Have a Boyfriend Living Outside the City? 10 Unique Gifts for Country Boyfriend, Suited to His Way of Life

Having a boyfriend who lives a little far away from the city is actually a blessing in disguise. Yes you do miss out on night outs, clubs, fine dining and parties. But then you always have a weekend getaway, and long romantic walks, picnics, barbecues, camping and cuddling under the moonlight.

Getting gifts for a boyfriend living in the country requires a bit of thoughtfulness. His lifestyle is a bit different from yours and therefore that is a factor that you always need to consider before buying anything for him. Getting him something that is suited to his country lifestyle is always a good idea. His day to day lifestyle, his daily activities and his job are all aspects that you need to consider while buying a gift for him.

For example, if he is an organic farmer then you could buy him appropriate clothing and shoes, the same applies if he works with animals or anything that needs him to get down and dirty. Gifts which you buy for him need to be tough and durable. We definitely wouldn’t advice buying him shoes which gets spoiled by mud or fancy clothes which he will seldom get to wear. Thing more on the lines of utility jackets, hiking boots, denim wear etc.

The countryside is full of narrow mud lanes, trees, weeds and water bodies. Country living therefore is all about walking, hiking, swimming and other sporty activities. If your boyfriend is from the country then it’s likely that he often indulges in some sort of sport and may even like to go on occasional adventures. Buying him gifts related to these is a sure shot way to win over his heart. If he is a swimmer buy him swimwear, if he likes to go on camping trips, cosy sleeping bag or a solar lamp are great options.

Good quality sports and camping gear is often hard to find in the countryside. Get him things which he may not have access to living in the country. The right equipment and attire is necessary when following the nature trail which is full of navigational hazards. Therefore it would be wise to gift him good quality branded stuff which will ensure his safety and well being while he goes about his adventurous pursuits.

Apart from sports your boyfriend may have other hobbies and interests. Gifts related to his hobbies are a great way to make him feel wanted and understood. He may be an avid animal lover and own half a dozen dogs, or he may be an artist spending his free time painting or making sculptures. Buy him something to suit his interests. A set of toys for his dog or painting equipment would make great gifts.

You may have shared interests as well like music and reading. Send him books which you found fascinating yourself. If he is interested in music and is often seen strumming away on his guitar, then encourage him to pursue this hobby with something like a capo for his guitar. If he’s into gardening then you can give him gardening tools as well. A work apron with spacious pockets to hold his tools would also make a great gift.

One of the perks of staying in the countryside is definitely plenty of open spaces. Therefore your boyfriend can definitely live the tropical dream of lounging around on a hammock with a ukulele or maybe a bottle of beer in his hand. Get him this super snug one from the brand Quechua on decathlon.com.

This brightly coloured hammock is made of soft feel polyester and measures around 260 x 152 cm. It’s extremely lightweight, weighing around 450 gm only with a volume of 2.4 liters and it’s own waterproof carrying case. This hammock is the perfect sleeping solution for when he goes on camping trips or just for lazing around in the garden or backyard.

The hammock comes with buckles and rope but not carabiners. This hammock is machine washable. Remove the cords before putting it in the machine and wash it separately from other clothes or delicate colours, use 1/3 of a dose of washing powder, and select a synthetic cycle at 30°C. For drying, lay the hammock out in a dry and well-ventilated place out of the sun and away from heat sources, or tumble dry on low temperature. You can buy it for ₹1,399.

Living in the countryside has its perks and being able to go on frequent camping trips is one of them. Whether you accompany him on his adventures or not, you can certainly make sure that he has the right camping gear when he’s out and about in the wilderness.

Decathlon.com has the best camping equipment on the market. Take the 2 Seconds 2 Person Camping Tent for instance. This handy tent for 2 can be assembled in the quickest amount of time and dismantled equally fast. Made for 2 people camping looking for a tent that's quick to assemble and dismantle.

It has a sleeping area of 120 x 210 cm and max useful height of 98 cm. It has 1 high rear vent and 2 spaces between the flysheet and the ground on each side in the middle of the sleeping area to maintain air freshness. It resists wind speed of up to 50 km/h and has been tested to withstand tropical downpours. This handy tent from the Quechua brand folds up and can be carried around effortlessly. Buy it for ₹3,999 only.

Fancy boots and delicate sandals come of no use in the wild countryside. What you need to navigate muddy overgrown lanes is tough hiking shoes. Get him a pair that he can wear all the year round. These waterproof hiking shoes from Quechua are just the thing that he needs.

These waterproof shoes are made for mountain hiking and rugged terrain. The integrated cushioning and protective toe guard ensures good grip and easy navigation even in bad weather conditions. These shoes have excellent traction thanks to the cross contact sole providing excellent compromise for dry and slippery terrain. The water proof membrane of the shoe is breathable therefore keeps the feet cool and well ventilated. These boots have been tested for durability and function both in the laboratory and in the field.

Buy these Men's Hiking Shoes MH100 Waterproof from declathon.com for ₹2,999.

Having garden barbecue parties is a great way to spend your weekend in the country. Motivate your boyfriend by buying him an outdoor charcoal grill. This VDNSI Small Portable Steel Briefcase Style Folding Barbecue Grill Toaster is perfect for a small get together, pool or backyard party, picnics, festivals etc.

Cook delicious grilled meats, burgers, and kebabs with this portable barbecue which is easy to set up, use and clean. It has a potable design for easy storage with a carrying handle for easy transportation. This cute little grill will allow you to have the full barbecue experience without the hassle of setting up and cleaning a large grill.

This grill measures 46 cm with a fire pan size of 44 x 27 cm and thickness of 0.5 mm with a barbecue wire mesh diameter of 3 mm. The working table has a height of 21 cm. The most attractive feature of this grill is the price which is incredibly low at just ₹839. Buy it from Amazon.

One thing which you get in abundance in the countryside is sunlight so why not take advantage of the inexhaustible power source? Get your boyfriend a solar lamp which he can use on camping trips, during sudden power cuts and in other light related emergencies.

The Sahibuy LED Solar Emergency Light Lantern is not only a bright source of light but will also charge your mobile if need arises. This product needs to be charged for just 2-3 hours after which it can fully function as a portable light for up to 4 hours and also a mobile power bank. Just plug in your device to the USB port of the lantern whenever you cell phone runs out of juice. The lamp can run on either solar energy or on lithium battery, giving you options galore.

This foldable retractable light is compact and easy to carry. Buy it for a very affordable price of just ₹285 from amazon.in.

If your boyfriend practices gardening as a hobby then there’s no better gift for him than some plant seeds that he can sow and tend into a beautiful blossoming plant. You can buy seeds online from nuserylive.com. They have a wide selection of flower, vegetable and herb seeds. If he has a kitchen garden then pick vegetable or herb seeds like tomato, basil, coriander, rosemary etc. If he is more into flowers and things then get him some beautiful flower seeds. We like Orange cosmos and sunflowers. But pick something which will grow best in the climate that he resides in. Do a bit of research before you make a purchase or just ask him.

Maintaining a garden requires a lot of hard work and of course the right set of tools. Get him the JW Garden Tool Set (Set of 5) for DIY Home Gardening. This set of 3 tools includes a weeder, cultivator, big trowel, small trowel, garden fork. This set of tools has powder coated metal parts to prevent rust and comes with ergonomically designed handles which makes it easy to use. It’s extremely light weight and perfect for use in the home or kitchen garden. Buy the set for ₹380 from amazon.in.

A backpack which is high on style and functionality is high on the wish list of any adventure lover. Your boyfriend of course doesn’t want to lug around a heavy bag while being out and about in the countryside. So get him this handy backpack from Quechua.

This bright blue backpack has a capacity of 20 liters and is made from light weight polyester. It can be carried around securely thanks to outer thumb loops, chest strap and belt. It has multiple compartment pockets, including two net side pockets. The padded back panel and adjustable shoulder straps make it very comfortable to carry around. This backpack is durable, anti abrasive and priced at just ₹799 on amazon.in.

The bright clear night sky that can be only seen in the countryside makes this gift a perfect choice for couples who have to stay far from each other for considerable periods of time. By creating a star map of that exact moment when you realised your feelings for each other, you can memorialize that moment forever. The Night Sky will take any date and location you enter and will calculate the positions of the stars for any date or location in the past or future. Visit thenightsky.com to order your own star map that will be printed on the finest art matte paper with over 190 gsm weight. It will cost you $60 or about Rs.4,420.

Is your boyfriend a beer lover? Does he gulp down pints of the stuff without batting an eyelid? Then we have the perfect gift for him. The I Steel Wooden Decanter with Stand is styled on real wine barrels and is made from the finest teak wood. With a diameter of 12 cm and a depth of 14 cm it can easily hold 1 liter of beer. This rustic looking beer dispenser has a corked top and plastic tap in front with metallic figures holding the barrel. Buy it for ₹1,459 from Amazon.

Apart from gifts there are a few other ways to give your country boyfriend a lovely surprise.