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30+ Anniversary Gifts for Him That He’ll Love

Celebrating 1, 10, 25 or 50 years together? Regardless of how long it has been, these are the best anniversary gifts for him.

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By Will Porter and Scott Ulrich

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Another trip around the sun together is no small feat. One of the best ways to celebrate an anniversary is a thoughtful and sentimental gift, whether you’re buying for your significant other or congratulating a friend on another year with their S/O. Buying an anniversary gift for him should be exciting — you are commemorating a special milestone that deserves recognition, whether it has been one year or 50 years. The best anniversary gifts for him are the ones that get him excited to pursue his passions and keep him thinking of you while he’s at it.

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Whether it’s snagging him a style piece he wouldn’t buy for himself, buying a special bottle of booze or getting that cologne you wish he’d wear, there are so many options. This is the perfect opportunity to show that you’ve been listening all those times he waxed poetic about that bike part that just came out or hinted that that pair of jeans happened to fit him just right when he tried them on at the store. Either way, you’re going to nail it.

If you caught all the hints but don’t know where to start, here are some of our favorite anniversary gifts that will be a hit, no matter how long it has been. After all, he’s found a lasting relationship; might as well get him a gift that will last, too.

Perfect for picnics, camping trips and other away-from-home adventures, Yeti’s Roadie cooler will keep everything inside it cold for days, if it comes to that.

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Huckberry’s all-time most popular jacket happens to be a popular jacket with GP readers: this is one of the most clicked-on items we’ve ever featured. Plus, if you need more convincing, tune into HBO’s The Last of Us and you’ll recognize it on the back of lead actor Pedro Pascal.

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Noise-canceling headphones are an essential, especially in the WFH era. These ones are some of the best you can buy, thanks to exceptional sound and quality.

If he loves to grill and is, well, kind of nerdy about it, he’ll love a pellet grill, which combines grilling with advanced tech to help him cook up some of the best meals he’s ever made.

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Whatever lounge pants he’s wearing, we can pretty much guarantee these are comfier, and they almost certainly look better too.

Whether he is a bourbon expert or wine aficionado, these wood-stopped decanters will be a welcome addition to any guy’s bar cart.

They say the way to any man’s heart is through his stomach, and maybe the easiest (and most delicious) way to get there is with these dried noodles.

It’s hard to describe just how nice Buck Mason’s loomed linen is to the touch – it’s got a cool hand feel, drapes perfectly and feels like it’ll last forever. If you’re looking for an upgrade to your favorite vintage military fatigues, stop your search here.

For the master chef, nothing is more important than a high-quality chef’s knife. This Tojiro knife is our pick for the best chef’s knife you can buy.

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If shaving is one of his least favorite to-dos, get him this heated razor that will make keeping his face groomed more appealing in an instant.

Check the game’s score, have the weather forecast at a glance, check what song is playing; the Tidbyt allows him to do just about anything he sees fit.

Homesick set out to capture the essence of every MLB ballpark into a scent that embodies the feeling of being there, rooting for your home team. No worries if he’s not a Yankees fan–there’s one for everybody.

Bringing the gym home can get very expensive very fast with most adjustable dumbbells costing hundreds of dollars. But this versatile option from Kensui makes things much more affordable.

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Fellow Stagg X Pour-Over Dripper Set

For the couple who loves the taste of specialty coffee and can’t stand the thought of a drip coffee maker, the specialists at Fellow have crafted the classiest pour-over set we’ve seen.

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Recovery is one of the most important aspects of fitness, even though most of us don’t want to admit it. This percussion massager makes recovering convenient and, honestly, kind of fun.

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Sometimes the best gift is one that allows you to spend some quality time together, and Le Puzz brings some style and pizzazz to the jigsaw puzzle.

While these may be our favorite pair of work boots, they look just as good, if not better, off the job site as they do on it.

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This knife not only looks like something out of the future but has all of the modern bits you’d want in a pocket knife — it’s easy to open, has a lock for safety and a clip for security.

Timex has gone back to the archives to make one of our favorite affordable watches, the Q Timex reissue. If he doesn’t like green, this watch comes in a bunch of awesome colors.

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A classic gift, a brass pen is something he’ll cherish for years and may even end up passing down as a family heirloom.

Nothing spices things up like making your own hot sauce. What’s better than an activity that you get to eat at the end?

For the discerning whiskey drinker, Bulleit is a solid pick. This Blenders’ Select Bulleit, however, is a step up that he will love to celebrate with.

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A must-have for any guy with an inkling of interest in DIYing, this exceptional Leatherman multi-tool has over 18 built-in functions ranging from a cutting blade to a bottle opener.

A step up from your standard cast-iron skillet, this one from Field Company is made to perform while standing the test of time.

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Wearing cologne may not be the first thing that comes to his mind while getting dressed in the morning these days, but this one encapsulates the scents of the wild west — cowboy up, indeed.

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Sonos’ newest portable speaker is revamped and better than ever, meaning that he can set a vibe and have it sound great wherever your travels take you.

If he’s been yammering on and on about the intricacies of beer for years, he probably would love making his own. Get him this kit that he can use to whip up a brew at home.

Stop fighting each other for leg room. Make room for everyone on your next beach day or picnic with a blanket that can fit you all.

Help him channel his inner Steve McQueen with these iconic shades from Persol.

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Get him prepped for the next big vacation with this exceptionally handsome and hard-wearing bag from Filson, an iconic American brand that prides itself on quality.

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Help him unwind in style with this ashtray set designed by Seth Rogen, and released by his brand Houseplant. Because if you’re going to partake, you might as well make it look good.

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Make all of his jet-setting dreams come true with a classy aluminum suitcase from Rimowa that will get him from point A to point B in style.

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A huge step above clunky, traditional bifold wallets, this Bellroy offering is masterfully crafted, slim enough for front-pocket carry, has a magnetic closure and still offers RFID protection.

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