What to Buy a 50-Year-Old Man? 10 Brilliant Gift Ideas

Reaching your 50th year can seem like a big deal, especially for a 50 year old man. My top tip is to remember when buying the gift even age fifty is not that old! – ie don’t go for old man gifts!!

I have put together some great ideas that may help you with your choice, I aim for the spending conscious! So here are some inexpensive gifts for the man who has everything.

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1. A Wine or Whiskey Set:

A nice quality bottle of wine, whiskey, or a set with glasses and accessories. You can set your budget here, because some Whiskey or Wine in my opinion is crazy money, or you could get a cheaper Supermarket brand and present it in a box with some glasses, and maybe biscuits. Take a look at these ideas to give you some inspiration.

DIY Whiskey making kit

Personalized Whiskey decanter

Custom wine labels

2. Personalized gifts to mark his 50th

A personalized gift with his name and who it’s from can be a great keepsake and special gift. Think of personalized items like a monogrammed leather wallet, custom-made cufflinks, or a personalized family name sign.

Personalized baseball

Personalized print

Personalized Wallets

3. Experience gifts

You could gift him an experience, like tickets to a concert, theater show, or a hot air balloon ride for a memorable day out.

Or alternative experiences are ones that you make yourself, for example make him a voucher for a day out with you, where you make the picnic and take him on a walk – anything really – it doesn’t have to cost loads just your time.

Cheese Making experience

Why not have the experience at home.

Experience vouchers

Make your own

Why not create your own activity experience and create a voucher on Zazzle.

4. Tech gadgets for him

You could upgrade his tech game with gadgets like a tablet, smartwatch, or noise-canceling headphones. Check out the latest thing.

Personalized Docking Station

A place for all his gadgets!

Electronics Organizer Bag

5. Gifts relating to their hobbies

Think about his hobbies – whether it’s fishing, golf, gardening, or woodworking, and choose a gift accordingly.

Gardening

Zazzle is a great site to search for hobby related gifts.

Custom socks

Who doesn’t need some lucky fishing socks? Available from Etsy.

Golf ball glass

6. A Gourmet hamper or treats basket

We all love a bit of pampering and treats, so a 50th birthday is a great excuse to treat them to a few things they love, maybe a basket filled with his favorite snacks, chocolates, cheeses, and fine wines.

Meat and Cheese gift basket

Self Care Hamper

Over the Hill gift basket

7. Music lover's kit

Perhaps they are a music lover, which is great because this opens up a whole new set of gift ideas!. For example a vinyl record player, a collection of vinyl records, or concert tickets to his favorite band.

Music cozy blanket

50 years of music poster

Personalized Guitar Pick

8. Fitness gear gifts

You could gift a fitness tracker, home gym equipment, or a set of golf clubs if he enjoys sports.

FitBit charge watch

Fitness Clock

Team 50 shirt

9. Gift relating to outdoor adventure

You could plan an outdoor adventure like a camping trip, fishing expedition, or hiking getaway.

Camper pillow

For the fisherman

10. Books

A bestseller, a book by his favorite author, or a collector’s edition book if he’s an avid reader.

Posh book mark

Book lover gift

Write your own book