Gifts for him under $25
Under $25 is enough if you pick the thing he'd never buy himself. A good small gift beats a rushed big one.
Every pick here costs under $25. If you have a little more to spend, try our gifts for him under $50.
Small upgrades he won't buy himself
Boring things he needs and keeps putting off. He'll use them without thinking about who bought them.
Style
Sneaker cleaning kit
Typical price under $25
Gives last year's sneakers a second life.
Home
Pocket screwdriver set
Typical price under $25
For the loose hinge he keeps meaning to fix.
Tech
Cable organizer pack
Typical price under $25
Ends the drawer of tangled chargers.
Style
Shaving brush and soap bowl set
Typical price under $25
A slower, better shave on a Sunday morning.
Something to eat this week
Edible gifts don't clutter the house. Pick a taste he'll already like.
Food and drink
Gourmet popcorn kit
Typical price under $25
Movie snacks at home for the price of one ticket.
Food and drink
Barbecue rub trio
Typical price under $25
Makes a Tuesday burger taste like a cookout.
Food and drink
Dark chocolate bar selection
Typical price under $25
Five bars, and he'll say he'll share them.
For the spare hour
Things for the plane, the couch and the dark evenings. None of them needs batteries or an app.
Games and books
Travel chess and checkers set
Typical price under $25
For the plane, the lobby and the long wait.
Games and books
Bookstore gift card
Typical price under $25
Lets him pick the next thriller or history book.
Sport
Resistance band set
Typical price under $25
A home workout for the guy who skips the gym.
Sport
Rechargeable bike lights
Typical price under $25
For the ride home once it's dark by five.
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Between $25 and $50, from snacks and car gear to a night out.
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Stocking stuffers
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Little things for the toe, the middle and the top of the stocking.