A 21st birthday is a once in a lifetime celebration, so your loved one deserves an event for the record books. Even with creative thought and flawless execution, a party can only be so good without the right gifts to complete festivities. Fortunately, it’s not too hard to find the best gifts for your birthday boy or girl: on this list, you’ll find a selection of 21st birthday gifts that capture the joy of growing up in the form of fun presents ranging from the practical to the downright hilarious. Start their 21st year off right with a present and a party that brings out the best in your loved one.
21st Birthday Gifts
Kodak 360°VR Camera
A child of the age of technology might think they know all there is to know about the digital world. For their 21st birthday, get them a gift that proves just how many ideas the tech industry still has left to explore. The Kodak 4K camera is nothing like the digital cameras young adults have owned all their life; Capable of capturing 360-degree images, the photos and videos captured by the Kodak are incredible VR pieces compatible with modern sites like Facebook and YouTube.
Ultra Fast Printing Resin 3D Printer
Why get your 21-year-old a single birthday gift when you could be giving them the unlimited potential for gifts soon-to-be? The 3D printer is no longer relegated to children’s cartoons or high-tech technology labs – after their upcoming birthday, your loved one will have a printer of their very own! By “printing” resin across 3-dimensional planes, it brings to life the ideas your creative companion has been longing to bring to life for so long. Built with a Monochrome LCD boasting a 2000 hour lifespan, your birthday boy or girl will have endless 3D fun on their hands.
NEOGEO Mini International
Your soon to be 21 years old might have missed the peak of arcade fun, but timeless games like Fatal Fury and Metal Slug will always hold an appeal for young audiences. With the gift of the NEOGEO Mini, the birthday boy or girl can still get an idea of what arcade gaming was all about. The 8-inch arcade machine might be a fair bit smaller than the old, bulky machines that you remember, but this gaming beast contains 40 iconic titles for your modern gamer to try out for themselves. Connect it to a computer or TV through the HDMI port, or experience the games as they were meant to be enjoyed on the 3.5 inch LCD screen for an evening of gaming fun straight out of the ’80s.
Nebula MARS II Pro Projector
With the cost of a trip to the movie theater always going up in cost and films continuing to dwindle in inspiration, it’s time to reinvent the idea of movie night with friends and family. For your loved one’s 21st birthday, a movie night featuring the high-powered Nebula projector promises to be a star-studded event worth remembering. Game through the HDMI or USB port on screens up to 150-inches, or enjoy theater-quality films with incredible 10W audio that puts the birthday boy and girl in the middle of the action.
Time Capsule
Your birthday star is at a dynamic point in their life, and who can say what the next 5, 10, or 50 years will hold for them? While you can’t give your loved one any idea about what form the future will take, you can make sure one incredible gift is waiting for them when they get there. A time capsule provides family and friends with a first-account look into the past, and a 21st birthday is the ideal occasion for your young adult to curate one of their very own. Temperature-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and completely ageless, the container protects your loved ones’ prized belongings as they make their way to the future.
Morning Recovery by More Labs
The morning after a young adult’s 21st birthday usually brings with it the hangover of a lifetime, so it’s probably a good idea to plan for a groggy, painful morning after the party ends. Morning Recovery is an innovative gift for the young person who hasn’t yet discovered their limits when drinking. Full of nutrients that break down the toxins alcohol leaves behind and restore the body’s natural order, a refreshing drink of Morning Recovery can leave a person feeling up to 80% better, letting your loved one enjoy being 21 sooner than anyone ever thought possible.
New Apple MacBook Pro
Now that your young person is just about fully grown, it’s time for a gift that will last them throughout adulthood. An Apple MacBook Pro is the ultimate gift idea for the 21-year-old ready to get into the office and take over the professional world, with a high-quality six-speaker system, 5300M graphics, and 512-GB of memory just waiting to be used, it offers the durability and functionality that a young adult needs to go far. In addition, the sleek silver or gray cover provides an elegant contrast to the gorgeous 16-inch screen, ensuring working hard has never looked or felt better.
Let’s Get Lit!
Candles on a cake are nice enough, but a 21-year-old deserves more practical, inspired gift ideas for their major birthday celebration. Compared to the cheap candles on their store-bought cake, this 21st birthday candle is an aromatic, iconic 10-ounce one that your young adult can use and reuse throughout the upcoming year. Soy wax scented with vanilla, clove, and amber fills a space with a delicious, spicy-sweet scent sure to appeal to the birthday boy and girl on their big day; The clever comment on the glass jar is just an added bonus young revelers will appreciate.
HTC VIVE Pro VR System
Now that VR has entered your young gamer’s life, there’s no going back to the 2-D gaming of before. Dive headfirst into the VR buzz with a gaming system built for comfort, safety, and of course, fun! The HTC VIVE Pro is the perfect gift idea for young adults eager to be on the cutting edge of technology and gaming; With over 700 games available for play through VIVEPORT Infinity, their 21st birthday is bound to be a fun event for every gamer in the room. Noise-canceling headphones and weighted glasses put your loved one right in the virtual realm, turning their birthday into the first of many journeys into the world of VR.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Setting a kid up for success isn’t just about filling their head with ideas, but also giving them the resources and courage to pursue those ideas. With the advice and insight provided throughout the finance book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” your recent 21 years old will learn the tips that the wealthy have found most useful for their own families. Gift your young adult the inspiration to achieve great things with the wise word Robert Kiyosaki shares in his 20-year old classic book that has changed lives all around the globe.
Fjallraven Totepack No. 1 Backpack
A 21-year-old is not ready to take on the world until they’ve got the means to pack for the occasion. Whatever ideas your young adult hopes to chase, the Fjallraven Tote offers the heavy-duty support to get them and all of their belongings to the end in one piece. With 14-liters of storage space in the main body of the bag and several smaller pockets for keys, phones, and other essentials, the Fjallraven keeps a young person organized and fashionable all at once. Various handles for support allow your young adult to carry all of their most prized gifts comfortably for short journeys, long expeditions, and every single trip in between.
Puff Puff Pass
For the young adult that enjoys indulging in a joint every now and again, is there any better reason to celebrate than a 21st birthday? Make the party unforgettable, even by stoner standards, with a card game designed specifically for your high-flying friends. Simple gameplay doesn’t mean that Puff, Puff, Pass is boring; On the contrary, the clear instructions and a limitless number of players ensure that every friend can get in on the fun, even if they’ve already begun to relax before the party even starts.
JBL LIVE 300 Wireless Headphone
The right soundtrack can make every situation more enjoyable, and after being gifted a pair of high-quality JBL headphones for their birthday, your 21 years old never needs to go without their tunes ever again. This pair of wireless earphones play music, podcasts, and other audio for up to 20-hours via Bluetooth, letting young adults enjoy their favorite content on the run or chilling at home. Crystal clear audio through a reliable set of headphones doesn’t have to cost a fortune; Thanks to JBL, the idea of spending a fortune on their audio will be an outrage to your money-savvy 21-year-old.
Intrism Pro 3D Wooden Puzzle Kit
Life doesn’t get easier as a young person grows older, but with a gift as fun as the 3D puzzle, your 21-year-old will understand that the idea of “difficult” doesn’t have to be so intimidating. If your loved one can put together all 180 pieces of this intricate 3D puzzle and then run the marble from beginning to end, is there anything in the world that they can’t manage? Laser-cut birch wood pieces are designed to slide together precisely, resulting in a truly eye-catching puzzle that your birthday star will spend the rest of the party trying to work out for themselves.
Gskyer Telescope
Make your loved one’s 21st birthday incredible with a gift idea that’s completely out of this world! The Gskyer telescope makes exploring and sharing the universe an experience your young adult can enjoy anytime, anyplace. Incredible magnifying potential puts distant celestial bodies on full display for inquisitive minds, while the wireless remote allows them to snap pictures, unlike anything they ever thought possible. Show your 21 years old you love them to the moon and back with a gift that actually shows them just how vast that distance truly is.
BooZi Alcohol & Wine Purifier
A 21st birthday brings with it a range of new opportunities and privileges, not the least of which is the opportunity for the occasional night on the town with a gang of reliable pals. Drinking is likely to become a big part of your loved one’s social life, so make the practice a little safer and a whole lot more fun with a practical birthday gift: BooZi alcohol purifier. By filtering out the sulfates and impurities in wine and alcohol, BooZi eliminates the harsh, bitter aftertaste and does away with the hangover. It uses no chemicals and works in mere minutes, ensuring an ideal birthday bash without toxic after-effects.
Crash Baggage Icon Trolley Suitcase
A 21st birthday is the perfect opportunity to take to the skies or the seas. No doubt your loved one has played with the idea of traveling around the world over the years, and now that they’ve grown up, they finally have the opportunity to do just that. The crash baggage is designed to accommodate for those journeys through crowded airports to exotic locales; With multi-directional wheels, built-in locks, and a sturdy polycarbonate exterior, it protects your birthday boy or girl’s belongings from day 1. Bold colors and eye-catching design are just the bows on top of this already sweet birthday gift.
Panda Planner Pro
At 21, your loved one still has their whole life ahead of them. While there’s certainly still time to accomplish all the grand ideas they dream of, it’s never too early to work towards achieving those grand plans. The Panda Planner motivates birthday boys and girls to begin structuring their schedules in order to grab life by the horns. With space for goal-making, monthly reviews, and of course, daily scheduling, the daily planner helps young adults to build healthy habits now so they can reap the benefits of productivity and efficiency. Bright cover colors and a cute panda make the idea of getting organized fun, approachable, and the perfect gift for a 21st birthday extravaganza.
Coleman Powersports Mini-Bike
As you get older, the idea of enjoying another heart-racing, adrenaline-pumping expedition into nature can start to feel further and further away. This couldn’t be further from the truth. On the back of a Coleman trail bike, young adults can speed down the trails at speeds up to 20-miles per hour on smooth and rough terrain alike. The fuel-efficient engine promises to take young men or women far on their 21st birthday, carrying loads up to 150-pounds for miles. Durable, maneuverable, and built for speed, the Coleman trail bike is the ideal birthday gift for every adrenaline junkie in your life.
Serial Killers Adult Coloring Book
Coloring books are popular for their relaxing, therapeutic properties, but a 21st birthday is no time for tranquility. The Serial Killers coloring book offers the calming practice of coloring for more dark-minded young adults with a soft spot for gore, combining the soothing energy of creative expression with the horror of serial killer history. A total of 37 killers fill the pages of this paperback coloring book, with each featured on a single-sided page adorned with iconic imagery and notes. The idea of mortality is not a common thread in birthday gifts, but within the pages of this unusual coloring book, thoughts of murder and death make for a thrilling, unforgettable present.
Bonsai Starter Kit
Gardening is a practice that brings many adults peace of mind, providing a healthy escape from the business of everyday life. On their 21st birthday, you can help your young adult discover a new, satisfying pastime as they enter a new period in their life. The Bonsai starter kit is a 15-piece gardening gift that provides novice gardeners all the tools they need to raise 4 beautiful bonsais from the seed. Boasting the industry’s number 1 growth performance, the Planters’ Choice Bonsai set provides great results for gardeners of every skill level, making it the perfect introduction to the world of gardening for young adults.
Escape Room Game
The excitement of the escape room meets the fun of staying in for a game night classic that your young adult will love! This board game challenges your loved one and 2-4 of their friends to solve 4 progressively difficult puzzles, offering a fun change of pace to the usual game night routine. For their 21st birthday, your loved one will have the opportunity to work their brain to answer riddles, find the code, and unlock the Chrono Decoder. The tried and true ideas won’t cut it in the game; Gift your birthday boys and girls a game experience truly unlike any other this year!
Make Your Own Beer Kit
A trip to the bar is exciting at first for a new 21-year-old, but no drink is more delicious or more rewarding than the one that they’ve brewed with their own 2 hands. On their 21st birthday, make sure your loved one’s first drink is one to remember with the gift of Craft A Brew, the beer brewing kit that turns the home into a state of the art brewery. Brewing ales, ciders, and stouts is a chemistry experiment far superior to those from high school – when all is said and done, your birthday star will be left with a delectable beverage unlike any available at the average neighborhood bar.
Vintage Retro Brick Cell Phone
The modern young adult likely has minimal experience with the clunky, outdated landline that you know so well. In the time of smartphones, the vintage mobile phone is a testament to technology’s past; The blocky form with physical buttons is a gift completely unlike the device young adults use from day to day. For those with a fascination with all things retro, this classic phone is a blast from the past that drips with sentimentality. It is fully functional, too, and supports dual SIM cards that gift loved ones the power chat as we did in days past.
Happy 21st 3D Greeting Card
Admittedly, the card is usually not the focus of a birthday boy or birthday girl’s attention. However, with a 21st birthday card that truly pulls out all the stops, this masterpiece might just be the most eye-catching gift young adults will receive! Taking the form of a party box filled to the brim with balloons, gifts, and cake, this 21st birthday card is an entire birthday celebration in itself. The craftsmanship displayed in this 3D pop-up card is a work of art that is bound to become the centerpiece of the party.
Do or Drink
Of all the benefits that come with turning 21, perhaps the most popular is the long-awaited opportunity to drink alcohol (legally, at least). The 21st birthday celebration is the perfect chance for young adults to go all out with their new-found power – and with this hilarious party game in their pile of gifts, they have every excuse to get a little wild. Your loved one and their friends will be challenged to complete ridiculous, silly, over the top dares or face the consequences: another drink. By the end of the night, friends are sure to be feeling a lot less sober, but content and amused nonetheless.
Personalized Poker Set Case
Poker has remained a popular party game for a long time with good reason: a game of skill that is difficult to master, you will be questioning your friends and family endlessly as you watch your pile of chips slip away. The Griffco poker set is a gorgeous gift for the novice or the pro player, rocking elegant leather and neat engraving that scream class in any setting. For their 21st birthday party, introduce your boys and girls to a mature game that requires patience, skill, and most of all, a healthy dose of luck if they hope to succeed. Regardless of their skill, you can bet that the Griffco poker set will be a winner at their birthday this year.
LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet
A 21st birthday brings with it a range of valuable lessons: for instance, size doesn’t matter, and it’s what on the inside that counts. And those lessons will come in handy when they unwrap their next present; Though this small LEGO gift might not seem like much, the detailed Stormtrooper helmet actually boasts nearly 650-individual pieces for the birthday boy or girl to puzzle together! Standing at just 7-inches high, putting together this miniature model will test the patience and commitment of your loved one. Afterward, though, the intricate work stands proudly on the included base for all to admire.
Shot Glass Roulette Drinking Game
A trip to Vegas might not be in the cards for his or her 21st birthday bash, but you can still recreate the fun of the casino with the gift of a young adult’s dreams. The Fairly Odd roulette wheel doesn’t ask young adults and companies to wager money on the results; Rather, each spin will require players to take a shot of their favorite age-appropriate drink! For the individual who just became old enough to drink, this roulette game is a hilarious combination of a weekend in Vegas and a college party, making for unforgettable birthday fun that none will recall by the next morning!
Bubbly Blaster Champagne Gun Sprayer
Sometimes, an evening of birthday fun calls for something a little more powerful than a simple drink. The Bubbly Blaster forgoes the bland, basic champagne toast, instead giving your 21-year old the gear to turn the celebratory drink into a messy super soaker. Spray champagne up to 30-feet away with the snap-on gun and make any bottle of champagne a tad messier – but a whole lot more exciting for the one behind the trigger. Take the birthday party to the next level with a literal “shot” that will have guests screaming in delight.
Vacu Vin Cocktail Layering Tool
Crafting eye-catching cocktails isn’t a natural talent one gains when they turn 21; If your birthday boy or girl wants to serve up something special, it’s going to take either a lot of practice or a simple gift built just for the task. The Vacu Vin allows for easy cocktail layering by slowly pouring drinks of differing densities into the vessel of choice. By attaching to the cocktail glass, all she/he needs to do to successfully create masterful drinks is pour each layer and wait – the Vacu Vin takes care of the rest.
Google Pixel 4a
Android devices don’t always get the respect they deserve, but what 21 years old can resist the promise of a 128-gigabyte storage and a 24-hour battery life? This birthday, get your loved one a device that’s high powered for the age of technology. With a high-quality camera, incredible security, and even car accident detection, the Google pixel 4a promises the powerful performance and protection that your special someone deserves from each and every birthday gift they unwrap.
Empath
21 is an age of self-discovery and self-improvement. Help your young birthday boy or birthday girl become the very best person they can be by developing their powerful sense of empathy today. For those most in tune with the emotions of those around them, life can start to feel overwhelming at times; Empath is a book that teaches them how to utilize this gift in a healthier, more productive way moving forward. Available for both Kindle or as a paperback, it offers to help your loved one discover their own potential – and hopefully, discover themselves along the way.
Loowoko Wood Golf Putting Equipment
Golf has always been a popular pastime among the mature, and now that your loved one is turning 21, they might just be old enough to discover the joy of putting green for themselves. The Loowoko putting set is the ideal birthday gift for young adults looking to hone their golf skills before they next take to the green. Put from 4, 6, even 8 feet away to improve accuracy and power during those tense moments on the putting green and become the skilled golfer you know they can be. Gone are the days of mini-golf; now that your loved one is all grown up, it’s time to pick up a sport more suited to their skills.