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Teen boys can be really difficult to shop for, so I went straight to the source for the intel. I bribed drafted my 17-year-old son and some of his buddies for their input on gift ideas for teenage guys! Here are the best gifts for a 17-year-old boy for Christmas 2019, straight from the horse’s mouth!
Tech Gifts
Apple (still) reigns supreme! Every teenager I know has the new iPhone 11 and the AirPods Pro at the top of their Christmas list!
iPhone 11
AirPods Pro
JBL Wireless Waterproof Speaker
Apple Watch Series 5
Nebula Smart Mini Projector
Wireless Earbuds (that won’t break the bank!)
Teenagers aren’t always known for keeping up with their things, other than their phones, of course, so if you’re looking for some wireless earbuds that have really good sound quality but won’t make you freak out if they get lost, these are the earbuds you’ve been searching for. We use these when we’re out on my husband’s Harley and I really like them. They’re comfortable and the sound quality is excellent despite the noise from the bike!
Portable Phone Charger
Wireless Phone Charger
Phone Stand
Games
Game Of Phones
Exploding Kittens
What Do You Meme?
Cards Against Humanity
Sports & Outdoors
Portable Hammock
Inflatable Lounger
Meet the Chillbo Shwaggins! That name cracks me up but this thing is actually really comfortable!
Spikeball Kit
Yeti Portable Cooler
Clothes & Accessories
Sunglasses
My sources tell me that Rayban Wayfarers are super, super popular!
(I can’t remember the word they used so I went with super x2! I can’t keep up with the slang anymore! Please say it’s not just me!)
Clothes That Support Their Favorite Sports Team
Think jerseys, hoodies, hats, t-shirts, etc…
North Face Jacket
Vineyard Vines Hoodie
Vineyard Vines T-Shirt
Subscription Boxes
Dollar Shave Club
Tshirt Club
If your teen boy likes to fish then this is the perfect gift! The Red Tuna Shirt Club sends a T-shirt every month from a famous fishing destination from around the world. They pick the spot and then and look for charter businesses that have a good reputation and a catchy name and design a T-shirt. Once they send the shirts out the design is retired. You can pay monthly or pre-pay a 3,6, 0r 12 month subscription. You can also upgrade to long-sleeve shirts or pocket tees. Note: I’m not an affiliate, I just really love this idea!
Experiences
- Tickets to a concert or festival or some other event they’ll enjoy
- If he’s a sports fan think about giving him tickets to see his favorite team play!
- Escape Room
- Amusement Park/Theme Park
- Top Golf
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- If he likes to ski or snowboard then consider lift tickets or a season pass.
Gift Cards (teenage boys will always welcome cash too!)
Here are some ideas he’ll love! Several of these are available as e-gift cards so they’re also great for last-minute gifts!
Visa
Uber
AMC Theater
Fandango
Spotify
Netflix
Amazon
Best Buy
GameStop
Apple
Bass Pro Shop
Food
Final Thoughts On Presents For 17-Year-Old Boys:
If you’re at a total loss, then sit down and really think about what he needs and what he enjoys most. Presents for teenage guys don’t have to be complicated or expensive; maybe he loves being with his friends, so you give him movie tickets or a game they’ll have fun with. Or, perhaps he’s going off to college next year; if so, what will he need? Is there something you know he’d enjoy having?
This is a hard age to shop for, but hopefully, this list gave you some good ideas for gifts for a 17-year-old boy or that it at least gave you a place to start. If so, or if you have other suggestions, I’d love to hear about them, so let me know in the comments section!
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