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These gifts for men are perfect for the hard-to-shop-for guys in your life

Put a smile on your friends' and loved ones' faces with these gift ideas

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Gifts for men can confound even the best present buyers. Many men are impossible to shop for, either because they have picky tastes, or because it seems like they already have it all. On top of that, many men are reticent to ask for what they want. Whatever the case, you might find yourself at a loss when trying to choose that special something. Thankfully, we've got you covered with a guide full of gifts for hard-to-buy-for men.

We're not saying that the man you're shopping for will love all of these, but the gift ideas span a wide range of tastes, so you should be able to find something among these options. On to the gifts!

Theragun Mini
Theragun Mini
Small size, big power
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Slopes Ski & Snowboard
Slopes
The skiing and snowboarding app every powder hound needs
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Hari Mari
Hari Mari Boots or Slippers
Super comfortable, super quality
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eufy Clean H20
eufy Clean H20
The ultimate portable vacuum for his auto
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Garrett Wade Forest Axe
Garrett Wade Forest Axe
For the classy outdoorsman
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Klymit Litewater Dinghy
Klymit Litewater Dinghy
A portable raft for whatever floats your boat
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Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp
Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp
Shade and shelter wherever you go
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Harry's Starter Shave Set
Harry's Starter Shave Set
The best subscription shaving service there is
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Hello Core Meditation Trainer
Hello Core Meditation Trainer
A buzzing ball of focus
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Bombas Men's Compression Socks
Bombas Men's Compression Socks
Comfort in all conditions
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Ocoopa Electric Hand Warmers
Ocoopa Electric Hand Warmers
For the circulation challenged
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Theragun mini.
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Theragun Mini

While it might look small, the Theragun Mini offers big massage capability. Ultra-portable but ultra-powerful, it's the ideal gift for any man who tends to experience regular soreness or cramps and requires relief on the go. With its silent operation, three settings, and long battery life, this is a truly superior massager.

Theragun Mini
Theragun Mini
Small size, big power
A Slopes app.
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Slopes

Don't let your favorite winter sports enthusiast hit the slopes without Slopes, a powerful skiing and snowboarding app that offers everything from condition reports to trail maps, social contacts, and more. It can even sync to a smartwatch so that you can monitor it without needing to remove your gloves and dig through your pockets for your phone.

Slopes Ski & Snowboard
Slopes
The skiing and snowboarding app every powder hound needs
Hari Mari boots.
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Hari Mari Boots or Slippers

Hari Mari has a reputation for crafting extremely comfortable, high-quality boots that are constructed to last. They offer a wide range of styles, so you're sure to find a pair for any man. What's more, they're surprisingly versatile. The same pair that he wears in the shop or outdoors will look great at a casual dinner.

Hari Mari
Hari Mari Boots or Slippers
Super comfortable, super quality
Eufy Clean H20.
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eufy Clean H20

Whether he's a car guy or just happens to have a car that needs to be cleaned regularly (as all cars should be), this portable vacuum from eufy is the ideal tool for the job. Powerful, portable, and fast-charging, it certainly doesn't suck — not in a bad way, at least.

eufy Clean H20
eufy Clean H20
The ultimate portable vacuum for his auto
Garrett Wade forest axe.
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Garrett Wade Forest Axe

While there are a million axes out there, very few of them offer the classy craftsmanship of this forest chopper from Garrett Wade. As practical as it is functional, it looks great and stays sharp, and it's built to last. This axe is so stylish that he'll hesitate to put it into use — but don't worry, he will.

Garrett Wade Forest Axe
Garrett Wade Forest Axe
For the classy outdoorsman
Klymit LITEWATER DINGHY.
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Klymit Litewater Dinghy

Compact yet durable, easy to inflate and easy to pack, the Litewater Dinghy from Klymit is an outstanding gift for any man who enjoys hitting the water. This single-person raft is a great option for fishing, rafting a river, or simply kicking back and enjoying a float under the sun.

Klymit Litewater Dinghy
Klymit Litewater Dinghy
A portable raft for whatever floats your boat
Slumberjack Roadhouse Tarp
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Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp

For road trip enthusiasts, the Roadhouse Trap from SJK is a must. It's easy to attach to a wide range of vehicles, providing instant shelter from the sun and rain as well as protection from mosquitos. Essentially, it's an outdoor room that you can tack onto the exterior of any SUV. It's a particularly great option for van-lifers who want to expand their housing whenever they're parked.

Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp
Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp
Shade and shelter wherever you go
A look at Harry's Starter Set.
Harry's

Harry's Starter Shave Set

We tried a bunch of different subscription shaving services and declared Harry's the best overall. With their sharp blades and handsome, well-balanced grips, these razors work as great on your face as they look by the sink. This starter kit is the perfect gift for a man who needs to up his razor game.

Harry's Starter Shave Set
Harry's Starter Shave Set
The best subscription shaving service there is
The Core Meditation Trainer against a plain background.
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Hello Core Meditation Trainer

We could all use a little more focus, and this meditation trainer from Hello Core delivers. When held in your hands, it reads your body's stress levels and then buzzes fast or slow depending on how well you're maintaining a sense of focus and calm. It's surprisingly effective at training you to quiet your mind within just a handful of sessions.

Hello Core Meditation Trainer
Hello Core Meditation Trainer
A buzzing ball of focus

Bombas Men's Compression Socks

Bombas has long been the maker of some of the best socks in the business, and these compression socks may be the cream of their already high-quality crop. Warm, comfortable, and good for everything from exercise to a day outside, these socks are sure to become staples, and may excite the men in your life more than you initially anticipated.

Bombas Men's Compression Socks
Bombas Men's Compression Socks
Comfort in all conditions

Ocoopa Electric Hand Warmers

Depending on your climate, the men in your life may have to spend an fairly obscene amount of time outside in the winter shoveling snow and doing other work. They'll likely try to keep their hands warm, but these hand warmers may be just what they need to keep them comfortable outside on event the coldest of days.

Ocoopa Electric Hand Warmers
Ocoopa Electric Hand Warmers
For the circulation challenged

If you're tired of shopping for gifts for men who have everything, we hope our list has been helpful. It's never easy to find the perfect gift, but the suggestions above are sure to make him smile.

Nick Hilden
Former Digital Trends Contributor

Nick Hilden is a lifestyle and culture writer whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Afar, the Daily Beast, Popular Science, Men's Health, Thrillist, Scientific American, Salon, Fodor's, Vice, Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, and more. He's usually on some random adventure in some random corner of the world.

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