Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Him: 20 Gifts for Teen Boys and Young Men (2026)

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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.

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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 Hoodie (Amazon)

This was a big seller for us over the holidays. So warm and comfy. There are many colors to choose from but why not red for Valentine’s Day?

2. Anker Nano Power Bank (Amazon)

The man in your life will never have a dead phone battery when he has a slender charger in his backpack. Works with iPhone Air/17/16 Series.

3. Carhartt Men’s Beanie (Amazon)

These come in a wide range of colors and are the #1 bestseller in the category of  Men’s Skullies & Beanies on Amazon.

4. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Amazon)

The boy, mole, fox and hound

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.

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6. ASIILOVI Bluetooth Beanie (Amazon)

Your son might enjoy listening to music with built-in headphones while keeping his head toasty warm.

7. Soundbot® Bluetooth Shower Speaker (Amazon)

shower speaker

Listening to his favorite music in the shower might help motivate him to get up in the AM to get showered, dressed, and ready for school or work. Four great color choices.

8. Rugged and Dapper Organic Lip Balm (Amazon)

rugged and dapper

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)

Gifts for 18 year olds: Air Tag

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.

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11. Weibler Chocolate Video Game Controller (Amazon)

This is a fun and tasty Valentine’s gift idea for the gamer guy in your life — two solid milk chocolate controllers molded to look like real gaming gamepads. Makes for a playful, nostalgia-filled treat he can actually eat!

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.

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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. Lumarice Stress Balls (Amazon)

These combine stress-busting and hand-exercise use with upbeat motivational quotes that can help him stay calm, focused, and positive during studying, gaming, or busy days on campus.

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19. Jack Black Set for Men (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.

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.

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About Helene Wingens

Helene Wingens has always been passionate about painting pictures with words. She graduated from Brandeis University with a degree in psychology and three years later from Boston University School of Law with a Juris Doctor. In a year long clerkship for an appellate judge Helene honed her writing skills by drafting weekly appellate memoranda. She practiced law until she practically perfected it and after taking a brief twenty year hiatus to raise her three children she began writing a personal blog Her essays have been published in: Scary Mommy, Kveller, The Forward, and Grown and Flown where she is Managing Editor. You can visit Helene's website here

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