30 Best Gifts for Guys in Their 20s, According to Actual Young Men

Many men in their 20s consider their car a sacred space. It’s where he thinks, screams and sings along with his favorite tunes. Help it smell sublime with this classy, affordable scented wood car air freshener starter set.

Fries, wings, even corn on the cob — there’s nothing this air fryer can’t do! And it does it all quickly and cleans up easily. As he starts his adult life, give your man in his 20s the ultimate gift of kitchen competency! The Good Housekeeping Institute Lab experts appreciates the Cosori brand for its sleek, small footprints.

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This is the gift I wish I got in my 20s to chart my travels over the years. This large map poster also includes flags for him to reveal after he checks and scratches off each new country.

Your twenty-something guy is going to love this rapid-drying microfiber beach towel because it’s sand-resistant and comes with stakes to anchor it, keeping the towel in place on even the windiest of beach days with friends.

My 20-year-old is making her first transatlantic flight solo this summer and the gift I’m sliding into her backpack is this AirFly gadget that’ll let in-flight movies play through Bluetooth AirPods. No one should travel without this!

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It’s never too early to get him started with a skincare routine. I wish someone had given me this gift when I was in my 20s to care for, exfoliate and moisturize my face while I struggled for confidence as I made my way into the grown-up world.

He most likely has his favorite earbuds already but they're probably filthy. When it comes to gifts for men in their 20s, this clever affordable tool will let them easily clean their AirPods, phones and other impossible-to-reach spots on their expensive tech gadgets.

These polarized sunglasses not only let him see true vibrant colors, they reduce eye damage and reduce distractions and temporary blindness caused by glare. They also look great and will help him run and cycle safer, and fish more effectively while looking awesome in the process.

Whether it's in his office, game room, bedroom or kitchen, this tower fan from Honeywell will magically make the air so much cooler even on the hottest days. Good Housekeeping Institute experts were impressed that users can choose the level of noise that they want, making it easier to have on while sleeping.

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Speaking of tailgating and nights out, if he’s still building his tolerance for alcohol, give him the gift of fast-acting hangover relief backed by science and recognized as effective by the FDA.

Not every man wants to smell like smoke, wood or bourbon. And no guy wants to smell like everyone else. This small batch of solid cologne is compact enough to travel with and distinctive enough to help him carve his own path.

The best new party game available today tests his ability to "name that tune" and figure out when those tunes were originally released to build a winning musical timeline. And the best part is it can be played by a couple or with a huge party of music lovers.

This game-changing baking book will have him making boulangerie-quality bread in minutes, with no kneading needed, and impressing his friends and would-be partners during romantic candlelit dinners.

When he wants a clean-shaven dome atop his handsome head, there's no better, safer or truer shave than this brand-new Manscaped Dome Shaver Pro.

These cool new soaps will keep him clean and smelling great at work and on fun nights out. If he's not a Game of Thrones fan, Dr. Squatch has lots of other special edition collaborations. Whether he’s still watching Spongebob cartoons (no judgment) or prefers Tyler Durden and Fight Club, there's one for him (but be warned that new ones sell out quickly).

"Kidults" never leave their love of LEGO sets behind, and interest in LEGO for adults is on the rise. This is a perfect set for any Star Wars fan. When it's built, it has a head that really swivels and details like a detachable periscope. It also comes with collectible minifigures.

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This 3-in-1 breakfast station not only has retro vibes, it’s got a coffee maker, toaster oven and a griddle to help him make a good breakfast and get out the door on time for work.

For my money, there’s no better gift than the gift of travel. This hardside, carry-on size suitcase will store all his stuff and let him skip the luggage carousel after he clears customs, meaning he’ll have more time to see, do and experience the world. The Good Housekeeping Institute experts were please that it was light, easy to maneuver and spacious.

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He's in his 20s in the 21st century so he's using Spotify to blast his favorite songs, listens to audiobooks, has smart devices like light strips and fans and has his essentials set up on subscribe and save. Now, this awesome low-profile Echo from Amazon lets him control his digital life with his voice from anywhere in his apartment or home.

He might be young but migraines and headaches don't discriminate, especially if he's looking at, playing on or working in front of a screen all day. This fantastic cooling cap will soothe him and mend his headache pain. Amazon reviewers say it really does provide relief!