme, the color scheme—and what heroic pose your guy will strike.

Mixtape making is a (nearly) lost art in this day of streaming and quickly concocted playlists. But if you finally tossed out your Walkman around the turn of the century, you can still re-create your favorite mixes with this clever USB drive, embedded into a real cassette.

Choose the size you need to support your music, movie, or photo montage for your guy—and the personalized message to put on the label.

The gorgeous handwoven Yellow Leaf hammocks are generously sized and supersoft (yet strong!) to cradle your gift recipient and help him get some R&R. 

Big bonus: You'll also be helping Thai communities at risk for extreme poverty earn a prosperity wage and improve their communities.

(P.S. Don't forget hanging hardware or a stand to make it easy to hang around.)

Introduce him to the red-hot new game pickleball—which is basically a combo of tennis and badminton. If your guy always wants the top-of-the-line gear for any new pursuit, consider gifting him this carbon fiber paddle, which is lightweight but still provides plenty of power. 

Keep the men around you ready for outdoor adventures with this clever, compact kit, which fits everything you'll need in an emergency—from matches and rope to a mini first aid kit—inside the handle of an LED flashlight. It's perfect for stashing in the car or taking with you camping or hiking, so you're prepared for whatever comes your way.

Made with 54 percent recycled plastic, this high-end (but ecologically conscious) espresso machine is all but guaranteed to improve his morning brew. It has espresso, double espresso, and coffee features—plus a new pour-over carafe—and makes automatic adjustments for the perfect cup, every time. It uses Nespresso's recyclable Vertuo capsules, too, so it's convenient coffee with less waste.

Whether it's for the grandfather you wish you spoke with more often or your tech-savvy dad, this latest iteration of the Echo smart home device will give him hours of entertainment. He can video chat easily on it thanks to the swivel base, which will follow him as he tinkers around the room, and he can even look up how-to videos for cooking, repairs, and more.

If you're searching for one of the best tech gifts for men in 2021, shop the SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker. The compact and smart sound system packs a serious volume punch, and the tear-resistant silicone strap on the back means it's easy for your giftee to hook the speaker onto his hiking backpack, golf bag, or any other equipment for an active day. Shop the waterproof, portable Bluetooth speaker in black, midnight blue, or bright orange, and help him design soundtracks for all the places you'll take it.

Food and beverage container company Stanley makes durable, cool-looking gear that any man will be excited to own (and show off). This stainless steel, vacuum-insulated thermos will keep his beverages or soup at the ideal temperatures for up to 15 hours, whether he's bringing the thermos along on his commute or out on a camping trip. If you're already thinking ahead to the hypothetical spills when he throws this thing into his work bag, you'll be relieved to know the cap is leak-resistant (and can even be used as a cup or bowl for the thermos' contents).

Help the men you know step up their outdoors style with a classic Patagonia quilted vest. The lightweight material will keep him dry and warm without weighing him down, and the style will make his understated wardrobe a bit more fun. Shop the vest in an array of colors, to see which look will suit him best.

A high-end sweater that requires low-maintenance care is the perfect luxury item to gift any man in your life. Everlane's cashmere sweater is made from high-quality fabric that doesn't pill, but the best part may be that it gets softer with wear, making this a gift sure to become his newest wardrobe staple – so much so, you might even get sick of seeing it!