Ladies, let's face it. Buying Christmas gifts for men is bloody hard work.
There are many guys who, if they want something, will go out and buy it there and then: whether it's the latest release of THAT video game (yes some 30-year-olds still play FIFA), a new iPhone or that cool bike...
Chances are, they'll have it before the end of the year.
Generally speaking, this over-efficiency at gifting themselves leaves us women in a bit of a pickle at Christmas time. *Collective sigh*
But fear not, we've tackled the challenge of finding some nifty gift ideas for the man in your life, whether that be your other half, dad, brother, nephew, monkey's uncle, friend or grandfather. Phew... so many.
Christmas Gift Guide: Men
Herschel Retreat Backpack in Black (£70)(01 of24)
Open Image ModalThe Siva Cycle Atom (£99.99)(02 of24)
Open Image ModalTed Baker Grooming Room (£35)(03 of24)
Open Image ModalBlessing Blazer (£50)(04 of24)
Open Image ModalGoPro HERO4 Black (£370)(05 of24)
Open Image ModalAether Cone (£349)(06 of24)
Open Image ModalAether is proud to introduce its first product into the UK market with their thinking music player, Cone. It learns what you like and plays what you’ll love, creating a personalised music experience that gets better over time. In addition to Rdio’s full on-demand subscription service with a catalogue of over 30 millions songs, Cone now allows you to enjoy Rdio’s free ad-supported internet radio, personalised to you. Also available in Black/Copper or White/Silver.Price: £349.00 / Buy it here (credit:Aether)
Thug Kitchen Cookbook (£14.99)(07 of24)
Open Image ModalStockholm Grafit Raincoat (£200)(08 of24)
Open Image ModalGarmin Forerunner 10 GPS Watch (£89.99)(09 of24)
Open Image ModalEngraved Jack Daniel's Single Barrel (£47)(10 of24)
Open Image ModalCreative Print With Black Frame (£39.99)(11 of24)
Open Image ModalSandqvist Carl Gustav Waxed Holdall (£195)(12 of24)
Open Image ModalHeroes And Villains Cushion (£35)(13 of24)
Open Image ModalBeaumont Walnut Sunglasses (£170)(14 of24)
Open Image ModalMighty Power Wallet (£74.99)(15 of24)
Open Image ModalKrups Nespresso Coffee Maker (£169.99)(16 of24)
Open Image ModalVivienne Westwood Barbican Watch (£395)(17 of24)
Open Image ModalBlue Attache Record Player (£69.99)(18 of24)
Open Image ModalThalgoMen Christmas Coffret (£32)(19 of24)
Open Image ModalThe energising coffret contains a Shaving Gel (100ml), Wake-Up Shower Gel (100ml) and After Shave Balm (75ml). These everyday essentials provide cooling and skin rejuvenating actives for fresh, clean, and invigorated skin. A great gift either as an introduction to skincare or for the grooming expert.Price: £32 / Buy it here (credit:Thalgo)
Philips Beard Trimmer 9000 (£100)(20 of24)
Open Image ModalGAME GOLF (£159.95)(21 of24)
Open Image ModaliKettle (£99)(22 of24)
Open Image ModalT77 Remote Controlled Helicopter (£39.99)(23 of24)
Open Image ModalNutriBullet (£99)(24 of24)
Open Image ModalTips for buying man-friendly gifts
:: Sometimes guys like novelty mugs, but 99% of the time they're just not really appreciated. Likewise with that tie gift set, unless it's a truly amazing tie.
:: Be unique. Give him a meaningful present.
:: Failing that keep your eyes and ears peeled for hint drops. That AMAZING GAME which all of his friends are playing, that's the gift idea right there.
:: Avoid gifts that you like but he totally wouldn't. Nobody wants that - apart from you, maybe.
:: Likewise, don't buy him gifts that will mould him into whatever you'd like him to be. If it's not his 'style', don't buy it.
:: Do buy boomerang presents (AKA ones that you can benefit from too).
:: Don't go overboard - you don't want to raise the bar too high for following years to come.