12 Unique Gifts for Men Who Have Everything - Buy Side from WSJ

2022-10-08 16:30:34 By : Mr. Hui Jue

If you’ve reached a point in your gift-giving journey for your partner, dad or other guy where you feel as if you’ve purchased every cologne, dopp kit or piece of sports memorabilia, it’s time to shake things up. To help, we tapped stylists, fitness pros and other tastemakers for their best suggestions for what to get the guy who truly seems to have everything. From the cocktail gadget that will level-up his drinks to the ultimate undershirts, these are presents you can purchase with confidence—no gift receipt required.

When Kat Hantas, the San Francisco-based co-founder of 21 Seeds Tequila, wants to raise the bar of a friend’s liquor collection, she reaches for this botanical-infused gin. With hints of juniper, cardamom and dried orange peel, it’s a beautifully versatile and mixable spirit, Hantas says. Give it on its own or as part of a kit with glasses; either way, a portion of proceeds from each sale benefits Bahamian nonprofit The Exuma Foundation.

Here’s an unexpected gift “for anyone who enjoys experimenting with kitchen toys and flavors,” says Hard Rock Hotel New York executive chef Oscar Gonzalez, who raves about this handheld gadget. It allows amateur chefs to add layers of natural, cold smoky flavor to food and drinks (meats, vegetables, Old-Fashioneds and more) in minutes “without the mess and hassle of a huge industrial smoker,” he says. Plus, it’s portable and cool-looking.

If he can’t take the heat when barbecuing, he’ll appreciate this cool setup with a shade to shield him from the sun’s harsh rays and a misting system, plus a built-in cooler and a spot to place his phone or tablet. “Top Chef” finalist and Washington, D.C.-based chef and restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn is a fan of the contraption. “You’re grilling like you’re on ‘Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous,’” he says, “getting that Disney World-style spritz of spray to the face to cool you off; and the cold beverages depot is a perk.”

There’s a reason everyone from Chris Hemsworth to the guy in the locker room at the gym has been raving about this muscle-soothing device, which makes an endlessly useful gift. The vibration and force of percussive therapy can aid recovery, explains certified personal trainer Luke Milton, founder of TrainingMate in Los Angeles, who relies on his to relieve tight iliotibial bands and warm up his glutes and hamstrings before a workout. The “worthy investment” is a hit with his clients as well, helping to not only warm them up before workouts but also “alleviate the effects of delayed onset muscle soreness.”

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If he can still recite the Boy Scout pledge from memory, he’ll appreciate this portable backup battery, especially the next time he loses power. “What’s nice about it is that it doesn’t use gasoline, so you can use it in the house,” says innovation and technology expert Steve Greenberg, host of the YouTube gadget game show “What the Heck Is That?”  And whether he plugs it in, connects it to his car or uses the accompanying solar panels, it keeps the charge for a year, Greenberg says, and enables him to keep his iPhone and air conditioning on for up to seven days.

Even if he’s already carefully curated his dream closet, he could still use a pack of what the Mr. Davis brand boasts is “ the world’s best undershirt.” Consider Chicago-based personal shopper and image consultant Jennifer Lund, who owns A Sharp Dressed Man, among those convinced. “I love the bamboo viscose and spandex fabric, which makes it soft and comfortable because of the stretch,” she says, noting that it’s long enough to stay tucked in too. While both the v-neck and crew come in black, white and gray, she prefers the beige shade because it doesn’t show under a white shirt.

Save him that morning run to the juice shop. With the touch of a button, this rechargeable, 18-ounce gadget whips up smoothies, iced coffee and other tasty blends in roughly 10 seconds. And because it’s the size of a water bottle, says Greenberg, “it can go anywhere—throw it in a backpack and have that smoothie when you go bike riding or walking around or at the gym.”

Like the little black dress of menswear, this casual blazer made of knit cotton will take him from the office to date night. “It looks great with jeans or a pair of 5-pocket pants,” notes Lund, “and it’s really comfortable due to the flexibility of a knit versus a woven fabric.” Lund also loves that it comes in three fits—slim, standard and athletic—so it works for most body types.

Now that we’ve brought back the fanny pack (sorry, waist bag), Lund would like to make a push for the adult backpack. Tumi’s nylon version is a crowd-pleaser present for its sleek design and ability to travel well, she says. At just 4.5 inches deep, it still has pockets for a laptop, phone, pens and other essentials, plus it comes with a strap that fits over a handle on a rolling bag.

Hey, Alexa, can you play my favorite bedtime wind-down music, set several different alarms and tell me tomorrow’s weather? With Amazon’s voice-activated assistant built in, this bedside appliance does just that. But Greenberg’s favorite feature is the lineup of six USB ports in the rear. “I’ve seen other devices with USB ports in the back, but then you have to run the wire along the side or over the top,” he says. “This one was smart enough to create a little gap at the bottom, just enough so the wires fit through—I have six things charging every single night.”

Clorox wipes are so 2020. Your favorite germ fighter can now rid his home of bacteria using this UVC light sanitizer. Developed by a team of medical professionals, the device attaches to any smart phone and emits a mercury-free, LED UVC light that destroys the bacteria that lingers on your keyboard, door handles and other high-touch surfaces. Using the brand’s app, says Greenberg, “you can actually see what is being disinfected in real time and receive a notification when the object is 99.9 percent sanitized.”

A classic for a reason, this comfortable button-down made of ultra-stretch cotton is the sort of item you can’t have too many of, says Lund, and therefore a foolproof present. Thanks to a mercerized, double-knit fabric designed to dry quickly and provide a consistent body temperature, it’s also “more breathable” than a polyester-spandex blend, she says, and wrinkle-resistant enough to travel well.

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