Have an Indian Military Man in Your Life? Thoughtful Deployment Gift ideas for Your Military Boyfriend

Your bond with your boyfriend in the military is extra special, as you attempt to stay connected and strong despite the long distances that separate you from him while he is serving the nation. Being away from your love for prolonged periods of time can deter even a strong relationship, so it is of utmost importance that you make extra effort to stay connected with each other. One cool way to do this is to send him little gifts while he is away or when he is ready to go on deployment. While gifts are not essential and not always very practical, remember to be in consistent contact through texts, calls, emails, or even handwritten letters.

When you are selecting a gift for your military boyfriend, you are essentially sending your heart across miles. So while it is a great idea to pick a romantic gift, it will be fantastic if your gift has a practical purpose. To select a good gift of practical value, think about the interests of your boyfriend. For instance, most men in the military have to stay fit and generally have a tendency to like working out. So, you could consider gifting something that aids their workout sessions or, better even, motivate them to work harder! If your guy likes to listen to music, a musical instrument would be a great idea. Similarly, a gadget will be much appreciated by a techie.

Find creative ways to be romantic and add charm to your gift. For example, you can add a handwritten note to complement your gift, or simply send a small chocolate or treat from the local grocery store. Small gestures that personalise your gift will go a long way to help him cope through those challenging months.

A personalised lamp that bears photographs of the two of you is our #1 gift choice for a boyfriend who is in the military. This is a cubed lamp with 5.5-inch sides that has special adhesives on an acrylic frame so it can rest sturdy on a desktop. You can customise it with your favourite pictures, so that when it is lit in the dark, the cube will radiate your memories from 5 sides! Isn't this a cool gift that will make your boyfriend think of you each time he goes to bed! You can purchase this from giveter.com for Rs.1,499.

An alarm clock that talks in your own voice! Yes, you read that right! Your boyfriend will never oversleep again and always be time for when his duty summons. You can personalise the wake-up messages and it can store up to 6 hours of audio. Moreover, it is super compact and therefore portable, which is an important criterion for selecting a gift for military personnel.

That's not all! This alarm clock can roll on carpet or wood, jump from a height of 3 feet, and store up to 2 hours of MP3 music! You can change the time, skin colour, and is battery operated! With so many features, the slightly higher price of Rs.12,469 may not pinch so hard. You can purchase it from amazon.in.

Moreover, with each purchase, 5 per cent of the selling price is donated to the Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS. You will be supporting two important causes with one present!

Photo frames are clichéd, and digital ones have been doing the rounds since a few years, too. But they are still very popular choices and perfect for rekindling love across long distances! Revive your memories together and make cherished emotions come to life, with this stylish digital photo frame. It has an elegant 8-inch LCD display and a built-in card reader that accepts MMC and SD Cards. This makes it easy to view photos stored internally or from an inserted storage card. You can also view slideshows and videos with your favourite music playing in the background. Buy this from Flipkart for Rs.6,649

Military-themed merchandise is a great choice for your patriotic boyfriend in the military. This one is a t-shirt that reads "EAT SLEEP DEFEND"--a slogan your boyfriend will easily relate to and chuckle at, probably! So, why not gift him a smile through this smart tee. The message is printed in a vibrant colour and the fabric is subjected to a stability and colour fastness test, so you can be assured of gifting a quality product. Get this from amazon.in for Rs.399.

A canvas backpack is a gift that will be super useful for your military boyfriend. This one is of the brand Aeoss and has a 30-L capacity, perfect for hiking and sport travel. It has multiple pockets making organisation easy for both big as well as small handy essentials. Moreover, the padded straps even out the weight, reducing the burden on your shoulders. It also has front pockets on the upper and lower side, with zip closures for the main compartments and a mesh pocket to hold essentials within.

Did we mention the removable chest belt and hip belt that give an extra sturdy grip for all those cool treks? With so many cool features, this Aeoss is a perfect utility gift for your military boyfriend. Get this cool rucksack for your military boyfriend for Rs.1,976 from amazon.in

Men in the military are fitness enthusiasts. A no-pain-no-coffee funky mug makes a unique gift for your boyfriend who is far away, serving the nation. This is a 3D ceramic mug perfect for a fitness freak, who needs to be reminded to take it easy once in a while! Your boyfriend will adore you for your thoughtfulness and surely enjoy drinking his cup of tea or coffee in this muscular cup! This is available on giveter.com for Rs.799.

Consider gifting your boyfriend this commando army analog watch by Fastrack. It comes with a year-long manufacturer's warranty and 6-month battery warranty. It is also water resistant up to 50 meters and comes with a transit insurance, which makes it a very cool gift for the military man! Buy this from flipkart.com for Rs.4,795 and gift him a reminder of all the "good times" the two of you have spent together.

A useful and offbeat gift would be a phone dock that can hold a phone, key chains, glasses, bluetooth headset, watch, keys, pen, glasses, etc. All essentials can be easily assembled onto the dock, and its compact size (7 x 11 x 8 inches) makes it perfect for travel. This is the Catchall™ phone dock which has slots for handy essentials and can be used to cradle your phone while charging.

The slots are designed such that there is no need to unplug the phone and pass the charger cable through a hole; it can simply be slid through the slot. It has been designed to be compatible for most smartphones (iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6+, 7, Samsung Galaxy s5, s6, s7, etc.) even with the phone cover on. There is also a watch holder for your larger bracelets, watch, or smart watch; a groove in the front for holding a pencil or pen; and a slot to hold your wallet. When disassembled, it lays flat and can easily be stored or packed. The Catchall™ is made of good-quality plywood, known for its exceptional strength and attractive edging. This is a patented design and is very versatile. Available for Rs.2,057 on Etsy at the Jigsaw Furnishing store.

If your boyfriend is the romantic types, he will adore this cushion. It comes with a cuter message (and you have plenty of options to choose from) and is made of the soft satin fabric that has a pretty sheen. The cushion is 11 x 11 inches and comes pre-filled, so it is "ready to gift" unlike other cushion covers. Your boyfriend can take this along with him when deployed and have a restful sleep each time he lies down after a long and tiring work shift. You can get this on igp.com for Rs.420 only.

If you are a tea lover, you have surely heard of the delicious and aromatic flavoured teas offered by Tea Trunk! And if you boyfriend is a tea connoisseur, you should look no further and gift him this pack of gourmet tea (prices starting from Rs.1,111).

They have festive tea hampers specially curated with teas that reflect the flavours of India. These contain pocket-sized tins of 50 grams, available in five different gourmet flavours. Each tin makes about 25 cups of tea, so we are talking about 125 cups of warm, refreshing tea! The flavours include Chilli Chai Black Tea (an Assam Black Tea infused with red chilli flakes and balanced with bits of vanilla pods), Marigold Green Tea (Green Tea infused with marigold flowers and aromatic lemongrass), Long Island Green Tea (Refreshing Green Tea with mint and orange peels), Saffron Kahwa Green Tea (a blend of saffron, rose, almonds, and cardamom inspired from the valleys of Kashmir), and Apple Spice Black Tea (containing cinnamon, star anise and clove, accented by hearty apple, orange and cherry).

A partner serving the nation is a respectable and proud feat for you and his family. You are blessed and fortunate to be with someone of such genuine character and selfless love! His hardworking, dedicated, and determined nature are sure to keep your relationship strong and healthy, so appreciate your partnership and have faith even if the long distance seems challenging and a struggle. Because, at the end, when he returns home victorious, you are going to be holding your head high and beaming with pride!