45 Gifts for Teen Boys That They’ll Actually Love

Here’s a great gift for the teen looking to dabble in the drone life. It’s inexpensive and sets him up ideally to dip his toes in the water. Easy to fly and outfitted with a 4K HD camera, it’ll captures some amazing footage, whether he just wants to play around outside or is an aspiring filmmaker. It’s also less than $30, so no sweat if he flies this thing into a tree at full speed on accident.

When you buy Filson, you get a product for life. That sounds like old man speak, but teens will appreciate the fact that this backpack will last a lifetime, if not longer. Better, it looks cool and has tons of intelligent pockets for keeping things straight while your wander.

Does your teen love the big screen? Bring it home—nay, anywhere—with this Kodak projector. The controller is intuitive, the projector acts as a hub for all streaming with Android TV, and the picture is sharp. It also comes with built-in Google Assistant and dual 5-watt speakers.

Teens know that the wallets of today are much more efficient than those of a generation ago. Here’s a great example, made of carbon fiber so you know it’s tough. With webbing at the center, it can expand to take on a dozen cards.

Lesser weather may be coming but that doesn’t mean the sporty fun has to come to an end. Bring hoops indoors with this electric over-the-door kit. It comes with balls and a pump and there’s a scoreboard that’ll keep track of all those buckets.

This portable speaker from JBL is durable, waterproof, and clips easily to any bag. It’s also pretty compact (it fits in the palm of your hand) but packs some booming sounds. The seven-hour battery means he can jam from the shower to walking to class to anywhere really.

Here’s a digital gift for the teen who loves to jot down ideas or is constantly sketching. It’ll get him away from his phone for a spell, inspire some organization and can turn handwritten scribbles into formal text.

Here’s a timely gift. This alarm clock (which we named the best smart alarm clock) not only keeps people in line but offers a cool contemporary look. High-functioning, it improves sleep with wake and wind down functions. You get personalized sleep stories, calming tunes, meditation, white noise, and more. Here’s to better rest.

Remind them of the value of analog. One of the best field watches now comes in an (even-more) affordable quartz version in 33mm or 38mm case sizes. It’ll help teach them the joy of watch-owning without the requirements that come with owning a manual watch.

Ah, the simply joy of creating art. This clever board involves sketching with a wet brush, only to have your creation dissolve in about ten minutes time. It’s a therapeutic lesson in the passing of time and brings both peace and relaxation. Plus, he can fine-tune his art skills.

Remember those wooden paddles with a string and ball attached? Boxbollen essentially takes that concept but makes it 10x more fun by adding a fitness element to the game. The objective? Connect your jabs as many times in a row as possible and watch as the accompanying app tracks your strikes. This gift is creative as heck and costs less than $30.

Great games offers high stakes. The risk here is getting a slight shock. The reward? Triumphing over your family and friends, of course. A little like musical chairs, the quickest mind wins.

The World Cup is coming, mere months away and soon to set down on pitches in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. And it’s not the world’s biggest sporting event with a custom ball to celebrate the tournament. This ball, otherwise known as Trionda, is what the players will be kicking around next summer and is an eye-catching blend of North American culture, all wrapped up in a single soccer ball. If there’s a future Messi in your household, this is the gift for them. The ball’s flowing design is inspired by “la ola,” or the hypnotic stadium spectacle otherwise known as the wave.

Multi-tools are so multifaceted and useful we had to include another one. This option is a pen at heart, but also a box cutter, level, screwdriver, bottle opener, file, stylus and more.

Teens be traveling. Even if it’s just a few blocks away for a coffee or a few bus stops down for a class, they’re on the move. Set them up with the ultimate everywhere bag with this tasty number from Lululemon. It looks incredible and functions like an oversized wallet, the perfect home for cards, devices, and everything he needs.