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Foolproof Gifts for Dudes

What do your brother, your boyfriend and your dad all have in common? They're impossible to find gifts for. This will help
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By Alex Apatoff December 15, 2016 04:20 PM
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LG WIRELESS HEADPHONES

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This headset that fits around your neck plays music two ways: through subtle external speakers (so he's not totally blocked out from the outside world while walking the dog) or through retractable earbuds (so he can tune out the outside world if he needs to). Plus, they're water- and sweat-resistant.

Buy It! LG TONE Active+™ Wireless Stereo Headset; $160; amazon.com and lg.com

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HAWTHORNE FRAGRANCE

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He might think he's not a cologne guy, but once he fills out Hawthorne's survey (asking everything from his favorite drink to how knowledgeable he is about fragrance) to create these custom-blended scents for day and night, we guarantee he'll be a convert.

Buy It! Hawthorne for Men, $100 for two; hawthorneformen.com

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THIS IS GROUND LAPTOP CASE

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If you can't stand to look at his overstuffed wallet or beat-up nylon backpack for one more moment, let us introduce you to an item that will be a game changer for you and him.

Buy It! This Is Ground Mod Laptop 3, $599; shopspring.com

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SNATCH-IT GAME

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The best way to describe this is "full contact Scrabble, but more competitive," which is sure to keep him entertained if you're bringing him home for the holidays this year. (Just warn him not to shout "In your face, grandma!")

Buy It! Snatch-It game, from $11; amazon.com

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BASIC OUTFITTERS DINOSAUR SOCKS

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Why shouldn't he have a pair of socks that makes him laugh every time he thinks about them?

Buy It! Basic Outfitters T-Rex-Mas socks, $20 for two; shopspring.com

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SHINOLA PHONE CASE

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He may not admit that he drops his phone as often as you do, but chances are he'll appreciate this manly leather phone case from his fave watch brand, which looks a little nicer than that plastic one he got at the airport (and will age beautifully too).

Buy It! Shinola leather-wrapped iPhone case, $95; shinola.com

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BEER CHILLING COASTERS

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We want these stone coasters (which you pop in the freezer before putting them out) for ourselves, but we'll grudgingly give them up to our dad, who has definitely earned a chilled brewski or two.

Buy It! Uncommon Goods beer-chilling coaster set, $68; uncommongoods.com

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DANIEL WELLINGTON WATCH

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Like him, it's an understated classic -- and unlike similarly elegant watches, it comes in at a very reasonable price point.

Buy It! Daniel Wellington rose gold watch, $249; danielwellington.com

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OWEN & FRED KEY TAG

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It's the manly way to ensure he never misplaces his keys.

Buy It! Owen & Fred custom leather keychain, $29; owenandfred.com

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AMERICAN EAGLE BOXERS

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If he can't appreciate a pair of underpants that feature a polar bear just "chillin'," his heart may be colder than an iceberg.

Buy It! American Eagle boxers, $12.95; ae.com

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GAP + PENDLETON SLIPPERS

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We predict he'll be skeptical of these fleece-lined, classic plaid slippers until the second he tries them on ... at which point, he won't remove them until April.

Buy It! Gap + Pendleton slippers, $34.95; gap.com

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RICHER POORER MEN'S CARRY-ON KIT

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If he complains that the fun has gone out of his travel, gift him this peppy (and practical!) six-piece set that will make sure he travels in style and comfort.

Buy It! Richer Poorer the Byrd Carry-On, $39.97; shopspring.com

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EVERLANE CASHMERE HOODIE

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Rather than rag on his salsa-stained college hoodie one more time, why not just present this equally comfy (but way chicer) alternative?

Buy It! Everlane cashmere hoodie, $165; everlane.com

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BOXFOX X STANLEY JOHNSON SET

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If these travel essentials (including a shoe bag, hand balm and cord organizer) are good enough for the Pistons forward who curated this box, we guarantee your guy will find them fantastic.

Buy It! Boxfox x Stanley Johnson gift box, $95; shopboxfox.com

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ART OF SHAVING PEPPERMINT SOAP

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As the person in closest proximity to him at all times, we say you're allowed to pick a delicious sent for him to lather up with.

Buy It! Art of Shaving soap, $20; theartofshaving.com

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HAPPYPLUGS SPEAKER

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Well, it looks like art, even if you think the jams he's cranking on it may not qualify as art. (Bonus: The front grill swaps out if his decor -- or mood -- changes!)

Buy It! HappyPlugs mini speaker, $99; happyplugs.com

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NEW ERA HAT

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He'll never give up his beloved lucky baseball cap, but this is a less statement-y alternative for days when his team isn't playing.

Buy It! New Era x East Dane 9Twenty cap, $40; eastdane.com

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JOHN VARVATOS SUNGLASSES

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The two hottest sunglasses styles for guys are aviators and Wayfarers. This is a blend of both, which means he'll be irresistible enough to justify the splurge-y price tag.

Buy It! John Varvatos Top Bar sunglasses, $318; johnvarvatos.com

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TIE BAR SHOELACES

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Shoelaces? Yep, shoelaces. They're the ideal stocking stuffer: Practical, thoughtful and affordable.

Buy It! The Tie Bar shoelaces, $3; thetiebar.com

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LG MINIBEAM PROJECTOR

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He's about to spend three months in winter-induced, Netflix-and-chill hibernation. Why not enable him to enjoy his streaming TV on the wall in giant, living color?

Buy It! LG Wireless LED Minibeam projector, $299.99; bestbuy.com

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KIEHL'S GIFT SET

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No. 1 rule of dudes and shopping: They'll immediately buy a drone, but put off restocking on their soap for weeks. Anticipate the next drought with a handy gift set containing all his favorites.

Buy It! Kiehl's Ultimate Man Refueling Gift Set, $62; kiehls.com

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JUST SPICES SET

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Whether he's a gourmet chef or just wants to make his microwave popcorn a little more exciting, this set of spice blends looks cute on the counter and adds zing to tons of recipes.

Buy It! Kitchen Essentials Box, $35.49; justspices.com

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KOTN SWEATPANTS

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A man's relatioinship with his sweats is a cherished one. Get him his next beloved pair.

Buy It! Kotn sweatpants, $90; kotn.com

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J. MCLAUGHLIN DUFFLE

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So what if he only owns a sailboat in his wildest dreams? This nautical duffle will allow him to travel like the yachtsman you know him to be.

Buy It! J. McLaughlin sailcloth duffle, $245; jmclaughlin.com

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SPORTULA

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We laughed at the item, the name and the idea of searing a team logo onto a piece of meat. This might be the single greatest gift ever created.

Buy It! NCAA "Sportula," $21; kohls.com

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NIKE TRAINING HOODIE

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Whether he's going for a long jog to work off the cookies and eggnog or going for a long jog to escape the in-laws for a few hours, he'll be thrilled he can do it in this warm performance layer.

Buy It! Nike Therma men's training hoodie, $50; nike.com

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BURBERRY BEARD OIL

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Help him tame that lumberjack scruff with this super-luxe grooming serum (which is essentially the opposite of whatever a lumberjack uses -- tree sap?).

Buy It! Mr. Burberry beard oil, $48; nordstrom.com

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    1 of 27 LG WIRELESS HEADPHONES
    2 of 27 HAWTHORNE FRAGRANCE
    3 of 27 THIS IS GROUND LAPTOP CASE
    4 of 27 SNATCH-IT GAME
    5 of 27 BASIC OUTFITTERS DINOSAUR SOCKS
    6 of 27 SHINOLA PHONE CASE
    7 of 27 BEER CHILLING COASTERS
    8 of 27 DANIEL WELLINGTON WATCH
    9 of 27 OWEN & FRED KEY TAG
    10 of 27 AMERICAN EAGLE BOXERS
    11 of 27 GAP + PENDLETON SLIPPERS
    12 of 27 RICHER POORER MEN'S CARRY-ON KIT
    13 of 27 EVERLANE CASHMERE HOODIE
    14 of 27 BOXFOX X STANLEY JOHNSON SET
    15 of 27 ART OF SHAVING PEPPERMINT SOAP
    16 of 27 HAPPYPLUGS SPEAKER
    17 of 27 NEW ERA HAT
    18 of 27 JOHN VARVATOS SUNGLASSES
    19 of 27 TIE BAR SHOELACES
    20 of 27 LG MINIBEAM PROJECTOR
    21 of 27 KIEHL'S GIFT SET
    22 of 27 JUST SPICES SET
    23 of 27 KOTN SWEATPANTS
    24 of 27 J. MCLAUGHLIN DUFFLE
    25 of 27 SPORTULA
    26 of 27 NIKE TRAINING HOODIE
    27 of 27 BURBERRY BEARD OIL

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