Well-made gifts ranging from practical to fun to downright brag-worthy.
This may be called a sustainable gift guide for men, but there’s really not much about it that’s gender-exclusive. That said, we think that we’ve got something for almost every type of fellow on this list. Some items, like snazzy binoculars, a digital bird-feeder, and an outdoor pizza oven, will actually entertain lots of people. Prices range from $25 to $799, although we expect to see lots of sales, including on the bigger-ticket items.
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Worthwhile American Wool Clothing
Duckworth
Montana-based Duckworth makes durable, attractive, and unfussy wool apparel made with wool from sheep raised in Montana. Their Snowcrest Shirt Jacket has the potential to look great on generations of men in your family.
A Next-Gen Bird House
Bird Buddy
The Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder, a feature-filled, wifi-connected birdhouse, recognizes and identifies over 1000 species, making it a very cool gift for digitally connected nature-lovers.
Better Binocs for a Great View
Nocs Provisions
If he has exciting travel plans or regularly likes to bird-watch or stargaze, a quality pair of binoculars makes a thoughtful gift. Nocs start at $95 and have a No-Matter-What lifetime warranty. The company is also a 1% for the Planet Member.
A Compostable Cell Phone Case
Pela Case
Canadian company Pela makes hip, flax-based cell phone cases that can actually be composted. Pela offers lots of styles, ranging from basic to trendy. There’s a case for everyone. Read our review.
Gift You’re Most Likely to Steal
Outerknown
Champion surfer Kelly Slater’s company makes California-cool duds designed to last a lifetime. Their organic-cotton blanket shirt, a Bluedot favorite, manages to be unbelievably cozy without looking schlubby, and comes in dozens of colors and patterns. Read our review.
The Best Pizza Oven
Ooni
Ooni makes outdoor pizza ovens that cook pies in a minute, to true pizzeria quality. The Certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet member is also a company you can feel good supporting, and offers gas- and wood-pellet-powered models.
The Gift of Knowledge
Masterclass
Negotiation, organic gardening, chess, bread baking, magic, photography, wine appreciation, crypto currencies…whatever he wants to learn more about, there’s probably a Masterclass for it.
Clothes Made from Coffee
Coalatree
Coalatree makes its Evolution Hoodie — beloved by our Digital Projects Manager — using three cups of recycled coffee grounds and 10 plastic water bottles. The innovative fabric naturally neutralizes odors, so it’s perfect for long camping trips as well as lounging around.
American-Made Wool Socks
Darn Tough Socks
Darn Tough’s Vermont-made, merino wool socks are not only comfortable and cozy, they’re guaranteed for life. They offer styles for the office, the woods, the gym, and the sofa, Plus, it really wouldn’t be a holiday gift guide without socks, would it?
Something Sweaty Guys Need
Nomadix
We love Nomadix’s hyper-absorbent Forever Towels, which are quick-drying and made from recycled water bottles. Their new bandanas are perfect for anyone who needs help keeping cool. Read our review.
An Indoor Garden
AeroGarden
Few things are more satisfying than growing your own food, but weather and time often get in the way. The AeroGarden, used by a couple of apartment-dwelling Bluedotters, makes it unbelievably easy to add homegrown herbs and vegetables to your plate all year long. Read our review.
