WIRED updates 'manly gifts' guide with new 2026 picks
WIRED refreshed its gift guide aimed at hyper-masculine-themed products, adding items like a toiletry bag from SPC/LST, a pressure washer, a head shaver, and a large flashlight. The outlet also removed several previously listed items that had sold out and refreshed pricing and links across the guide.
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The update reflects a broader seasonal trend in gift-guide journalism, where publishers continually revise recommendations to keep affiliate links functional and inventory accurate ahead of shopping seasons. It also signals continued consumer demand for niche, identity-themed products marketed specifically toward exaggerated notions of masculinity.
- WIRED added four new products to its manly-themed gift guide for 2026.
- Sold-out items were removed and all links/prices were refreshed.
- The guide targets a niche market of hyper-masculine branded consumer goods.
Dr. Squatch Men's Soap Bar Set — This gift guide practically name-checks soap with 'men' on it, and Dr. Squatch delivers exactly that energy with natural ingredients and bold scents. It's an easy, fun stocking-stuffer that fits the manly-man theme perfectly without breaking the bank.
See Dr. Squatch Men's Soap Bar Set on Amazon → Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on purchases, at no extra cost to you. Product picked by AI based on this article; it is not a tested recommendation.Source: wired.com — Matthew Korfhage, 2026-10-18
Published there as: “20 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Manly Man Men (2026)”
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