Best Gifts for Husbands (or Long-Term Partners) to Knock It Out of the Park
GQ RecommendsOnly primo picks for your better half.By Cyrus FergusonNovember 20, 2024Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.Tracking down the best gifts for husbands can be an annual source of dread. After all, the sacred vow of marriage comes with lots of responsibility: Supporting him through all the highs and lows, accepting his family as your own, and thinking of awesome gift ideas every year—'til death do you part—is just part of the deal.In the early days of dating it was a little easier—he likes beer? Boom, cute bottle opener. He mentioned he's never seen Wicked? Layup, two orchestra tickets. But as the years pass, a sense of panic begins to creep in—what do you give the man who already has everything?Deep breaths. First, expand your definitions of what a gift can be. At its core, a gift is just a way to show him that you see him. Is there a new interest he's been slow to start exploring? Give him the push. Is he wearing a pair of shoes into the ground? Solve that for him. Always spending on others but not himself? Splurge a little on his behalf. Here's a no-fail guide to spare you some indecision fatigue this holiday season.Browse all of our gift guides in one place, and get even more GQ-vetted-and-approved gift ideas by signing up for the GQ Recommends newsletter.The Best Gifts for Husbands, at a GlanceKnowing what to get the person you know best? Tougher than it looks! Here's a short-list of some of our favorite picks this year for your very discerning hubby:The Best Clothing Gift: Todd Snyder Corduroy Two-Pocket Field Shirt, $188 $119The Best Gift for Coffee Lovers: Cometeer Mixed Roast Box, $84The Best Bedding Gift: Baloo Weighted Comforter, $293The Best Gift Under $100: Stanley Classic Easy-Pour Growler, $57The Best Grooming Gift: Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream, $47Looking for Something Specific?AccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevronFitness & Outdoor GiftsGrooming GiftsHome & Kitchen GiftsStyle GiftsTech GiftsGifts Under $100Fitness & Outdoor GiftsAsicsGel-Nimbus 25 Running Shoe$160 $120 AmazonIf he's been talking about joining a run club (for fitness purposes, of course...), get a pair of these on his feet ASAP. The Gel-Nimbus are one of ASICS' most beloved trainers and this current edition is perhaps the best yet with a soft knit upper that nestles the foot atop a plushy cushion that's built for pavement-pounding.StanleyClassic Easy-Pour Growler$57 AmazonWhether he's big on the great outdoors, or more of the "BBQ'ing on the porch" type, there's nothing better than an ice-cold growler filled with his favorite booze. This one's made from dishwasher-safe stainless steel and a spill-proof lid to keep the good times rolling (but not leaking out all over his stuff).OuraOura Ring Gen3 Horizon$299 $249 AmazonIf he's into tracking his health stats but wants something stealthier than a Fitbit, the Oura packs arguably more tracking technology (we're talking 20 different kinds of biometrics) into one minimalistic ring. It connects with 40 different health apps like Apple Health or Strava, plus is HSA/FSA-eligible if you've got some funds to use up before the year is through.Topo Designs33L Mountain Utility Tote$99 HuckberryWho doesn't love a Big 'ol Bag? This roomy, mountain climbing-inspired joint is made from tough recycled nylon, includes a waterproof lining and zip top to keep his stuff dry, all while looking cool and colorblocked as hell.PatagoniaIsthmus Anorak Pullover$149 PatagoniaHow do you transform recycled nylon fishing nets into into one sick anorak? No idea—we leave that up to the pros at Patagonia, who have streamlined a packable, fast drying, 40+ UPF sun protection number that gets our seal of approval.TracksmithNor'Easter Jacket$298 TracksmithUnlike typical tracksuits and joggers, Tracksmith's svelte running gear is downright sexy, like this jacket with a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette that's also warm enough to insulate him from the ghastly wind chill.HypericeHyperice Venom 2 Back Wrap$249 AmazonGive his achey back a rest with this high-tech wrap that uses targeted heat and vibrating massage to sooth away soreness and loosen tension. In a word: ahhhhh.BowflexSelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells$549 $429 AmazonDoes he want to make big gains in a small space? These adjustable dumbbells can condense a whole weight rack into one compact footprint.Peak DesignTravel Duffel$140 AmazonThis murdered-out, heavy-duty nylon number is one of our favorite gym bags, decked out with plenty of pockets and compartments for all his gear. It's subtle enough to tote from gym to plane, and hardy enough that the brand even backs it with a lifetime warranty.MaksoneUnder Desk Treadmill$400 $300 AmazonThe science tells us again and again that simply walking every day can have big impacts on our overall long term health. This streamlined under-desk treadmill is one way to help him get more steps
Only primo picks for your better half.
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Tracking down the best gifts for husbands can be an annual source of dread. After all, the sacred vow of marriage comes with lots of responsibility: Supporting him through all the highs and lows, accepting his family as your own, and thinking of awesome gift ideas every year—'til death do you part—is just part of the deal.
In the early days of dating it was a little easier—he likes beer? Boom, cute bottle opener. He mentioned he's never seen Wicked? Layup, two orchestra tickets. But as the years pass, a sense of panic begins to creep in—what do you give the man who already has everything?
Deep breaths. First, expand your definitions of what a gift can be. At its core, a gift is just a way to show him that you see him. Is there a new interest he's been slow to start exploring? Give him the push. Is he wearing a pair of shoes into the ground? Solve that for him. Always spending on others but not himself? Splurge a little on his behalf. Here's a no-fail guide to spare you some indecision fatigue this holiday season.
Browse all of our gift guides in one place, and get even more GQ-vetted-and-approved gift ideas by signing up for the GQ Recommends newsletter.
The Best Gifts for Husbands, at a Glance
Knowing what to get the person you know best? Tougher than it looks! Here's a short-list of some of our favorite picks this year for your very discerning hubby:
- The Best Clothing Gift: Todd Snyder Corduroy Two-Pocket Field Shirt,
$188$119 - The Best Gift for Coffee Lovers: Cometeer Mixed Roast Box, $84
- The Best Bedding Gift: Baloo Weighted Comforter, $293
- The Best Gift Under $100: Stanley Classic Easy-Pour Growler, $57
- The Best Grooming Gift: Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream, $47
Looking for Something Specific?
Fitness & Outdoor Gifts
Asics
Gel-Nimbus 25 Running Shoe
If he's been talking about joining a run club (for fitness purposes, of course...), get a pair of these on his feet ASAP. The Gel-Nimbus are one of ASICS' most beloved trainers and this current edition is perhaps the best yet with a soft knit upper that nestles the foot atop a plushy cushion that's built for pavement-pounding.
Stanley
Classic Easy-Pour Growler
Whether he's big on the great outdoors, or more of the "BBQ'ing on the porch" type, there's nothing better than an ice-cold growler filled with his favorite booze. This one's made from dishwasher-safe stainless steel and a spill-proof lid to keep the good times rolling (but not leaking out all over his stuff).
Oura
Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon
If he's into tracking his health stats but wants something stealthier than a Fitbit, the Oura packs arguably more tracking technology (we're talking 20 different kinds of biometrics) into one minimalistic ring. It connects with 40 different health apps like Apple Health or Strava, plus is HSA/FSA-eligible if you've got some funds to use up before the year is through.
Peak Design
Travel Duffel
This murdered-out, heavy-duty nylon number is one of our favorite gym bags, decked out with plenty of pockets and compartments for all his gear. It's subtle enough to tote from gym to plane, and hardy enough that the brand even backs it with a lifetime warranty.
Maksone
Under Desk Treadmill
The science tells us again and again that simply walking every day can have big impacts on our overall long term health. This streamlined under-desk treadmill is one way to help him get more steps in from home, whether he's doing it while firing emails off into the void or while listening to a podcast.
Merrell
Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot
Help him ascend to new heights (literally) with these excellent hiking shoes that combine a waterproof, pigskin upper and some Vibram rubber underfoot for a trekker that's comfy but not too clunky.
Kammok
Ursa Minor Sleep System
Sweet dreams under the stars are a certainty with this innovative design that combines a self-inflating mattress base with a memory foam topper and sleeping bag. It's camping with a hint of glamping, because who said spending time in the great outdoors had to be uncomfy, anyways?
Patagonia
Base Camp Duffel Bag
This high-performance duffle bag is made from nearly all recycled materials, can be handheld or go backpack mode, and packs down into a tiny storage bag when not in use, making it versatile enough for whatever adventure (camping trip or epic sales conference) he has coming up next.
Solgaard
Carry-On Closet Original
Does he hate getting organized no matter how many packing cubes you throw at him? This carry-on brings something new to the table that just might change his travel life with the addition of a "closet" system that hangs for easy organizing (no more night-before-the-trip piles on the floor), and uses a compression strap to shrink down when it's time to pack up.
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Grooming Gifts
Salt & Stone
Bergamot and Hinoki Full-Size Body Care Set
If the shower is his happy place, then dial it up with some onsen vibes courtesy of this limited-edition Salt & Stone set that goes HAM on hinoki and bergamot. There's a small suite of body-care products, from a full-size eau de parfum to a shower gel.
Dermaflash
DERMAPORE+ Pore Extractor and Serum Infuser
You could drag him to a facial, or help him declog those pores at home. This powerful new device uses ultrasonic waves and ionic technology (futuristic!) to extract dirt and oil, then switches to "infuse" mode to start working a serum into those fine lines.
D.S. & Durga
Debaser Buffing Bar Duo
These soaps (a collab with Instagram-beloved bodycare brand Soft Services) might just be the perfect stocking stuffer with their sexy packaging, a headbanger of a scent, and actual skin-smoothing benefits thanks to microcrystal exfoliants.
GQ
Annual GQ Recommends Box
Not to toot our own horn, but the whole GQ team is out searching for the best stuff out there all day, every day, and the GQ Box is the culmination of that passionate (obsessive) research. Gift your guy a subscription and every month he'll get a super curated selection of our favorite items across grooming, accessories, apparel, and beyond. Think of it as a bunch of gifts within a gift!
Home & Kitchen Gifts
Boll & Branch
Signature Hemmed Sheet Set
One of the best sheets on Amazon, period, could pass as hotel-quality if you make the bed extra snug like room service would. Unlike a lot of sketchy-looking brands on Amazon, Boll & Branch also checks off all the boxes needed to prove that their materials are organic and practices are fair trade.
Beast Health
Mini Blender
If "rise and grind" to him means pulvering fruits and veggies into a morning smoothie, but you don't have the counterspace for a big hulking Vitamix, start small. This compact blender cup cleverly serves as the drinking vessel itself with a straw cap system that screws right on and gets him out the door.
LEGO
McLaren P1 Set
At nearly 4,000 pieces, this build is wildly complex, challenging, and a whole lot of fun. Is it a lot of money for a LEGO set? Sure. But remember, the cost of a real McLaren P1 is over $1,000,000, so in that sense, you'll be scratching that mid-life crisis itch for a lot less dinero.
Breville
Bambino Plus Espresso Maker
The entry-level, dummyproof espresso maker that will make even the biggest coffee novices feel like budding baristas. It's got the automated programming, sleek design, and small footprint to make it a solid investment for any husband who's upgrading from pods to pulling shots.
Baloo
Weighted Comforter
Finally, a weighted blanket that no one will be inclined to hog. This dreamy design is comforter-sized to fit the entire bed, yet weighted in the center so both of you can sleep like a baby wrapped in a gentle hug. Awww!
Victoria
10-Inch Skillet
If he's ready to take his cast-iron game to the next level, get him this award-winning skillet that improves on the classics with some clever details like a handle that stays cooler, side pour spouts, and a signature "soft" texture that's easier to work with than your traditional cast iron.
Rocco
The Super Smart Fridge
Whether he's got a proper man-cave, garage, or closet-turned-office, an insanely cool smart mini fridge will be the new apple of his eye. Using the same tech that powers Sub-Zero fridges, this little guy will chill whatever his bev of choice is with its customizable, modular shelving system. Plus, it comes with 96 cans of La Croix which pretty much justifies the cost.
Flamingo Estate
Personalized Heritage Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Harvested from a fourth-generation family olive farm in Ojai, California, Flamingo Estate's lovely olive oil is versatile enough to be used for everything from dipping to cooking, and can be personalized with a handwritten note right on the label.
Schoolhouse x Pendleton®
Canebrake Wool Blanket
The fellas have been snuggling under Pendleton's famous wool blankets for centuries, but if the brand's signature Americana designs aren't quite your aesthetic, you'll be glad to hear the good folks at Schoolhouse have given them a new look with this fresh collection of plaids that will look good in even the most modern home.
Bokksu
Annual Snack Box Subscription
If he loves Japanese cuisine but isn't going to be able to take a 14 hour flight there any time soon, then make his year by bringing Japan to him. Every month he'll get to unbox 20-plus different Japan-exclusive goodies including snacks, candy, and teas—each one part of a new monthly theme and sourced from a family-run business.
Atlas Coffee Club
Annual Subscription
Quick survey: Does he love coffee? How about travel? Then this coffee of the month club will be a guaranteed hit. Each month he'll get to try a bag of single origin beans from somewhere new around the world, giving him the chance to travel with his tastebuds—no passport necessary.
Style Gifts
Abercrombie & Fitch
7-Pack Essential Tees
Time to overhaul his drawer of hole-y undershirts and tees? Abercrombie has had this category covered for years, and now they've lined up the ideal starter pack. One tee for every day of the week, in a relaxed fit and a soothingly muted color palette, and all for $100.
Reigning Champ
Terry Relaxed Sweatpants
These cozy-yet-functional sweatpants made from a cotton French terry are the ideal comfy, not schlubby silhouette. According to our editors, they're burly and tough on the outside, soft on the inside—just like your man.
J.Crew
Kenmare Relaxed-Fit Suit Jacket
With a relaxed, double-breasted cut in a classic tweed wool, here's the fall suit to rule them all. He can layer the jacket over faded jeans for casual Friday, or pair it with the matching trousers for the swankiest date night of the season.
Saturdays NYC
Bowery Signature Crew
Does he need a new look to wear around the house or airport terminal? Grab this sweatshirt and matching sweatpants for a full set that feels good (heavyweight cotton with cozy "loopback" terry on the inside) and will also make him look Kardashian-rich with its relaxed cut and earthy-neutral color palette.
Salomon
Off-White X-Alp Leather Sneakers
Promise us that you won't let him wear those cooked Air Force 1s into the soggy months ahead, okay? Instead, grab him these Salomons that blend a tasteful off-white color palette with technical details like an extra grippy outsole, cushioned insole, and bonded seams to keep out the cold and wet all winter long.
Le Mont St Michel
French Moleskin Work Jacket
Made in France for over a century, this is the jacket that basically invented the chore coat genre. It's got the perfect, slightly boxy silhouette, water-repellant moleskin fabric in a bunch of great colors, and a hand-numbered label connecting him to fellow workers throughout history—even if his chores are mainly email-based.
Article One
Article One x Mission Workshop Sunglasses
These badass sunglasses take the '70s, handsome-on-anyone, "navigator" shape, and upgrade it with high-end materials for flexibly durable body and lenses ready to block UVA/UVB rays and road glare. Plus, his style icon Ryan Gosling [rocked them] (https://www.gq.com/story/ryan-gosling-article-one-sunglasses), in case he wasn't already convinced.
Tech Gifts
Nebula
NEBULA by Anker Mars II Pro 500 ANSI Lumen Portable Projector
The biggest thing standing between him and that tricked-out home theater is a quality projector. This sci-fi looking model is up for the job, with a bright picture, powerful sound, and easy device pairing. We think the 1080P resolution works great for most audiences, but if he's a true film snob you might want to spring for the 4K version instead.
DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Whether he wants to launch a YouTube channel or just better document your travels, the Osmo Pocket 3 is the ultimate easy-to-use creator camera. It's got a built-in gimbal for smoothly cinematic camera movements and can easily flip between a vertical and horizontal orientation when he wants the full panoramic effect.
Eight Sleep
Pod 4
For fussy sleepers, this temperature-regulating "pod" cover might just save your marriage. It slips over your mattress, giving each person the ability to cool or warm either side of the bed to the perfect Goldilocks temp, plus tracks your sleep metrics (so you'll know exactly how many hours you're getting in the REM cycle).
Pioneer DJ
DJ Rekordbox and Serato DJ Controller
For your hubby who's added a new entry to his resume—DJ—do the right thing and make sure he's got the right equipment to chop and screw like a professional. There are a ton of options and specs to consider, but we've saved you the Reddit deep dive and furnished this rec for you that's a very solid beginner controller at a reasonable price.
Meta
Quest 3 Breakthrough Mixed Reality
The new Meta Quest 3 is the ultimate trump card gift for any gamer on your list: the VR will be transportative in even the most familiar spaces, and its advanced comfort and passthrough features mean you can easily grab a quick bite without taking your headset.
REGA
Rega Planar 1 Turntable
This turntable earned a spot in our rankings of the best record players for its unbeatable ability to "play a record faithfully and with the most accurate sound," all at a sub-$1,000 price point. Plus, it looks like a sleek, minimal art piece when it's not spinning one of his favorite vinyls.
Brick
The Brick
Is he always complaining about how much time he's wasting doomscrolling on his phone? The Brick is a stupidly-brilliant solution. Decide which apps are tools and which are distracations, then put them on lock. The key here is that the Brick is a physical object, so he can leave it across the room or even at home while on vacation so he's not just tempted to bipass that screentime notification for the 16th time.
1Mii
ML300 2-in-1 Bluetooth 5.2 Transmitter Receiver
You know that feeling of trying to watch an airplane movie through the garbagio free airplane headphones? Yeah, we're not doing that anymore. Snag this smart stocking stuffer that he can plug into the headphone jack and connect to his favorite Bluetooth headphones. Plus, you can link a second pair of headphones if you decide you want to cuddle up across the armrest and watch the same flick.
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Gifts Under $100
Intelligent Change
The Five Minute Journal
He doesn't have to be a dedicated writer to enjoy the benefits of daily journaling. With this easy entry point, it just takes five minutes a day to inspire a sense of gratitude for all the stuff that's going right in his life (i.e. you, as this gift helpfully reminds him).
Lululemon
ABC Warpstreme Pull-On Pant
"Anti-ball crushing" is a phrase no one should have to think about in relation to their husband, but we're sure he'd come around to Lululemon's wildly popular ABC line. Why not get him their latest in the collection, with a sharp, tapered leg and a super comfy fabric?
Yuval Noah Harari
"Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI"
Yuval Noah Harari, author of blockbuster convo-starter Sapiens is back with another wild thinker; this time investigating how information networks have shaped human life from the Stone Age to AI. If he loves learning from the past and debating the future, let him sink his teeth into this one.
Barbour
Quilted Dog Coat
We've officially entered wax canvas jacket season, so it's time to ensure that everyone in the house is suitably weatherproofed. Get this so your child (read, dog) can match dad's Barbour jacket on those chilly morning walks.
Natterjack
Natterjack Irish Whiskey
Whiskey-savoring enthusiasts will appreciate this newcomer snatching up awards with its "Irish with an American accent" approach to melding the best distilling techniques from both sides of the pond. For a pour that's bold, complex, and tasty, Natterjack is the oddly-shaped gift that needs to be under the tree this year.
Gallery Books
'What I Ate in One Year,' by Stanley Tucci
You love Stanley Tucci, he loves Stanley Tucci, we all love Stanley Tucci. So let him “get dinner” with everyone's favorite foodie via this new memoir that gives an inside look into every meal Tucci had across a year, and all the witty, poignant, and deeply human observations that were served with them.
