In case you hadn’t heard, the holidays are coming up fast. Like, right around the corner. These days, it behooves every man to beat the holiday rush, so he’s not shopping at the last minute—and coming up with nothing in the end.

The struggle is doubly hard if the guy you’re shopping for is that guy. You know the type: Be it your buddy or your brother-in-law, he says he has pretty much everything he needs, and insists that there’s nothing else he wants. They’re impossible to shop for, or were impossible—until now. We’ve picked some of the top items just for that dude—presents that will surprise, delight, and above all, be useful.