That’s right everyone, Christmas is officially only 8 weeks away! It’s time to get your savings ready and start looking at what you’re going to be getting. Men are traditionally easy: cufflinks, socks and a tie for Dad. For the brother, perhaps a couple tickets to the football, or a nice jumper or coat. For the boyfriend, you tend to go for a mixture of Dad and Brother like items. So why not check out this list of the ultimate fun gadgets, toys and electronics for the best men in your life? We’ve searched high and low for the best Christmas gift ideas under £100, so here you go:
1) The Tetris Lamp – £29.99
Available from: Firebox for a bargain £29.99
If the man you’re thinking of buying for is forever young and has an affinity for fun and old-school games, why not get him one of these funky tetris lamps. This makes for an awesome lamp in the living room and will make him the envy of all his friends for years to come. The lamp has all seven tetris shapes, and can be arranged in whichever order he likes. Each square is around 4cm x 4cm x 4cm, though the overall height will be determined by his imagination! It’s definitely one of the coolest and most original gift ideas for the year, so check it out!
2) Harman Kardon NI In-Ear Headphones – £89.95
Available from: John Lewis for £89.95
Any stylish man needs a set of super stylish headphones, and let’s face it – every time you hear music on the tube, it’s coming from someone’s low quality headphones! Make sure he doesn’t embarass himself each time he listens to Taylor Swift in public by getting him a set of these sexy Harman Kardon earphones. Harman Kardon have designed these headphones for ultimate comfort and are super light in weight. They have oversize 9mm drivers which allow for fantastic bass response with huge dynamic levels and higher sound pressure. They also come with a microphone and playback controls, so he can take your call! Best of all, the cables are all tangle-resistant, so he can shove them in his pocket and pull them out again without having to detangle them for an hour first!
3) The Ultimate E-Cigarette Starter Kit (E-Pro 4) – £64.99
Check this starter kit (and others) out at E-Lites
If he hasn’t started to quit yet, why not get him a head start on his new years resolution to quit smoking with this fancy and cool E-Cig starter kit? E-Cigarettes are made to replicate the feeling of smoking without all the harmful tar and other questionable ingredients that live in traditional cigarettes. It works by using a mouthpiece, which is filled with liquid, that is vapourised to recreate the actual smoke. It still contains nicotine, so it’s by no means an official quitting device, but it is one step closer to giving up. The refills are also much cheaper than actual cigarettes. This E-Pro 4 kit comes with 2 batteries (one lights up red while smoking, and one lights up green, so confusion doesn’t happen in public), a portable charging case, a USB cable, a wall charger, 5 E-Tips (which are equal to around 200 cigarettes) and comes in a sleek and stylish presentation box.
4) The Kindle – £69
Check out the Kindle on the Amazon Store
The Kindle is the perfect gift for the man that loves to read. For just £69, you can get him the ultimate travel companion that will keep him company on any train ride, any long and lazy afternoon and before bed time. It’s not the newest Kindle, but who needs a tablet when everyone has a smart phone anyway? At under 170 grams, it fits in your pocket and can connect to wifi. It holds up to 1,400 books! And if you’re looking to blow a full £100, this goes great with a £30 gift voucher so he can pick out all the books he wants for Christmas (we suggest getting the Game of Thrones series!).
5) RIB Power-boating down the Thames – £79.99 for 2 people
Power boating Adventure on the Thames – £79.99 for 2 people
I had the joy of living in London for 7 1/2 years, and one of my most memorable experiences was getting on one of these boats and speeding down the Thames, racing past large boats, under London Bridge, Blackfriars and Tower Bridge. Nothing can beat the exhilaration of it, rushing past century old bridges, landmarks and buildings on a fast speedboat – just one tip, keep your mouth closed or water might splash into it! It’s an experience he’ll never forget, and the best part is, you can join in too! An experienced skipper will take the both of you down and give you a commentary of what it is you’re passing. The boating experience lasts for one hour and fifteen minutes, which is a huge chunk of time for this wonderful experience.
6) Karlsson Pocket Watch Wall Clock – £68
Check this stylish clock out from here
If the man you’re buying for is super stylish but rather late, what could be a better gift than this beautifully designed wall clock that’s made to look like a pocket watch? This stop watch pocket watch clock is designed by Karlsson, and is made from steel and chrome. Measuring around 25cmm in diameter, it makes the perfect addition to a stylish home. And the red clock hands will hopefully make him realise what time it is and get a move on!
7) Darth Vader styled Bath Robe – £45
What better gift for a man that is in love with Star Wars? This awesome Darth Vader fleece bath robe even has the chest plate and shoulder detail, as well as a cool hood to truly feel the force. Bath time will no longer be boring for him and each time he gets out he’ll feel like a space styled super villain – amazing!
8) The Rhino Shield (for iPhone 5, 4S and 4) – £17.99
This is the best ever present for someone who doesn’t always make sure their phone is in the safest place. It’s a super thin screen protector which is just 0.029cm thick that goes over the screen of an iPhone and it’s made with custom-formulated polymer, meaning it can take up to 5x the impact of damage the iPhone normally does. Save his screen with one of these – for just £17.99 it’s almost a no brainer. Say goodbye to horribly smashed up phones and getting bits of glass on your fingers when texting. With a new screen for your phone costing over £100, it’s a fantastic investment.
9) Beer Journey Box – Travel the World by Beer – £44.99
Travel the world by beer: choose from a selection of beers from Belgium, the UK or the USA and let him forget all his preconceptions (literally) of what each country’s beer should taste like. Each box contains twelve hand-picked beers from each region to give you a great taste sampling of what each country has to offer. The box set also comes with a nice and informative booklet, which gives him a breakdown and background to each regionally made beer. Just make sure he doesn’t drink them all at once if you’re interested in learning too!
10) The Magic Wand TV Remote Control – £37.99
Control the telly with a wave of a wand from here
And last but certainly not least – the Harry Potter styled TV remote control. All you need to do is program it to the television and it’ll work as a normal control. Wave it a little to the right and change the channel, or turn it around for an increase of volume. The wand comes in a beautiful presentation case along with a booklet for instructions – there are 13 different motions you can program into the remote control. He’ll feel like a wizard every day of his life, and also be the envy of every single one of his friends! It even works with Sky boxes. Perfect.
So this is the end of our search for the perfect Christmas gifts for men this 2013. Do you think we’ve covered it all? Drop us a comment below and let us know what you love or hate, or think we should have more of! Until next time.