65 weird gifts for men with over 4.5 stars on Amazon that are pure genius

Before stumbling around in the dark, clip this rechargeable clip-on light to a shirt, pack, or belt and let it throw light hands-free. Or stick it to a bike or another metal surface with the embedded magnets. It throws a bright floodlight or spotlight and is dimmable. Switch to a red blinking light when you need a safety light for biking or walking after dark. It comes in four colors.

“Don’t let the cat out of the bag!” We have all probably said it. You certainly know what it means. But who coined that and when? Why Do We Say That? hunts down the origins of phrases that have become common vernacular in our culture and explains their origins. Some of these phrases go back centuries. It even has illustrations!

Turn cocktail night into a craft bar or steak house experience by smoking whiskey in this clever smoker kit that turns your glass into the smoker and avoids all the butane, fire, and mess of traditional methods. This USB-rechargeable device heats the included wood chips into smoke right on top of any glass, so you can smoke a shot of whiskey or an Old Fashioned by setting it on the glass and pressing a button. “Very cool to watch the [smoke] coming out,” said one reviewer.

If he loved LEGO as a kid, growing up did not change that. This LEGO note brick allows him to have his toys while he works. Each page looks like those iconic building bricks, and they come in a nice box you can later use to store LEGO bricks. “Perfect for the Lego lover in your life,” said one reviewer.

This tailgating table is much more comfortable — and ant-free — than a picnic blanket. Set up your chairs, open it up, and drop the snacks and beverages into the clever cutouts. An insulated cooler underneath keeps the perishables and drinks cold, and it all closes up into an easy-to-carry package that’s about the size of another beach chair.

This desk pad is so genius and features all of the Excel shortcuts and formulas he might need to build infinite spreadsheets. It makes for a practical (and kind of fun) gift for the man in your life who has a spreadsheet for everything. It might make him better at his job, too.

This mini knife set is the perfect small gift for anyone who carries keys. The tiny knives make perfect box cutters, letter openers, and small tools and fit easily onto a keychain. Each one comes on a chain and with a little leather sheath. The set comes with a tiny sharpener. “My husband is crazy for knives,” said one reviewer. “Bought these somewhat as a gag gift, but he loved and even commented on how they had a decent edge on them. Of course, he had to sharpen them.”

There is someone in your life who will feel seen and be thrilled to be handed this LOTR Middle Earth map beer glass, and it is a sure thing that you know who that person is. Make every beer an opportunity to share nerdy lore about Isengard or quote Gandalf, and to point out locations on the map.

Help him stay in touch — and not get lost — when he’s tooling around in a golf cart on the links or in town. This golf cart phone caddy puts his phone where he can see it and at the perfect angle for glancing at the nav, golf app, scores, or even how-to videos. “If you want to upgrade someone’s golf game, save them a ton of phone-finding frustration, and earn some serious spouse points, this phone caddy is the way to go,” said one reviewer. It’s easy to attach and remove.

Some snacks can be messy. Where do you put the candy wrappers, pistachio shells, or cherry pits? Other snacks are best enjoyed with a dip. This pedestal serving dish solves both problems neatly. Fill the top layer with nuts and drop the shells into the lower level. Or use the bowls separately to serve chips and dip. “Genius!” said one reviewer. “My constant pistachio mess is no longer in our lives!” It comes in two colors.

Drop a coin into this metal, retro gaming machine keychain and relive your misspent, arcade youth. The light will flash, indicating it is time to play. You aren’t wasting that quarter this time, though. Don’t hesitate. If the person you are shopping for was an arcade gaming enthusiast, they want this. “A perfect throwback to the slots on the coin ops from my childhood,” said one reviewer.

Ride your bike through a hot pizza while you cut that pie into perfect slices. This Tour de Pizza slicer looks like a fancy racing bike, but the back wheel is a pizza slicer. When not cutting pizza, it sits on the counter in its rear-wheel bike stand looking ready for a stationary workout. It makes for a great gift for the biker in your life.

Level up your listening room game with this vinyl record stand that glows “Now Playing” in what looks like neon lights but is actually low-power LEDs. When you pull an LP out of its sleeve, drop the album cover into the stand, and transform it into informative decor. This will help you remember to put your vinyl back in the right cover, too. It comes in four styles.

This small but genius portable air compressor should be in every vehicle. It allows you to add air to a tire wherever you are. Plug it into the air valve stem on your tire — bike, motorcycle, e-bike, or car — and the LCD display tells you the tire’s current pressure. Push a button to fill that tire to the right pressure. It has an automatic shut-off. It’s small enough to fit in a bike bag or glove box and even doubles as a phone charger.

What would Captain America do when faced with a broken machine, loose screw, or beer bottle that needs opening? Pull out this seven-in-one multi-tool and fix that situation STAT! This little disk sports a butterfly wrench, hex wrenches, rope cutter, can opener, bottle opener, flat head screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver while remaining small enough to tuck into a pocket or hang on a keychain. It makes for the perfect gift for a Marvel fan.

Go ahead and grab a beer as you head out into the yard. You can drop it into this leather beer holster if you see a weed you want to pull, a grill that needs attention, or a package that needs to be carried indoors. It fits neatly over a belt and keeps a cold one within reach wherever you go. It comes in three colors.

Eating snacks and watching a movie just got less messy. These glow-in-the-dark finger chopsticks allow you to pick up cheesy, salty snacks and drop tasty morsels into your mouth without getting the flavorings all over your hands. It makes it easy to snack while gaming and to find your snack tools in the dark. They come in three colors.

Drop this rechargeable cooler light into the ice at your next outdoor party. It is waterproof and will light the inside of the cooler from amid the ice. It’s rechargeable and runs for 48 hours, so you don’t have to think about it until after the event. “I bought a bunch of these as gifts for my buddies [and] immediately regretted giving them all away,” said one reviewer. “They work great! No more grabbing the wrong item out of a dark cooler!”

This elegant wood headset stand is a charming way to turn clutter into art. Instead of leaving your headphones in the middle of the kitchen table, hook them over these curves. Instead of creating a mess, you are now displaying that tech as art. You can tuck your phone or wires inside the curve, too.

Every whiskey lover will love sipping spirits from this charred wooden bourbon drinking glass that looks like an oak barrel and imbues the beverage with a hint of charred oak. It offers a bit of a boost to the aging process by putting it back into a small version of the barrel it came from. “Really enhances and smooths out the taste of whiskey,” said one reviewer.

If you are looking for a gift that will keep him up all night turning pages and also give him stories to tell for years, Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage is it. From the horror of losing their only shelter to the icy deep to the incredible voyage across uncharted Arctic seas and mountains, this story is impossible to put down. It is gripping, harrowing, and a legendary tale about the power of leadership.

That gaming rig he is so fond of will be even better when he sets the controls on this RGB mousepad with an illuminated perimeter. Press a button to turn that big gaming mousepad into ambient light that ramps up the look of the space while providing just enough light to see the keys on the keyboard. “The texture is so zippy,” said one reviewer. “The size is great. It just rounds things out to have RGB around my mousepad.” It comes in two colors.

Any fan of Crocs will love this Croc candle that looks so realistic, you will want to slide a foot into it. It even comes in a shoe box. It is the size of a small shoe, too. Even better than a real shoe, though, it smells like sandalwood when lit. It isn’t just a prank gift, though. It is made from soy and beeswax and will burn cleanly.

Help him stay cool with this pair of lightweight, cooling, quick-drying performance boxers that will get him through the warm weather without chafing, sweating, or suffering. “I've never worn boxers this comfortable,” said one reviewer. “[I] honestly didn't know this level of comfort was even possible. If you're on the fence about them, stop overthinking and buy one pair to test them out, and I'm sure you'll be back to buy more.” They come in four colors.

When you want a cold beverage but forgot to put anything in the fridge, this wine chiller stick will save the day. Keep it in the freezer and pull it out during that absence-of-cold-wine emergency. It fits into a bottle of wine. Pour the wine through it, and it will chill and aerate the vino on the way to your glass. You can also use it to keep an already chilled bottle at the right temperature until it is gone.

Anyone who loves their PS5 will love to dress its controller in this slick spider-skin silicone skin. Not only does this grippy cover turn a plain game controller into one with spidy sense and a predatory arachnid look straight from Spider-Man 2, but it also protects the controller from water, scratches, and accidental drops. “[I purchased one] for my son, but I had to quickly buy another one for my husband,” said one reviewer.

Instead of being grilled on arcane knowledge about a music genre that has never interested you, I should have known that! quizzes you on things you really should know, making it somewhat educational. Is the starboard on the left or right side of a boat? Is a penguin a bird? The scoring makes more sense, too. Instead of earning points for right answers, you lose points for wrong ones. “I got this for my husband on a whim and had no idea how much fun it would be,” said one reviewer.

Keep track of your meeting schedule and to-do list by jotting notes right under your keyboard with this desk white board that holds a phone or tablet screen and sits on your desk. It is also a handy storage spot with several compartments under the whiteboard for stashing pens, sticky notes, and other office essentials. “Genius!” said more than one reviewer. It comes in 20 colors and styles.

Strap on this magnetic wristband and stick all your screws, nuts, bolts, and small tools to it before you climb that ladder and your repair project or installation will go much more smoothly. You won’t have to hold everything between your lips or find a safe place to set those small parts down, and you won’t lose them right before you need them. “I bought this for my father and he loved it,” said one reviewer. “He was showing it off to his friends.”

When fidgeting is coming between you and productivity, you need to direct that stray energy toward this Imagine fidget. It gives your hands something to do so you can focus. Wrap it, tangle it, break it apart, put it back together, and transform it into shapes while your mind stops worrying and wandering. “I have a hard time concentrating [...] without using my hands,” said one reviewer. “This helps me focus in meetings and while watching TV.”

For anyone who likes to cook on the grill (or the kitchen), give them the power to tear apart the next pork butt with these meat muncher meat claws. Strong, sharp, spooky, and able to shred a chicken in seconds, these claws will help him tap into his inner monster or cosplay a ferocious demon while prepping dinner. “Their spooky skull design, heat resistance, and ultra-sharp claws make them both fun and functional,” said one reviewer.

With a couple of these aloe-, chamomile-, cucumber-, and vitamin E-infused shower wipes tucked into the glove box or tool kit, it is possible to go from a dirty, sweaty job to a meeting with a client or friend without worrying that anyone is judging or holding their nose. They are handy while camping, beaching, or hiking, too. “Takes the sweat, dirt, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and anything else off my body and makes me feel fresh,” said one reviewer. One side is soft and smooth, the other offers extra cleaning power with its slightly abrasive “funk beads.”

If he can’t get enough History Channel, he will kill it at this History Channel Trivia game. Or will he? It was created in a partnership with the History Channel and has over 2,000 questions that go all the way back to the beginning of human knowledge. There are five categories, and gameplay is perfect for any group of two people or more. “Really tests your knowledge,” said one reviewer. “We had a great time playing it!”

This pair of multi-tool pens is the sort of gadget Q would have given Bond, old school. Each one looks — and works — like an excellent pen. But it also hides an array of tools capable of getting you out of a difficult situation. Helicopter about to crash? Pull out several screwdrivers and fix that. Use the LED light escape spy traps and the bottle opener to end the day on a high note. There are 11 tools in all.

Whether you hook this mini Bluetooth speaker to a shower hook or set it on your beach blanket, it will deliver surprisingly rich and deep sound for a speaker that is so easy to bring along. It holds a charge for up to five hours, is waterproof, and dust-proof, so it can go anywhere without worry. It comes in 12 colors and two styles.

Meet the fastest, cheapest, coolest after-market car upgrade you are likely to find. This retractable car charger has two charging cables coiled inside, ready to be yanked out and plugged into an Android or Apple phone. There are also two plugs — one USB-C and one USB-A — for charging other phones and devices. It’s hinged so you can fit it easily into any car and comes in two colors.

These storage straps make it easy to bring order to the shed or garage. Wrap them around coiled hoses, tool handles, and other difficult-to-store gear, and now you can hang them from a hook. “ So simple and yet so genius!” said one reviewer. “I immediately bought a second set.” This is a pack of six. They come in nine sizes and quantities.

Working with sharp knives and tools can lead to unexpected trips to the emergency room unless you have the right safety gear on hand. Make sure these cut-resistant work gloves are nearby so no one cuts any corners — or fingers. The stainless steel threads woven throughout stop that sharp blade from getting through, but they are stretchy and comfortable to wear and don’t limit dexterity. The three fingers that are most liable to get cut have extra reinforcement. They come in five sizes and four colors.

You stick those earbuds into your ears several times a day, so keeping them clean seems like a high priority. But how do you clean them? This earbud cleaner kit is the way. It comes with a putty that you press into the crevices and onto the business bits of the buds to remove oils, dirt, and wax from all parts of the earbuds and charging case. It also comes with specialized cotton swabs for detail work.

This wooden bookshelf is an interesting and unique way to store a to-be-read pile or reference works on a bedside table or desk. It creates a visually interesting tree out of the books and has a small footprint that lifts clutter off the surface. It holds a surprising number of books as well as a few pieces of decor and turns it all into a tidy, attractive display.

When the rest of the room wants to turn the lights out but he is deep into a thriller he can’t put down, he can drape this reading light around his neck, choose a light color, and aim the beam at his page. It’s handy for doing home repairs in dark spaces when no one is available to hold a light for you, too. It sports three light colors and six levels of brightness, and each beam has its own controls and bendy attachment. It comes in two sizes and seven colors.

If you don’t have the patience or space for a document shredder, this roller stamp is a great solution. Roll it over the personal information on any documents you want to throw away, and it will obscure them so no one can hunt through your garbage and steal your identity. It’s fast and easy, and comes with six ink refills, so it will serve for many years. “It's less trouble than using a paper shredder,” said one reviewer

If he sports a beard, he needs grooming tools to get those whiskers in line. This round beard brush is essential for any longish beard. It can be used wet or dry and will tame unruly facial hair, so he looks more presentable. “It's not only very effective at taming and styling my beard, but it's also incredibly easy to clean, which is a big plus,” said one reviewer.

When it’s too much trouble to haul out the entire toolbox to locate that one essential tool to execute a quick repair, this multi-tool hammer is the answer. Keep it in a kitchen drawer, the car, or somewhere easily accessible so he has a hammer, pliers, serrated knife, saw, wire cutter, prying claw, nail file, bottle opener, and flat and Phillips screwdrivers always within reach.

Pulling weeds is so much easier with this weeder tool that gets under the root and gives you some leverage so you can pull out the entire plant. The forked end is perfect for digging into soil and grabbing a stubborn root system. The ergonomic handle is easy on your hands, too. It comes in stainless steel or titanium.

Hang this clever disk near your grill, and keeping the grates clean will be so much easier. It may be small, but this BBQ scraper gets in there and cleans thoroughly, scraping off baked-on grease and food quickly and effectively. And it does it without accidentally leaving behind broken-off steel bristles from a brush, so it’s safer than traditional tools. Simply fit the shape that fits your grates and scrape off the mess.

Every repair job poses the threat of encountering a bolt, nut, or some weird fastener that cannot be removed because it is a strange shape, and you don’t have the right size socket to remove it. In those moments, this universal socket tool is a lifesaver. It adapts to the shape of whatever that misshapen thing is and lets you turn it. “Beats fishing through a box of sockets looking for the right size,” said one reviewer. “Genius idea!”

Burger night has been waiting for this clever burger press that makes forming patties easy and clean. It quickly turns out perfect, uniform burgers — complete with ridges — that look like they were made by a pro. Drop your meat mixture into the bottom piece and press the lid onto it. It has a big handle, so it’s easy on your hands and comes with parchment liners, so cleanup is a breeze.

This game — Hot Ones Roulette — is a bit like a drinking game, only with hot sauce. Roll the dice, flip cards based on that roll, and hope you don’t have to take a dab of sauce. Answer spicy questions to lessen your risk of having to taste the sauce. If you love hot sauce — and can handle some serious spice — this is pure fun. If you fear it, it is all thrills and suspense. “The sauce is phenomenal,” said one reviewer. “I have to buy a larger bottle now because my son and I consumed it [all.]”

This Doctor Who Tardis mug is (probably) larger on the inside than it is on the outside, so fill it with coffee and enjoy a long break. Maybe your coffee break will take you to another dimension or timeline? Either way, the mug is crafted from ceramic, looks amazing, and is the perfect gift for anyone in this fandom, which is — let’s face it — everyone. “[It’s] like you're over a thousand years old and you can travel all over time and space,” said one reviewer. “Possibilities are endless.”

How do you tell a guy you love him? Buy him this sack pack that includes ball wash, sack spray, and nut rub. He will understand and — bonus! — smell good down there. This is not for people who enjoy over-scented perfumes and deodorants, though. This stuff taps the power of activated charcoal and adds subtle scents that evoke the forest and cut grass. There are six scents, all of them tapping subtle and evocative of outdoor pursuits. “Believe me when I say, not only does your man need this in his life, but you, my dear friend, also need this immediately,” said one reviewer.

Let's hope he never needs this emergency survival shelter. But if a long hike takes a dangerous turn or his car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, you will both be glad he has it. It is small enough to stash in a day pack or keep in the car, and it will protect two people from the elements. It offers wind and water protection, is fast to set up, and can be used as a sleeping bag, bivvy bag, or bivvy sack when there is nowhere to set it up as a tent. It comes in three colors.

This car trunk organizer is the genius solution to organizing the back of the car. With a big open space to drop groceries and other large shopping bags into and an array of pockets around the perimeter to keep items that live in the car tidy, it solves every trunk problem. It also folds up and lies flat for those times when you need all the storage space to cart a large item. It comes in three colors.

How many shirts have been ruined by a love for road trip snack foods? Well, those days are over, and the shirts are now safe because Saucemoto is here to handle the condiments. Clip it to the vents in the dash. Drop a sauce container into it. Road snacking is no longer a dangerous game of dipping into ketchup that is perched precariously too far from your mouth. “Have no fear of a sauce-pocalypse all over your dash,” said one reviewer.

Whip up a vegetable side dish right on the grill with these nesting grill baskets that allow you to toss the veggies, fish, and whatever else you drop into them without fear of anything falling into the fire. You can add seasoning right through the cage, and the smaller one stores inside the larger one, so they are easy to keep handy at the grill.

If you have a shotgun fan in your ranks, this shotgun tool will get the party started without making a mess. It’s small enough to keep in a pocket or on a keychain, works with any type of can, and turns that beverage into a shotgun in a snap. Hook it on, punch it into the bottom of the can, and chug. “Beers go down fast!!” said one reviewer.

Stick this beach cup holder into the sand and set your drink, phone, and sunscreen into it to keep all your necessities at hand, free of sand, and safe. The long spike holds everything above the fray, out of the waves, and within reach, and there is a specialized pocket for your phone. This is a pack of four in an assortment of colors. They come in four color schemes.

This key-shaped multi-tool looks like another key on your keychain. But it is, in fact, an entire toolbox of tools. It will open a bottle, measure, fix bike spokes, strip wire, and turn all types of screws. It will help you open challenging can lids, act as a wrench, and even serve as an emergency smoking pipe. “The best keychain multi tool,” said one reviewer. “And the metric wrenches are genius — a great tool.”

Put away that elbow grease and pull out this power scrubber. The brush head oscillates 60 times per second, so you can simply aim and it will do all the hard work, scrubbing away grease, grime, and dirt from tight spaces like tire rims, sinks, tile, and faucets. “Such an odd tool,” said one reviewer. “But I used it once and thought, ‘where has this been all my life?!?!’”

Everyone needs this magnetic pickup tool in their life. If you drop a tool, part, or your keys into a crevice, extend the telescoping gooseneck and reach into the dark. The light on the end will light your way, and its magnets grab your lost tools or keys and retrieve them. The handle has a magnetic base, too, so you can use it as a task light when it isn’t rescuing your lost gear.

Keep a pitcher of your favorite liquid energy in the fridge at all times by brewing it yourself in this cold brew coffee maker. It is designed for the task, so it makes it easy. A stainless steel brewing sleeve holds your grounds. The nonslip base is silent in the fridge. And a tight-fitting cap with a gasket seal keeps your coffee fresh. It comes in two sizes.

When his cap collection exceeds the storage capacity of the top of his dresser, give him this hat rack two-pack so he always has a place to hang his hat. These organizers can be hung on the back of any closet door and hold up to 24 hats each. They come in eight colors.

What is that bug? What does a spider’s mouth look like? Is that an insect eating my tomatoes? Pull out this MicroMini pocket microscope and get a closer look. It magnifies that insect or object up to 40 times so you can see details that are not available to the naked eye. And it is small enough to keep in a backpack or large pocket.

Don’t wear yourself out blowing up that air mattress, pool float, or inflatable furniture. This mini electric air pump will do all the work while you watch. It may be small enough to tuck into your camping pack, but it will inflate an air mattress in a minute. It’s also a light that is perfect for illuminating a tent interior or finding your way in the dark. It comes in seven colors.

Give them a lightsaber gel pen and they will be ready for anything. It will become their constant companion, tool, and a ready-made means of defense. Whether they do battle with it or use it to tick things off a to-do list, it is an elegant weapon. This is a pack of 10 of them, each in a different color. The ink color matches the pen.