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Actually Unique 50th Birthday Gift Ideas For Guys (Not A Tie In Sight)

by Emily Popp
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A Blue Jacket, A Cooking Device And A Coffee Mug
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If your husband, partner, friend, or family member is about to turn 50 years old you may be wondering what to get him for a birthday present. Buying for the guy(s) in your life is always tricky, but what makes the perfect gift for someone who is about to go “over the hill,” as they say? First of all, there’s no hill and we’re as young as we feel! But still, the big 5-0 is a milestone birthday and deserving of a thoughtful gift. He’s reached the half-century mark, after all.

When deciding on the “perfect” gift, consider his interests and what he doesn’t already have. It can be difficult, whether you’re looking for birthday ideas for your husband, birthday ideas for the 50-year-old man who has everything, or birthday ideas for your dad, so we came up with the ultimate list. We’ve got gift ideas ranging from a golf-shaped cheese board to a bad dad jokes book and truly everything in between. Whatever the personality of the guy you’re buying for, we’ve got something on this list.

Below we pulled together the best non-boring 50th birthday gifts for men. And not a tie in sight, we promise.

50th Birthday Gifts For Him

Char-Broil Performance 4 Burner Grill
$369.99
DALSTRONG Professional Chef's Kitchen Apron
$99.99
Beef Jerky Gift Box
$49.99
Everlasting Comfort Seat & Back Cushion
$49.95
Made In Blue Carbon Steel Wok

It’s time to get your guy a legit wok. If he’s like most of the middle aged dudes we know (love y’all), he’ll love the care and work that goes into this blue carbon steel wok. You have to lovingly season it, make sure not even a drop of dish soap touches its beautiful surfaces, and actually use it, which is an epic experience in its self. The beauty of the Made In wok is that it evenly heats meat, veggies, noodles — whatever you’re cooking, and cooks your meal to perfection. This is a showstopper, we promise.

$99
YETI Rambler Mug
$57.73
Wolf Project Men's Skin Care Facial Set

Whether you’re buying a gift for a skin care fanatic or someone who only uses a crusty bar of soap, this luxurious facial set makes a fantastic gift. It comes with a foaming cleanser, hydrating lotion and a pack of sheet masks.

$58
Paddywax Sea Salt & Sage Scented Candle
$19.07
R+Co Aircraft Pomade Mousse
$32
Patagonia Men's Torrentshell 3L Jacket

Clothing can be tough to buy as a birthday gift, but this Patagonia jacket is a super safe bet for virtually any guy on your list. It’s practical, durable and comes in blue, green and gray color options.

$129
Omaha Steaks Butchers Favorites

This gourmet gift set is loaded with everything you need for the ultimate feast: 4 filet mignons (pictured above), 4 lobster tail skewers, 4 pork chops, 4 chicken breasts, 4 jumbo franks and a jar of Omaha’s signature seasoning. Bon appetit!

$169.99
Brickell Men's Restoring Eye Cream
$40
Brooks Bothers Calfskin Wallet

This Brooks Brothers calfskin wallet is an ideal pick for the classic man with classic tastes. You truly can’t go wrong with a quality leather wallet.

$126

Funny 50th Birthday Gifts For Him

Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes
$8.99
Fifty The Ultimate F-Word Mug
$13.95
Nostalgia Hot Dog & Bun Toaster
$24.99
Always Fits Man With a Pan Oven Mitt

The only thing better than a man with a plan? A man with a pan. Puns are fun!

$13.75
Uncommon Goods Sloping Ski Glasses, Set of 4

If the guy you’re buying for loves to ski or snowboard, then get him these glasses that are literally “sloped” at an angle to create the illusion of skiing downhill on a mountain.

$58

Unique 50th Birthday Presents For Him

5-in-1 Tool Pen

Talk about a pen that does it all. This 5-in-1 tool includes a pen, a screwdriver, a bubble level, a ruler, and a touch stylus for smart devices. He’ll only need to carry around one thing after getting this gift!

$25
Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers

If your 50-year-old giftee likes a nice glass of whiskey on the weekends and loves to play golf any chance he gets then this Gold Ball Chiller set is the perfect gift for them.

$30
Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
$30
Toscana Sand Trap Cheese Board & Tool Set
$55.06
Real Piece of Land From England
$44.04

50th Birthday Gifts For Dad

Pizza Socks Box
$25.99
Of Cats and Men: Profile of History's Great Cat-Loving Artists, Writers, Thinkers and Statesmen
$12.20
Hot Sauce Making Kit
$59.95
Mini Desktop Skee Ball
$10

SHOP THE STORY

Paddywax Sea Salt & Sage Scented Candle

Scents like tobacco are typically considered “manly” scents, but that’s heteronormative and the truth is any scent can be a “man scent.” A lot of guys like lighter fragrances, like this delightful sea salt and sage candle from Paddywax. It has a deep robust scent without being overpowering.

$19.07
Everlasting Comfort Seat & Back Cushion

This is the perfect gift for any guy who is always complaining about his back. Especially these days when many of us are working from home and doing a lot more sitting. This seat and lumbar support cushion has over 3.3K reviews on Amazon and nearly a 5-star rating. Says one happy customer, “It helped with my posture and overall mood!”

$49.95
R+Co Aircraft Pomade Mousse

Buy this for the guy who goes through hair products like water. This pomade mousse is amazing for creating body and volume, so it’s perfect for anyone who complains his hair is a little thinner these days.

$32
Avocado Toast T-Shirt
$32
Real Piece of Land From England

This is a quirky, fun gift that we guarantee nobody else will give him. You get an official deed for 100 square inches of land in England. It kind of reminds us of the premise of Schitt’s Creek when the Rose family purchase a small town as a joke birthday present.

$44.04
Wolf Project Men's Skin Care Facial Set

Whether you’re buying a gift for a skin care fanatic or someone who only uses a crusty bar of soap, this luxurious facial set makes a fantastic gift. It comes with a foaming cleanser, hydrating lotion and a pack of sheet masks.

$58
Amazon
Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
$30
Of Cats and Men: Profile of History's Great Cat-Loving Artists, Writers, Thinkers and Statesmen

Because men love cats, too! This illustrated book profiles some of history’s most famous male cat lovers, like Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway (if you visit his old house in the Florida Keys, you’ll notice the grounds are completely overrun by cats from back when he owned some), T. S. Eliot, Freddie Mercury and more.

$12.20
Char-Broil Performance 4 Burner Grill

If you want to spend a little more money and the guy you’re shopping for is in the market for a new grill, this is the perfect pick. Says one satisfied Amazon reviewer, “This grill is amazing! I use it at least 3 times a week.” And although it’s a more expensive present, at $339 it’s still a steal for a propane gas grill.

$369.99
DALSTRONG Professional Chef's Kitchen Apron

Buy this luxury apron for the home cook in your life and it’s bound to make him feel like a professional, Michelin star chef.

$99.99
Pizza Socks Box

As if the idea of “pizza socks” isn’t already fun, this set of 4 pairs comes in an authentic cardboard pizza box.

$25.99
Nostalgia Hot Dog & Bun Toaster
$24.99

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