Brothers-in-law can be challenging to shop for, especially if they haven’t been in the family long! However, you still want to make him feel special and loved by his new family. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re looking for gifts for brothers-in-law to celebrate a birthday, wedding, Christmas, or any other occasion, we have tons of ideas! Browse our list of brother-in-law gifts, including golf gifts, cocktail sets, and spa products for some manly pampering. You’re sure to find something he’ll love!
40 Cool Gift Ideas for Brothers-in-Law
The best gifts for brothers-in-law for any celebration.
Wallet Ninja Multitool Card
This makes a great, cheap, but extremely useful gift which means it’s perfect for a Christmas stocking stuffer or a small birthday present. The Wallet Ninja features 18 tools on one card including a screwdriver, bottle opener, can opener, fruit peeler, nail puller, and more. It’s TSA-friendly in the US and fits right in his wallet.
Cocktail Smoker Kit with Torch
If you’re looking for an unusual gift for brothers-in-law, this cocktail smoker kit fits the bill! It includes a smoke infuser, a torch, a cleaning brush, and different flavored wood chips. He can smoke foods or use the smoker to infuse whiskey, wine, or other liquors.
If he loves mixing up his own cocktails or even making his own beer, wine, or spirits, he’ll love trying this smoker out.
Essential Oil Shower Steamers
Make sure your brother-in-law gives off a pleasing and enjoyable scent with these steamers! The steamers are great for turning an everyday shower into a spa experience. Simply toss one in the corner of the shower and let it dissolve.
The essential oils will permeate the steam and leave him feeling refreshed and revived.
AuKing Mini Projector
If you’re wondering what to buy for a movie buff or someone who loves binge-watching the latest show, this mini projector makes a great brother-in-law gift! He can set it up in his bedroom, living room, or even outdoors for a neighborhood movie night. Built-in speakers mean he doesn’t have to worry about a separate sound system.
Personalized Cutting Board
Does your brother-in-law love cooking or grilling? Get him a personalized cutting board to do all his chopping and dicing on! This cutting board can be customized with his name and that of his spouse and their wedding day, making it a great engagement, wedding, or anniversary gift.
Oliva 6 Cigar Sampler
If your brother-in-law appreciates a good cigar, get him this sampler with six top-rated brands and a variety of tasting profiles. This sampler has something for new cigar aficionados and old-time smokers both. If you’re nice, perhaps he’ll even share!
Yootech Wireless Charger
The ease and convenience of a wireless charger make this an awesome gift idea for brothers-in-law! The charger works through most phone cases, so he can simply lay his phone on it while he’s sleeping or doing other tasks, and it will charge up. It charges the iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy, and AirPods Pro.
FreshJax Grilling Spice Gift Set
This spice set is perfect for anyone who loves grilling and trying new flavors! The spices are certified organic and have no artificial flavors. This brother-in-law gift includes spices like Peppered Habanero, Fresh Bay, Grill Master, and Smokey Southwest.
He’ll love trying them out on steaks, chicken, fish, and other foods!
Titleist TruFeel Custom Golf Balls
He’ll never lose his ball or confuse it for someone else’s when his name and picture are printed on it! These Titleist balls are of great quality, featuring top-of-the-line aerodynamics and a TruTouch core. Personalized balls would make an excellent gift for brothers-in-law for a bachelor party or birthday.
Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker
Show your brother-in-law what the fuss of cold brew coffee is all about. Cold brew is less acidic, and many people love the taste. This brewer is a great way to get started in the world of cold brew coffee.
The pot fits comfortably on a fridge shelf, and the airtight seal means the coffee stays fresh for up to two weeks.
Nintendo Switch
If your brother-in-law is a kid at heart, he’ll love getting his own Nintendo Switch to play! This set features three play styles – TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode. It has a touch screen and can run for up to nine hours on batteries.
He can connect via Wi-Fi to play with multiple other players, so perhaps you can even set up a family game if everyone promises to be nice!
Golf Lover's Whiskey Set
If your brother-in-law is obsessed with golf, he can now stare at golf balls even while he’s drinking! These golf glasses have a dome indentation at the bottom, and they fit over a coaster with a real golf ball embedded in it. They would be a great gag gift that he’ll actually really appreciate.
Men's Fleece Jogger Pant
These comfortable joggers make a great gift idea for brothers-in-law who want to relax and look stylish at the same time. A drawstring closure means he can adjust the waist to exactly his size. Elastic cuffs at the ankle are trendy – he’ll look good and be comfortable!
TOZO Mini Wireless Earbuds
Whether your brother-in-law likes to work out or travels a lot, these wireless earbuds will often come in handy! The surface of the earbuds is designed for comfort and they’re very light. They also feature dual-ear touch control so he can change the volume or song, pause, and answer calls.
Sasquatch Soap Bar
This soap smells like tea tree, cedarwood, and lemon with black walnut. He’ll smell like he just bathed in a mountain stream. The tin is funny, and the price is low, so you can get this brother-in-law gift for a birthday or Christmas present without breaking the bank.
adidas Men's Shower Slide
He’ll love these shower slides because not only are they stylish, they’re very comfortable. He can slip them on to run outside for a minute or to wear home from the gym. They also come in several colors so you can pick the ones he’ll like best.
Fitbit Versa 2 Health and Fitness Smartwatch
If your brother-in-law likes tracking his stats or just wants to begin living a healthier life, this smartwatch can help! The built-in GPS can track his exercise, the watch can monitor his heart rate, and it’s water-resistant to 50 meters. This makes a great gift for brothers-in-law who want to track their health!
Poker Chip Set With Aluminum Case
Set him up for poker night with this poker chip set! It comes with 500 poker chips in all colors, plus two decks of cards for games. There’s a big blind, a little blind, and a dealer button included as well. Everything is housed in a stylish aluminum case so it can be easily transported.
Amazon.com Gift Card
If you’re looking for a gift for a brother-in-law who has everything, an Amazon gift card is always a good choice. He can choose from thousands of gifts, and you can choose exactly what you want to spend! The gift card comes inside a specialty pop-up card, so you’ll have a nice-looking present to give to him that he can use later.
Bose Noise-Canceling Headphones
With these headphones, he can listen to his music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more and drown out all outside noise. The noise-canceling headphones work wonders, but he also has the option to choose an Aware mode so he can be tuned in to his environment. These are great gifts for commuters, travelers, or people who want to work at their desks and listen to music.
Craft Bar Sign
Help him set up his man cave with this authentic bourbon barrel sign. You can have it customized to display his name and an important date. He can hang it in his basement, office, or anywhere else he enjoys hanging out.
W&P Craft Cocktail Kit
This kit is perfectly packaged for travel, so your brother-in-law can make a Moscow mule on vacation! It contains all the ingredients to make two Moscow mules – he’ll just need to add liquor. The copper tin protects the ingredients, including ginger syrup and lime concentrate.
Whether he mixes up drinks in his own home or packs this for a fun trip, he’s sure to enjoy it!
Baseball Stadium Blueprints
If your brother-in-law loves baseball, he’ll appreciate a blueprint of his favorite stadium! Each illustration shares the history and architecture of the stadium. They also include the design specs and a list of major events that occurred there.
Sushi Socks
These socks are packaged in a fun box that makes them look like tasty rolls of sushi! When the socks are unfolded, they feature patterns like salmon, tuna, and cucumber maki. They would make a great brother-in-law gift for a guy who prides himself on having unique and interesting socks.
Royal Glass-Top Cigar Humidor
Help him keep his cigars fresh and protected with this glass-top humidor. The box is sealed to keep moisture out, and the humidor can hold 25-50 cigars, depending on their size. It has a rosewood finish and gold-plated hinges, so it looks classy and elegant as well.
Classic Literature Rocks Glass
Are you shopping for gifts for a brother-in-law who’s a literature buff? These glasses feature text from classic novels including Ulysses, The War of the Worlds, Moby Dick, and Don Quixote. He’ll love sitting down with a good book and a glass, celebrating the joys of reading.
Exploding Kittens
This weird and quirky game will draw in the entire family and makes an excellent gift for brothers-in-law. He can play with friends or keep it on hand for family game night. With disturbing cards depicting pig-a-corns, jackanopes, and portable cheetah butts, he’s in for a hilarious night of fun.
OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Speaker
If your brother-in-law is the life of the party, help him kick it up a notch with a portable Bluetooth speaker! Whether he’s playing it in the kitchen to dance while he cooks or singing along in the shower, he’ll enjoy being able to listen to his music. The speaker is water-resistant and suitable for indoors and out.
Deluxe Hot Sauce Making Kit
For guys who love hot sauce – the hotter, the better – a chance to make their own is the perfect gift! This deluxe ghost pepper kit is no joke and includes everything your brother-in-law will need to make 10 bottles of fiery hot sauce. The set includes bottles, caps, labels for customizing, a funnel, pH test strips, gloves, dried peppers, and more.
YETI Rambler 12 oz. Colster Can
This YETI Colster keeps beer, soda, and other drinks ice cold for a very long time. It can fit cans or bottles and is great for holding drinks while your brother-in-law is grilling, tailgating, or simply hanging out outdoors! It comes in a variety of colors, so you can pick his favorite.
Deluxe Grill Set
This set of grilling tools makes a great wedding present or housewarming gift for brothers-in-law who love to barbecue! The set includes a chef’s spatula, grilling tongs, a digital temperature fork, a basting brush, skewers, corn holders, and a cleaning brush. Everything can be stored in a sturdy aluminum carrying case.
Apple AirPods Pro
There’s a reason AirPods are so popular! They block outside noise, so your brother-in-law can hear his music, podcast, or audiobook. They also have a transparency mode so he can be attuned to the world around him.
Adaptive EQ tunes music automatically to his ears, and the pods come with three sizes of silicone tips so they’ll fit comfortably in his ear.
How to Stay Alive in the Woods Book
If your brother-in-law loves venturing into the woods, he’ll appreciate this book teaching him how to stay alive once he’s in there. It has advice on how to catch food without a gun, what plants he can eat, how to build a shelter, and how to signal for help. Hopefully, he’ll never need it, but it’s an interesting read all the same.
RAK Magnetic Pickup Tool
This is an awesome tool for anyone who does work around the house or loves to spend a weekend DIYing a project. Your brother-in-law can easily retrieve small metal items he’s dropped, like screws or nails, with the magnet on this tool. It also has a magnetic base and light, so he can put it on a magnetic surface and shine extra light on his project.
Handcrafted Gentleman's Gift Set
Every guy deserves a little pampering, and this set of products will do just that. The all-natural grooming kit includes handmade bar soap, lip balm, shea butter cream, and shave oil. It would be a great gift for a bachelor party or wedding day.
Best Brother-in-Law Ever Mug
This mug is a great option if you’re looking for things to show your appreciation and love for your brother-in-law! It’s a simple black-and-white color scheme, with the words written in simple type on the side. Whether you give this mug sincerely or tongue-in-cheek as a gag gift, he’ll still appreciate the sentiment!
Mixology Bartender Kit
This bartending kit will set your brother-in-law up with everything he needs to mix up delicious cocktails at home! It includes a shaker, a muddler, a spoon, liquor pourers, and other tools of the trade, plus a bamboo stand to store everything. He’ll be well on his way to manning his own home bar!
Wall-Mounted Recycled Ski Bottle Opener
Shopping for things to get a powder hound or ski fanatic? This cool wall-mounted ski bottle opener is perfect for a guy who loves his winter ski days! He can flip the top of his bottle off using the bottle opener on an old ski, then drop it in the can just below the opener.
This is a fun, quirky piece that would be perfectly mounted near a home bar or in a basement or den.
Make-Your-Own Guitar Pick Punch
He’ll never run out of picks again with this gift for brothers-in-law – a make-your-own guitar pick punch! He can punch picks out of old credit cards, hotel key cards, loyalty cards, and other plastic. It’s a fun way to ensure he has a never-ending supply of unique picks to use when he feels like playing.
Whiskey Globe Decanter Set
This whiskey decanter set comes with two lead-free whiskey glasses engraved with a world map. It also includes a wooden stand, a bottle stopper, and a pouring funnel. Of course, he can pour whatever liquid you’d like into the decanter – he’s not limited to whiskey! This would make a great housewarming present or wedding gift.