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Best Gifts for Boyfriends
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Think About What He is Into
Does you guy love to fish? Or does he go camping almost every weekend during the summer? Maybe he’s a great cook? He could also be all about his music.
These are the kinds of questions that you need to be asking yourself as you pick out a gift for your boyfriend. Using his hobbies as a launching point not only helps you think of ideas but can also make a present more personal. This makes it a full proof way to find a gift your boyfriend will truly love and use often.
Think About Things He Might Need
Buying your boyfriend a gift that he actually needs sweetens the deal on something that he probably already likes. You can also be saving him a lot of money if you buy him a product that he was going to have to get for himself anyway. He will be very grateful for this, especially around the holidays.
On the flip side, don’t buy him something that he already has. For example, if he already has a full camp kitchen, buying him another stove or some pots may just add clutter to his home. Likewise, if you are going to get him clothes, make sure the pieces you get fit with but don’t look like everything else in his wardrobe. Before purchasing any gift, always think about how much the recipient really needs it.
Buy Him Something You Can Use Together
Chances are your boyfriend likes spending time with you. If you really can’t think of anything to get him, buy him a gift that lets the two of you spend time together. Hammocks and blankets will let you get cozy, while tickets to a show make for a great night out.
Top 10 Picks
1. Bear Butt Double Hammock
The Bear Butt Double Hammock is a comfy and affordable hammock. It can fit two people at once, and is therefore a gift that you and your boyfriend can use together.
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This hammock can be set up almost anywhere. It is 10 feet long and 6 feet wide, and can legally hold up to 500 pounds. Two straps and two carabiners are included with the purchase, making setup easy. Some customers have reported that the fabric and straps break quickly, however there is a lifetime warranty on this hammock. They will replace it at any point, no questions asked.
Design
This hammock only weighs 1.5 pounds, making it easy to bring with you on the go. It comes in fifteen different colors, so the style can be catered to anyone’s style.
Summary
The Bear Butt Double Hammock is a sturdy hammock at a great price. The fabric has a high thread count, making it quite soft as well. This hammock is a great gift for anyone who likes to spend time outdoors.
2. TrekUltra Camping Fold Up Chair
The TrekUltra Camping Fold Up Chair is a lightweight and packable camping chair. It folds up to become very small and can be easily carried in the small shoulder bag that it comes with.
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This camping chair is meant to be easily carried. It can be quickly disassembled and fits snuggly in a small bag. Assembly is also quick, but does require a bit of muscle. Make sure to watch informational the video that comes with this chair before putting it together.
Design
It weighs only 2.6 pounds but can support up to 350. However, this chair sits low to the ground, so it is not ideal for larger people. It comes in five different, fun colors.
Summary
The TrekUltra Camping Fold Up Chair will make a great gift for the boyfriend who is always on the go. This small chair can fit easily into a packed car, and won’t weight one down as they carry it to an outdoor concert.
3. Hydro Flask Sports Water Bottle
The Hydro Flask Sports Water Bottle is quite large, which means one won’t have to keep refilling even on a hot day. It also has an easy suction straw that allows one to drink hands free.
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This stainless steel water bottle is made with a straw cap. It also comes with a replacement straw in case the first one breaks. Some customers have complained that the straw sucks more air than water, however this problem is easily solved by switching to the flip lid style.
Design
Available in a 32oz or 40oz size, this water bottle can also be purchased in eight different, very attractive colors.
Summary
The Hydro Flask Sports Water Bottle is a high-quality product that makes an awesome gift for anyone who lives life on the move. It is large enough to carry enough water for a full day of exercise, but compact enough to easily fit in one’s bag.
4. Petzl Tikkina Headlamp
The Petzl Tikkina Headlamp has multiple light settings that allow one to cater the brightness to the situation. This is a must have item for any camper, allowing one to do anything in the dark, hands free.
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This headlamp is designed to make it easy to see at night while also allowing one to use their hands. It has three settings for brightness, low, medium, and high. It does not include any colored lights.
Design
This headlamp comes on a comfortable adjustable strap that makes it easy to fit it perfectly to one’s head. It is available in four colors. It can take regular batteries, as well as the Petzl Core rechargeable battery.
Summary
The Petzl Tikkina Headlamp is a well-built headlamp that will be a life saver while camping. It makes a wonderful gift for the outdoorsy boyfriend.
5. LuminAid PackLite Solar Light
The LuminAid PackLite Solar Light is a handy solar powered light that folds down to be quite small, making it perfect for backpacking.
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This light has a battery that is powered by the sun. On a cloudy day at home it can also be charged using a USB port. When fully charged, the battery can last for up to 20 hours. This light is quite small and lightweight, as well as waterproof and shatterproof.
Design
This light has an LED bulb that produced 75 lumens and has multiple brightness settings. Some customers have reported that this light doesn’t hold a charge for very long, but most do not have a problem with this.
Summary
The LuminAid PackLite Solar Light makes a great gift for campers and backpackers. Since it is solar charged one never has to worry about it running out of battery.
6. Solo Stove Lite
The Solo Stove Lite is a small backpacking stove that uses tinder to create a fire rather than propane. This makes a great gift for anyone who likes to adventure in the outdoors.
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This little stove is perfect for backpacking, camping, or any other kind of outdoor adventure. It uses tinder to create a flame that is maintained through air combustion. It works well in most conditions but can be hard to keep going in the cold.
Design
This stove, which is made of stainless steel and nichrome wire, weighs only 9oz. It packs down to be 4.25 inches in diameter and 3.8 inches tall, making it a compact and lightweight addition to one’s backpack.
Summary
The Solo Stove Lite is a wonderful little stove that does its job well. It is a bit pricy, but given the amount one will save on propane, it is worth the price.
7. Victorinox Swiss Army Climber Pocket Knife
The Victorinox Swiss Army Climber Pocket Knife is a very utilitarian knife that offers a feature for every situation. This super handy tool makes a great gift that your boyfriend will want to bring with him everywhere.
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This knife has 14 different functions, including two knives, a corkscrew, tweezers, and a can opener among others. Although all of the tools work great, some of them can be hard to open.
Design
This knife is lightweight, making it easy to fit in one’s pocket and take anywhere. It comes seven different colors.
Summary
The Victorinox Swiss Army Climber Pocket Knife is a great tool that fits easily in a pocket. With so many different features, this knife is useful for just about anyone.
8. Yeti Rambler Colster
The Yeti Rambler Colster will keep one’s drinks cold for much longer than regular cozies. It might seem like a steep price for this type of product, but your man will thank you when he is drinking cold beer all day on a hot day.
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This stainless steel cozy is insulated with a double wall vacuum that keeps drinks cold for hours.
Design
This cozy has a sleek look that is available in six colors. It comes with a screw on lid that can hold a can or a glass bottle in place. This lid fits bottles more easily than can although it is marketed for cans specifically.
Summary
The Yeti Rambler Colster makes a fun gift that helps makes drinking outside a more pleasant experience.
9. Swiss Safe 5-in-1 Fire Started Kit
The Swiss Safe 5-in-1 Fire Starter Kit is an excellent survival tool. This fire started comes with multiple other features that will have your boyfriend prepared for anything.
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This tool includes a fire starter, fire striker, compass, whistle, and paracord. The fire starter works beautifully, which is the main function of this tool, however the whistle is quiet.
Design
This tool is 5 inches long and weighs 2oz, meaning it fits nicely and is barely noticeable in one’s pocket. It comes in a sleek black color.
Summary
The Swiss Safe 5-in-1 Fire Starter Kit makes a great addition to anyone’s camp box. Coming at a very reasonable price it is also an affordable gift.
10. LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter is an incredibly handy little tool that allows one to drink from almost any water source. It is easy to carry, even able to fit in a small pocket.
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This filtration system uses a hollow fiber membrane that is nontoxic, easy to clean, and removes bacteria, protozoan parasites, and microns from water. One can use it by sucking directly from the water source or by filling a water bottle and sucking from that on the go.
Design
This filter only weights 2oz and is small enough to fit in one’s pocket. It’s deign does have some limitations. It Is hard to drink with this while moving and it must be cleaned with fresh water before it can be used.
Summary
The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter is an excellent tool to have in one’s survival kit. On top of that, it makes water taste great. This is an excellent gift that is fun to use and very utilitarian.