The 57 Best Gifts for Men of 2024

A good winter jacket is key when headed out to a colder locale, so we recommend the Rab Neutrino Pro for its versatility. The 800-down fill is toasty and packable, and the marshmallow-like fit feels at home for a day in the mountains or an après activity of choice.

When it comes to travel pants, comfort, fabric, and silhouette all need to combine to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Lululemon pants are popular for a reason: they’re comfortable, flexible, and boast a stylish cut that’s flattering and structured.

No one looks cool with a neck pillow and that’s okay. Do you know what looks cool? Being well-rested. We like this Brookstone neck pillow developed in partnership with NFL running back Christian McCaffrey as a gift for the plane sleeper in your life.

Slip-on shoes are the TSA travel hack that will turn you into a well-oiled machine of airport efficiency. We like these from the Swiss running brand On that look like regular sneakers but have sneaky slip-on capacity. Lightweight and on-trend, these are a thoughtful gift for globetrotters with a habit of running through airports to make their planes.

A garment bag is a travel must-have — whether you’re heading to a business conference or a destination wedding — for keeping tailoring crisp and ready to wear. Mark & Graham’s version simplifies your carry-on by storing multiple suiting options wrinkle-free and it’s quite stylish so you’re sure to receive compliments on it.

The mark of a savvy traveler? Fitting everything in a carry-on backpack. We love the Cotopaxi Allpa 35-liter Travel Pack’s easy laptop storage, durable TPU-coated construction, and multiple handles. Plus, the wide selection of color-blocked options means there’s a choice for every preference.

Don’t let his toiletry bag be an afterthought — it’s an underrated travel accessory that’s worth investing in. Our team has tested a wide range and gives Away’s sleek and simple version top marks. Plus, it pairs handsomely with the brand’s lauded hard-side luggage.

Wearable tech is more Tony Stark than Robocop these days, meaning you can wear a heated vest without anyone realizing it’s battery-powered. We like this Lolë puffy version for its casual, après-style look and new-age functionality.

These aren’t your grandfather’s dress shoes. Conforming to a dress code no longer means sacrificing comfort — which is especially important for long travel days and exploring cobblestone streets. These Ace Marks Chelsea Boots elevate any outfit, and the supple Italian leather feels as beautiful inside as it looks on from the outside.

The best weekender bags can be put through the wringer and keep your essentials organized. The Aer Weekender is perfectly sized at 35 liters to hold three days of clothes and accessories, including 16-inch laptops. The Cordura ballistic nylon looks better as it wears in, and the cushioned shoulder strap will help alleviate any carrying pain.

The Citizen Pro Master Tough hits the travel watch sweet spot: it’s nice enough to elevate your outfit but rugged enough to withstand lots of use. Citizen titanium is a take on its classic Pro Master design and is powered by any light (not just solar) with a proprietary Eco-Drive technology, meaning no battery is required. It’s water resistant up to 200 meters, making it beach vacation-approved.

Does anyone travel without their laptop these days? You might be OOO, but there are still shows to stream. Mujjo’s elegant leather case with pockets allows you to bundle in the extra hard drives, chargers, and all manner of digital accouterment. Best of all, you can keep everything you need in one place on the go.

For the mountaineer-meets-whiskey lover on your list, this Liiton set features four iconic Mountains: Denali, Mont Blanc, K2, and Mt. Fuji. The brand’s Chill-charge System cools down your drink in just 18 seconds — no ice needed. And the mountains aren’t just for decoration; gently swirl the glasses around the crystal peaks to quickly release aromas for a truly elevated (get it?) drinking experience.

Slim Aaron’s sun-soaked, film-tinged prints evoke long weekends spent lazing around the Mediterranean. Gift one of these photographs as a souvenir of a favorite place you’ve visited together or, better yet, as a promise of a future getaway. They come both as prints only or mounted and framed, ready to be hung in a place of honor.

A good leather jacket is an investment in your travel stories. The patina and scratches it picks up along your journey are wearable souvenirs. It doesn’t hurt that it looks cool, too, especially this number from cool-kid brand Buck Mason. Plus, leather never goes out of style, so you can wear it for years to come.

For the traveler who brings an extra checked bag to pack with local culinary delights, skip the middleman, and get snacks delivered directly to their door. Bokksu’s gift boxes arrange for a rotating variety of Japanese snacks every month, something they’re almost guaranteed not to find at the supermarket at home.

Say goodbye to a disorganized road trip. The Tom Beckbe Canvas Carry All is the waxed canvas answer to misplaced gear. Built from a weatherproof waxed canvas with a waterproof lined interior, it’s a ruggedly handsome tote that carries well and looks even better.

A travel watch case is essential for the watch-lover in your life who has trouble even picking what watch he’ll wear at home. You know he’s packing multiple in his carry-on suitcase, and you know he’ll appreciate a case, like this excellent Shinola pick, that’ll keep his precious timepieces scratch-free.

Dull knives are the bane of Airbnb chefs everywhere. For the roving gourmand, the easiest solution is to bring a knife from home. Bernal Cutlery is world famous for its wide selection of kitchen knives and its retail location in the Bay Area.  Knife nerds will appreciate this collaboration with knife maker K Sabatier enough to pick up the full set of three carbon steel blades (also handily available online).

What is the difference between your own bedroom and a bespoke hotel? The answer is room service and a retro alarm clock. It’s hard to implement room service at home, but you can free yourself from the tyranny of your iPhone chime. The Nanu Arc has a vintage feel with modern capabilities like a gradual wake alarm, silent clock movement, and a fully repairable build.

Fully immerse in the metaverse with the Meta Quest 3. An impressive headset that can augment your home landscape or launch you into full virtual reality, it also integrates with YouTube’s VR app, allowing your giftee to literally step inside his favorite travel content creator’s itineraries.

It may look like a novelty gift, but Azure’s The Head Hammock might be exactly what he needs to up the nap game for his next tropical vacation. Packable, portable, and better for the beach than a regular travel pillow, this little hammock rescues hair from hot and coarse sand or uncomfortable beach towels. Plus, it’s adorable.

Roll over cashmere; alpaca wool is in town. Hand-farmed from the necks of Mongolian goats, this Alpaca wool crewneck is a relaxed fit and a flattering cut. It’s soft enough to wear over a T-shirt, but it also layers well over a collared shirt for a dressier look. Buy it to elevate his plane outfit in search of that elusive seat upgrade.

Sure, he might struggle on the steps of his fourth-floor walkup apartment building, but after a few sessions of ClassPass, he’ll be ready to take on Machu Picchu. With options to drop in a range of fitness classes, it doesn’t hem him into a single membership either, so he can get a workout in from anywhere.

A headlight should be at the top of every camper’s wishlist this year — mostly because the old models are still in the stone ages of disposable batteries, which is bad for the environment and bad for the wallet. Black Diamond has long set the standard in climbing and camping gear, and its Storm 500-R headlamp is rechargeable via micro USB. Just don’t forget to charge it before heading out.

The secret to surfing empty waves is traveling to cold water breaks where the temperature extremes weed out the less committed paddlers, which means he’s going to need a good wetsuit like the Niewuland range from cold-water surf pioneer Finisterre. The UK-based brand uses a renewable Yulex rubber for their hypothermia-defying wetsuits, so he can drop in safely.

You might know this fox mascot-ed Swedish brand for its ubiquitous backpacks, but don’t sleep on the brand’s other offerings like this 50-liter duffel bag. We like it for its stowaway backpack straps, separate footwear compartment, and PFAS-free construction.

Like everything Yeti makes, this simply constructed water bottle is over-engineered, meaning the only way you’ll need to replace it is if you lose it. Constructed of kitchen-grade stainless steel and double wall vacuum insulation, the 18-ounce version is also cup holder compatible — a road trip essential. Gift this to the adventurous traveler who needs a hydration solution as rugged as their adventures.

Before we became glued to our glowing pocket screens, we had other ways to pass our time. Books, daydreaming, and board games are all great ways to pass the time while traveling that don’t require technology. Next vacation, leave your phone on airplane mode, bust out this handsome Backgammon set, and settle into a slower rhythm of life.

While we love a good travel backpack around here, sometimes you can’t beat a classic briefcase. They’re functional and stylish opinions for the business traveler. We like Filson’s rugged take on the style. The outfitter builds its Dryden version out of a burly, waterproof canvas that looks natural alongside a full suit and tie or coveralls.

For the everyday pocket knife nerd, it doesn’t get much better than the James Carter knife. We like its slide-lock mechanism, corrosion-resistant VG-10 stainless steel blade, and plentiful color and blade customization options. Add a note reminding him to stash it in his checked bag, though.

Food tastes better outside and few brands know that better than Coleman. The legacy stove maker has manufactured a version of its two-burner camp stove since its inception. The Boy Scouts use it, your grandpa uses it, and the outdoorsmen in your life will want to use it too.

The era of a fat wallet is long dead, and we say long live the bifold. This minimalist pick from Leatherology holds the necessary cash and cards while saving his hip alignment. It comes in a variety of leathers, so whether he likes an espresso brown or a light tan shade, there’s something to match his style.

Cologne is a very personal gift: it’s fantastic when you get it right, but easy to get it wrong. The unisex perfume from Free Yourself offers this handy discovery set, with miniature spray bottles of its most popular scents. You quadruple your chances for a winning scent and the small bottles are perfect to tuck into a toiletry bag for traveling.

Aches and pains add up, especially when you travel often. Thankfully, the Theragun Mini comes to the rescue of weary travelers, offering percussion massage that revs muscles back up to fighting shape. The Theragun Mini is the most packable version, but if there’s extra room in the luggage we’d suggest an upgrade to the new Theragun Prime, which offers a heat-supplement massage head.

This Norwegian outdoor brand makes rugged exploration gear out of natural fabrics. Harkening back to a more stylish era of exploration, their apparel is also wildly capable and sneakily features modern tech. The Boulder adventure shirt is the cool-guy gift for the outdoor adventurer on your list.

Never take a road trip without being prepared. Hoto’s Air Precision Air Pump is capable of filling up everything from air mattresses to flat tires, making it the ideal companion for the road warrior on your list. It’s also compact enough to take up little room in your gift recipient’s vehicle.

The life of a traveler isn’t always glamorous since plenty of meals are grabbed in convenient and in-between places with few options. Jacobsen Salt is infused sea salt that comes in travel tin-size and packs an outsized flavor punch, rescuing his palate from another round of bland airplane food.

Wildsam quite literally wrote the book on a slower, localized version of travel where stories (and meals) are exchanged with respect to the uniqueness of place and people. Gifting one of the brand’s field guides is like a backstage pass to the roots of a city and an itinerary for his next trip.

Ever heard the Scandinavian phrase, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing?” Hestra gloves are the appropriate clothing. Built from an active blend of goatskin leather and wool lining, they’re designed for the skier who needs maximum fingertip sensitivity but would rather avoid frostbite.

Huckberry’s house brand Flint & Tinder took all-American jeans and upgraded them with Japanese denim and the slightest bit of stretch. The result is a pair of denim that he’ll want to wear on planes, trains, automobiles, and everywhere in between.

Find luxury in the small things with the customizable MCM Small Travel Case. Made with natural Nappa leather accents and a microfiber suede interior, the brand created a worthy home for travel essentials and documents. Plus, the antique silver-tone metal hardware adds an extra touch of refinement.

For the runner in your life, a good hat can be hard to find. Take the guesswork out of it and gift one of our favorites: Ceile’s GoCap. The Vancouver-based running brand makes high-performing hats that look just as good whether you’re running or not. And if an Arctic destination race in the future, upgrade to the brand’s new HOTH cap, which is made with cold weather in mind.

Help him bring his own fire-pit to the next camping trip by picking up Snow Peak’s Takibi Fire and Grill. The portable, Japanese-designed fire pit packs flat when not in use and deploys with an optional grill attachment guaranteed to elevate your next meal en plein air.

How did we ever travel without noise-canceling headphones? This over-the-ear pair from Status Audio is engineered for sound and is friendly on the wallet, clocking in at a third of the price of some competitors. Buy it for the guy who values his quiet time while en route to his destination.

While you can travel in a suit, a good blazer is a travel hack. Picking one up in a sturdy heritage fabric, like this one from Relwen, is a surefire way to stay warm and elevate a travel outfit. It won’t wrinkle much and it’ll fit in at Michelin-star restaurants and dive bars alike. Gift it to the traveler whose itinerary is spontaneous and defies set dress codes.

A good packer knows the value of organizing their gear. We favor a good set of packing cubes to contain the chaos and access gear quickly and efficiently. This semi-opaque set from Eagle Creek takes the guesswork out of rummaging through your bag (without exposing your dirty laundry to the world).

Runners and travelers alike swear by the performance aspects of compression socks, and for good reason. Gentle pressure from the socks is designed to improve blood circulation, which is useful for long flights or half marathons. We like these no-show versions from running brand 2XU for travelers looking for a two-in-one sock.

Step into the spirit of the West with this fashionable hat. The 100 percent wool Verrazano from hat maker Bailey 1992 cuts a Western profile without needing a set of chaps and spurs. It could use a handsome leather duffel and a good pair of Western boots to go with it.

Hand-stitched by different leather workers in insider-shoe cities spread across the globe, Sabahs are repairable and built to last and comfortable to boot. We like the slip-on Baba style for lazy, poolside mornings and laid-back, multi-course dinners.

Running is a great way to explore a new city. It takes off the jet lag and brings you to new neighborhoods. It can be hard to get motivated after a long travel day, which is where Tracksmith’s Session Short comes in. Comfortable, high-performing, and stylish enough to wear to the cafe post-workout, it’s a gift tailor-made for the runner in your life.

Car camping doesn’t have to mean sleeping poorly. Luno creates car camping solutions that turn any vehicle into an overlanding and van-life-capable mobile sleep palace. Just input his make and model and he won’t ever have to set up a tent again. Luno also makes the best camping air mattress for car sleeping that we’ve tried.

From professional runners to your local run club, everyone’s rocking a hydration vest these days. While you don’t need them for a weekend run, The French running brand Satisfy makes an elevated and functional version of the style. Gift it to the runner or hiker who always asks for snacks and monitors his daily water intake.

Braun not only designed a fantastic, travel-ready shaver with its Series 9 Pro+ but it reinvented the charging game by engineering a charging case. That’s right, like the Airpods of grooming. With 90 minutes of runtime, (and a totally waterproof construction), it’s fit for just about any adventure.

Flask designs have been stuck in the 1960s for a while. High Camps Parkside Flask comes to the rescue with a sleek, engineered camping-friendly flask capable of holding half a bottle of wine or the equivalent in harder stuff. And no more pulling from the bottle, the flask has integrated cups for classy sipping.

Outfit the frequent flier in your life with a pair of pilot-worthy aviators from Randolph Engineering. Famed for its aviator glasses, the brand has outfitted pilots and astronauts across history. Their price reflects their quality, but it’s still cheaper than flying lessons.