Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Guy

In the rush and the romance prior to Valentine’s Day, there is always a great deal of attention focused on what to buy for female partners, but what about the guys? Valentine’s Day is about showing the people you care about how much they mean to you; so if you’re coming up a little empty-handed on ideas for the men in your life, take a cue from our tips below. Whether you’ve got a techie or eco-savvy mister, there’s a little something to show you care.

• For the Outdoorsman – Guys need to take care of their skin, hands and feet, so for the guy who has wanderlust, give him the gift of skin protection to take with him on his journeys. Maca Root Face Protector hydrates skin that’s been exposed to the elements, while simultaneously providing SPF 15 to protect from harmful UV rays. So even if he’s chasing danger down the side of a mountain, his skin will be safe!

• For the “Green” Guy - Eco friendly guys will appreciate anything that shows creative re-use of old materials, including reusable grocery bags and those stainless steel water bottles you’ve been hearing about so much recently. My favorites are recycled wallets, which are often made with eco-friendly Tope, and feature gorgeous graphics.

• For the Sports Fan - If you’re shopping around for a sports fan, how about something recycled and completely unique? How about cufflinks that are made of vintage stadium seating from places like Yankee Stadium, and have the name of the ballpark engraved on the back? The slightly weathered look gives these a unique patina, and those bits of history won’t go to waste!

• For the Trendy Techie - Got a gadget guy in your life that loves being on the cutting edge? Give him a gift that fuses fashion with technology like this bracelet from Men’s Tech. Though it looks like just a sporty band, it’s actually a flash drive that can be snapped off and plugged in to any computer. For the man that’s stylish and well equipped!

• For the Fit Fella– If your guy is into fitness, then you’ll want him to stay hydrated so he has the energy he needs to take on the bench press at the gym. Help him stay quenched with a cool canteen like the HydraCoach Intelligent Water Bottle. Uncrate has more details on this high–tech fluid container. And why not give him a moisturizing shave cream to throw into his gym bag, so his smooth and soft face will be ready for dinner with you afterwards.

• For the Romantic - For centuries, rings have stood as a symbol of love and commitment. Why not get a joint gift for you and your romantic guy by personalizing a few old rings that you find in a vintage store? You two will have matching rings with your names engraved, a gesture of faith, and an international symbol of love. And rather than new materials having been mined, you will have repurposed an old memory.

Giving a thoughtful gift that compliments his interests is a sure-fire way to show that you care, but giving that gift with the environment in mind as well is something that everyone can love. And what’s Valentine’s Day for if not spreading the love?

Tags: gift guide, men, Valentine's Day

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