48 Gifts for Teen Boys That They’ll Actually Love

When you buy Filson, you get a product for life. That sounds like old man speak, but teens will appreciate the fact that this backpack will last a lifetime, if not longer. Better, it looks cool and has tons of intelligent pockets for keeping things straight while your wander.

This portable speaker from JBL is durable, waterproof, and clips easily to any bag. It’s also pretty compact (it fits in the palm of your hand) but packs some booming sounds. The seven-hour battery means he can jam from the shower to walking to class to anywhere really.

Lesser weather may be coming but that doesn’t mean the sporty fun has to come to an end. Bring hoops indoors with this electric over-the-door kit. It comes with balls and a pump and there’s a scoreboard that’ll keep track of all those buckets.

Teens know that the wallets of today are much more efficient than those of a generation ago. Here’s a great example, made of carbon fiber so you know it’s tough. With webbing at the center, it can expand to take on a dozen cards.

Does your teen love the big screen? Bring it home—nay, anywhere—with this Kodak projector. The controller is intuitive, the projector acts as a hub for all streaming with Android TV, and the picture is sharp. It also comes with built-in Google Assistant and dual 5-watt speakers.

Here’s a great gift for the teen looking to dabble in the drone life. It’s inexpensive and sets him up ideally to dip his toes in the water. Easy to fly and outfitted with a 4K HD camera, it’ll captures some amazing footage, whether he just wants to play around outside or is an aspiring filmmaker. It’s also less than $30, so no sweat if he flies this thing into a tree at full speed on accident.

Now we’re not saying to raise a cat burglar, but this lock pick training kit has long been a top Huckberry gift. It’ll get him to use some hand-eye coordination, he can learn a new skill (in case he ever gets locked out of his apartment!), and it’s a good blend of for the older and the younger.

Remind them of the value of analog. One of the best field watches now comes in an (even-more) affordable quartz version in 33mm or 38mm case sizes. It’ll help teach them the joy of watch-owning without the requirements that come with owning a manual watch.

Remember those wooden paddles with a string and ball attached? Boxbollen essentially takes that concept but makes it 10x more fun by adding a fitness element to the game. The objective? Connect your jabs as many times in a row as possible and watch as the accompanying app tracks your strikes. This gift is creative as heck and costs less than $30.

Sticking the landing with sunglasses can be tricky with teens. Not so with the aid of Knockaround, a brand that seems to nail the category. This is one of its more popular offerings, coupling that wayfarer-sort-of look with quality lenses. They’re polarized, offer UV 400 protection, and don’t break the bank.

Here’s a digital gift for the teen who loves to jot down ideas or is constantly sketching. It’ll get him away from his phone for a spell, inspire some organization and can turn handwritten scribbles into formal text.

It can be hard to make game night stick with teens. Go with a safe bet with this Marvel-themed mind challenger the whole family will enjoy. It comes with 200 question cars and a dry erase board and pens to keep score. Think you now all about Dr. Strange, Hulk, and Spider-Man? It’s high time to find out.

The only thing better than a great photo is a tangible one. Gift him some retro photo charm with this mini printer. He can turn all of those great snapshots he took on his device into actual pictures, efficiently and sharply. All you have to do to lock down high quality images is connect via Bluetooth.

We’re not sure which aspect of this jacket is cooler, the bomber aesthetic or the NASA-approved patchwork. You can get it in blue or black and it comes with a pair of flap pockets and one internal welt pocket. There’s a prominent NASA patch and kit cuffs and collars for a little varsity-esque class. It’s water resistant and you know its Gen Z with that just-above-the-hip fit.

Retro cameras are being rediscovered by lots of teens right now. Give him a way to practice this skillset with the ease and immediacy of his smartphone. This camera grip from Belkin doubles as a magnetic charging power bank and actually employs a shutter button that can connect via Bluetooth. He’ll forget all about the vertical phone shot in no time.

Fit with 75 easy-to-make yet delicious recipes, this cookbook is the ultimate for the fledgling young chef. Adult cookbooks are great but can be a little over the top. That, and they tend to assume you’re already interested in the culinary arts. This is a great option in that it’s very inviting and will only fan the flames of that interest in creating quality meals.

Here’s a timely gift. This alarm clock (which we named the best smart alarm clock) not only keeps people in line but offers a cool contemporary look. High-functioning, it improves sleep with wake and wind down functions. You get personalized sleep stories, calming tunes, meditation, white noise, and more. Here’s to better rest.