Update in OP- I'm just stuck on a BIL gift. Any ideas?

[twowhat?]

Buying something for someone you don't know well is the pits, especially when they already buy stuff for themselves that they want.

Is he at all outdoorsy? I absolutely love my merino wool BUFF (original design, in merino wool) and DH has been coveting mine so I got him his own for Christmas. It's thin, doesn't take up any space, perfect for mild/moderate winters either alone or as a layer (under a ski helmet or under a thicker hat if it's super cold, or as a neck warmer)...I wear mine mostly as a beanie, which is how DH has been coveting it

I'm super sensitive to wool but this somehow doesn't bother me at all - it's soft, thin (almost gauzy) and yet somehow warm. It's like the Aden & Anais blanket for your head and neck. I need to add it to the favorite things thread!

http://www.buffwear.com/buff-adult-headwear/wool-buff

[mikala]

Maybe a growler? I got a similar one for dh and he really likes it. https://www.costco.com/Reduce-Growle...100311606.html

The lantern lots of people posted about a couple years ago? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TS71NG/

Maybe something like this if he likes to fix stuff? A male relative loved this.
https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-EU1452.../dp/B0189YWOIO

Maybe just pick up a couple new board games from Target for easy returns, gift receipt and done? Or make a small date/movie night basket since they have a new baby, with a babysitting iou if they're local.

[mmsmom]

A nice set of poker chips? DH has something like this... casino type chips vs plastic:
https://smile.amazon.com/Poker-Black...ds=Poker+chips

[Pear]

A portable charger is great for someone who travels. We always buy Anker brand

[trcy]

I agree with the PPs that suggested a GC. I don't know that I would do a coffee place until you know know what place he likes. Target or Amazon I think would be 'safe' choices.


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[carolinacool]

I agree with the PPs that suggested a GC. I don't know that I would do a coffee place until you know know what place he likes. Target or Amazon I think would be 'safe' choices.


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This. I totally get not wanting to give GCs, but I couldn't in good conscience continue to spend money on "things" that he clearly cares nothing about. That's a waste of your money. But if you if you really want to give something, I guess I would go with the board games and a gift receipt. I also think that I wouldn't be too concerned if the total came in under $50.

[Percycat]

Ooh! I was thinking about something like that but hadn’t seen anything as cool as that!


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If you like the portable charger, you might like a portable solar charger. I used something like this on a week long canoe trip and my DH uses it when he camps with scouts (.... no comments re taking electronics camping....)

[SnuggleBuggles]

Using google maps, my ds2 was able to find the coffee shop they always visit (ds2 tags along to the dog park when we visit). Sadly, no online gift cards. I can call...just not sure it’s worth the effort.


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[kristenk]

If he typically just buys what he wants, a gift card isn't all that great.

I think the portable charger or the Rambler idea are great. Include a gift receipt and you're done.

Something dog/dog park related would be good, too, but I don't know what that would be. I don't have a dog so what I think would be super useful probably wouldn't be!

[mom2binsd]

These look very cool. You can even choose the color.

https://www.bottlekeeper.com/product...BoCOlQQAvD_BwE