Top 10 Gifts for Teen Boys

by Sarah Pflugradt

If you thought shopping for teen girls was rough…try shopping for the teen boy. If you know what your teen boy is into, then you might breeze through the gift-giving stress with this list. Here are the top 10 gifts for teen boys.

Pro-Tip: Most of the brands that teens want can be found at The Exchange (AAFES) or the Navy Exchange (NEX) for 10-20% cheaper with no tax. AND they will ship to your house.

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It’s not a great mystery that teens love video games, so get them that game they’ve been asking for. If you aren’t sure what game they want, or if you’re shopping for a teen and aren’t sure what game system they have, go for a GameStop giftcard and they’ll be sure to go get exactly what they want.

Your teen will be hydrated and stylish with the new line of Gatorade bottles. Gatorade is famous for their convenient and easy squeeze bottles for not only sports, but for boys involved in other activities, such as marching band, volunteering, and work.

You’ll love not only the selection, but also the new option for personalization. Writing your teen’s name on their bottle with a sharpie is still the number one way to make sure they are drinking out of their own bottle, but having their name on the top of the bottle is just plain cool.

Teen boys have a voracious appetite and food is expensive. If your teen is hanging out with friends after school or on the weekends, chances are, they are eating. Find out their favorite places to go, or if you aren’t sure, here are some popular places teens like to eat:

• Chipotle
• Panera Bread
• Five Guys
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• McDonalds

Boys are big sneaker heads, and if you want to make your sneaker loving teen happy, the gift of non-creased shoes will make them scream for joy. Nike also gives a 10% military discount in their regular stores AND their outlet stores, so go score some discounts while you shop for the best gifts.

What’s old is new again. If your teen prefers Airpods, a new set may be just what the gift fairy ordered. Beats headphones are popular and may be more your teen’s style.

However, earbuds are on their way back in, so grab a pair to put in their stocking and they will probably think you’re the coolest (although they will never tell you that). If you’re going for new tech this year, check out the prices at the BX/PX/NEX for the best discount and tax free.

If your teen plays a sport in school, or if they just enjoy shooting hoops in the driveway, chances are, there is an activity they love. Feed that love of physical activity with a new gift of their sport of choice, or maybe one they’ve been eyeing, but nervous to try (pickleball anyone?).

Don’t underestimate the joy that a new piece of sports equipment can bring. Most are inexpensive, but they get a lot of use and can be the most cherished gifts.

• Basketball
• Soccerball
• Ping Pong Set
• Pickleball Set
• Tennis Balls
• Frisbee

This is the gift for the teen that you trust with sharp objects. Dart boards are fun for everyone and a fun, inexpensive gift. You could pair this with snacks, drinks, and special extra darts to give an experience-type gift that your teen can use to hang out with friends.

For the teen who has everything, food is always a good gift. Topsy’s is a classic and iconic popcorn shop out of Kansas City. What makes this fun is the ability to choose the type of popcorn inside AND the tin it comes in. It’s a little pricey for popcorn, but it’s a special gift that you know he’ll love.

These ultra comfy and super cool ’47 caps are available in just about every sports team you can imagine. Choose their favorite and watch this quickly become their favorite gift. They are adjustable and inexpensive – perfect for a gift.

You’ll never go wrong with sweatpants. Under Armor sweatpants are really well made and a brand that teens are happy to wear. They also give a good military discount too on top of their sales (even at the outlets), so get out there and make your teen a style icon at school.