Best Gifts for Brother

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41 Best Gifts To Win Over Your Brother-In-Law

If he’s your favorite in-law, then one of these gift ideas will make you his.

By Luke Guillory

Whether he's marrying into your family, or you're marrying into his, the brother-in-law is a tricky gifting proposition. You didn't choose this guy. He might be cool, someone you could watch a game and sip whiskey with, or he might be a guy with incredible taste who you consult before making luxury purchases. Or he also might be a bit square, more like a coworker. Either way, I suggest you get to loving this man because he's family now. Treat him like you would your own brother or dad. Get this man a luxury gift, a cheap gift on Amazon or wherever. Just know that this man deserves a great gift, no matter how cool or uncool he is, or how little y'all talk throughout the year.

Now, some people will say "Be nice, but not too nice, with in-laws." I say, respectfully, fuck that. Marriage isn't about two people, it's about two families. Love this man like your actual brother, and everyone's life will be better because of it. If you need help getting started, I've got the perfect slate of gifts. Shop the best gifts for your brother-in-law here.

A Life-Changing Man-to-Man Gift

Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket

Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket$298 at Huckberry

Every man wants, and deserves, to wear a sick-ass jacket. And 90 percent of the time, they think they can't pull it off. The only thing they need to hear is another man say, "You look really cool in that jacket." That sends confidence through the roof.

This year, give him this Flint and Tinder jacket, tell him he looks cool, and change his life for the better.

A Daily Driver Timepiece

Timex Q Chronograph 40mm Watch

On SaleQ Chronograph 40mm Watch Now 63% Off$219$81 at Amazon

This sporty Timex makes a great daily driver, especially for any guy into motorsports, which seems to be every guy in America these days.

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The Best Looking Smartwatch He's Had

Pininfarina Sintesi Hybrid Smartwatch

On SaleSintesi Hybrid SmartwatchNow 15% Off$329$280 at Amazon

If he's more of a tech guy, give him this Pininfarina Hybrid watch. It's made to look like a classic watch, but it's actually a fully functional smartwatch. It gives him health updates and notifications, but he can still wear it to a nice dinner.

A One-of-a-Kind Decanter Set

Whiskey Peaks Huckberry x The Explorers Club Decanter + Whiskey Glasses

Huckberry x The Explorers Club Decanter + Whiskey Glasses$100 at Huckberry

If he's an outdoorsy type or wishes he was, this beautiful decanter and glasses set has a true-to-life raised topographic of Everest.

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Best Grilling Gift

Meater Pro

Pro$130 at Amazon$130 at Walmart

This thermometer is what your next brotherly bonding time over the grill out back needs most.

Something Every Guy Will Use

Apple AirPods 4

AirPods 4$169 at Amazon

When in doubt, the new AirPods make a solid little tech gift.

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Change the Man's Life

Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe

Super-Plush Robe$74 at Brooklinen$99 at amazon.com

I know this seems crazy, but hear me out. He's going to think it's weird, but you, a man or woman of taste, know that a bathrobe is a man's most secret loungewear hack. Put one on, and you feel like Sean Connery's James Bond.

So, you get him a robe and promise him that he'll love it. In a week or two, he texts you a picture saying you've forever changed his life. He's a Robe Guy now.

The Gift of Kings

Harry & David Gold-Wrapped Pears

Gold-Wrapped Pears$45 at Harry & David

Fruit in winter has been a gift of royalty since Antiquity, but give a man gold-wrapped pears in 2024 and he'll think you're insane. That's the point. Keep this guy on his toes. He married into your family, so he should never be comfortable.

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A Gift Any Man Will Love

Yeti Flask

Flask$50 at REI

Yeti flask, it really is as simple as that.

The Best Jeans Out There

Wrangler Cowboy Cut Jeans

Cowboy Cut Jeans$50 at wrangler.com$30 at Amazon

If he's a boot guy, he already knows about the Cowboy Cut. If he's not, it's time for you to introduce a bit of flare into his life.

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Designer Air Fresheners

Ranger Station Car Cologne, 3-Pack

Car Cologne, 3-Pack$27 at rangerstation.co

He cares about his car way too much to use those nasty Little Trees. Ranger Station makes a designer car cologne that comes in a few scents that hit the mark.

A Retro Gaming Gift

Playstation Sony Playstation Classic - Console + 2 Controller

Sony Playstation Classic - Console + 2 Controller$142 at Amazon

If he's of a certain age, a refurbished classic PlayStation will blow his mind. It's a great holiday gift because then you, him, and his misbehaved kids have something to bond over while dinner gets cooked.

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Nintendo's Best Console

Nintendo 64 Renewed

64 Renewed$110 at Amazon

Do your homework, though. If he's more of a Nintendo man, get this instead of the PlayStation.

Best Movie-Related Gift

LEGO James Bond Aston Martin DB5

James Bond Aston Martin DB5$300 at Amazon$250 at Walmart

No matter how far he's strayed from the books or movies, every guy is a Bond guy at heart, and every guy enjoys putting little things together. The best Bond car, in LEGO form, combines these two interests.

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Best Bar Cart Gift

Soho Home Huzley Cut Crystal Rocks Glasses

Huzley Cut Crystal Rocks GlassesNow 25% Off$325$244 at sohohome.com

Elevate his bar cart with the help of these sleek glasses. We fully endorse the top-notch quality of these glasses.

Best Fragrance Gift

D.S. & Durga Deluxe Box Set

Deluxe Box Set$250 at dsanddurga.com

A fragrance test set is always a safe bet.

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Best Subscription Gift

Stance Socks and Underwear Subscription

Socks and Underwear Subscription$57 at Stance

He might be married, but has he shaken off the habit of bad undergarments? A few pairs of fresh, cool socks or underwear delivered to him every month are your gift to both him and your sibling.

Best Gift for the Family Man

Ryan and Kim McDaniel Home Team Baseball Game

Home Team Baseball Game  $75 at Uncommon Goods

Is he eager to set up the best family game night? Then get him a wooden baseball game with his favorite MLB team's logo, or a horse racing game for the thrill, or some classic penny soccer/hockey—dealer's choice.

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Best Candle Gift

Diptyque Nymphées Merveilles Refillable Candle

Nymphées Merveilles Refillable Candle$285 at Diptyque

If he's a man with taste, he'll be impressed by this present. It's going to burn for hours on end and even better, it's refillable.

Best Sports-Related Gift

Mark and Graham Golf Ball Decanter and Glasses Set

Golf Ball Decanter and Glasses Set$149 at Mark and Graham

Here, a must-have decanter set for celebratory post-game drinks.