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51 Best Retirement Gifts for the Man That's Got Some Well-Deserved Free Time Ahead of Him
Help him enjoy his stress-free, hobby-filled days ahead.
Finally, after years of long hours and late nights, your man—whether he's your dad, husband, or father-in-law—is retireing from the game. Disposable income, endless amounts of time, and a new lease on life, his golden years are here. Nothing on the calendar except perhaps 18 holes on Saturday, nine holes on Sunday, visit the kids, or get the bike fixed up. Not a care in the world beyond deciding which book to read next, or how long to sit in the park. It's time to welcome him to the good life.
That means, you need to give him the proper send off. You could gift him an award-winning bottle of liquor, sure. But, wouldn't it be more fun to inspire a new hobby? Get him a pizza oven or some bar tools or send him on an inclusive national parks adventure. Inspire him to make the most of what he's got left.
Or, you know, get him something practical. That could be a temperature controlled smart mug for his 11am coffee (no need to wake up for the 9-5 anymore) or a home bar LED sign to encourage his new mixology passion, the gifts for retirees are endless. Help him enjoy what's ahead to the fullest while paying tribute to his career accomplishment with the 51 best retirement gifts for men.
LiliWair Retirement Coffee Mug
LiliWair Retirement Coffee Mug
A tongue-in-cheek, in-your-face daily reminder for the man who’s finally free.
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Quartz 43mm Stainless Steel Watch
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Quartz 43mm Stainless Steel Watch
First of all, retirement is a great occasion for a new watch. Second, retirement is a great time to start following Formula 1, because he can wake up at 4AM to watch the Australian Grand Prix. This combines both interests.
Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder
Retirement is a great time to get into birding.
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0
A new smokeless fire pit will get him excited about his backyard again.
ooni Karu 16 Wood and Gas Pizza Oven
ooni Karu 16 Wood and Gas Pizza Oven
Retirement is the perfect time to master the art of pizza making.
recteq RT-1250 Wood Pellet Grill
Now that he's retired, he's finally got time to master his 16-hour pork butt.
Ember Temperature Control Mug
Ember Temperature Control Mug
He's not going to suck his coffee down in one go once he stops going into work. He's going to take his time over a cup of mud. This mug makes sure it'll stay hot.
REI Adventures Lodge Based Alaskan Adventure
REI Adventures Lodge Based Alaskan Adventure
Get him this trip now! Sure, it's a $9,000 trip, but post retirement he's only got so much time left. The activities in this trip aren't strenuous, and he'll see the the most breathtaking parts of our most breathtaking state.
YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler
YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler
It's the cooler he's always wanted. It's the cooler that he deserves with all the time he now has on his hands.
Overland Classic Shearling-Lined Leather Scuff Slippers
Overland Classic Shearling-Lined Leather Scuff Slippers
He'll be kicking his feet up more often, and you should celebrate that.
Smythson Scorecard Holder
Smythson Scorecard Holder
Smythson Gardening Journal
Smythson Gardening Journal
PENN 8-Foot Battle III Rod/Reel Combo
Does he have his eye on a beach house or a full-time move to Florida? If so, he can only sit on the beach and drink beer for so long. Get him a rod and reel combo that's easy to use, and tailored for casting in the surf. The Penn Battle III with a 5000 size reel and eight-foot rod is the perfect choice.
Shimano Sahara 2500
Shimano Sahara 2500
Maybe he's retiring from a not-so-glamorous job and doesn't have beach house money. All good. If he'll be hitting the local lakes and streams for fresh water fishing, get him a Shimano Sahara. The Japanese brand makes this beautiful freshwater reel that's one of the best on the market.
Fluance RT85N Turntable
Fluance RT85N Turntable
Our favorite turntable is a perfect gift for the guy that's going to start hunting down classic albums on eBay.
Moleskine Writing Set Smart Notebook & Smart Pen
Moleskine Writing Set Smart Notebook & Smart Pen
Or maybe he loves his iPad, but hates writing on it. The answers is Moleskine's smart notebook and pen. We fully endorse it.
Smythson 2023 Soho Diary with Slide Closure
Smythson 2023 Soho Diary with Slide Closure
A beautiful leather diary where he can finally unlock his inner Proust.
Cowboy boots have always been, and will always be, the coolest thing to come out of American menswear. Retirement is a great excuse to snag him a vintage-looking suede pair.
Wrangler Cowboy Cut Original Fit
Pair the old school boots with the best bootcut jeans of all time.
Lifeline Fitness Kettlebell
Retirement is a great time to get jacked. Kettlebell training will do that while also increasing cardiovascular health, which is vital for a man his age.
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