The Best Gifts for 17 Year Old Teenage Boys - Awesome Gift Ideas

Can't decide on the best gift for a 17 year old guy? It's a difficult age to buy for. If you ask him, you'll probably get some expensive ideas such as a car or an ipad.

​But if they are out of your budget, the good news is, there are literally hundreds of clever gift ideas that are within your budget. This gift guide gives lot of suggestions and specific ideas to get you thinking about the perfect gift for his birthday or Christmas.
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Action Camera 

The Akaso featured is a fantastic little action camera that makes a fab gift to capture any experiences a 17 year old boy may embark on. 

It's a small camera that is designed for taking action shots perhaps when cycling, hiking, skiing or doing other sports and activities. 

Place your action camera into the waterproof case and securely fasten it, then you can dive below 30 meters so it can be used to take shots when swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling or doing other water activities. 

It comes with lots of mounting accessories so you can attach it to the kit you need to do the filming. 
It shoots 4K video and has 20MP photo capture. 
You can easily share your footage on social media by openin the camera wifi and connecting it with your mobile or tablet by app AKASO DV.
Great for a teen boy who wants to shoot footage or take photos while he is in action or just shoot some video with him and his friends. ​

Music Gifts

A lot of teen boys this age have favorite bands and enjoy listening to music. Get him tickets to see his favorite artist in concert. Or what about an itunes voucher?  Other ideas include headphones, bluetooth speakers or a shirt with his favorite band on. Check out more specific music gift ideas for teen boys.

Wireless Headphones

Wireless headphones are perfect to listen to music when walking, hiking, jogging, running or doing other sports. 

Connect his device to the headphones via bluetooth and he can listen to his music. Also perfect for hands free calling while walking or doing another activity. 

The headphones have 6 hours of play time on each charge and a total of 30 hours with the case. They charge in the case when you put them back after each use, the case can .  It only takes 55 minutes to charge the case with a cable or 2 hours with a wireless charger. 

Gaming Gifts

Does he love video games? Unless you are certain you know which games he wants, i would avoid giving him an actual video game as a gift. However, there are lots of gaming related accessories you can buy. A gaming chair, gaming headphones or a novelty gaming t-shirt are all some ideas. Check out some ideas below and more in the gift ideas for gamers article. 

Oculus Quest 2 (VR Headset)

Any 17 year old who receives and Oculus Quest 2 is going to be super happy. It's the ultimate experience in virtual reality.

​It features all in one gaming so you can explore new gaming worlds and old favourties. 

And it's not just for gaming. Enjoy lots of immersive experiences including live concerts, ground breaking films, fitness training and virtual theatre going. 

No console or PC is required. However, it's important to note you need a phone and a facebook account.
It's an easy set up. Open the box, set up with the smartphone app and jump straight into VR.  ​

Gaming Socks

If he is always gaming, than these socks are the perfect gift. 

They are comfortable and breathable.

They feature non slip rubberised meme phrasing and graphics printed on each sole which is thick and durable. 

A nice way to keep his feet warm and comfortable while playing video games. 

One size for men from US Size 6 to US Size 12. ​

Gaming Chair

Gaming chairs are a great gaming gift. They offer comfort and a better experience when playing games. They give good back support preventing future back issues. 

The gaming chair featured is designed to help maintain a neutral, balanced posture. It has a well padded seat, lumbar and headrest cushions for extra comfort.

You can adjust the angle of the seat from 90 to 160 degrees. It can also be height adjusted and has adjustable arm rests so the seat can be perfectly adjusted for a gamer's individual needs. 

Backrest Pillow

A backrest pillow is great to give extra support while sitting on the bed when you're gaming, looking at your laptop or tablet, reading a device or book or watching television. 

It's a fab gift for him to take to college as well. 

It's also good to give back support when sitting on the sofa or lying on the floor. 

​It has a handle at the top so it's easily portable around the home. 

Fun Books

Books can be one of the easier gifts to buy for 17 year old boys. I would avoid fiction unless you really know what he likes and go for a fun or informative book. 
There are some great books for teenage boys. I like Man Up! 367 Classic Skills for the Modern Guy. It's a fun but really informative book jam packed full of advice and tips that really are great for any guy.

There are tons of topics covered from advice on women (from making the first move to how to break off a friendship when it’is not working any longer) to advice on car stuff (changing a flat, buying a used car), shaving, fashion, grooming, social etiquette, work and jobs, friends, cooking and lots more.

Some of the book will be very useful now and other parts will be extremely useful in the coming few years. The great thing about this book is that he can dip in and out of it when needed or when bored. It will teach him things he didn't even know he should know.

Manual to Manhood

The Manual to Manhood is another fab gift idea for any 17 year old boy.
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It's fun and hilarious in places. It's also jam packed full of really interesting advice and information (even fully grown men could do with reading a copy!).

It starts off with girls and dating and offers advice on how to talk to a girl - a good start for a teenage guy!

It goes on to cover an excellent range of topics from sports (how to throw a ball in every sport), to social skills (shaking hands and making an introduction) manners, tools, fixing things, work (interviews, applications etc), grooming, driving, car maintenance and money management. ​

The Teen's Guide To World Domination

This is a great read for teens of all ages. I'm 41 and even I've found the information in this book inspiring and interesting. 

It covers all kinds of important issues including how to choose the right kind of friends, navigating the dating scene, setting goals, dealing with parents, managing money, finding your own identity and lots more. 

There's lots of useful, practical advice and it's written in a style easily absorbed by teenagers. 

It's all the stuff you wish you'd have known at 17 and lots more. 

Projection Alarm Clock with Charger

This projection alarm clock is ideal to have in his bedroom so he can keep track of the time, set alarms that will wake him and charge his phone at the same time. 

The time is projected clearly on the ceiling or the wall and there is a 180 degree swivel to adjust the projection. 

If he has difficulty waking up in the morning, there's a special loud alarm for heavy sleepers but the volume is adjustable to 5 different levels.

Gift Card Or Money

17 year old guys often don't have a lot of cash or spare spending money so gift cards and money are often highly appreciated. If you think it's a little bit boring to give a gift card, check out these fun ways to give a teen a gift card. 

Tech Gifts and Accessories

There are tons of electronic gadgets that make top gifts. Some hot ideas include, smart watches, fitness trackers, action cameras (see above), media streaming players, VR headsets and voice activited technology such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home. 
 
There are lots of ideas for smaller budgets too. Ideas include accessories for devices he already has such as a cover or case for his tablet, earphones, a wireless keyboard, a stylus or a portable charger.  Bluetooth speakers are another gift that can be got for as little as $25. Check out more tech gift ideas

Amazon Echo 

For a 17 year old boy, the Amazon Echo Dot a useful gadget to have in their room.
 
Firstly it's a awesome little speaker to play music in his room. The version of the Echo dot with the clock is perfect to have on his nightstand. He can use it set timers and alarms. Just tap the Echo dot on the top to snooze the alarm. 

The Echo dot can also give him the sport scores, update him on the news, traffic and the weather forecast, check his calandar, manage to do lists, control smart devices and lots more!

Rocketbook

A rocketbook is a really good gift for a 17 year old student. He will no longer need to have lots of loose sheets of paper with his school or college work. 

Use the rocketbook pen to take notes, do homework, draw or write to do lists. Then when he's finished his creation, he can scan his work using the rocket app and upload his work to the cloud. There are many places where he can save his work including Google Drive and Dropbox.

This is great for revision and studying. He can organise his notes in folders and easily retrieve what he needs when he needs it. 

When he's finished writing or drawing, just wipe the rocketbook clean for the next time. ​He can also use this device to call or message anyone hands-free.

Strip Lights - To Change the Look of His Bedroom Quickly 

Strip lights are super easy and quick to fit and will change the look of his bedroom. They're are self adhesive and so easy to put up he can do it himself. 

The LED strip lights are color changing and they are great to mark out a gaming area, fit round the ceiling or fit around a bed. 

He can change the color easily with the remote control. There are different brightness methods and 8 light modes which include jump, fade, flash etc. 

Portable Charger

This is a small size portable charger that will easily fit into a pocket or backpack. 

It gives extra peace of mind to know that if your phone runs out of battery you can give it a quick charge with this back up and know you can still get in contact with people if you need to. It's also great peace of mind for parents to know that their son can always get in contact with them. 

It adds at least one charge to any phone. 

A great stocking stuffer.

Travel Laptop Backpack with Charger

This backpack has a USB port with a built in cable so he can charge his laptop, phone or other device while on the go by connecting his own power bank. 

There is space for all his devices including one separate laptop compartment which will hold a 15.6" laptop. There is also a tablet compartment and a zipped compartment as well as multiple other compartments to organise his stuff. 

There's pen pockets and a key fob too Overall it's a great backpack to organise his supplies for studying as well as for travel. 

For security, there's a fixed password lock and durable metal zippers. 

Fossil Smartwatch 

This stylish Fossil smartwatch makes an amazing gift. 

Not only does it look good, it has heart rate and activity tracking functions as well as built in GPS for distance tracking. 

He can use the watch to pay (with Google pay), track his sleep, answer and make calls when his phone is out of reach,  get social media and text notifcations to his wrist and lots more! 

Echo Show

The Echo show is a fab tech gadget that teen guys will find really useful and fun. 

It's a super portable device meaning it's great to take around the home, use in his room or take to college if he goes in the next couple of years. 

It's great for listening to music with the premium speakers with Dolby processing. Stream music and books in crisp, stereo sound. 

Watch videos and live TV and sports with a Hulu subscription, movies and shows from Prime Video. 

Easily make video calls  to anyone with Skype, the Alexa app, an Echo Spot, or Echo Show.

Ask Alexa to see lyrics and album art with Amazon Music. See weather forecasts, calendars, to-do lists, and your favorite playlists.

The best thing is the Echo show is evolving all the time so new skills and services are often being added. ​

Bluetooth Speakers

Bluetooth speakers will stream your music wirelessly from a phone, tablet or other device with bluetooth.  They are great because they are generally small and portable so you can move them around the home, take them in the car, to a friends house or wherever you want. 
There are all kinds of bluetooth speakers at different price levels. Generally the higher price you pay the higher quality the sound should be, although some of the cheaper speakers offer excellent sound for their size too. Check out a couple of options below. 

Shower Mate Water Resistant Bluetooth Speaker

This speaker features the bluetooth technology and will connect with a smartphone or other bluetooth device easily. He can then play his music on his phone through the speaker.

The cool thing about this speaker is that is has a suction cup and is waterproof so he can listen to the music in the bath or shower. It can also be used anywhere else he likes. 

It also features a built in microphone so he can also enjoy hands free calling. 
It's small and lightweight so will easily fit in his bag and he can take it wherever he wants to go. 
It could easily be used as a speaker in the car, in the shower, by the beach, on a hiking trip, in his bedroom or at a friend's house. 

Oontz Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Another cool portable bluetooth speaker is the oontz speaker featured. 

It has surprisingly loud volume and clear sound. There's battery life of up to 14 hours. 

It has an 100 ft bluetooth range and can work with most phones and Echo speakers. 

It's also water resistant and can be used by the shower, by the pool on on the beach. However, it can't be fully submerged in water. 

​There are many colors to choose from too. 

Sports Gifts

Many 17 year old boys enjoy keeping fit and doing sport and this may give you an idea for a gift he may like. For example, if he enjoys playing basketball he may appreciate a basketball themed gift such as a basketball return trainer. Sporty 17 year olds may appreciate sports gear to wear such as new training shoes, a hoodie to wear at training sessions or what about a sports watch? There are lots of cool fitness gifts that are perfect for improving the skills and stamina of 17 year olds too as well as to keep them fit. Ideas include skipping ropes, weight training sets and punch bags. 

If he likes to workout at home, consider the Iron Gym Upper Body workout bar.

It is a versatile piece of equipment. Use it on the floor for push ups, ab work, dips and more. Or it uses levearage to attach to a doorway (no screws required). Then it makes the perfect chin up bar. 

The bar has three different grip positions wide, neutral and narrow so you can use it to work out all the different muscles. 

​.It's a great piece of home gym equipment for building strength and fitness.
​Building strength is not only good in it's own right, it may help boys improve in their other sports and activities too. It's especially good for teenage boys who may not have enough money for a gym membership.  It can easily used throughout the day to do a few pull ups or as part of a wider workout. ​

Fitbit

A fitbit  is a fabulous gift for the fitness fanatic as well as being extremely practical for any teen that just wants to get a little bit healthier too.

Why should you love it? Use it to track steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed and active minutes. It also measures sleep quality. He can always measure how active he's been everyday. 

Choose from 15+ exercise modes like run, bike, swim, yoga, circuit training and more, set a goal, and get real-time stats during your workouts to see how you can keep getting better. 

Swim proof and water resistant to 50M so you can track swims and wear in the shower. Also connect to smartphone GPS for real-time pace and distance during outdoor runs and rides

It can also give you call, text and calendar alerts too when connected to your phone. 

Ab Wheel

The abwheel is a great inexpensive piece of home kit that's great to strengthen your core. It also works your s houlders, arms, upper and lower back,and can help work towards a six pack if you want one! 

It's easy to use, just get on all fours, grab hold of the handles, and glide the wheels back and forth across the floor.

​At various points during the exercise, you'll work every major upper body muscle group as your torso adjusts to the movements. It  comes with an instructional fitness guide.

Socks

If he does a lot of sports, he will appreciate some comfortable sports socks. 

And these are comforable! Strategic cushion reduces bulk, delivers flexibility and breathability

A dynamic arch support helps reduce foot fatigue

Heat Gear fabric wicks sweat away from your skin to keep you cool, dry, and light

And smelliness is reduced! Armour block Technology helps prevent growth of odor causing bacteria in the sock.

Adidas Sack Pack

​If he is a frequent visitor to the gym, this sackpack is perfect for storing everything you need for each visit.

It's lightweight so a dream to carry
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It features two water bottle pockets and a zippered outside drop pocket 

Dumbbell Set

Many teenagers of around 17 years like to build up some muscle. 

A set of adjustable dumbbells at home will help them build up. 

This set adjusts from 5 to 52.5 lbs in 2.5lb increments. 
Set the dials at the side and switch to the weight you require, pull it out and get the weight you selected. 

Eliminates the need for multiple dumbbells cluttering up your workspace. 

Gifts for the Outdoor Type

Does he like camping, hiking, doing sports based outdoors or just being in the fresh air?

There are tons of gifts you can get for the 17 year old who loves being outdoors. From outdoor clothes such as a breathable waterproof jackets to a water bottle with storage to solar powered gadgets such as solar powered speakers or solar powered chargers for his phone when he's on a trip away from civilisation. 
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Another idea for the outdoors type is a multi tool which can often come in useful when camping or on a hiking expedition. 

Multi-Tool 

Sometimes it's hard to know whether the gift you buy will last and whether it will actually be used. A gift that should be very useful in future years and will last a long time is a Swiss Army Huntsman pocket knife. 
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It features many tools including 2.45" blade, corkscrew, bottle opener with screwdriver, wood saw and scissors. 

This is a great gift for a teen guy to have available, but especially if he's going onto college soon.

A great little accessory to have at his disposal when he needs to cook, mend and fix things for himself.

He will also be the go to guy when somebody needs a can opener or a screwdriver!

These kind of multitools are also great for 17 year olds who love the outdoors and like to camp and hike. A great accessory to have around on outdoor adventures

Clothes, Accessories and Personal Grooming

Clothes can be difficult to buy and it's often best to get a gift card for his favorite shop.. If you are looking for safe clothing ideas, hoodies and t-shirts are usually pretty easy to buy. Look for labels that he likes to wear and it's difficult to go wrong. 

Fun Gift for the Gym Fanatic

If he does some weight training this is a funny tank top for the 17 year old guy who has a sense of humor. 

It's funny to wear to the gym or just while working out at home. It's also great for running as well as wearing to the beach in the summer months!

The tank top comes in several different color so you can pick his favorite one or get more than one for different gym fanatics in your life. 

Hoodie that's Also a Backpack 

Teen boys love wearing hoodies for casual everyday wear, hiking, sports and lot more, so a hoodie makes a good gift when they're 17. 

The hoodie featured is a 2 in 1 hoodie as it can also be used as a backpack, 

This makes it easy to take off and carry when he gets to hot and he can use the backpack to carry stuff as well. There are two storage compartments, one for larger items and one for smaller items like your wallet or kes. 

It's quick and easy to change. It was voted the best invention on Shark Tank in 2019. 
Perfect for travel, days out, theme parks and whenever the weather changes

Wireless Smart Beanie Headset 

This beanie  is thick, washable and stretchable. One size will fit all shapes and sizes. .

The thing that makes the beanie unique is that you can listen to music while wearing it. 

It features the latest 4.2 bluetooth wireless technology so you can connect to your phone or other device via bluetooth and listen to your music on the go. 

You can also use the hat for hands free calling. 

It also features easy access control buttons to manage hands-free calls, wireless music streaming, volume adjustment, up to 33 feet. ​

Regular Beanie

A beanie which he can wear during the winter months makes a useful small gift or stocking filler. 

The Carhartt beanie featured is made from 100% warm, stretchable rib-knit acrylic fabric. There are many different colors to choose from. 

It's durable and the clothing that teenagers will reach for when the temperatures drop. 

Gaming T-shirt

​This t-shirt is a humorous t-shirt for gamers. 

The slogan reads "I paused my game to be here". 

The t-shirt is soft and smooth with a high thread-count, tight knit made out of fuzzy plants grown by American farmers. 

The t-shirt is available in lots of different sizes. 

A great gift for any teenage gamer. 

Adidas Men's Training Pants

These men's soccer training pants help you warm up without overheating. 

Not only good for soccer they are also great for other types of sport and training too. 

They are super comfortable and can be worn for just chilling out and casual wear too. 

They feature ventilated climacool and mesh inserts for maximum breathability. 

There are front pockets as well. ​

Clima Cool Adidas Boxers

Birthdays and Christmas are great to kit out teen boys with enought underwear to last them for the following year. 

They will love the Adidas clima briefs. They are perfect for keeping comfortable. They also wick away moisture to keep you dry during workouts and everyday wear.  

And they look good too. 

Nike Shoe

Whether he is sporty or just likes to look good, 17 year olds often can't get enough gym shoes. 
Nikes is a popular brand with many teens. 
They're comfortable, good for training and look the part as well. 

Gifts For Students

A lot of 17 year old boys are studying and for many teenage boys of this age it won't be long until they go off to college. Study gifts might seem boring but there are some great ideas that 17 year old boys will find extremely useful. Ideas include bedrests and laptop desks - so he can study on a sofa or sitting on his bed in comfort. There are also some cool gadgets such as a space pen - check out some ideas here. 

Space Pen

A space pen makes a unique gift idea and is very handy for students or just to have as a general pen. 
The space pen can write in outer space but it's also fantastic for use here on Earth too. . ​

It can write at any angle (even upside down) so you can lean against a wall to write and the ink will keep flowing.
It will also write in extreme temperatures (up to -30F to 250F).
​When the pen is closed it's the perfect size to carry in your pocket,  purse, car glove box, organizer or wallet

Lapdesk 

A lapdesk is a great idea for a student who likes to study while they're sitting on a couch or a bed. 

It will allow him to have everything he needs at hand for his studies. 

The lapdesk featured fits laptops up to 17 inches. 

There is a phone slot which holds cell phones vertically. 

The innovative, dual-bolster cushion conforms to your lap, keeping you cool and comfortable.

Desk Lamp

This desk lamp is perfect for when studying. 

It features a built-in USB outlet port so he can chareg his phone or other device while he is working. And everything is in one place. 

The lamp features an extending, adjusting neck, so you can shine the light exactly where you want it. 

It also features touch dimmable brightness. 

The Naked Roomate 

If he's at college, The Naked Roommate will ensure he has all the information he needs to get by. 
It's a funny book which tells stories from other students and gives everything he need to know about the college experience.

It includes advice on college living (dorm rooms and roommates), getting the best out of classes, friends, dating , parties and money.

It's packed full with advice and tips to help him get the best out of college.

​The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Easy, Healthy Recipes 

Want to ensure he is able to cook something other than mac n cheese? 

This is the cookbook he needs. 

Each recipe has 5 main ingredients.  It makes it easy for students to prepare fresh, tasty, healthy meals for themselves on a budget, with more than 100 recipes that only take 30 minutes to throw together

Gifts For Their Personal Space

Another ideas is to get gifts for his bedroom or other personal space. Ideas include beanbag chairs for friends to sit on, an indoor basketball hoop to destress and practice a few shots or a bed shaker alarm clock to get him out of bed. Check out some gifts for a teen bedroom. 

Mini Fridge

A really cool gift to get a 17 year old boy is a mini fridge which he can keep in his bedroom. It will hold some cold drinks and small snacks for him, his friends or his girlfriend. So he won't even need to leave his room to get some supplies - which is what most teenage guys really want - their own space. 

It's great for use in his bedroom although there is no reason it couldn't be used elsewhere like an office or a study. If he will be off to college soon, it's also a great little gadget to have in a dorm room. 

Also great in the summer when warmer weather will mean cool drinks and snacks are needed. ​

Bed Shelfie Regular and Plus

A bedshelfie is a really useful gadget. It attaches to a bed without tools & includes thick felt on touch points.

There are two different sizes (the regular and the plus). The one to get depends on how many things you wish to put on yoru bedshelfie. 

Keep everything you may need within reach. 

It's made of bamboo which is an incredible renewable source s very eco friendly. Bamboo trees grow very quickly. 

A fab space saver too. 

Punch Bag Hanging Laundry Bag ​

This is great to encourgae teens to pick up their dirty clothes off the floor. 

It's a hard wearing polyester canvas hanging laundry bag in the shape of a classic boxing punchbag. With a 67 litre capacity, it's big enough to hold a heavyweight load of washing. 

Great as a storage solution, washing basket and workout aid. 

It omes with attached fabric carry handle to easily transport to the launderette or downstairs to the washing machine / laundry room.

Toys and Games For 17 Year Old Boys

Are 17 year old boys too old for toys and games? Hell, no! Most men haven't outgrown that phase! There are lots of great ideas on the awesome toys for boys page. But also check out the lightning shock reacion reload game below. 

Lightening Reaction Reloaded - Shocking Game

This game is hilarious fun and suspenseful too. 
It's a game for 2 to 4 players. Hold onto one of the handles and listen to the music as it plays. When the music stops and the red light turns to green, press the red button as quickly as possible. The slowest player will get an electric shock. But don't press the red button to early as you'll get an electric shock then too. 
Teenage boys and men love this! 
There are different levels of electric shock, so the shock adverse can have it on the lowest setting. 
Lots of fun - great for parties. 

Spikeball 3 Ball Kit

​If he's energetic and likes team sports he will probably love spikeball. 

It can be played pretty much anywhere. Indoors if you have the space as well as in parks, at the beach, when camping or the backyard. 

It's a fab game for people of all ages to play from kids to adults. Great to play with the family and friends. 

It's also a fantastic workout for athletic teams who like to train. It's perfect for practicing the hand / eye co-ordination needed for some team games as well. 

It's simple to play and easy to pick up. The net is placed at ankle level between a pair of two-player teams. You smack the palm-sized ball down on the net so it ricochets up at your opponents. They have up to three hits between them (just like volleyball) to control it and bounce it back to you. When they miss, you score. First team to 21 wins.

Throw Throw Burrito

Throw Throw Burrito is a game where a card game meets dodgeball. 

Players get points by collecting 3 types of the same card and the player withe the most points. However, the real fun begins when you get 3 matching cards with burritos on them. Then burrito wars commence.If you get hit by a burrito you lose points, so make sure you dodge the burritos coming towards you while keeping your aim to hit others. 

The burritos are soft and squishy so you don't have to worry about getting hurt. 

So He Likes To Eat...

One things that's generally universal among teen boys is that they like to eat. 
This can make it very easy to buy gifts. Think candy, snacks and starbucks vouchers. 
Also you may want to encourage him to start making food for himself, even if that is the lazy way via a microwave...

Rapid Ramen Cooker

When he's hungry, the rapid ramen cooker lets him cook up ramen noodles in 4 minutes.
It's super easy to do in the microwave. 
The handles are heat resistant so it's not too hot too handle once it's cooked. 
He can eat it out of the container and then put it in the dishwasher.
Hardly any work required!

Microwave Popcorn Popper

Along the same vein, is the microwave popcorn popper. 
The microwave dish makes it super easy to rustle up some popcorn in about 3 minutes. 
It's a money saving tool as you will not spend as much money on the popcorn kernels as you would on bagged popcorn 
Perfect for teen boys to make themselves a snack when they complain of being hungry. 

​Jelly Belly BeanBoozled Jelly Beans Spinner Gift Box

These one-of-a-kind jelly beans come in 20 flavors—10 tasty flavors and 10 look-alike weird and wild flavors.

The convenient spinner gift box turns these jelly beans into a fun game you can play with friends. Take turns spinning the wheel to decide your fate. Is the blue jelly bean delicious berry blue, or is it toothpaste?!

​Each box contains a key of what taste you might experience, but you never know when you’ll be “BeanBoozled” by a weird and wild flavor. 

Driving Gifts

If he's driving and has a car it opens up another range of gift ideas for teenage drivers. Check out the driving book below. 

The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know but Don't Know to Ask 

What a great gift for new drivers. 
The driving book is an excellent book for those who have not longed passed their test (and for those of us who need a few refreshers). 
It covers lots of areas perfect for teen lads such as pressures from friends and dealing with your parents. But it also covers the basics of things he should know when driving such as what to do if there is an accident and his car breaksdown, driving down country roads and driving in bad weather. There is lots of informative advice in here covering a wide range of driving topics. 

6 in 1 Car Safety Tool 

This is a great tool for every driver to have in their car. 

It's a safety tool which includes a seat belt cutter and a car safety hammer which can break the window enabling drivers and passengers to escape more easily in an emergency.

The tool's other features include a lighting and SOS beacon which is ideal for emergencies in the dark. 

There's also rechargeable mobile power to change his phone in an emergency.  The tool could also be useful for camping, use for emergency when traveling on a bus or train, hiking and many other situations. 

Trash Can For His Car

If he has a car, why not get him a trash can to make sure any trash gets tidied away. 

This car garbage can comes with rubber opening lid and Velcro seal which is closeable.

It has an adjustable strap, a bottom hook, and a drawstring cord. These attachments allow you to hang it on the seat back or seat front. It can attach to the console or stand on the floor... anywhere you want to place it. 

The inside of the car trash bin has a waterproof lining which is durable and leak- proof, easy to clean and wipes out easily. 

Grooming Gifts

17 year old boys are interested in girls and they many of them are interested in looking good in order to attract them. There are lots of gifts you can get in this category and you'll find that many 17 year old boys will like the same kinds of accessories and personal grooming gifts as other adult men. Cologne is often a favorite gift at this age. Shaving kits, mositurizers and shower gel gift sets can also be appreciated. ​

Electric Shaver

Electric shavers area g fantastic practical gift for a 17 year old. 

It takes less time to shave everyday than a wet shave so is a good timesaver in the morning.

Also although there is an initial outlay, in the long run it shaving will work out cheaper.

When choosing an electric shaver for teens, it's good to look for one which isn't time consuming to clean and which is gentle on the skin, offering minimial irritation. 

The Braun  3 ProSkin 3040s men's electric razor is an excellent option.

It offers a impressive motor and battery. 
It's suitable for both wet and dry shaving. ​
The unique sensofoil and free floating head system provides a close, effortless and smooth shave
It's waterproof.  Use with shaving foam or gel
The waterproof seal makes cleaning straightforward – you can even shave in the shower. ​

Electric Toothbrush

An electric toothbrush is definitely a gift that he will use everyday!

This brush featured is a rechargeable toothbrush with 2 weeks lifetime between charges.

​It removes 7x more plaque than a manual toothbrush. 

The pressure sensor protects teeth and gums from excess brushing pressure. 
The 2 minute timer helps ensure recommended brushing time

Cologne

If he wants to attract the romance, and let's face many 17 year olds do, you can't go wrong with some cologne. 

Guess Seductive Homme is warm and smooth blend of pink pepper, amber, and orchid.

It is a great smell  with gentle hits of spice. It's a safe bet for everyday wear and versatile enough to be worn on many occasions.

Blackhead Remover Set

The perfect skin care set for a 17 year old boy to get rid of his blackheads. 

A clean and hygenic way to deal with blackheads, pimples and acne. 

There are 5 tools which all fit inside a tin for easy storage. A diagram is included to show you the purpose of each tool. 

Experiences

17 year old boys will love experience days such as go karting, paintballing or playing lazer tag. For some activities you could take him and a few friends. If he's mad about sports cars and driving in general why not take him on a race car driving day experience day. Action sports are another idea, bungee jumping, abseiling or canoeing, will all make for memorable days. Or why not take a trip in a helicopter or a hot air balloon?

For the Movie Buff

If he loves watching movies, why not get him a cinema gift card so he can go and watch a movie on you!

Another cool idea is the movies scratch off poster featured below: 

100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

This is an awesome gift for a movie lover. 

There are 100 top movies rated by fans and critics. 

The idea is to scratch off the ones you have watched and watch the ones you haven't. 

It gives some brilliant ideas of classic movies you should check out and it's perfect for a 17 year old guy as they probably have many they need to catch up on. 

3D Pen for the Creative Type

If he enjoys drawing and is creative, he may love this 3D pen

The kit included comes with 3 colors of ABS plastic filament so he can get started immediately. 

​Create different shapes and designs. An adjustable feed lets you regulate speed & flow for optimal control of material while you're drawing.  

The large display on the pen allows him to monitor the temperature and get all kinds of special effects.

Portable Photo Printer

This little device allows him to print off photos from his phone. 

The photos are printed on 2x3" sticky backed photo paper. They make great photos to stick up in a dorm room or use in a scrap book. 

Perfect to keep memories he might make at college or at home. 

Subscriptions

PIf they have everything they need and / or you would prefer to limit the amount of stuff you buy them, perhaps think about getting them an online subscription to a service. 

There are lots of ideas to choose from. Here are some ideas:
Netflix subscription 
Spotify subscription
​Pandora subscription
Amazon music

Kindle Unlimited Membership Subscription Gift

Kindle Unlimited offers unlimited reading from over 1 million ebooks  and unlimited listening to thousands of audiobooks

You can read on any device,  and membership plans are also giftable. 

There are options of 6, 12 and 24 month plans. 

You can check out what's available on the Kindle Unlimited library here. 

Stocking Filler Ideas

The  reaction ball is a great agility training aid and the perfect size to fit in a stocking. 

It's great to improve responsiveness, hand eye coordination, reaction time, and agility, It can rebound off of any hard surfaces including hardwood, courts, walls, and infield dirt. It's fun to play with. You can play with it on your own or with a different person. 

It has six sides and the high-bouncing ball is made of 100% rubber.

Tile Mate

Is he always losing his phone, his keys and other things. 

Then he needs tile mate and this thing is the perfect stocking filler size. 

It is a small device which you can attach to a keyring. If he misplaces his keys he can use his phone to ring the tile mate. It will sound an alert so you can find where they are. If he loses his phone, just press the button on the tile mate and his phone will ring out allowing him to locate it. It works by using the bluetooth on a smart phone. 

He could also keep a tile mate in his school bag or attach to anything else he regulary loses. ​

Keyring

The keyring is a small gift with a big message. 

It's a great reminder for a 17 year old to have on his keyring when he's driving. 

Just the message you want to give them when they are away from home. 

Classic Snack Care Package

Teen boys like to eat, and this snack care package has lots of sweet and salty snacks. 

It's great for snacks when gaming or chilling out with a movie or sharing with friends. Also perfect for college bound students.

There are 40 Frito-lay snacks including cookies, crackers, chips, popcorn, nuts and pretzels.

Money Puzzle

If you want to give him  some cash for his birthday or Christmas, a great way to give it is in a money puzzle. 

He has to work to get the gift by solving the maze puzzle first. 

It makes giving money a lot more fun. 

They are a bit of a challenge but not too easy that it gets solved straight away. 

They are great for kids, teens and adults. 

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