Great Gifts for Even the Hardest-to-Shop-For Grandpas

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Some people just seem to be harder to gift shop for than others. Case in point: all of the grandfathers on your list. They insist they don't need anything, but of course they're more than deserving of an extra special gift chosen just for him. Maybe it's something unique to celebrate his love for his grandkids, maybe it's a little indulgence he'd never spring for for himself, or maybe it's something to to pay homage to his favorite hobby—whatever you're looking for, and whatever type of grandpa you're shopping for, we've searched for the very best gifts, for the sentimental to the totally luxurious that he's guaranteed to love.

Storyworth

Banish his writers block with this service that will help him mark down his memoirs. Each week, they send out prompts to help him spark inspiration so he can share his stories, and at the end of the year will collect them all into a hardbound book so his memories can be shared for generations to come.

Front Loading Kids Art Frame

For the grandpa who likes to show off all the kids's artwork, this frame is easy to update (it opens from the front, so he won't even have to take it off the wall to add the latest masterpiece) and can hold up to 100 pages for convenient storage too.

Opinel Wooden Handle Steak Knives

Steak guys will love these seriously sharp, appealingly pared-back French knives.

BocceRoll Lawn Game

Nothing brings a backyard BBQ together like a lawn game. This version brings your favorite arcade skee ball to the yard in a convenient roll-up format.

Renpho Foot Massager Machine

Help him indulge in a little R&R with this remote controlled foot massager, which features soothing heat plus 6 massage options to rub away those aches and pains.

A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about Grandpa

Give him something to feel great about with a book filled with words of love from their favorite grandkid.

Apple Watch Series 9

Whether he's a sporty type, a tech nut, or could use a hand staying on top of his health, the Apple Watch comes with a bevy of features that he'll love. It syncs with all of his Apple gadgets and can even help find a mislaid phone, includes dozens of built-in workout options to keep him on top of his game, and includes health monitoring for everything from sleep and heartrate to fall detection and the ability to take an ECG.

Leather Valet Tray

An elegant leather and suede catch-all tray will help him keep all his do-dads in order, and can be personalized with his monogram for an extra elegant touch.

NETVUE Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder with Camera

Make your favorite birder's day with this camera-enabled bird feeder. Weather- and waterproof, it includes a motion activated 1080P high resolution camera so he can keep track of all his feathered friends and enjoy all their beauty.

SRF Best Sellers

For the guy who loves meat, this collection of Snake River Farms's bestselling filets, ground beef, and hot dogs—all made from American Wagyu beef— and Kurobuta pork chops will have him ready to fire up the grill.

Sunday Set

So he's gotten into pickleball? These colorful paddles (each their their own canvas cover) will add an extra to his game.

eyebobs TV Party Premium Readers

It's a simple fact, he can never have top many readers, especially stylish ones like this striking teal pair.

Golf Scoring Tumbler

Help him stay on his game with a drink tumbler that also doubles as an easy-to-use score keeper for his next round of golf.

More: Gifts for Golf Loving Guys

New York Times Birthday Book

Take him on a trip through history with a book of headlines from his birthday on each year since his birth.

Challenger 7

The chunky shoe trend is still going strong, so up his cool cred and his comfort level with Hoka's famously foot-coddling sneakers.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Got a grandpa who loves to read? This water-resistant e-reader is perfect for all his needs: it's compact, can hold a whole library of books (plus the 2 million+ titles available to be instantly delivered to his device from Amazon), has a battery life of up to 10 weeks, and highly adjustable so he can choose his own font size and background temperature, plus has a specialized glare-free screen that can even be read in bright sunlight.

More: Gifts for Bookworms

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year

What better gift for a pappy who enjoys a good bourbon than an indulgent bottle of Pappy?

Henry TENCEL Modal Long PJ Set

Luxe up his lounging with a pair of these buttery soft PJs.

Grillmaster's Cookout Caddy

The grillmaster in your life will love this convenient, customizable caddie that can hold all his condiments and tools, not to mention a full paper towel roll and bottle opener, and can even be carved with his name.

Apple AirTag

From travel to keeping track of his wallet, these trackers will keep tabs on all his essentials—no more lost items!

Wooden Scrabble Board Game

What better to get for the man who constantly beats you at boardgames than a luxury version of his go-to entertainment? Made from solid wood, with faux-ivory tiles, and a built-in storage drawer, this Scrabble board is a real show piece.

Barbour Bedale Water Resistant Waxed Cotton Jacket

Sure, barn jackets are having a moment, but the great thing about this royal-favorite brand is that they'll never go out of style.

The James Brand The Carter

The handy man in your life will love this stainless steel pocket knife.

UGG Ascot Slipper

Shearling lined UGG slippers will ensure his feet have never been cozier.

Bartesian Starter Kit Bundle

Give him his own robot bartender in the form of this speedy gadget that can mix up over 60 cocktail recipes (think: classics like an Old Fashioned or a Lemon Drop to modern riffs like a Watermelon Margarita) in under 30 seconds.

Suits & Photos Personalized Playing Cards

Forget the standard deck—playing a hand with cards featuring personalized pics of his favorite people will make every game a winner.

Jordaan Horsebit Loafer

One shoe that every stylish man's shoe collection needs? The classic horsebit loafer.

Book Nook Reading Valet

This minimalist nook has everything he needs to perfect his reading routine—a book stand to hold his place, a drink slot, and a place to keep his reading glasses securely on hand.

Pura Car

If he spends a lot of time in his car or truck, this diffuser is just the ticket. Just set the fragrance of his choice to the intensity he wants, and the built in accelerometer will detect motion, so it puts of fresh scent while the car is rolling, and stops when the vehicle does.

Stellarscope

Dial in his love of stargazing with this scope that's designed to help him pinpoint more than 1,500 stars.

Arlo Neoprene Tech Organizer

Keep his tech essentials in order with this petite yet hardy neoprene organizer.

Cashmere Baseball Cap

For the ballcap aficionado, this cashmere version will add a dressier touch to his go-to topper.

Bormioli Italian Gin Glasses, Set of 4

If he's the sort to end a day with a crisp G&T, he'll love these classic balloon-shaped classes perfectly designed to take in the aromas of his favorite cocktail.

Le Labo Beard Oil

Grapeseed and jojoba oils will keep his beard looking and feeling its best, while the soft fragrance of bergamot, violet, tonka bean, and lavender turn this beard treatment into a grooming experience.

CurrentBody Skin LED Hair Regrowth Device

He might not splurge on it himself, but he'll surely enjoy the follicular boost of this editor-loved LED hair regrowth device.

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