Holiday gift ideas for GenX & Boomer Men

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You don’t need another tie, tool, baseball cap, or “man cave” sign for the garage. What can you really use this holiday season? If you’re like most men over 50, you appreciate gadgets that simplify your life, help you relax and recover, or consider (and capture) your legacy in words and photos.

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This gift guide features suggestions for active dads and grandpas rediscovering hobbies, passions, and past times after retirement.

Nikon Z5 II Camera

For the aspiring photographer who needs a camera that’s easy to use in any setting to snap pro-quality pics of virtually any subject, the Nikon Z5 II camera is sure to be a top seller this holiday season. With built-in presets, video capabilities, and advanced autofocus, this camera boasts the features of a higher end model. It’s not cheap – but you’re worth it.

iHealth Dual-Channel TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator

Active, adventurous men may be feeling the effects of years of physical activity. The body may not recover as quickly as it used to from endeavors like riding a dirt bike or intense workouts. Fortunately, technology makes it easier to address sore muscles and back pain at home.

The iHealth dual-channel TENS unit muscle stimulator is easy to use, with a large LED screen, multiple sizes of electrode pads for back, shoulders, or wrists, and up to 24 treatments with 15 different intensity levels. Long battery life and a handy storage bag make the unit a convenient travel companion, too.

Wallaroo Men’s Summit Sun Hat

It’s time to level up your hat collection with a stylish addition that keeps you cool while protecting your head from the sun. The Wallaroo Hat Company put the utmost thought into their Summit Sun Hat made from UV-blocking fabric with a 3.5-inch brim for maximum sun protection. The micro-fiber fabric folds flat for easy transport in your suitcase, so it will always be ready for your next hike, beach trip, or outdoor adventure.

Mammotion YUKA Mini 500H Robotic Lawn Mower

Just because you may have extra time in retirement doesn’t mean you want to spend it mowing the lawn. If you’ve recently downsized to a smaller property, the Mammotion YUKA Mini 500H robotic lawn mower makes outdoor maintenance a breeze. Easy to use, the tiny lawn bot maps your yard (up to 0.25 acres at one time) with advanced AI vision and allows you to select the cutting height and mowing paths to create the lush lawn you’ve always dreamed of.

Weber Spirit EP-325/425 Grill

Best-selling barbecue grill brand, Weber, celebrates its 30^th anniversary this holiday season, with a modern redesign of the classic Spirit model. The new model includes proprietary Boost Burner technology to reach a searing temperature of 750°F for perfect grill marks every time. The stainless-steel control panel and digital thermometer are easy to read and easy to clean. If you remember your first Weber grill and summer cookouts with the kids, it may be time to upgrade. Choose from 3-burner (E-325) or 4-burner (E-425) models.

Lou Malnati’s Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Even the best grill masters appreciate a good meal prepared by someone else, especially when it’s Chicago deep dish pizza that you can’t find in many places outside the Windy City. A thoughtful gift for the foodie who has everything (except a good local pizza place!) each 9-inch deep dish pizza is hand-made with vine-ripened tomatoes and Wisconsin cheese. Choose from cheese, sausage or pepperoni varieties.

Grandpa’s Story: A Memory and Keepsake Journal for My Family

Have you been thinking about your life purpose and legacy lately? That’s perfectly natural as we age. Reflecting on the past can be a good way to redefine your purpose, and capture memories for your children, grandchildren and future generations to enjoy. Grandpa’s Story: A Memory and Keepsake Journal for My Family is a gorgeous, hardcover volume with a lay-flat design for easy writing. Guided prompts make it easy to capture special moments, words of wisdom, and thoughts you want to preserve for future generations.