5 Great Gift Ideas for Difficult Men
We don't mean that they're 'difficult' in and of themselves, just those men who are tricky to buy for, who don't know what they want or never get round to giving you any ideas.
Infuriating.
1. Redecker Computer/Laptop Keyboard Brush £17.95 [Link to Buy]
An essential for any WFH chap, or the man who doesn't have time to nibble his sandwich away from the keyboard. Pocket sized and indispensable, this dinky, 7.5cm folding, double laptop brush bears two rows of soft, light goat hair on one oiled beechwood brush and two rows of stiff, black, boar bristle on the other, smaller brush, both joined together by means of a moveable screw fitting which allows each to be used in turn then folded back to store in a pocket, bag or briefcase.
Designed and developed by Redecker in Germany and sold in the UK by the Oxford Brush Company, which has over 80 years' experience in brush-making, this is a solid piece of modern kit with all the weight of tradition behind it.
2. Sealskinz Heydon Cold Weather LED Beanie £40 [Link to Buy]
This 3-layer waterproof knitted beanie is the ultimate cold-weather accessory featuring an embedded LED light in the cuff to illuminate the way as the days draw in (model not included).
Your man can wear this versatile beanie, crafted from durable tight knit acrylic and polyester yarns for winter hikes, mountain treks, or putting the bins out on a cold Tuesday night.
The LED light has 3 Lighting Levels: lasting for 90, 180 and 240 minutes respectively and it can be fully charged in less than 2 hours.
3. Barbour Wax Hanging Washbag £44.95 [Link to Buy]
Help him to organise his bathroom travel essentials in style with this classic washbag, made from a durable DryWax cotton fabric with multiple pockets which can be laid flat for packing. Handy for you too, as once you reach your destination the washbag can be hung from a hook or door handle, which means you can spread your own toiletries all over the bathroom counter with abandon.
4. ENO Double Nest Hammock £83 [Link to Buy]
ENO (Eagles Nest Outfitters) are the original parachute hammock creators, and all of their hammocks are high quality with breathable fabrics. Whether you’re trekking into the depths of the jungle, weekending at a festival, or hanging out in your garden, this double sized hammock will have you feeling chilled in no time. It's made from breathable, quick-drying FreeWave® nylon with heavy-duty triple-stitched seams, and uses specially-designed aluminium wire gate carabiners to hook onto a suspension system or any convenient hanging points.
We've chosen this hammock because it's palatial for a solo outing but big enough for two, holding up to 180kg. It's lightweight and easily folds away into compact bag when not being used. Get closer to nature, or each other with this lovely gift.
5. Cuisinart 2L Deluxe Ice Cream Maker £80 [Link to Buy]
Homemade ice cream, sorbet or frozen yoghurt at the touch of a button. Use different flavours and have complete control over the ingredients. You can make up to 2 litres in one batch, perfect for family desserts. You just freeze the machine bowl overnight, then add your ingredients and switch on. The machine is fully automatic and will churn your ingredients to a perfect consistency in 25 minutes. Paddles and lid are dishwasher safe and it comes with a 5 year guarantee.