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Whether he’s a certified Italophile or simply loves to cook, this precisely calibrated pasta machine from an Italian company that’s been around since the 1930s is a classic and comes recommended by a pasta pro.
After sticking this Tom Colicchio–approved, “perfect meat every time” thermometer in his T-bone, he can monitor its temperature from his phone up to 165 feet away.
The latest Fitbit is an activity tracker, step counter, heart-rate monitor, and much more. It has various goal-oriented exercise modes for activities like running, swimming, cycling, and yoga and also offers sleep analysis.
A Twitch-streamer-approved microphone will set him apart from the other tinny-sounding podcasters — and it plugs into a USB port, so it doesn’t require advanced tech skills to set up.
This stylish radio is just that — a radio. It does AM/FM and nothing else. But as dad will tell you, that’s the point.
This utility cart will help him schlep his stuff across the sand, and it turns into a comfortable beach lounger.
The Philips Norelco 7700 is our best-in-class electric razor. “Norelco definitely leads the way with its electric rotary razors,” says Patrick Butler, senior director of creative and technical at Floyd’s 99 Barbershop.
There’s always something dashing about whipping out a nice umbrella. After testing 37 of them, we declared Davek’s wind-resistant, comfortable-to-hold, stylish-looking, fast-drying model as one of our absolute favorites.
Chiropractor David Perna of Back & Body Medical told us the Hypervolt is “used a lot by therapists, masseuses, chiropractors, and athletes alike,” adding that it is “also great for personal use to massage sore muscles” because he can hold it so the head hits the exact spot that’s bothering him.
If throwing away perfectly good food is his worst nightmare, consider this vacuum sealer that does more than just replace Tupperware — you can use it to ferment vegetables, cure meat, sous-vide, and more. Anthony Accardi, co-owner of Brooklyn’s Transmitter Brewing, says, “You can marinate something for ten minutes instead of overnight and get the same amount of flavor. I cure pastrami, bacon, and ham in it.”
“If you want to see a grown chef cry, gift them an Ooni,” Strategist food and dining writer Emma Wartzman writes. If he’s been fiddling with his pizza setup, he’ll appreciate this outdoor oven, which can get as hot as 950 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Levo II took the top spot in our roundup of cannabis infusers. And it even makes a great gift for dads who prefer baking the traditional way: “You can even get extra chef-y and play around with making non-cannabis infusions in it as well: Basil finishing oil, lavender honey, pandan coconut cream — you’ll find yourself wanting to infuse everything,” says Stephanie Hua, founder and chief confectioner of Mellows and author of the cookbook Edibles.
If he’s really into stargazing, a pair of binoculars designed specifically for observing the night sky like these from Celestron will allow Dad to see constellations much faster than setting up a telescope. They come recommended by Strategist contributor Steven John, who says the binoculars “let me see details on the surface of the moon I thought were reserved for Apollo astronauts.”
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There are two types of coffee-loving people: those who simply need caffeine to wake up and those who measure, grind, filter, and agitate to get the perfect brew. Whichever camp your recipient falls into, chances are there’s a gift out there that can improve their coffee routine. And to help you find the perfect one, we talked with dozens of baristas, coffee roasters, and other coffee nerds about their own go-to ideas. We’ve also written a lot about coffee products in the past, so we combed through all of those stories and pulled the most special items to add to this list. Below you’ll find kettles, grinders, coffee makers (including some very chic cold-brew makers just in time for iced-coffee season), coffee accessories, mugs — and, of course, coffee itself.
If your coffee lover prefers cold brew, MochaBox Coffee co-owners Harlin Thomas II and Floyd Sartin suggest giving them this “affordable, easy to use” cold-brew-maker. For $30, you get a handsome device made with glass and steel, two materials that are much easier to clean and last far longer than similarly priced contraptions made of plastic. They note this would be particularly thoughtful for a coffee drinker who dabbles in tea (or lives with a tea lover) because it “doubles as a nice iced-tea-maker.”
“This is my favorite dripper” for pour-over coffee, says Zachery Elbourne, the general manager of Burly Coffee in Bedford-Stuyvesant. He says the porcelain, made-in-Japan Origami dripper is “beautiful” — and we have to agree, especially because it comes in 11 colors. But the dripper is “also secretly very nerdy,” according to Elbourne, who says the coffee it produces “actually tastes different.” He says Origami makes its own filters to use with the dripper, or he suggests using the Kalita Wave 185 filters above, another barista favorite. If you’re worried it won’t be fancy enough to impress your coffee lover, Elbourne told us he has “14 different home-brewing devices,” but his Origami dropper is “the one that gets used 95 percent of the time.”
Ally Walsh, co-founder of Canyon Coffee in Los Angeles, prefers this ceramic dripper when making pour-over, which she’s been using for the past few years. “The way that it pulls the coffee out is really smooth,” she says. The company attributes this to the conical shape and spiral ridges inside, which help the water flow down in an even way. When you order, you can add a set of filters to go with.
This is the go-to home cold-brew-maker for Julia Shaw, director of marketing at Devoción Coffee in New York. “It’s super easy to use, quick to clean up, sleek-looking, and produces a smooth, full-bodied cup every time,” she says. You simply fill the mesh filter in the center with coarsely ground beans, put water in the glass compartment, and let it sit for 12 to 16 hours.
Gift IdeasMichael Phillips, global director of education and engagement at Blue Bottle Coffee, likes this model from Hario. He calls it a go-to gift for coffee lovers in his life because “it lands squarely in the middle of the Venn diagram of coffee function, ease of use, and good design.” He also says it produces a clean-tasting cup of cold brew with no dilution needed.
When it comes to ways to brew coffee, the original six-cup glass Chemex is a classic that we named one of the best single-serve coffee makers out there. Yasmina Palumbo, a co-owner of Mud Coffee in New York City says it would make a nice gift for anyone who is (or could be) interested in the “process” of making pour-over coffee. “My partner swears by the glass Chemex,” she says. “It’s quite fancy-looking and was designed by a chemist. He loves the process of boiling the water and pouring it over, as well as the smooth flavor it renders.” John Bettencourt, the head roaster at Oslo Roasters, is a fan, telling us you don’t need to be a barista or coffee nerd to make delicious coffee with a Chemex. “It’s simple to use, elegant, and the specially made paper filters contribute to a very clean cup of coffee.”
Connie Blumhardt, the publisher of Roast magazine, recommends Hay’s Sowden Coffee Pot, which is made of colorful porcelain and features a “micro-thin” stainless-steel filter to infuse coffee grounds into hot water, similar to how you would make tea in a teapot. “It’s simple to use and produces a balanced brew,” she says. “I love the sleek design and neutral color schemes. Makes me feel like I’m in Europe.” Joe Palozzi of City of Saints Roasters is another fan of this coffee pot, and not just because of its brew quality. “While it’s similar in mouthfeel to a French press, it’s vastly easier to clean with its removable micro-filter,” he told us, adding that the pot “looks pretty good on the counter with tulips in it, too, just in case you ever stop making coffee at home.”
Strategist contributor Matthew Kassel says the best brew he’s ever had at home comes from this playful stovetop coffee maker. It works by boiling water in the bottom chamber, then flipping the whole thing over so it filters through. When you remove the emptied part, you have a small pot of hot coffee, the perfect amount for one person, Kassel says. He also appreciates the consistency it creates: “The texture doesn’t get as muddy as French-press coffee, and it’s a little less intense than Moka coffee, which can sometimes get overwhelmingly strong.”
The Bonavita is the go-to coffee maker for industry folks. Ken Nye, the owner of Ninth Street Espresso, says it maintains the industry-standard temperature for brewing, which many other machines don’t. George Howell, owner and founder of George Howell Coffee, explains that it also creates a very smooth cup due to its flat-bottomed basket (where the grounds go) and showerlike spout, both of which ensure consistent water distribution and extraction.
While certainly a splurge, you can’t get much more solid than Breville machines if you’re searching for an espresso-maker to gift someone — and many experts agree. This one is on the lower end of the spectrum (though not the absolute lowest) and is said to be “a great entry model” by one pro.
More affordable is the Wacaco Picopresso, recommended to us by Suyog Mody and James McCarthy, the founder and the coffee educator, respectively, at Brooklyn’s Driftaway Coffee. While it’s marketed as a portable espresso-maker that’s good for travel (a fantastic gift for the person in your life who already has a fancy setup), there’s no reason it can’t be employed at home too. Its super-compact size may even be essential for people with small kitchens.
More affordable is the Wacaco Picopresso, recommended to us by Suyog Mody and James McCarthy, the founder and the coffee educator, respectively, at Brooklyn’s Driftaway Coffee. While it’s marketed as a portable espresso-maker that’s good for travel (a fantastic gift for the person in your life who already has a fancy setup), there’s no reason it can’t be employed at home too. Its super-compact size may even be essential for people with small kitchens.
Another gift for the coffee lover on the go: this foldable brewer. It’s a suggestion from Mody, who says other options people tend to take with them when traveling (like the Aeropress below) are somewhat bulky. The Pourigami, however, is made of three thin panels that flatten for packability’s sake and expand into a triangle shape when you are ready to make coffee. “It’s super-easy to assemble and disassemble,” he says. “I’ve been traveling for the past ten days and have used it twice every day.”
Tyler Gooding of Passenger Coffee in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a huge fan of Aeropress that also made our list of the best single-serve coffee makers. “This is my go-to because it requires less fancy tools than a lot of brewers,” he says. “You don’t necessarily need a kettle or a scale. Everyone always freaks out when I say that, but trust me: If you use the scoop and water up to the correct line, your cup of coffee is going to taste great.” Passenger actually uses the Aeropress for single cups of coffee at both locations because it’s such a consistent cup — “more so than a pour-over,” Gooding says.
“This is a supercool piece of equipment,” Shaw says. “You can get hot coffee and cold brew in one device, which is super rare.” In both cases, it makes your drink in a matter of minutes (especially impressive in the case of cold brew, which usually takes at least half a day) because of a vacuum that pulls the water through your grounds with more force than a standard machine.
Award-winning barista Erika Vonie says a gift that will continue to surprise even the most jaded of coffee drinkers is a subscription to a service like Trade, which “allows you to customize the kind of beans that will arrive” based on the coffee you like, whether light, dark, nutty, or fruity. Indeed, Trade’s selection is so wide we named it the best overall subscription service on the market. Every time you try a bag, you can give it a thumbs-up or not and the company will use that information to hone in on your preferences over time. Plus the dashboard and app make it easy to change the delivery frequency, grind setting, and tasting notes.
For someone truly interested in learning more about what they’re drinking, another of our favorite subscriptions comes from Brooklyn-based Driftaway — in particular, the Explorer Coffee Kit, which ships with five bags of beans, each with a different two-ounce blend from around the world. Recipients can take notes on a provided chart about what they taste (to help zero in on their preferences) or do it alongside an expert on a Zoom call.
If you suspect that your recipient might want something a bit more straightforward than Trade or Driftaway, try Blue Bottle’s subscription, which we named our most reliable pick. Their offerings are simpler with four coffee blends, a single-origin coffee, a few varieties for espresso, and a couple of nontraditional offerings like a New Orleans–style coffee made with chicory.
A recent Strategist favorite, Cometeer coffee pods contain a flash-frozen concentrate made from beans sourced from great independent coffee roasters across the country. You thaw them one at a time (they never really go bad), then add cold water and ice or hot water, depending on the season. You’re guaranteed a cup that tastes as though it came from your favorite local shop.
If you’re looking for a nonrecurrent gift, coffee professional LaNisa Williams (who works with cafés and restaurants in Los Angeles with a particular focus on BIPOC-owned businesses) says your recipient may be more surprised to receive Vietnamese coffee, a style she loves. Williams buys hers from Nguyen Coffee Supply and says this kit from the company — which includes a phin filter and a bag of beans — will teach anyone how to prepare coffee the Vietnamese way. “They roast all their own beans,” she says of the company, “and the alternate brewing device is awesome.”
Cxffee Black is an organization that seeks to “Make Coffee Black Again” by amplifying the work of African American members of the U.S. coffee community and bringing them closer together. Plus, Williams says, it “makes some of the best coffee I’ve tasted.” That’s why she recommends gifting Cxffee Black’s monthly subscription, which includes a bag of its Guji Mane blend each month along with a poster, exclusive music playlists, and “first dibs on exclusive coffees,” according to the organization.
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These shades are part of ultramarathoner Emily Halnon’s running kit, and she likes them because they never slip or bounce when she’s running, skiing, or climbing. Plus the frames and lenses come in a ton of fun color combinations, so you can pick the perfect pair for your giftee.
Professional rock climber Alex Honnold powered through his recent 32-hour continuous mountain mission almost exclusively with ProBar Bolts. They’re a tasty snack for any endurance athlete. “It’s hard to fuel big pushes in the mountains, and these are one of the best things that I’ve found,” he says.
Chris Chavez, founder of the running-commentary website and podcast network Citius Mag, swears by this running belt for carrying his phone and other essentials. “It doesn’t even look like I’m wearing it when it’s over my shorts and under my shirt,” he says.
While performing self-massage with a foam roller might not be quite as relaxing as a massage in a spa, devoting a few minutes to rolling out your muscles after each run is important for staying loose and preventing injuries. The extra-firm TriggerPoint has raised bumps and lines to get even deeper into muscle tissue. “It’s just the right density to be effective without bruising,” says Radan Sturm, the founder of the Liftonic studio. “It’s the perfect size that allows you to target all major parts of the body, while being compact enough to travel with.”
For runners who regularly run off-road or on trails where there aren’t any fountains, a handheld water bottle lets them take their hydration on the go. Roche likes that this model, with its simple and ergonomic design, isn’t a hassle to carry while running. “The 18-ounce handheld is curved to fit in your hand, and I usually forget about it after ten minutes,” he says.
The runner you’re shopping for has likely already read Born to Run (which David Spandorfer, a co-founder of running-apparel brand Janji, calls “the preeminent running book of all time”). So instead of gifting that title, impress them with the author’s newest book, Running With Sherman. It’s about his experience running with, and ultimately adopting, a donkey. “I’m almost through this right now, and honestly, I had no idea I’d ever be rooting for a donkey so much in my life,” says Erin Mink Garvey, a blogger at Running Ruminations.
Figuring out where to stash your phone and keys while running is often a hassle, especially for women whose shorts don’t have much pocket space. As a solution, Garvey likes the waterproof Koala Clip sports bra pouch. “It’s designed to sit on the back of a sports bra, making it fairly easy to access mid-run if need be, but with the peace of mind that everything is secure,” she says. “No bounce, no chafe — can’t go wrong.”
Health-conscious runners will likely prefer a gel like Spring that’s all-natural and vegan. Roche says the canaberry flavor (containing banana, strawberry, and maple syrup) is a top pick among the athletes he coaches. With a box of 20 gels, runners won’t be caught before a run without their fuel.
Shorts are the foundations of a runner’s wardrobe, with lots of dedicated athletes wearing them well into the fall and winter. An inexpensive pick for guys, writer and runner Steven John says, these “lightweight, quick-drying, and secure-fitting shorts are suitable for use in just about any conditions.” He likes that they have a liner that’s supportive but not too snug if you’re wearing tights underneath to stay warm.
For a comparable women’s pair, try these affordable Nike shorts. Former Strategist senior writer Karen Iorio Adelson has worn them for everything from 5Ks to marathons, and they’ve always been comfortable with no annoying chafing or riding up, she says. They last forever and, with a 3.5-inch inseam, they’re neither too long nor too short.
Dog parents like to bring their pup along on the road or trails, too. This hands-free leash attaches to your waist so it doesn’t mess with your stride. Annie Grossman — the owner and co-founder of School for the Dogs and co-founder of Store for the Dogs — says that, compared to regular leashes, this has “a little bit more flexibility so that if the dog goes to one side or the other, it’s not going to be pulling you along with him.”
Writer Alison Freer bought these compression socks for her mom when she was recovering from surgery, but they’re just as useful for runners dealing with tight calves. Compression socks speed up muscle recovery and decrease muscle vibration caused by the high impact of running. Get the moisture-wicking ones to avoid overheating.
For the running obsessive in your life, consider this hat from Parisian running brand Satisfy, which makes distance apparel with a heavy emphasis on design.
I’ve been prepping these packs of overnight muesli each night before my morning runs, and they’ve quickly become my go-to breakfast and midday snack. I like how they’re super-easy to make (just add milk and mix in a jar) and how one pack keeps me full and satiated (there are 20 grams of protein per pack). Plus, they come in flavors that actually taste good, like maple and almonds, chai, and cocoa.
The running brand Janji makes some of the most unique pieces (it works with local artists from different regions each season — like the current French West Indies collection) that are highly functional. “I love how soft and lightweight it is, while offering more warmth and coverage than a short-sleeved T-shirt,” says Adelson. It actually gets its smooth feeling from Supima cotton. Cotton clothing is generally taboo in the running world, since it holds on to moisture and takes longer to dry than wool or synthetic materials, but Janji blended it with polyester for a shirt that both feels good and regulates your temperature.
The typical trade-off with packs designed for running is that more space translates to a bulkier bag, and the more bulk you have, the more the pack is prone to move around while you run. Janji’s Multipass Sling offers a ton of space to carry around your essentials, but thanks to a cross-body strap that locks it into place, you can jog or run without all the jostling. It’s the best thing I bought in 2022.
This long-sleeved shirt looks like your typical winter base layer, but it features such a cool innovation that it’s shocking no one else thought of it first: the watch-window. It’s a little hole on the wrist so you can view your GPS watch while still keeping your shirtsleeves pulled down to cover your hands. If you’ve ever spent a cold run with one hand exposed so you can check your pace, you’ll realize how ingenious this is. “I have a few of Oiselle’s tops with watch-windows, and they make a huge difference in my cold-weather running,” says Adelson.
In our roundup of the best gym shorts for men, we picked the sleek Tracksmith Session shorts as the best pair for running. “The Session shorts feel most at home during runs, of course, but they work just as well for sweaty, aerobic gym sessions,” we wrote. I’ve used both the five- and seven-inch-inseam versions of the Session and like how buttery soft they feel against the skin.
With quick-digesting sugar, caffeine for even more energy, and amino acids to promote muscle recovery, this chocolate-flavored gel is Adelson’s favorite for tough efforts. “Plus it just tastes really good. I find it reminiscent of chocolate frosting but with a pinch of salt to keep it from being way sweet,” she says. A box of 24 should get a runner through a training cycle and, if you aren’t sure what flavor the runner likes, there’s always the variety pack.
Gifts for WomenPro runner Mary Cain tends to run cold, but this merino-wool half-zip from Tracksmith lends her the right amount of insulation and breathability.
I’ve been running in Article One frames since 2018; they’re particularly great because of the wide, grippy, yet soft nose pads, which don’t budge, even as you bob up and down and sweat. The chunky, clear frames make the Avalon also my favorite pair of shades to wear when I’m not running.
Strategist contributor Rio Viera-Newton loves her portable Theragun Mini. “Of my many purchases this year, my wisest investment has undoubtedly been my Theragun Mini — a massage-therapy tool beloved by physical therapists, trainers, and athletes (including basketball player Kyrie Irving) that helped relieve my back, neck, and shoulder pain after a bad accident,” she says. “Once I actually powered the thing up, I was taken aback by its might — at three different speeds, it vigorously vibrates to loosen up muscles, while the attachment ball thrusts up and down, massaging deep into those sore spots.”
When we asked a few runner friends what gifts they’d like to receive, several mentioned a new GPS watch, often singling out Garmin by name. Garmin’s entry-level running watch, the Forerunner 45, lets runners track their runs and check their pace, heart rate, and distance mid-run; it offers the ability to preprogram interval workouts and lots of other features. City Coach co-founder and head coach Jonathan Cane told us that the previous version of this watch would “certainly do the trick for a new runner, and will be adequate even for a more hard-core athlete.” It’s safe to say the new one will do the same.
Dylan Bowman, a professional ultrarunner and participant in the Wings for Life World Run for spinal-cord-injury research, knows that not all headphones are built for the demands of runners. He says he’s had to buy five or six pairs of AirPods over the past few years since they can’t stand up to his intense training. This year, he’s hoping to receive a pair of Jaybird Vista earbuds that are actually designed for running since they’re a favorite among his fellow athletes. Even if the runner in your life isn’t competing in 100-mile races, they’ll appreciate that these earbuds are totally waterproof and sweatproof, super-lightweight, and come with three interchangeable buds for getting a perfect fit.
Even more intense than your standard foam roller (and therefore, more effective), the R8 roller wraps around your muscles to attack soreness from all sides. “The spring-loaded rollers dig as deep as I want, with a gripping massage that feels like strong hands,” says Jonathan Beverly, editor-in-chief of PodiumRunner and author of Your Best Stride. “I keep it next to my desk and use it nearly daily.” Carrie Tollefson, a member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic team and national fitness director for Moms on the Run, recommends the R8 because it’s travel-friendly and lets you work all the major running muscles without having to roll on the floor.
For runners going longer distances who need more water than can fit in a handheld, this hydration vest features two soft flasks that hold a total of one liter. It includes a backpack for stashing essentials, like a windbreaker for when the weather changes. Salomon vests are a favorite of Tom Daly, co-founder of the running and yoga lifestyle brand District Vision, who says, “Salomon cranks out the best light- and mid-weight vest packs.”
For runners going longer distances who need more water than can fit in a handheld, this hydration vest features two soft flasks that hold a total of one liter. It includes a backpack for stashing essentials, like a windbreaker for when the weather changes. Salomon vests are a favorite of Tom Daly, co-founder of the running and yoga lifestyle brand District Vision, who says, “Salomon cranks out the best light- and mid-weight vest packs.”
Adelson is a big fan of these stretchy Lululemon tights that come in a ton of colors and have deep pockets on the thigh for her phone, energy gels, and keys. And she’s not alone: Dianna Falzarano, the director of TRX programming at Flex Studios, says, “They’re pretty tight so you don’t have to be constantly pulling them up.” And Helaine Knapp, the founder and CEO of the rowing studio CITYROW, adds that “the fit and style make me feel like I can conquer the world.”
We included sweat- and water-resistant Jabra Elite 85t earbuds among the picks in our Best In Class roundup and especially like the button that temporarily pauses the Elite’s noise-cancelling features so you can hear traffic around you or chat with your running partner.
This high-end watch is designed for ultrarunners like professional endurance runner Susie Chan, who regularly compete in races up to 50 or 100 miles long (or longer) on difficult terrain. Besides its military-grade durability, the watch includes a compass and altimeter, and keeps track of your speed on both uphill and downhill sections of your runs. Chan loves that the Grit X “has a function that reminds you when to drink and eat, monitors sleep patterns, and gives you mobility exercises to keep you strong.”
For runners who compete in triathlons, this Garmin watch tracks biking and swimming metrics. It boasts a 14-hour battery life, which comes in handy during longer events like Ironman races. According to Steph Willett — a triathlete and the team manager of Volée, a global community of female runners created by the apparel brand Oiselle — for a watch with so many features, this one “is light, fairly intuitive, and doesn’t look like a calculator on my wrist.”
If you like the idea of gifting your favorite runner a GPS watch but maybe want something they’ll wear when they’re not running, consider buying an Apple Watch. It has lots of the same functionality as the GPS watches above, according to Meghan Takacs, a running trainer for the fitness app Aaptiv. “The Apple Watch is a good option to help novices appreciate accountability and structure,” she says. “It offers a daily steps goal to meet, along with reminders to get them in [and] the ability to sync popular apps.” Plus, your recipient will likely enjoy this watch so much that they will keep it on at all times, running or not. (Experts we polled across various fitness disciplines named the Apple Watch the best overall activity tracker, whether you’re running laps on the track or just taking a stroll around town.)
One splurge-worthy pick for the data-minded runner is the Oura Ring, which looks like a wedding band but is actually a streamlined wellness tracker that measures resting heart rate, sleep time and quality, body temperature, activity level, and much more. Bowman says it’s “the best gift I’ve received recently that’s supported my life as an athlete,” telling us, “I use it mostly to gauge my recovery and sleep quality, which has a tremendous impact on my training and performance. It gives me an amazing visual into how my body is responding to different inputs, from my level of exercise to the foods and beverages I consume.”
“A dedicated running stroller is a luxury but can make a big difference in everyone’s enjoyment of their time on the run,” says Brian Hayes, the head of digital at the running-apparel brand Tracksmith and father of a 1-year-old. He particularly likes this Thule style because it moves smoothly, thanks to a locking front wheel and superior shock absorption.
As students prepare to take center stage at graduation (their diplomas finally in hand!), the last leg of this major milestone is officially here. And as new degree-holders gear up for their next chapter — whether that includes backyard grad parties, long-anticipated backpacking trips, job interviews, or maybe even more college — there’s no better time to celebrate the graduate in your life. With that in mind, we asked a handful of recent graduates about the things they actually want as they enter into the “real world.” Like the boys we spoke to, girls would also like cash to save up for an apartment or a vacation with their best friends. But if you would prefer to give something a tad more tangible, below we have 29 of the best gift ideas, according to recent college graduates.
If your grad is particularly active, Alana Dressely, a senior student athlete at the University of Minnesota, says an Apple Watch — which is our best-rated fitness tracker — would be an ideal gift because it provides the wearer with insightful metrics all day long, whether they’re working out or sleeping. Dressely says it will also keep your grad connected to their phone’s alerts, such as incoming calls and texts, even when they don’t want to be whipping out their device.
