Article: A Guide to Buying Gifts for Men Who Say The Don't Need Anything
A Guide to Buying Gifts for Men Who Say The Don't Need Anything
a guide to buying gifts for men who say they dont need anything
Despite what they say, men do actually enjoy nice things.
There are generally two types of men.
Men who want one oddly specific technical item with a 47-page Reddit thread explaining why it’s the best one. And men who say, “I don’t need anything,” while using a wallet that’s actively falling apart and wearing the same hoodie they’ve owned since 2011.
This guide is for the second kind.
Whether you’re shopping for a dad, husband, partner, brother, friend, or the guy who insists his camping mug is “still perfectly good,” we pulled together gifts he’ll actually use, appreciate, and probably never think to buy himself. Because, despite what they say, men do actually enjoy nice things. They just rarely buy them for themselves.
FOR THE GUY WHO OWNS EXACTLY ONE HOODIE
You know the one.
Slightly faded.
Questionable cuffs.
Emotionally attached to it for reasons no one fully understands.
This section is for the men who somehow convince themselves that comfort and “I’ve had this forever” are the same thing. Here are our top picks:
01.
Tofino Towel Co. Fleece Throw
Inspired by one of their classic designs - the Beachcomber, the Beach is timelessly sophisticated.
02.
Tilley Ultralight Suncap
Complete with an aerodynamic profile, this cap is ideal for running, packing light and everyday comfort.
03.
Pemberton Bag Co. Card Wallet
These card wallets provide a compact and convenient way to carry your essential cards, up to 8.
FOR THE MAN WHO SOMEHOW HAS 14 FLASHLIGHTS BUT NO HAND SOAP
There’s a very specific kind of man who owns camping gear for every possible survival scenario but still uses whatever random shampoo happened to be in the shower.
We’re here to help.
01.
Shaving Me Timbers by Nova Soapia
Small batch artisan shave soap. Nova Soapia is a new soap company that cares about our planet and your skin.
02.
Nala Care's Natural Deodorant
Free-from any potential carcinogens, free-from aluminum, free-from parabens, free-from phthalates, free-from propylene glycol. Cruelty-free, vegan.
03.
Maple + Chai Soap - The Eco Alchemist
Warm your senses with The Eco Alchemist's Maple + Chai Handcrafted Soap, meticulously crafted using traditional soapmaking methods.
FOF DADS WHO TREAT COFFEE LIKE A PERSONALITY TRAIT
You know the type.
“No one talk to me until I’ve had coffee.”
They wake up before everyone else, make coffee like it’s a sacred ritual, and somehow always have one specific mug they refuse to let anyone else use.
01.
EARTH + FIBRE BELLY MUG
Each mug is wheel thrown in a toasty brown clay, trimmed and then hand carved by Katie.
03.
RANGER TEA CHANTERELLE MUG
Handmade and hand-painted mugs made in collaboration with RB Pottery located in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh.
FOR THE GUY WHO WOULD NEVER BUY THIS FOR HIMSELF
Sometimes the best gifts are the things people immediately love but would never think to buy on their own.
The nicer wallet.
The better towel.
The good soap.
The bracelet they unexpectedly wear every day after pretending they “don’t really wear jewelry.”
01.
DROPLET TURKISH TOWEL
The softest, most absorbent towels you'll ever own. Made from 100% organic cotton, ethically made to last.
02.
SALT&MOON COASTAL WOLF BRACELET
8mm Black Moonstone, Landscape Jasper, White Magnesite Gemstone & Cedar Wood.
03.
BONE & BLADE CARD WALLET
Founded to provide well-made, long lasting leather goods to people who appreciate quality and craftsmanship.
FOR THE 'DON'T GET ME ANYTHING' DAD
Which, translated loosely, means:
“Please somehow read my mind and get me something thoughtful without making a big deal about it.” Luckily, we specialize in thoughtful things.
01.
ROAM WILD CANDLE
A blend of lemon eucalyptus, citronella and cedarwood essential oils with a Crackling Wooden Wick.
03.
SIMPLY SAMI SVART BRACELET
SVART was created with the contemporary man in mind. Svart means black in Swedish.
Little things that still feel personal.
At the end of the day, the best gifts are usually the ones that quietly become part of someone’s everyday life. The mug they use every morning. The blanket they steal permanently. The towel they bring everywhere all summer. The soap they unexpectedly become weirdly loyal to.
We’ve got Father’s Day gifting covered at Copper & Fern for outdoors dads, cozy dads, stylish dads, hard-to-shop-for dads, and men who insist they “don’t care” but absolutely will use the gift every single day.
Come by the shop and we’ll help you put something together
