Gift guides · nearly grown

Birthday gifts for 16–17 year olds

Experiences and independence: driving lessons, festival or gig tickets, cash toward the big thing they're saving for, proper (small) adult luxuries.

The classic mistake: Novelty gifts. They want to be taken seriously — the gift should do the same.

Gifts that actually land

Men's Forecast Windbreaker Jacket ↗£95

Men's Finisterre Barents Jumper ↗£120

AeroPress Clear XL Coffee Press ↗£94.95

Montane Icarus Hut Slippers ↗£55

Montane Men's Terra Pants ↗£85

100 Nespresso® Compatible Coffee Pods ↗£88.50

Unisex Anti-Blister High Running Socks – White ↗£17

Men’s Merino Wool Running Boxer Shorts – Grey ↗£35

AeroPress GO Plus Travel Coffee Press ↗£89.95

Tin of Nespresso® Compatible Coffee Pods ↗£14

Women’s Power Sports Bra - Black ↗£59

Sling Bag | Premium ↗£39.95

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