Whatever age your brother, when it comes to his birthday present, it’s nice to get him something special. Whether he’s a gamer with a weak spot for fresh pasta or an athletic sibling who has gotten into horticulture, we’ve found gift suggestions for every kind of brother. While most of these gifts are available on Amazon, we’ve found some options elsewhere for those who like to shop around. We’ve also included recommendations from the Strategist archives like chef-approved sea salt and a pop star’s favourite caffeine eye cream.
For the brother with a Mexican cola habit
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If he’s bulk-ordering Jarritos by the crate, he might like a DIY alternative.
For the brother who prefers something more grown-up
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If he’s more likely to order a case of Beaujolais, consider these inexpensive wine glasses.
For the brother who hates clothes shopping
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These were rated the very best men’s jeans in our extensive deep dive.
For the brother who got into succulents during lockdown
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Experts told us this mini-kit is great for looking after smaller plants.
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You could bundle the gardening tools with this hard-working hand cream, which would help keep his hands soft.
For the brother who prefers a starter to a pudding
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If he always chooses cheese over chocolate, then this (chef-approved) fancy salt would be a nice gift.
For the brother with a serious sweet tooth
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If you always nicked his pick ’n’ mix as kids, consider this olive branch.
For the brother who still uses a manual brush
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Give the gift of oscillation.
For the brother who puts sriracha on everything
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Open his eyes (and taste buds) to other sauces like this pineapple habanero, which would be great on anything from salads to scrambled eggs.
For the brother who (still) doesn’t act his age
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For the brother who WhatsApps his personal trainer
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This highly rated massager will ease the agony of leg day.
For the brother who never skips cardio at HIIT
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This under-the-desk set of pedals will allow him to get a workout in even when he’s in back-to-back Zooms.
For the brother who just bought his first home
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Get those bare walls covered in some tasteful prints.
For the brother who never misses PopMaster
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Not only is the sound quality of this Roberts Bluetooth radio excellent, the grey colour and gold detailing are particularly nice.
For the brother who has mastered crane pose
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For the brother whose agnolotti rivals the special at Ombra
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This ravioli-cutter set will ensure his pasta looks as good as it tastes.
For the brother who can’t stop scrolling
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If his phone is always in need of juice, this sleek, minimalist charger would make a nice gift.
For the brother who checks his phone at 3 a.m.
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If one quick check of the time turns into a 40-minute doomscroll, this alarm clock — which can project the time on the ceiling — might help break his habit.
For the brother who checks his phone at 3 a.m., 4 a.m., and 5 a.m.
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Enriched with vitamin C and caffeine, this cooling eye-roller will help with doomscrolling-induced eye bags.
For the brother who doesn’t ‘do’ skin care
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This inexpensive gel moisturiser is a favourite among Strategist readers and staff alike.
For the brother who makes his own cold brew
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Give him a reusable cup so he can take his brew with him on his Sunday stroll.
For the brother who grinds his own beans
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For the brother who keeps losing his AirPods
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These grippier alternatives come recommended by dancer William Bracewell and have a similar battery life and sound quality as the AirPods.
For the brother who lusts after Le Creuset
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This set of miniatures would be ideal for dinner parties — think of them as a starter set.
For the brother who always manages to lose his keys
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For the brother who likes to post an OOTD
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For the brother who is partial to a mojito
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If he’s looking for a way to switch up his favourite drink, using golden rum — like this kind from Cornwall — produces what bartenders call a dirty mojito.
For the brother who is partial to St. Germain
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These grapefruit bitters (along with some grapefruit juice) can be added to make a Frenchie. They would also be great in a pisco sour.
For the brother who shops on Depop
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For the brother who can’t keep his peace lily alive
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Experts told us the pothos makes a great plant for beginners as you can see it grow quite quickly.
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For the brother who is decidedly indoorsy
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For the brother who is indoorsy (but desperately needs a holiday)
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For the brother who is starting a new job
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And how about a nice pen to go with it? This mechanical ballpoint has a satisfying click and a pleasing grip.
For the brother who hot-desks at Palmspace
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A protective hardshell case will make his commute (and after-work drinks) a little easier on his MacBook.
For the brother who never carries a brolly
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This raincoat — beloved by stylists, musicians, and outdoorsy types — will keep him dry instead.
For the brother who gave up meat this year
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This vegan cookbook has 250 recipes including po’boy roasted aubergine and grilled yuca tortillas.
For the brother who gave up takeaways this year
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This programmable rice cooker is nice enough to leave out on the counter.
For the brother who is chef-y (but has been using the same Ikea knife for years)
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From our look at the best knife sets on Amazon: a really affordable set that will cover all bases.
For the new brother
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This book — with plenty of different textures — would be a lovely gift for a little brother.
For the brother who got seriously into vinyl
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For the brother who has trouble tidying up
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Give him this highly rated robot vacuum, and he can make as much mess as he likes.
For the brother who loves to jimmy and pry
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This six-centimeter Swiss Army knife is perfect for anyone adventurous.
For the brother who is a top-tier doodler
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If his notebooks look like mini works of art, maybe he’d like a new medium. These watercolours came recommended by Strategist contributor (and artist) Natalya Lobanova.
For the brother who doesn’t know what to do with his hair
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A spritz of this salt spray in his locks will add volume and texture — but not look gunky.
For the brother who truly has no idea what to do with his hair
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