Unique Birthday Gifts for Him

His birthday is right around the corner! Now is the time to celebrate the birthday boy and toast to his past accomplishments, future adventures and getting a little bit older with his loved ones by his side. Cue brews, birthday cake and perhaps a nice little token of gratitude? No matter if you're shopping for your husband, brother, boyfriend or buddy birthdays are one of the most fun gifting events of them all, so leave your 'perfect birthday gifts for him’ induced stress behind and enjoy the process. RELATED: Best Colognes for Men Whether the dude in question is a fashion maven or an outdoors enthusiast, we’ve found great birthday gift ideas for him and your budget. And if your birthday is quickly approaching and you're doing a little browsing for yourself, we've gathered a few of the products we've been side-eyeing all year to give you a little wishlist inspiration. Without further ado, here are the best unique birthday gifts for him — to give, or request. They run the gamut from gadgets to luxury fragrances.   And guys, don't forget to plan ahead and pick something up for her birthday while you're at it. Classic St Mawes Watch Featuring an American-made leather strap that will develop its own signature patina over time, this watch has all the timeless features one seeks out in a timepiece, with a dash of rugged style thrown in for good measure. $229 at DanielWellington.com Leatherman Multitool This Leatherman model is equipped with 14 tools – from wire cutters to bottle opener – so he can take on whatever challenges arise at home, while hiking or out on the road. $69.95 at Amazon.com Yosemite Half Dome Whiskey Glasses Every grown man needs decent whiskey glasses and if your friend served you scotch in a plastic cup the last time you were over, well, it’s time to intervene.  $15 at Huckberry.com Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) AirPods are all the rage these days – and with good reason. Providing a convenient, cord-free way to tune into music, take calls or access Siri, these headphones are small but mighty. $89 at Amazon.com RELATED: Best Gifts for Your Husband Ursa Major Hydration Heroes Bundle The downside of a birthday is that you often feel more aware of just how quickly you seem to be aging. Help him slow down the process – on the outside at least – with this hydration-promoting skincare set from Ursa Major.  $122.40 at Amazon.com Airfare Gift Card So it might not be in the budget to get him a return plane ticket for his birthday, but you can still help him out by contributing to the flight fund. Delta gift cards and e-gift cards start at $50 value and go up to $1,000. From $50 at Delta.com ‘1,000 Record Covers’ - Taschen Gathering 1,000 of the most iconic records of music history, this book displays not only the great imagery of record covers but detailed information on each one. $14.24 at Amazon.com Coach Leather Wallet Coach has really nailed how to create wallets that are both luxurious and practical. To really hit your birthday gift for him out of the park, customize the interior with a monogram in a hue of your choosing. $150 at Coach.com Baseball Stadium Blueprint If you’re looking for a personalized birthday gift for him, a customized print is the way to go. With this baseball stadium blueprint, he can bring his love of the game to his workspace or home office. From $85 at Uncommongoods.com Atlas Coffee Club For the birthday gift for him that keeps on giving, look no further than the coffee subscription. Coffee will be selected to match his taste and bean preferences (ground and whole) and he will receive a card with tasting notes and brewing tips. Find out more at AtlasCoffeeClub.com RELATED: Stylish Gifts for Him Tickets Looking for a unique birthday gift for him? Skip the ‘stuff’ and opt for an experience instead. Whether it’s a football game, a concert or a stand-up comedy show, surprise him with some tickets to an event in your area. Find out more at SeatGeek.com Sonos Era 100 Speaker If he’s still relying on his smartphone speaker for his music listening needs it’s time he got an upgrade.  $249 at Sonos.com Philips Norelco OneBlade Trimmer If he’s the kind of man who seeks out only the best, not just from a functional standpoint but also from an aesthetics perspective, the Philips Norelco OneBlade Trimmer is the home run of rechargeable beard clippers. $37.96 at Amazon.com Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker No matter if his workout regime veers more towards running marathons or Netflix marathons, Fitbit’s Inspire fitness tracker is a useful gadget for tracking fitness progress and lifestyle habits.  $108.79 at Amazon.com Señor Lechuga Hot Sauce Set Featuring all three of the brand’s signature sauces – from pineapple and garlic to habanero and onion – this set will ensure his meals get the extra kick they need for months to come. $36 at SenorLechugaHotSauce.com RELATED: Best Gifts for Beer Lovers Custom Nike Sneakers Whether you want to surprise him with a pair that reflects his taste or let him design them himself, Nike’s customization tool makes personalizing sneakers effortless and super entertaining. From $80 at Nike.com ‘Where to Eat Pizza’ - Daniel Young If he’s a self-proclaimed pizza expert help him find the top pie spots to hit up on his travels with this expert-curated guide. $21.79 at Amazon.com Amazon Fire Stick 4K While a flat-screen TV may be out of your price range, you can still give him the gift of entertainment with Amazon’s Fire Stick. A click of the remote gives him access to thousands of movies and TV episodes from top-tier stations, as well as full access to YouTube and Facebook.  $29.99 at Amazon.com Tom Ford Oud Wood Cologne There's no time like a birthday to establish his signature scent. And when it comes to men's fragrances, Tom Ford is always a safe bet. From $195 at Nordstrom.com Beer Caramelizer Planning on camping soon? Bring a fun twist to his fireside brews with this caramelizer wand. All he has to do is heat the tip in the campfire, give his beer a quick zap and it will become smoother and richer – no joke. $37.99 at Amazon.com RELATED: Best Gifts for Sports Lovers Lululemon City Sweat Hoodie For all the girlfriends searching for the perfect birthday gift for their boyfriend, look no further. Cozy hoodies for him, mean cozy hoodies to cuddle up to and borrow from time to time. Made with sweat-wicking, four-way stretch French Terry Cloth fabric, this one is as breathable as it is warm.  $128 at Lululemon.com MasterClass This e-learning website isn’t your typical class program, it brings experts from a wide variety of fields – think Steve Curry teaches basketball and Gordon Ramsay teaches cooking – and puts them in front of you. Well, at least on your computer screen via a year of online classes.  Find out more at MasterClass.com iPad If this is a milestone birthday, you might want to invest in a birthday gift that will not only be put to great use but will last for awhile. Whether it’s a Mini, Standard, Pro or Air, you can’t go wrong with an iPad. From $329 at Apple.com ‘Everything Is F*cked - A Book About Hope’ - Mark Manson Birthdays are often a time to reflect and set goals for the future. This book will help him get there. Motivational and eye-opening, the sequel to “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” doesn’t disappoint. $12.55 at Amazon.com DJI Mini 3 Drone Toys aren’t strictly reserved for kids’ birthdays. With this drone, he can capture 48MP photos, 4K HDR videos and aerial selfies, not too shabby. $949 at Amazon.com Race Car Driving Experience If your giftee recently pulled a Marie Kondo and streamlined his life and home to be rid of excess “stuff,” you might be better off giving him an experience birthday gift. And what experience could more thrilling than driving a real race car?  Find out more at VirginExperiences.com TRX Go Training System If he’s committed to staying in shape but his lifestyle has him on-the-go on-the-reg, a TRX training system will be welcomed with open arms. With this simple system, he can do numerous bodyweight exercises almost anywhere. $139.85 at Amazon.com Zen for Men Bath Salts It’s his birthday he deserves a little R&R. These foaming ‘zen for men’ bath salts are sourced from the Pacific Ocean and are designed to relax the body and ease muscle aches and pains. $65.99 at Amazon.com RELATED: Best Books for Dads Herschel Novel Duffel Bag Using his gym bag for weekend trips just isn’t cutting it. He's not 15, and his travel bag shouldn’t allude that he is.  $99.95 at Amazon.com Ooni Karu 12 Portable Pizza Oven If you’re looking for a birthday gift for your boyfriend, consider the pizza oven. He can channel his inner pizza chef and prepare custom pies to suit his taste, and you can reap the benefits (slices), too. $299 at Amazon.com Warby Parker Sunglasses New age, new shades. These sunglasses from Warby Parker are lightweight, built-to-last and equipped with 100 percent UVA and UVB blocking. Not to mention, they look stylish af. From $95 at Warbyparker.com Yeti Rambler Mug Coffee or beer, camping or commuting, this mug is incredibly versatile. Insulated to keep cool drinks cool and hot drinks hot, with no condensation on the outside, this durable mug is sure to be put to great use. $24 at Amazon.com Sorel Falcon Ridge II Scuff Slippers You can never go wrong with a great pair of slippers. Fit for outdoors and in, these babies will keep his feet cool in the summer, toasty come winter and always comfortable. $85 at Sorel.com RELATED: Best Gift Cards for Men CloudKnit Sweatpants He’s another year older, that means… it’s time he tossed out those old tattered sweats and upped his loungewear game. These CloudKnit sweatpants are probably the softest thing you’ll ever touch and they look good, too. $88 at OutdoorVoices.com Nine Trails Terravia Backpack If you’re looking for the perfect birthday gift for the man who loves and outdoor adventure you’ve come to the right place. This hiking backpack is not only built to withstand the toughest of elements, it also has a number of compartments and pockets to keep essentials safe. $149 at Patagonia.com Nespresso VertuoPlus Next Coffee Machine A great coffee machine isn’t just a birthday gift, it’s an everyday gift. With this machine, he can prepare everything from espresso shots to cappuccinos effortlessly. $209 at Amazon.com ‘Nopalito’ - Gonzalo Guzmán From braised pork to crispy red quesadillas, there’s a lot to love about this cookbook.  $18.89 at Amazon.com RELATED: Best Gifts for Parents ‘47 Baseball Cap A classic for a reason, you can’t go wrong with a good cotton baseball cap. Just make sure you pick the right team. $27.88 at Amazon.com Norse Tradesman Drinking Horn Whether he prefers medieval mead or modern day beer, who wouldn’t want to spend their birthday sipping from a drinking horn? Because of its design, the drinking horn is impossible to put down, so he’ll have to drink up — and why shouldn’t he?  $31.87 at Amazon.com RILL Damascus Backwoods Camp Axe If he loves to hike or camp, he needs lightweight, portable tools, that can be easily tucked in his pack. This Damascus axe is ideal for chopping wood for a fire, and when not in use it brings a rugged yet stylish touch to the wall. $210 at RILLSimpleTools.com Mantry Subscription Once his subscription to Mantry starts, he’ll wonder how he lived without it. Packed with tasty, made in the USA, artisan snacks – think bbq sauces and smoked popcorn – this subscription package is sure to be a hit during a big game or a Netflix night. Find out more at Mantry.com Giant Jenga Jenga like you’ve never seen before. This gift will be a hit at his birthday party and many home bashes to come. $129.95 at Amazon.com See? Birthday gift shopping doesn’t need to be stressful. This day is all about celebrating him, so anything that calls out to his interests/ needs will be welcomed with open arms. Just don’t forget the day, that’s on you. You Might Also Dig: Best Gift Ideas for Coworkers Best Running Shoes Unique Father's Day Gifts