The 45 Best Graduation Gifts for Him

Upgrade his plain ol' pen and pad with this smart notebook set that will help keep him extra organized.

It's fine to stink during boyhood, but during adulthood, smelling fresh is half the battle. Plus, showing him high-quality fragrances now ensures he won't be dazzled by something too overpowering later.

Don't understate the keepsake value of a Montblanc pen. Using it says professionalism at work and good taste at lecture hall.

And when he's on the go (or just keeping the volume down), these will help. While the price is controversial, AirPods Max really does have the punches. Classically cool.

Cold coffee is unacceptable—don't @ me—whether he's cramming it out at library or typing it out at the corporate office. This'll help.

Streamline his seemingly never-ending collection of cables with this handy charging station that can power up his iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at once.

He'll lose his keys, his laptop, his luggage. With a pack of AirTags, at least he won't call you to complain about it.

Class rings stopped being cool ages ago. But this elegant signet ring will be an everyday staple.

Upgrade his wake up with the Loftie Alarm Clock that's packed with sleep tools. He'll never want to hear iPhone's alarm again.

Pulling out an overstuffed wallet is never a good move. He's going to need a proper cardholder.

A beautiful pocket-sized organizer for when he gets that first big job. Plus, he can refill it every year, so he can hold onto it for the rest of his days.

Varsity jackets won't do anymore—they've never done, frankly. Enter the waxed trucker jacket, a blend of Western pedigree and age-like-fine-wine quality. He'll end up looking like Ryan Gosling and Judd Nelson in no time.

A stylish watch, this one courtesy of a classic, entry-level design, is a minimalist accessory that will look good and go with anything. No need to break the $200-barrier for the kid's first automatic timepiece.

The best affordable carry-on for whatever far flung graduation trip he has planned.

He'll be well on his way.

Better acoustics, better fit, better resistance, better NC, and better price. Just better!

Honestly, it's easier this way. You're happy, he's happy. Plus, it comes in a cute lil box.

This cookbook was written by a father to his children when they went off to college, offering the 12 most essential recipes they need to know as adults. You don't know how to cook until you've read this.

No more Jansport backpacks for this kid—he's a working man now. Or hopefully he soon will be, and a professional-looking commuter pack from Everlane will help. Made from recycled materials, it has room for a laptop, books, water bottles, and plenty more.

One-up the mattress on the floor—and the second-hand IKEA frame he dug up on Facebook Marketplace—with the Floyd Bed Frame. It's a good bed frame. A great bed. A bed frame he'll have for years to come.