Rad Graduation Gifts He Won't See Coming
Graduations are a big deal to the graduate. And that’s true whether your graduate is headed to high school, college — or just completed a master’s degree or med school and is headed out into the world with first apartments and new jobs. Graduating is a big milestone that definitely calls for a gift, and we realize guys are not the easiest to shop for. Consider this your cheatsheet to graduation gifts for him. You’ll ace the gift, we promise.
Gifts Just For Him
First comes graduation, then comes paying back student loans! This cooler will give him a stylish ways to pack lunches for work and to escape to nature on weekends.
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Here's an idea that's so much cooler than a money card. Stick some cash in this stylish wallet as an awesome graduation idea for him.
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School has taught him many things, but you've taught him to always be prepared — like this practical pocket knife with a fun design.
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Graduates have a lot of data to store, so give him a stylish color-coded way to backup his work.
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For graduates who are traveling, taking a gap year, or heading to another university (with more books to carry), this is the classic modern backpack for him.
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Sweet leather passport holder, check. Because he's graduated beyond shoving his passport in his back pocket.
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If he's doing some travel after graduation, give him a manly journal that's easy to carry around and jot down his thoughts.
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Give him a solid, oh-so-rugged stainless steel bottle that works for keeping water cool or keeping coffee hot (as you know he takes it black).
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He's always going to be an Apple-over-PC guy, so give him a special sleeve for his beloved Macbook.
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Let your graduate blow off some steam and get ready for life in the fast lane with a dream-come-true ride in a stock car.
$99
Oh snap! You can personalize this shiny tie bar with the date of his graduation.
$39.99
He's also graduating into being out in the real world, paying bills — all on his own. Set him up with a personalized wallet (and maybe a little cash tucked inside.)
$39.99
Here's the perfect keepsake to pair with that graduation check for him.
$15.99
One of you gives the watch. The other gives a special way to store it at school. Because you're both so proud of him.
$59.99
Gifts For His Place
Here's the perfect gift for the apartment-dwelling grad who's only got a terrace or balcony to work with — but loves a grilled burger.
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These handcrafted bar tools toast to the college graduate and set him up for his new pad.
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Stock his pantry with the important stuff — BBQ seasonings for grilling all summer long.
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Here's what he really needs for that dorm room — a way to store snacks for late-night studying.
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From college to first apartment, this salt and pepper mill will blast him off to adulting in a fun way.
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Introducing the perfect grad gift to show him you're bullish on his future prospects.
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Help your graduate get his desk in order with a wood storage box that's simply his style.
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Give him a classic wool blanket he'll want to use wherever he lives, for years to come.
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Because good tunes are essential for studying, and he can bring this small speaker with him to college.
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Even the cords look better than they did when you went to school! Here's a practical gift he'll appreciate.
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Here's your lightbulb what-to-buy-for-him idea — a desktop lamp that's too cool for school.
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He went for the black iPod, so you know he'll think this black chef's knife is a rad gift for his first kitchen.
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This set of solar system bowls will set the best cereal breakfasts into orbit.
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If your graduate is headed to his first place, do some shopping for his home (he'll appreciate it!).
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Turn a favorite Instagram snap into a special canvas print for decorating his place.
$19.99
Choose the right snap and this 3D photo crystal is sure to be an eye-catching accent for his desk.
$200
You have too much pride to pack into a card, so give your graduate a custom picture frame to show him your love.
$23.99
Give your high school graduate a pillow embroidered with the state where he's headed for college.
$158
Your graduate's next stop is a business office setting, so give him an easy way to wear a pressed shirt each day.
$34.95
For the grad about to enter med school, a phD program, or some other intense schooling, give him some fun inspiration to carry on with sleepless nights.
$38
Here's the perfect gift for any grad who shows so much pride in his alma mater.
$33.98
Gifts To Share With Friends
From cool graduate to a cool first apartment. Give him a grownup nod for the big accomplishment.
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Because he can get big sound out of a small package. And this bluetooth speaker can travel with him on work trips.
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These crystal tumblers are handsome and original, just like a graduate you know.
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There's one thing that dorm room is missing, and that's a comfy bean bag chair for chillin' with his roomies.
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He's graduated and he's a beer-loving kind of guy. Toast to him with a special set of glasses.
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When he's not studying, he loves to play with his camera — and this tripod will help him create better photos and videos.
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Poke fun at the generation gap between you. Here's a funny gift from someone who used floppy disks to a graduate (who was on Facebook before you).
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Set this Words of Wisdom jar out at the graduation party and you'll be giving him the best advice to take with him.
$15.99
These keepsake gifts are always tagged to oh-so-serious quotes. But if you personalize it with a quote from his favorite movie or show, you suddenly have a fun modern addition to his desk.
$15.99
Are you still feeling stuck? (Because he's so hard to shop for!) Then, here are gifts for the biggest sports fan, gifts for the guy who'll be biking around campus, and great gifts for your son, the graduate.
