Want to know the secret of getting the right gift for the guy in your life? ASK HIM. So for this holiday gift guide, we solve this #mamachallenge for The Guy’s Guide to the Best Gifts for Guys courtesy of my guy, my husband.
Thanks to Academy Sports + Outdoors for making Christmas easy with one-stop affordable shopping and this sponsored post.
Every year around this time the inevitable question always arises: What do you want for Christmas?
It’s a thoughtful question because it means, “I want to give you a gift to show you love and appreciation and I want you to get something you want.”
But even worse some people don’t even both to ask and just assume they know what you want. That’s how I’ve ended up with a lot of pajamas and pullovers…and I have an ample supply.
Funny enough, most men, like myself, are not hard to please and are easy when it comes to Christmas shopping.
Want to know the secret?
- Go to Academy Sports + Outdoors.
- Put something in the basket.
- Go Home, Wrap it (or not, we don’t care.)
- Enjoy seeing his face when he opens it.
For me this place takes care of all my favorite things to do and interests and the fact that’s it’s always affordable with low prices makes it easy to give and gift.
The way my wife clicks on everything on Pinterest is how I feel about Academy. I can walk around the store and find all kinds of gifts ranging from hunting, camping, working out, cooking, fishing…whatever!. And if your man is anything like me, they are probably the same way, and you took the work out of it and now put a present under the tree.
But if you need us to narrow it down a little bit, here’s our Guide to the Best Gifts for Your Guy at Academy Sports + Outdoors.
The Guys Guide to the Best Gifts for Guys
Masterbuilt MES 130S 30 in Digital Electric Smoker with Window
If Santa wanted to leave me something under the tree, this is it. The Masterbuilt MES 130S 30 in Digital Electric Smoker with Window makes it easy to do some cooking, actually a lot of cooking. With an electric ignition and time, you can whip up 6 chickens, 2 turkeys, 4 racks of ribs or 4 pork butts all at one time. And it’s on wheels so it won’t be hard for Santa to roll this one in. This one is a win-win.
LEM Electric Meat Grinder
Every year I harvest quite a bit of meat while out hunting. One of the best and most popular ways to put deer and hog on the table is to grind it up and then freeze it to eat throughout the year.. This is step one to making chili, sausage, and burgers. I’ve been trying to perfect the perfect sausage recipe for several years while working from an attachment on my blender. Unfortunately, it takes hours to get through 10 lbs of sausage and there really aren’t a lot of options for changing up how you want the meat ground up, i.e. course for chili and super fine to crank out some homemade bologna.
With the LEM Electric Grinder you have a dedicated tool to get the job done. It comes with a couple of grinding plates and sausage stuffing tool right out of the box. I can look forward to a much more enjoyable experience processing the game I’ve taken when using the right tool for the job from a great brand.
Outdoor Gourmet Propane Fish Fry Cart Set
To me, when I think of holiday traditions I’d like to start, I’ve always thought the “Fried Fourth” has the double appeal of patriotic alliteration combined with the sweet siren’s call of a bubbling caldron of grease. Fried fish, calf fries, dove, shrimp, frog legs, steak fingers, chicken strips, and mounds and mounds of French fries. Everybody sits around all days getting stuffed on an assortment of fried foods just in time to watch a majestic fireworks show. It brings a tear to my eye and I get a little choked up dreaming about the “Fried Forth.”
But if I’m going to do that much frying, I need a rig that can handle some volume. The Outdoor Gourmet Propane Fish Fry Cart Set can do just that. Two burners, two pots, with three baskets can pump out a lot of golden fried goodness. Hopefully this is the year we can bring the “Fried Forth” to America’s heartland.
Wildgame Innovations Moonshine Hog and Varmint Feeder Light
One thing most any land owner can agree on is this, wild pigs are not your friends. They tear up everything they can and multiply about as fast as anything on earth. These are just some of the reasons to hunt pigs year-round. Not to mention pigs can be some pretty good eating too. One of the most efficient ways to manage these throngs of pork is to set them on a feeder and then light em up.
The Wildgame Innovations Moonshine Hog and Varmint Feeder Light can be set to activate on motion and produces a bright blue light while operating off of a 6 volt battery. Put this up on or around your feeder at night and then just wait for a passel of hogs to show up, then, you and your buddies can get to harvesting.
Do-All Outdoors Double Trap
Next on the list is the Do-All Outdoors Double Trap because one of my favorite activities is shooting clays. Shooting clay pigeons is a great way to stay tuned when bird season comes around and it’s great fun all by itself. For example, when the birds aren’t flying, it’s always nice to have a standby where everyone can get on the line and test their skill for a little game of Wolf Chase.
In addition, there’s no better way to start getting your kids used to hunt that to get them out in the country and start training. Spend some quality time as a family while learning basic hunting and shooting safety and technique. I’m already looking forward to hearing my son yell, “Pull!”
Magellan Outdoors Men’s Glacier Shield Jacket
Our family holiday tradition is going skiing. I love to ski and we try to go somewhere new every year. While it doesn’t often get real cold in Dallas, it is when we head to Colorado. The Magellan Outdoors Men’s Glacier Shield Jacket does you a solid for all the different weather conditions that are thrown are way. And this coat comes with a storage bag so you can pack it away when not in use.
YETI Roadie 20 Cooler
Repeat this: You can’t go wrong with a YETI. Especially when it’s the convenient YETI Roadie 20 Cooler. Whether he hunts, fishes, tailgates, boats, whatever…he’s got a reason for this convenient sized cooler that keeps everything cold for days (tested a million times over!) And for a limited time Academy Sports + Outdoors is giving a free $75 Academy Gift Card with the purchase of any YETI Hard-Sided Cooler.
Under Armour Men’s UA Storm Vortex Short
Now that winter has set in and holiday season is in full swing, it’s never too early to start thinking about that beach bod. Maybe I could say that with a straight face when I was younger, but as the years come on it’s less about looking great and more about staying healthy. Part of staying healthy is getting in regular workouts and when you’re working out you want to be comfortable. Under Armour has some incredibly comfortable clothes that will help you worry less and perform better.
This Under Armour Men’s UA Storm Vortex Short is vented to keep you cool and water resistant to keep you dry. They also have a pocket built in to keep the cell phone handy while cranking out the tunes to keep you moving. Under Armour is a great brand and they continue to hit the mark with these shorts.
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Nike Men’s Run Swift Running Shoes
If you’ve got the shorts on to work out, you’ve got to have something on your feet as well. When it comes to athletic footwear, Nike is the iconic brand that’s been around longer than I have and knows more about athletic footwear than anyone around. I’ve also been with Nike long enough to know what I like and these Nike Run Swift Running Shoes. These shoes are great on the pavement, the treadmill, or the gym floor. The look of the shoe is simple, lightweight and breathable and none too flashy.
Body Champ VKR Power Tower
I’ve been trying to finish a workout program for years now. It’s a pretty strenuous and demanding three-month program working out 6 days a week, which has a lot to do with why I’ve never finished. With the Body Champ VKR Power Tower you can not only do pull ups and chin ups, but can also do dips and leg raises. In addition, you don’t have to wonder if this thing is going to fall and send me crashing to the ground. This tower would be one more tool available to me to keep my “temple” in working order for a long time to come.
Huffy Men’s Alpine 26″ 18-Speed Mountain Bike
This Huffy Men’s Alpine 26″ 18-Speed Mountain Bike is the gift that keeps on giving. Our family has some land out in the country with some elevation to it and it’s perfect for an off the beaten path mountain bike. And riding this will definitely help get some great exercise while going on adventures with and without the family.
The second use is a little more clandestine. Every morning when I set out to go hunting I hop on the ATV and head down to the stand. I know you can hear that things for miles around. Now if I hope on my Huffy, I can peddle right by the stand and be as quiet as a mouse. When you only get to hunt a few weekends out of the season, you want to take advantage of every edge you have.
Mosaic 29 in Fuego Grande Fire Pit
You can never go wrong with a gift that the entire family can enjoy together. I can see us now, all sitting around the fire grilling steaks with potatoes and onions wrapped in foil sitting right in the middle of the Mosaic 29 in Fuego Grande Fire Pit. We’ll finish up the evening with a bunch of kids roasting marshmallows on sticks getting ready for s’mores. If you’re going to be outside with a group of folks you’ll want to take care of him. We can make all that happen with the Mosaic 29 in Fuego Grande Fire Pit. It’s got everything you need. It’ll help you cook up a mess of food and stay warm at the same time. That’s how I like family time well and like this too.
Happy Holidays to you from us!
I need a new jacket so I’d get this! https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/the-north-face-womens-harway-jacket#repChildCatSku=111745101
There’s so much good stuff on the site! A new dog bed would be useful, and the protein bars would be great, too, but the Landmann USA Smoky Mountain 26″ Electric Smoker would probably make my dad really happy.
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/landmann-usa-smoky-mountain-26-electric-smoker#repChildCatid=929002
My husband would love these gifts, especially the cooler.
I would purchase Spalding Angled 54 in Portable Acrylic Basketball Hoop for my son and nephews.
I’d get an adjustable weight like this one – https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/bcg-40-lbs-adjustable-dumbbell#repChildCatid=4174700
I would love a pair of these–https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/nike-womens-air-max-torch-4-running-shoes#repChildCatid=1197069
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
I would get these pants: https://www.academy.com/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&productId=3099018&catalogId=10051&categoryId=15119&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=-1&attr=&langId=-1&top_category=&parent_category_rn=&storeId=10151#repChildCatSku=111144373
I would buy this electric smoker! https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/masterbuilt-mes-130s-30-in-digital-electric-smoker-with-window#repChildCatid=4903546
Hope to win that academy gift card!
I would put it towards a Yeti Hopper Flip cooler!
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/yeti-hopper-flip-8-cooler#repChildCatid=4837720
This jacket is super cute!
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/the-north-face-womens-harway-jacket#repChildCatid=4795091
I would get a basketball goal for my husband and kids!
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/spalding-54-in-portable-acrylic-basketball-hoop#repChildCatid=37570
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-mens–eagle-pass-deluxe–long-sleeve-shirt#repChildCatid=4715094
My dad is a pe teacher who loves sneakers, so I would get him these running shoes: Nike Men’s Downshifter 7 Running Shoes
Link: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/nike-mens-downshifter-7-running-shoes
I would buy a Yeti cooler.
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/yeti-tundra-65-cooler#repChildCatid=613305
I would buy a new bike for myself. I am the only one in the family without one, but I keep putting it off. This would be a perfect time with a gift card!
You made some great gift picks. The Mosaic 29 in Fuego Grande Fire Pit would please everyone in my house.
I would get The North Face Women’s Apex Chromium Thermal Jacket https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/the-north-face-womens-apex-chromium-thermal-jacket#repChildCatid=4792046
Id get basketballs gear for my girls.
I would love to get The North Face Women’s Mossbud Swirl Reversible Jacket – https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/the-north-face-womens-mossbud-swirl-reversible-jacket#repChildCatid=4792024
thanks for the chance!
The North Face Women’s Shellista II Mid Boots
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/the-north-face-womens-shellista-ii-mid-boots#repChildCatid=4327044
My hubby needs a new cooler for work, or I could use new tennis shoes.
I sowuld get this beautiful coat!
I would get several Magellan Outdoors Women’s Arctic Fleece Full-Zip Jackets – they look comfortable and warm. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-womens-arctic-fleece-full-zip-jacket#repChildCatid=4946043
If I win the Academy gift card I’d surprise my husband with it! I’d let him take the gift card and shop for shoes and other things we needs!
I would purchase the PENN Battle II 2500 Spinning Reel Convertible for my hubby https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/penn-battle-ii%E2%84%A2-2500-spinning-reel-convertible#repChildCatid=1311040
I would put it toward this swing set! They have some awesome deals on here!
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/sportspower-live-oak-metal-swing-and-slide-set#repChildCatid=1526794
I think the first thing I would buy would be this dog bed for my dogs. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/dallas-manufacturing-company-27-x-36-plaid-boxed-dog-bed#repChildCatid=4139645
I would purchase Nike Women’s Metallic Flex 2017 RN Running Shoes.
I would use it towards the https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/penn-carnage%E2%84%A2-ii-spinning-rod#repChildCatid=4134078 for my husband for Fathers Day.
We shop at Academy almost weekly, no joke. There is a long list of items I would use the $100 gift card towards. From airsoft ammo, paintballs, to clothing! We even just purchased our dogs new pet beds. on Black Friday at Academy.
A new bike for my youngest kid! https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magna-boys-16-clutch-bicycle#repChildCatid=3091797
I would use it towards a new kayak for the summer, probably this one https://www.academy.com/shop/browse/boating/paddle–sports/kayaks
what an awesome prize! I love their warm jackets for outdoor running in the winter!
Totally want this: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/yeti-hopper-flip-18-cooler#repChildCatid=4837722
We need that Digital Electric Smoker!!
I would get some much needed new camping gear for my family! We love going camping. 🙂
We have a herd of about 12 wild deer that stay around our house on our land here in Arkansas. Would love this deer feeder: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/american-hunter-225-lb-capacity-tripod-feeder-with-rde-digital-timer#repChildCatid=316002
I would put the gift card toward a warm winter coat for my husband: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/columbia-sportswear%E2%84%A2-mens-whirlibird%E2%84%A2-interchange-jacket#repChildCatid=3565516
I would pick out a couple of new winter jackets. Ours have seen better days.
I would buy these sunglasses! https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/oakley-mens-flak%E2%84%A2-20-xl-sunglasses#repChildCatid=3429559
I would buy Yeti Tundra Cooler! https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/yeti-tundra-45-cooler#repChildCatSku=020488177
I would get this https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-oversize-collapsible-recliner#repChildCatid=3933386
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/ijoy-arise-action-sports-camera#repChildCatid=3878051
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ld buy the Women’s Under Armour favirite fleece metallic with big logo in maroon. https://www.academy.com/shop/browse/apparel/womens-apparel/womens-sweats
I may get the Magellan Outdoors Shade Creek 8 Person Tent since we have been wanting to camping in the mountains. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-shade-creek-8-person-tent#repChildCatid=3886039
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-mens-pintail-waterfowl-insulated-jacket#repChildCatid=4745134 Magellan Outdoors Men’s Pintail Waterfowl Insulated Jacket I would like to have it as can get cold out there.
I love the Magellan Outdoors Women’s Printed Fleece Lounge Pant
My kids all play sports and always need new shoes and equipment!
Great ideas
So many choices! Sandro would love the UA shorts, the electric smoker, the Glacier jacket – we love Academy!
Sports equipment!
I would get the https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/nike-womens-sportswear-crew-neck-long-sleeve-top#repChildCatSku=112184799
Then the https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/nike-womens-sportswear-polyknit-track-pant#repChildCatid=4689384
So many choices! I think my son would really like a new jacket, but it would be hard to choose!
I think my husband needs these https://www.academy.com/shop/browse/footwear/mens-footwear/mens-boots
My husband would love to use this gift card!
I would love this Soccer goal for my kids. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/brava-65-ft-x-125-ft-tournament-soccer-goal?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/muck-boot-womens-hale-winter-boots#repChildCatid=3072610 I’d probably buy these
I’d get the adidas Men’s cloudfoam Super Skate Shoes!
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-mens-cloudfoam-super-skate-shoes#repChildCatid=4141519
Thanks so much for the chance!
My son needs sneakers & socks.
I would love to put it towards a kayak for my husband but knowing him he wouldnt let me spend it on something he wanted but something the whole family could use
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/heritage-feather-lite-angler-96-sit-in-fishing-kayak#repChildCatid=1025554
If I won the gift card, I’d probably buy shoes. This is an example of the shoes I’d buy for the grandchildren: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/nike-toddler-girls-revolution-3-shoes#repChildCatid=4951021 . .
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/realtree-womens-camo-hoodie#repChildCatid=4768069 i love this shirt its so cute
I would buy this jacket. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/the-north-face-womens-osito-2-jacket#repChildCatid=4766517
I would buy this scope for my husband. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/nikon-3—9-x-40-riflescope#repChildCatid=4760073
I love their clothing selection. I love Camo everything
I swim and would like this: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/speedo-womens-hydro-bra-ultraback-1-piece-swimsuit#repChildCatSku=110365684
Thanks for the contest.
I’d love to get a mountain bike.
I could use a new coat https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/columbia-sportswear-adults-snow-eclipse-mid-jacket#repChildCatid=4668582
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-womens-performer-long-sleeve-climalite-cover-up#repChildCatSku=112440334
I would love the The North Face Women’s Timber Full Zip Jacket
This Christmas was especially hard financially. My family would love and appreciate this ❤🤞
I would get grilling accessories like this for my fiance’.
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/mr-bar-b-q%E2%84%A2-cast-aluminum-deep-dish-searing-griddle#repChildCatid=4179678
I would put it towards the https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/yeti-tundra-45-cooler#repChildCatid=4978590 Yeti Tundra 45 cooler. Thanks for the chance! 🙂
We love Academy! I would get this target to go with the crossbow my hubby got for Christmas 🙂
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/morrell-yellow-jacket-crossbow-broadhead-target#repChildCatid=1480418
My husband is a Cub Scout leader and loves to go camping with our son and the pack. I would get this as he for Christmas he got a grate for over the campfire and he know wants cast iron pans and a dutch oven. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outdoor-gourmet-cast-iron-cookware-set-in-a-box#repChildCatid=27892
I would use it towards a trampoline.
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/jump-zone-12-ft-round-trampoline-and-enclosure-with-dunkzone-hoop#repChildCatid=4674534
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/nike%E2%84%A2-girls-therma-training-hoodie#repChildCatid=4135919
I would get some tennis shoes from Academy.
I would buy my husband and I both new camo hunting clothes!! I love Academy!
I would buy this jacket.
https://www.academy.com/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&productId=3770672&catalogId=10051&categoryId=15123&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=-1&attr=&langId=-1&top_category=&parent_category_rn=&storeId=10151#repChildCatid=4753647
I would love to buy this if I won Jump Zone 12 ft Round Trampoline and Enclosure with Dunkzone Hoop.
I would love to put the gift card towards this Easton bat for our teenage son who is the starting catcher and 3rd batter on his JV baseball team! Thank you so much for the chance, and good luck to all:)
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/easton-adults-z-core-torq-alloy-baseball-bat–3#repChildCatid=3128023
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I’d get my husband more exercise equipment
I would buy the Columbia Sportswear Men’s Voodoo Falls 520 TurboDown Jacket for my son
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/columbia-sportswear-mens-voodoo-falls-520-turbodown%E2%84%A2-jacket#repChildCatid=3519025
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/rawlings-kids-fury-recreational-basketball#repChildCatid=3825124
And
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/bcg-womens-heather-group-lifestyle-burnout-jogger-pant#repChildCatSku=111716597
Then I’d let my bf pick a pair of shoes.
There are so many awesome products available.
I like the https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-girls-tricot-jacket-set#repChildCatid=4811507
I need a new air mattress for my tent- these old bones just don’t do so well sleeping on the hard ground https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/intex%E2%84%A2-dura-beam-essential-rest-queen-size-airbed-with-built-in-pump#repChildCatid=3832113
I’d get tennis shoes for my daughter.
Would get the basketball hoop for my son.
I would buy a pair of tenny shoes for myself. I need a new pair but haven’t bought any because of the Christmas spending. Thanks so much. Would love to win this as I’m sure we all would.
I want to get my daughter a bike. I think she would like the huffy metaloid heartbeat 18 inch bike .
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/huffy-girls-metaloid-heartbeat-18-in-bicycle#repChildCatid=4759037
Welcome back to blogging. So happy to be getting your emails again!!
My husband loves to reload in his spare time. I would get him some reloading supplies.
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/hornady-38-special-unprimed-cases#repChildCatid=3525071
The link in the rafflecoptor to subscribe to your newsletter took me to my fb feed. I saw a subscription box at the top of your blog to subscribe so I used that but it didn’t say anything. When I entered my email and hit enter it disappeared. I subscribed with email: [email protected]
If that wasn’t to your newsletter can you please add me. Thanks so much.
I would like to get the, https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/lem-575w-electric-8-grinder#repChildCatid=3832092
I would get a new treadmill and running shoes!
Nike Women’s Air Max Torch 4 Running Shoes- love them, thank you
Nike Men’s Dry Training Hoodie
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/nike%E2%84%A2-mens-dry-training-hoodie#repChildCatid=4190216
Nike Men’s Team Woven Training Pant
https://www.academy.com/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&productId=3402709&catalogId=10051&categoryId=15054&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=-1&attr=&langId=-1&top_category=&parent_category_rn=&storeId=10151#repChildCatid=3598106
I would buy a sports hoodie for my son. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/majestic-mens-detroit-pistons-tek-patch%E2%84%A2-hoodie#repChildCatid=3360558
Sorry I put wrong twitter handle as rajeespot. The correct one is momsfocus I love this shoe https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/asics%C2%AE-womens-gel-nimbus%C2%AE-19-running-shoes#repChildCatid=3741320
I like the Under Armour™ Women’s Wintersweet 1/2 Zip Fleece.
I would get the https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/academy-sports-outdoors-all-terrain-folding-cart-with-cooler#repChildCatid=1473011. I’m already thinking about beach/lake weather and this would be perfect.
I would get some sneakers. I like these ones: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/nike-womens-free-distance-2-running-shoes#repChildCatid=3906124
this would be so amazing to win!! id love to buy more weight plates
sorry, forgot the line. I like these plates, https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/cap-barbell-slim-line-25-lb-olympic-plate-200026161–1#repChildCatid=162206
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/intex-dura-beam-headboard-queen-size-airbed-with-built-in-pump#repChildCatid=3321927
I have been wanting a propane burner
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/coleman-series-fyrechampion-3-in-1-2-burner-propane-stove#repChildCatid=997255
I absolutely love these boots but wow there is so much , and so much more I would get too!!!
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/austin-trading-co-womens-luna-boots#repChildCatid=4930134