Christmas Gifts for Him: 12 Ideas He'll Actually Use

A ribbed acrylic knit beanie with a fold-up cuff, so he can set the fit himself. It has been in the Carhartt line since 1987, which tells you most of what you need to know.

Two electric hand warmers that can be used separately or clicked together. Good for a commute, a cold garage or the sidelines of a winter game.

A digital thermometer with a one-second reading and a backlit display that rotates to stay upright. A small thing that makes grilling and roasting a lot less of a guess.

A small tray for the nightstand or the entry table, so keys, watch and wallet land in the same place every night. Water-resistant, and it folds flat for travel.

Corduroy moccasins with a memory foam footbed and a non-slip sole, so he can wear them out to the mailbox without changing shoes.

A flannel shacket with sherpa lining, a button front and chest pockets. It's the layer that ends up living on the back of a chair from November to March.

Stainless steel with double-wall vacuum insulation and the MagSlider magnetic lid. For the coffee that used to go cold by nine in the morning.

A stainless steel multitool with one-hand opening pliers, a locking system and a sheath. The kind of gift that quietly ends up in a glovebox or a toolbox for years.

Chilling stones, two glasses and a wooden box. A ready-to-give set for the person who likes a slow drink at the end of the day.

A portable speaker built for outdoors, with technology that adjusts the sound to the position it's sitting in. For the garage, the patio or the campsite.

A guided journal with prompts for him to write down his own stories, in a linen hardcover. It's a gift you get something back from.

A thick hardcover of facts and trivia to leave on the coffee table. Perfect for the guy who reads three pages and then tells everyone about it.