MENS CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

BUYING for him shouldn’t be any harder than buying for her. Here are some gift ideas.

Action: You could treat him to an experience he’ll never forget — maybe a joy flight, go-karting, a parachute jump or a Story Bridge climb.

If you’re game, get a double pass and go with him.

Books: Biographies and autobiographies on businessmen, sports or pop stars and politicians are popular .

DVDs: A movie, documentary, concert or series on DVD is something the man in your life can share with the family.

Food: Cooking is something that can’t be encouraged enough — gourmet items like marinades and chutneys or utensils for the barbecue or outdoor kitchen are likely to inspire him.

Ginger, liqueur-filled or dark chocolates and nuts — chocolate coated or otherwise — are also popular with the fellas.

Fragrance: The range of deodorants, colognes and aftershaves on the market has exploded in recent years, so a gift pack, bottle or can of something he likes (or you think he’ll like) is an option.

Little things: Wallets, cufflinks and things with a personalised touch all make great gifts.

Magazines: A subscription to one of his favourite magazines is a gift that keeps on giving.

Some publishers offer discounts on multiple subscriptions over a range of titles so you may be able to combine purchases.

Music: A gift card entitling him to digital downloads, a CD or even a ticket to a concert make great and often unexpected gift ideas.

Outdoor: If fishing and camping are his thing, he won’t be hard to buy for.

A new tackle box or bag, camping chair or lantern will make his next trip outdoors all the more enjoyable.

Vouchers: If he’s a bit of a handyman, a voucher from a hardware store is destined to be a winner.

Vouchers are also available for book, outdoor and entertainment stores to make the man in your life happy this Christmas.

Wearables: Ties, socks and shirts make great standby gifts.

Whisky: If he likes a good scotch or bourbon whiskey, lash out and buy him something special.