V-Day Gifts Under 2k That Your Boyfriend/Partner Actually Needs

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Most of us dread buying gifts for our boyfriends or partners. Because let’s admit it, they’re difficult people to shop for. But this year, I made it a point to conduct a heavy-duty survey and ask a few men of varied personalities, and from different professions - what it is that they’d like to be gifted on Valentine’s Day. 

It not only made my job of selecting the right present for my partner effortless but also gave me a sneak peek into what is it that men actually want. So, instead of wasting your money on things that you feel they’d like, get them gifts that they want to be given, and the ones that they would use and adore, all under 2K! 

Now bookmark this list of options, and place your orders soon!

For The Skincare-Loving Man

Reusable Bamboo Safety Razor (Double Edged Razor)

Reusable Bamboo Safety Razor (Double Edged Razor)

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Does your guy believe in exfoliating more than you do? Or loves to stay prim and proper by trimming and shaving before a party? Well, the best gift for your skin-care loving partner would be a sturdy and hygienic shaving razor kit, to begin with. Almitra Sustainables has a sustainable razor kit made of bamboo, that is reusable. It glides smoothly through the skin and is waterproof too. Or, you can get them a cordless Philips trimmer from Amazon. 

Shell Out: INR 750 for the razor; INR 1,553 for the trimmer 

What’s More: Here are a few other options if your budget’s higher. Also, Shop on LBB has quite a few skincare and grooming products that you can lay your eyes on. 

For The Football Freak

Gifts From Football Monk

Gifts From Football Monk

Men love football. And more than that, they love their girl to watch football matches with them. But worry not if you’re not into the game, You can still make his V-day a happy one by gifting him jerseys! Do some research about the club he follows - is it Real Madrid or Manchester United? Or does he like Liverpool? Then, just head to Football Monk, an online brand that keeps every kind of football jersey at cost-effective pricing. 

Shell Out: INR 699 onward 

What’s More: Football Monk allows you to customize jerseys too! 

For The Adventurous Trek-Loving Man

Radiate Portable Campfire

Radiate Portable Campfire

Blessed to have a man who loves the road and lives by the Safarnama philosophy? Well, there’s so much that you can gift him. For starters, we want you to take a look at this portable campfire from Radiate. If your partner’s a trekker and loves to camp amidst the woods, this one’s perfect, trust me on that. Made from recycled wax, this portable firepit burns for hours without causing that smelly smoke or messy cleanup. This one saves the effort to find the wood, and light the fire. 

Shell Out: INR 7,000 onward. Now this one’s a little expensive, but worth the investment. Just make sure you order this product about 20 days in advance since it is shipped from the USA. 

What’s More: Check out Decathlon India for other budget-friendly camping equipment. You can give your guy a trek light, a flask, a tent, a sleeping bag, a good pair of gloves, and so much more. 

For The One Who Loves Superheroes

Bobbleheads & Action Figures

Bobbleheads & Action Figures

Most men have grown up watching (and rewatching) Marvel movies, or have been fond of superhero accessories. And honestly, there are so many variants of cute superhero merchandise that it’s never enough to purchase a new one. I would totally recommend superhero bobbleheads for your man. They love keeping it in their car or their study table. BigSmall has unique superhero bobbleheads- there’s a solar-powered Spiderman one, a Baby Yoda, Kung-Fu Panda, Iron man, Captain America, Deadpool, and so many more to choose from. 

Shell Out: INR 599 to INR 999

What’s More: Another super cool website called Superhero Stuff keeps superhero-themed wallets, socks, belts, bags, t-shirts, watches and jewelry for men. If you want to go beyond bobbleheads, check them out now! 

For The Lover Of Comfy Hoodies

Hoodies & Sweatshirts From H&M

Hoodies & Sweatshirts From H&M

Men love occasionally strolling through HnM’s hoodie-section and hitting the trial room to try what they might be broke to buy. This is where you jump in because you love him. And because if you buy him a hoodie from HnM, you can steal it anytime to wear it too. But jokes apart, men really do love H&M hoodies (yes, my guy too) so gift him one of the brand’s oversized hoodies. They’ve got them in basic colors like black, white and brown, and then there’s lavender, maroon, green, and blue too. 

Shell Out: INR 1,499 onward 

What’s More: You can also check out The Souled Store or Bewakoof.com for hoodies. They’ve got superhero-themed and cartoon-print hoodies too. 

For The Foodie Guy

Gifts From The Gourmet Box

Gifts From The Gourmet Box

Foodie guys are the best, in my honest opinion. They don’t judge you for hogging alone or with them, they introduce you to some of the most soul-satiating restaurants or recipes. So to give all that love back to them, how about enrolling them into a monthly food subscription box? If you man’s living alone loves to eat but hates the effort that cooking takes, subscribe him to The Gourmet Box - one of the first online gourmet food stores to provide a monthly subscription box service based on your partner’s food obsession. Choose from a varied range of subscriptions – chocolate, coffee, cheese, pasta. They will select the best and new products every month and send them across to your man’s doorstep.  

Shell Out: INR 750 onward 

What’s More: Some of their subscription boxes even have recipes and pairing ideas with the products.

For Your Nerdy Guy

The Espresso Box – One Month Prepaid

The Espresso Box – One Month Prepaid

If your man’s into reading and loves to time travel through his books, then nothing’s better than gifting him a book box. There’s a brand called The Big Book Box that allows you to subscribe to monthly book boxes. You get a range of interesting reads, bookish goodies, and much more. There’s an Espresso Box that comes with a ‘Book of the month’, a newly released hardcover book, a bookmark, and printable merch, along with 7 to 8 carefully curated book merchandise. Trust us, your reader guy will love you more for this! 

Shell Out: INR 1,899 for the Espresso Book Box (for a month’s subscription) 

What’s More: Here are some more book subscription services that you can check out for your man’s Valentine’s Day gift! 

For Someone Who Loves Some Play Between Work

Mid-Sized Foosball

Mid-Sized Foosball

Your partner may not admit this to you, but he might love the idea of having a fancy foosball table at home, calling his friends over when you’re away, and making an evening out of it. Or, he might play a game of foosball with you! Amazon has wooden mid-sized foosball tables at a budget-friendly price point. You can set it up indoors, or in your partner’s balcony, if he has one. 

Shell Out: INR 1,294

What’s more: You can also get him a beer pong set from Amazon, or some classic board games if he’s more into that. 

For The One Who Lives Far Away From You

Gifts From Floraza

Gifts From Floraza

Long-distance lovers, we feel more for you. Well, Memories in the form of pictures are cool but you know what’s cooler? Customizable memories in the form of maps that will make you feel closer to your man. If your partner’s in a different city than you are, then make it special with Floraza. This brand specializes in curating memory mappers that include a logo, a personal note, a photo of your beloved and you, and a digital map that depicts the places of your relationship’s memories, along with a specialized message. 

They use the exact geographic coordinates of those places in your customized mapper too. I mean, how cool is that. If your man’s a sentimental one, he will totally value this priceless gift! 

Shell Out: INR 350 to INR 800 (for different sizes)

What’s More: Floraza also does digital illustrations so in case you want to get a couple photo illustrated, hit them up!