Unusual Gifts for Young Men


If there is an occasion coming up which warrants giving gifts like Valentines or birthday then you better start thinking out of the box. Get him something that he will remember and something that will bring a smile to his face. There are several unusual gifts for young men that you could choose from like electronic items. Most men love gadgets and the Internet is full of advertisements from sites selling funky stuff like remote control stunt cars. One of the tips to getting a good gift is to get him something that he wants and not something that you want him to have. Talk to his friends and family to get an insight into the guy's needs and wants, then try to fulfill it.

Tech Fest
One of the unusual gifts for young men is getting them a gadget that makes funny sound effects like burping, snoring, farting, etc. If the young man is a working professional you could get him a data storage device key chain. For a music fan you could get an iPod, the range starts from around USD 250. If he regularly uses his laptop get him a functional gift like a laptop cooler.

Lifestyle
The best gift complements the person's lifestyle so find him something that he will need on a regular basis. It's as simple as getting a personalized beer mug for a guy who likes consuming the beverage. If he likes to read then you could get him a fancy night light and if he likes to watch TV then get him a lazy boy couch. Getting him a helmet if he rides bikes is also a good idea as it shows you care.

Fashion
Men love getting gifts from the apparel section of the mall, especially if it's from a particular brand. A tattoo sleeve is something that probably he won't expect and can be a great surprise as a gift. You can also get personalized t-shirts with quotes of your choice printed on them. Depending on where you live you can get him a sweater or a bandanna. One of the unusual gifts is getting him a tuxedo for the special occasion.

Sports Fan
For the guy who loves sports you can get some indoor sports equipment that he might enjoy like a foosball table. You can also get him one of those vending machines that are kept in a casino. Other unusual gifts are ab exercise machines or a unicycle. A great idea is getting him a big trampoline which you can enjoy together. If you are working on a budget you could get him a frisbee with a funny sticker on it saying something like 'throw at your own risk'.

Homemade
There is no gift like homemade gift to say that you care. Make it interesting by making a collage of his worst pictures or embarrassing moments. You could also make a home video of his friends and family members talking about his secrets. Another unique gift idea is to have a plaque dedicated to his character defects, for example lines saying 'king from the land of procrastination' or 'avenger of gluttony'.

Recreational
For the guy who loves the outdoors you could get a box kite or a remote-controlled helicopter and allow him to get in touch with the kid inside him. If he is the courageous kind you could also buy skydiving or bungee jumping lessons. One of the strangest gifts that he would never expect is to get him a day with the circus stunt men. On the same lines you could also buy a navigator's seat on a race track with the driver speeding around the corners.

There are several other categories of gifts that you could choose from, ranging from the ridiculous to useful. Just define your budget and then start looking as this will narrow down the field and save you time. Here are a few suggestions to trigger your thinking prowess.

  • Paint Ball Gun
  • Sling Shot
  • Night Light Coaster
  • Bagpipes
  • Beer Helmet
  • Buffet Food Coupons
  • Underwater Writing Pen
  • Star Wars Saber
  • Scented Candles
  • Tarot Cards
Some of the other funky stuff that you could get him could be a gun shaped cigarette lighter, a remote-controlled toilet flush, glow in the dark sunglasses, and many such geeky gadgets. Make sure you add a card expressing your feeling along with the gift to let him know he is special.

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