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Valentine’s Day will soon be here and, if you have a son/husband/dad on your list, here are presents we think they’ll love. Some of these Valentine’s gift ideas for him are very practical (e.g., warm clothes), while others are just for fun.
The teens, college guys, and other men in your life will appreciate you thinking of them on February 14 with one of these unique gifts.
Valentine gift ideas for him
1. Hanes EcoSmart Hoodie (Amazon)
This was a big seller for us over the holidays. Durable and well-priced, there are many colors to choose from but why not red for Valentine’s Day?
2. Barilla Limited Edition Love Pasta (Amazon)
Inspired by Barilla’s Mezzi Rigatoni pasta, these heart-shaped noodles will be a tasty way to show your son how much you love him! Barilla is the #1 bestselling Italian pasta on Amazon.
3. Carhartt Men’s Cuffed Beanie (Amazon)
These come in a wide range of colors but this, “Industry Red” caught our eye for Valentine’s Day. #1 bestseller in the category of Men’s Skullies & Beanies on Amazon.
4. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Amazon)
This book is an international best-seller by British illustrator, artist, and author Charlie Mackesy and once you have it in your hands, you will understand why. With words about kindness and home, hope and friendship, it is also illustrated beautifully.
5. YETI Rambler 12 oz Travel Bottle (Amazon)
YETI is a super-popular brand and this would be a very practical gift – it is Stainless Steel, Vacuum Insulated and has a Leakproof Commuter Cap. Cupholder compatible and dishwasher safe. Here’s where you can find more YETI Valentine’s Gifts.
6. ASIILOVI Bluetooth Beanie (Amazon)
Your son (or daughter) might enjoy listening to music or making calls with built-in headphones while keeping his head toasty warm.
7. LEGO Ford Bronco (Amazon)
For your LEGO car enthusiast, this 943-piece LEGO Technic Ford Bronco has working suspension, opening doors, functional steering, and a detailed V6 engine under the lifting hood.
8. Rugged and Dapper Organic Lip Balm – 4 pack (Amazon)
This lip balm was a bit hit over the holidays as a stocking stuffer, and it would make an equally-great Valentine’s gift for any guy. Ingredients are Beeswax, Vitamin E, Sunflower, Jojoba, and Rosemary Oil, plus it’s infused with a Eucalyptus Mint scent and flavor.
9. Apple AirTag (Amazon)
Could your son use some help keeping up with his gym bag or backpack? Or, does he have travel in his future and would like to keep up with his checked bag? An Apple Airtag is a great gift.
10. Carhartt Durable Travel Kit (Amazon)
The main compartment is lined with water resistant coating in case of any spills and there’s a convenient side handle for carrying. This compact toiletries kit is available in four colors including this one, “Industry Red.”
11. Valentine’s Day Care Package Crave Box – 50 count (Amazon)
If you’re trying to send a care package for the entire dorm hall your son is living in, this box of 50 snacks could be a great idea.
12. Ninja Outdoorsman 11-in-1 Stainless Steel Gadget Tool (Amazon)
This ultra-slim multitool packs 11 essential functions (like a bottle opener, screwdriver and more) into a credit-card-sized stainless steel design that fits right in his wallet.
13. Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Candies – 36 count (Amazon)
At Tony Chocolonely, you are choosing chocolates made with clean ingredients and supporting a company that supports ethical labor and sustainable farming practices. Flavors in these mini size pouches include Belgian Milk & Dark Chocolate, Caramel Sea Salt, Almond Sea Salt, Honey Almond Nougat, Pretzel Toffee. For more Tony Chocolonely selections shop here.
14. Crazy Aaron’s Liquid Glass Thinking Putty (Amazon)
One of our most popular stocking stuffers. If you missed this, it’s a really fun Valentine’s gift.
15. Ocoopa Rechargeable Hand Warmers (Amazon)
A pair of slim, rechargeable magnetic hand warmers that heat up quickly with three adjustable warmth settings, keeping hands cozy during chilly days, outdoor adventures, long walks on campus, or winter commutes.
16. Vgogfly Winter Knit Gloves (Amazon)
Warm gloves with a touch screen feature, keeping hands warm while letting him use his phone, tablet, or car screen without taking them off.
17. Neliblu Heart Stress Balls– 1 Dozen (Amazon)
These Valentine’s Day stress balls are something he can share with roommates and hall mates.
18. Darn Tough Ultra Light No Show Sock – Men’s (Amazon)
These Darn Tough Vermont socks are knitted with 52% Merino Wool 44% Nylon 4% Lycra Spandex which wicks away moisture. They may be a little pricy but they have a lifetime guarantee: “Guaranteed for Life – If these socks wear, tear, or develop holes, Darn Tough will replace them. No strings. No conditions.” (Amazon)
19. Jack Black Set for Men – 4 set (Amazon)
This all-in-one kit includes a daily facial cleanser, exfoliating scrub, lightweight SPF moisturizer, and lip balm to keep his skin clean, smooth, hydrated, and protected. Designed specifically for men in travel-ready sizes, it’s a thoughtful way to upgrade his daily routine and show you care about his comfort.
20. BAGSMART Toiletry Bag for Men (Amazon)
This water-resistant toiletry bag keeps all his grooming essentials neatly organized with multiple pockets, elastic straps, and a smart layout that separates wet and dry items. Durable and easy to clean, it works for weekend trips, gym bags, or everyday bathroom storage.
21. Adidas Unisex Socks – 6 pack (Amazon)
At this stage of the school year, socks that were new in September might be well-worn and/or missing one of the pair. Six new pairs of socks – white, black, a mix or a pastel mix – would be a very welcome and practical gift.
22. Gym People Men’s Fleece Joggers (Amazon)
A new pair of joggers is another useful gift. This is a versatile choice of sweatpants as they’re equally good for the gym, to wear to class, to lounge around in the dorm, or to sleep in.
23. Hershey’s Kisses Heart Shaped Valentine’s Day Box (Amazon)
A heart-shaped box filled with Hershey’s kisses would be a classic Valentine’s gift for your teen son. Add an extra bag of Hershey’s kisses to keep the heart box filled up to share with anyone who might drop by his room.
24. Valentine’s Box of Cash
Sending our college kids gift cards to local restaurants or to Starbucks would be a great gift. Or, buy a candy box, remove the candy for your own Valentine’s Day and replace it folded bills. We love this idea.
25. Gatherfun Super Bowl Party Pack– Serves 24 (Amazon)
With the Super Bowl next weekend, send your son all the supplies he needs to host a Super Bowl party. Includes Dinner Plates, Dessert Napkins, Cups,Banner and Touchdown Tablecloths.
26. Anker Nano USB C Wall Charger (Amazon)
Anker just released this compact Nano charger which recognizes supported iPhone models and adjusts charging for smarter power delivery to prioritize battery health without any user input.
Compatible with Apple iPhone 12 – 17 Series, SE (3rd Gen) 11″ / 12.9″ / 13″ iPad Pro, 11″ / 13″ iPad Air, iPad mini 5 / 6, iPad 9 – 11 AirPods 1 – 4, AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 1 / 2 Apple Watch Series 7 – 10 / SE / Ultra, For Samsung Samsung Galaxy S21 – S25 Series, Z Flip4 / 5 / 6, Z Fold4 / 5 / 6.
Why you should trust us
We are three moms who have raised 8 young adults and have been working on products lists for over 12 years now, making us experts. When selecting products we survey the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook group of over 300,000 parents of teens, tweens and young adults. We do opinion polls, surveys and ask open ended questions. We search for products that combine reasonable price with high quality and are recommended by our large following.
Prices accurate as of date of publication.
