22 Best Christmas Gifts for Him: Practical to Fun

This wooden nightstand organizer gives his phone, watch, wallet, keys and glasses one home, so he stops patting his pockets on the way out the door. It is a tidy, good-looking gift that makes his nightstand look intentional.

If his wallet is bulging with old receipts, this slim leather bifold forces a cleanup. It holds up to 15 cards and two IDs, blocks RFID skimming, and fits in a front pocket. A small, useful gift that pairs well with a bigger present.

A YETI is the coffee cup he will carry from the kitchen to the truck to the job site and back for years. The MagSlider lid snaps shut magnetically, the steel shrugs off drops, and it actually keeps coffee hot through a morning. A safe, well-made gift for nearly any man on your list.

If he fixes things, camps or just likes being the guy with the right tool, the Wave Plus is the Christmas gift he will still carry in ten years. Pliers, replaceable wire cutters, a saw, a file and blades that open one-handed are all backed by a 25-year warranty. It is our top splurge pick.

For the man who says he wants to read more but never has a book handy. The Paperwhite holds thousands of titles, reads like paper in bright sun, is waterproof for the bath or the beach, and runs for weeks between charges. A great gift for long commutes and holiday travel.

A small, practical gift that ends the low-battery panic. The built-in USB-C cable means he never forgets the cord, and 30W charging fills a phone quickly at the airport, the stadium or a holiday road trip. It slips easily into a jacket pocket.

A waterproof speaker that glows like a flickering torch, with stakes and hooks for the patio, pool or campsite. It sets the mood at a backyard party and makes a fun gift for a man who likes to host outdoors in every season.

For the bourbon or whiskey drinker, this kit adds a smoky aroma to an old fashioned in seconds. It includes a torch, six wood chip flavors, two glasses and ice ball molds, so it is ready to use Christmas night.

For the man who runs the grill or smoker, the MEATER Plus takes the guessing out of steaks, briskets and the Christmas roast. The probe sits fully inside the meat with no wires, and his phone tells him when to pull it and how long to rest it. The engraved "King of the Grill" block makes it feel like a real present.

A small fire pit that sits on a patio table and burns with very little smoke. It brings a campfire to an apartment balcony or a backyard dinner, and the stainless steel looks sharp when it is not lit. A fun gift for a man who loves hosting outdoors.

Every man who cooks should own one good cast iron pan, and Lodge's 12-inch skillet is the standard. He can sear steaks indoors, bake cornbread, or set it on a grill or campfire. It is inexpensive, nearly indestructible and gets better with every use.

A corded shiatsu pillow with eight rotating kneading heads and heat that works on the neck, shoulders and lower back. It is an affordable way to treat a man who carries his stress in his shoulders, and he can use it in his recliner while watching the game.

A percussion massage gun with a heated head and an LCD display for speed. It loosens sore muscles after a workout, a long drive or a day of yard work, and it suits a man who lifts, runs or plays a weekly pickup game.

The Carhartt beanie is one of those rare gifts that every man seems to wear, from electricians to college students. It is warm, stretches to fit, and the fold-up cuff lets him wear it slouchy or snug. At under $20 it is our top budget pick and a perfect stocking stuffer.

Christmas morning is made for slippers. These moccasins have a thick plush lining and a rubber sole, so he can wear them to grab the paper or take out the trash without changing shoes. Order by his usual shoe size.

For the man who hunts, ice fishes, shovels snow or simply always has cold feet. Three heat levels last up to ten hours, and he can turn them up from his phone without unlacing his boots. A gift he will appreciate the first truly cold morning.

A full-size set of body wash, lotion and 2-in-1 shampoo in a crisp, clean scent. It is an easy gift for a man who still uses whatever soap is in the shower, and it arrives packaged and ready to go under the tree.

A brown braided leather bracelet with a knot that symbolizes staying linked, engraved "love you forever". It is a subtle, romantic Christmas gift for a husband or boyfriend who would never wear flashy jewelry.

A bearded man rarely buys himself more than a cheap comb. This kit adds a heated straightener brush, beard wash, oil and a sandalwood balm, which tame a wiry winter beard and stop the itch. A thoughtful upgrade for a husband, brother or boyfriend with facial hair.

It sounds like a joke gift, but most men use a back scratcher every day once they have one. This one telescopes from 10 to 32 inches and comes with five swappable heads and a velvet pouch, so it looks like a real present in a stocking.

For the dad or grandpa who loves to entertain the kids, this kit includes 12 props, gimmicked card decks and video lessons from a professional magician. He will be performing tricks before the Christmas ham comes out of the oven.

A Bigfoot-shaped pocket tool that works as a bottle opener and wrench. It is a fun white elephant or stocking gift for a man who loves the outdoors and a good conversation piece on his key ring.