These 40 Gifts Are Sure to Win Over Your Brother-in-Law

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Let's face it, finding great gifts for brothers-in-law and the other men in your life is far from easy.

The guys you know may still be difficult to shop for, but we’re far more diverse and interesting than ever before, and with that wider array of interests should come a wider gifting net that can be cast. Speaking of casting, yeah, a lot of us still like to go fishing! But men today can love basketball, know a little something about ballet, love the best tech gifts, and we are now aware of the need for self-care and want to have some clothes and shoes that showcase our unique sense of style, too. Finding great gifts for men may not always be easy, but we’re here to help!

Whether you're shopping for a Christmas gift for a brother-in-law who loves to fish, hike, watch sports, grill, or is a gamer, or simply want to wow him with a stylish birthday present, we've got you covered. You'll find everything from a hilarious toilet night light to help him hit the target to the coolest multi-purpose boots on the market today. and from a new video game system to the quickest way for him to cook himself strips of crispy bacon in the morning. No matter what your BIL is into, we’ve got a gift he’ll be thrilled to receive.

Looking for even more gift ideas for him? Take a look at a few of our other gift guides below: The Best Gifts for Your Husband | The Best Gifts for Dad from His Son | Unique Gifts for Grandpa | The Best Gift Ideas for Dear Ole Dad | The Best Gifts for Teen Boys

Micro Classic Messenger Bag

It's a crossbody bag, a sling bag, and a miniature messenger bag all rolled up into one sleek, stylish, and impossible cool package.

Men's Tri-Block Marl Ankle Sock 6-Pack

I've worn out nearly every famous brand of ankle socks. The only ones that stand the test of time as I run, hike, and live in them every day are these handsome, Bombas Tri-Block ankle socks that are soft, sturdy, and resilient…like me! I'll never wear anything else again and once he slips his feet into these, neither will your brother-in-law.

Xbox Series S and Game Pass Ultimate Starter Bundle

Whether he’s a wannabe soldier or a wannabe soccer player, F1 driver, or point guard for his favorite basketball team, there’s an Xbox game perfectly suited for your brother-in-law. The gift of a 512GB Xbox Series S starter bundle that comes with 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate, allowing him to download and play virtually any game he wants, is the ultimate gamer gift for guys.

Machi Koro Board Games

Imagine a more entertaining, more strategic, and more creative version of Monopoly that’s also cooler looking and takes a fraction of the time to play. That's Machi Koro, and if your brother-in-law enjoys playing board games with family and friends, but doesn’t want each game to last a lifetime, he'll love this one!

Rory Dobner Zodiac Mug

Gorgeous ink drawings of each zodiac sign's prominent feature, like my dapper Capricorn goat, accompany the associated personality traits handwritten around the inside of the rim of these porcelain mugs that are the coolest gift for the astrology and coffee-obsessed BIL in your life.

Red Hook Boots

Assuming you already know or can sleuth his shoe size, this waterproof, soft-toe, hiking-work-athletic sneaker/boot hybrid is going to be adored by the Renaissance man who does it all. They are gorgeous, comfy, and can be worn at the job site, on a hike, and out to a nice dinner, meaning they are as versatile as he is!

A Fresh Psycho Bunny Fit

From jersey lounge pants to handsome polo shirts, and underwear to comfy crewneck t-shirts, Psycho Bunny has every fit a guy needs for nearly every occasion, and importantly, the coolness factor every guy wants.

Booze and Vinyl Cocktail Recipe Book

This clever book is where craft cocktails and marvelous music are shaken and stirred together! Give your BIL recipes inspired by and to pair with classic albums such as Purple Rain, Born to Run, and Appetite for Destruction, as well as those that mix well with modern greats, like Vampire Weekend's self-titled debut. And check out the new Christmas music version to discover what cocktail goes down the smoothest as John Denver and the Muppets get him in the festive spirit with actual spirits!

DIY Retro Reel Viewer

Is your BIL a nostalgic dude of a certain age? If so, there's a good chance he had and loved a viewfinder. With this vintage gift, he can be a kid again as he selects the photos that'll be turned into his very own reel (and not the Instagram variety) to click through with his new viewfinder that’s available in retro red, as well as black, white, or blue.

Nixplay Digital Photo Frame

With a 10” Nixplay frame, your brother-in-law can easily share photos while out fishing, hiking, at a soccer match in England (like me), or just down the road at the playground with his cute kids. A digital frame lets him stay in touch with his family back at home by quickly and easily sending photos and videos, and then when relaxing on the couch, he can relive those precious memories himself.

Motion Sensor Toilet Night Light

Looking for a brother-in-law gift that's every bit as funny as it is useful? This multicolored toilet light is right on target, and now, thankfully, he will be too!

Hot Sauce Gift Set

From ghost pepper to mango, there's a hot sauce in this gift set that he'll love to dose his wings with and smear on the shrimp he’s grilling.

Bacon Maker

With this affordable gift, he'll be munching on crispy bacon in 60 seconds flat and you'll have changed his life, er, his breakfast routine, for the better.

Magnetic Beer Bottle Opener

No more fishing around the junk drawer for a bottle opener! He'll crack open a cold one right on the fridge door, and the magnetism will catch the cap too, getting him back to the sofa for the big game or movie in a flash.

Custom Watercolor Portrait

Whether he’s lost a beloved dog, just adopted a new kitty, or would love a watercolor of his family to hang in his office, a custom portrait is a brilliant and beautiful way to freeze time and make a cherished memory last forever.

Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife

There are a million kitchen gadgets for sale, but no tool is more essential to a home chef than a great knife. And there are none finer than a Wüsthof Chef's Knife.

High Top Sneakers

For the guy who wants eternal style but also longs to stand out of the crowd, give him the gift of suede PF. Flyers high-top sneakers. This company was founded in 1937 and still makes rad kicks for awesome brothers-in-law to wear with a pair of jeans and a blazer or on the basketball court.

Bento Box

If your BIL is anything like me, he’ll take pride in being economically sensible by packing a lunch while at work, on a road trip, or simply during his weekend hikes. This microwaveable bento box complete with bamboo utensils is a cool, stylish way to pack up whatever he wants to eat, like a healthy and hearty meal of hummus and pita, a tuna wrap, and veggies and dip.

Series 9 PRO+ Electric Razor

Even the toughest guy would tell you that he could do without the nicks and cuts that often come with shaving his face and trimming his beard. Give your brother-in-law the best shave of his life without actually having to wield a straight razor. The brand new Braun Series 9 Pro+ is a wet/dry electric razor that offers precision and portability with a mobile charging case, and it looks awesome, too.

Hemli Cold Brew Bottle Coffee Maker

This 18-ounce, insulated, DIY cold brew maker is leakproof and airtight, allowing your brother-in-law to happily cruise right on past the long drive-thru line in the morning.

HERO12

If you are holiday shopping for a brother-in-law who loves to have adventures outside on the back of a mountain bike, while bouldering up a rock, skiing down a black diamond trail, or snorkeling atop coral, the new GoPro Hero12 is the ideal gift! They’ll be able to capture every moment in crystal clear 5.3K HD video, whether up to 33 feet underwater or at the top of a snow-capped mountain, and even grab 24MP still photos from those videos.

Meat Shredder Claws

These stainless steel, food-grade, and dishwasher-safe claws are the most epic cooking accessories ever! Let our brother-in-law live out his Hugh Jackman/Wolverine fantasies while pulling pork for carnitas tacos on a Tuesday or shredding brisket on Saturdays and Sundays.

Men's Analog Watch

A classy, elegant wristwatch doesn’t have to break the bank. This Armitron is a stunner that looks super smart but has zero smart technology, so he won’t be getting pinged by his boss while out on a date night with his partner.

Wireless Smart Garage Hub

Whether he's got his precious vintage car in there or just wants his Amazon deliveries stashed safely inside, your brother-in-law is probably really into his garage. Let him have complete control over it with this lever wifi hub. The door sensor will deliver real-time alerts when the kids get home from school, let him remotely let the dog walker in, and keep his packages secure.

BBQ Grill Mats

I don’t mean to be stereotypical, but grilling and brothers-in-law go together like chicken wings and hot sauce! When you give your BIL the gift of KONA grill mats, he’s getting a non-stick surface capable of handling 600 degrees of flaming hot heat and the gift of an immaculately clean grill.

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Starter Set

Aside from pumping iron at the gym, historically speaking, men have not been taught how to care for themselves, their skin, and their mental health. Kiehl’s Facial Fuel wash, moisturizer, and body scrub bar make a great gift to introduce the idea of skin care to your brother-in-law. It’s the product I use every morning to start my day feeling refreshed and ready to go.

Fishing Multitool

Men are a diverse bunch these days, but if there's one thing that binds us forever, it's the multitool. It must be in our DNA because we inherently have an affinity for one single thing that can do many things. This fishing multitool has everything your brother-in-law needs for a day on or near the water, including a hook remover, shake scraper, bait cutter, weight scale, and tape measure so he can accurately size his catch before rounding up a few inches for the story he’ll tell later.

Extreme Motion Crossroad Cargo Shorts

Speaking of DNA, I think that if you look closely, some of our strands will have little cargo pouches. There’s something rad about lots of pockets for carrying stuff like wallets, keys, and maybe even a tattered paperback book, if your brother-in-law is a reader. These shorts even have an ingenious slot outside the right-leg cargo pouch for phones to fit snuggly. Lee Extreme Motion cargo shorts are made with a performance-like fabric that stretches and have a streamlined look that makes them a little bit classy too.

Orba 2

With over 100 sounds and instruments, like bass, drums, guitar chords and so much more, your brother-in-law will have the entire world of music in the palm of his hand. He can create original songs in minutes thanks to the ability to sample and loop his recordings. Making music has never been this easy and portable.

ALDO Salloker Low-Top Sneakers

These low-top sneakers are literally breathtaking. And slipping feet into them feels like you're walking atop cushioned pillows. Oh, they are water-resistant too, so yes, the perfect shoe for every occasion does exist!

Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane

Long before he was addicted to checking his email nonstop and playing games on his phone until the wee hours of the night, he would obsessively fold loose-leaf paper into the shape of airplanes and see how far they’d fly. Send your brother-in-law back in time, and let him bring his smartphone along for the flight because this brilliant gift of a modern paper airplane he’ll build is then controlled via his phone.

New York Times Birthday Book

More than just the headlines from the actual day he was born, this commemorative, library-bound book includes a collection of New York Times' front pages from every year since, delivering the news of each birthday your brother-in-law has celebrated since arrived into this world, and it comes personalized with his name and birth date too.

Birdfy Lite Smart Bird Feeder

Does your BIL love to see cardinals, blue jays, and goldfinches coming to his back deck for meals and a snack? He’ll flip out to receive a Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder as a gift, because with this clever device, the birds (including hummingbirds with an optional attachment) get fed and he’ll get notified when they arrive, close-up HD videos and photos of his bird friends, and if a new species comes to dinner, Birdfy will identify the bird with AI technology.

Kodak HD9 Projector

Level up his backyard movie game with Kodak’s brand new Flik HD9 projector. This portable beauty delivers HD quality up to 120” and has voice control so your brother-in-law can easily and quickly stream Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, and more channels through its built-in Android TV interface and even home movies on his phone through a Bluetooth connection.

Yellow Leaf Hammock

From a one-person hammock chair to a family-size hammock, Yellow Leaf has a finely woven hammock your brother-in-law will love to set up in the backyard, on his balcony, or while camping. And we think he and you both will love to know that purchasing a Yellow Leaf hammock empowers the women who make them, moms in rural Thai hill tribes who are paid fair wages so that they can lift their families from poverty and have a more hopeful future.

Smoove Operator Coffee Blend

The Black-owned small business BLK & BOLD has expanded into pods and loose-leaf mint tea, but their signature coffee blend will always be the standout star. The micro-roasted, full-bodied brew features hints of tart lemon and sweet bell pepper to create a flavorful cup of Joe to get him going in the morning.

Vertical Bluetooth Turntable

There are turntables and then there’s this vertical Bluetooth record player that will turn heads and drop jaws because it turns vinyl on its side to play it! The sound quality is warm, which is what you want from a turntable, thanks to a fine Audio-Technica needle. What was once an audio-only experience is now a visual work of performance art! Your brother-in-law can watch the albums spin, which will be especially cool if he has some marbled and/or colored vinyl in his collection.

Personalized Whiskey Barrel

If your brother-in-law likes his Tennessee Whiskey, you could just pop out to the store and buy a bottle. If you want a unique and original brother-in-law gift for a whiskey lover, however, take a look at this personalized mini oak barrel, that imparts the essence of vanilla, butter, and coconut that will accelerate his favorite drink’s journey to peak flavor ten times faster than an actual distillery. There’s a wine barrel version too, if he prefers a vino!

Spikeball

There's a joke that goes, "What do you call 4 guys in a room? A podcast!” The outdoor version of the gag could be this: What are 4 guys together in the backyard? A game of Spikeball! The most dominant new game of the decade shows no signs of losing popularity because it brings people together, gets them moving, and is a lot of competitive fun. If he doesn't already have it, buy your brother-in-law Spikeball this holiday season.

State Fish Art

If your brother-in-law sits at the center of the fishing and art Venn diagram, he’ll love these gorgeous state fish works of art. A collage of vintage maps intricately creates the shape of each fish and the results are stunning.

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