14 of the best men’s advent calendars that actually aren’t chocolate

If in doubt, there's always miscellaneous 'man stuff'. This advent calendar includes lots of Nivea skincare, bathing and grooming favourites - and fun socks, of course. It's a classic calendar they're sure to put to use, and the popular calendar is currently half-price in the Boots Black Friday sale. Boots customers say that the useful, reasonably priced calendar is one they buy each year.

For an extra special treat this festive season, look no further than Joe & Seph's Popcorn Advent Calendar. If they have a sweet tooth, they'll love the luxury popcorn filled with favourites like Salted Caramel, Orange Chocolate and Cinnamon Roll. This bestselling calendar is definitely not one to miss, and reviewers say it's even more than they expected.

Help them crack open a cold one every day of the week with this calendar packed with 24 canned beers from BrewDog's vast collection - including stone-cold classics, new brews, collaborations and festive one-offs. We love that the calendar also includes a special BrewDog glass, perfect for sipping your way through the Christmas season.

Why would you choose chocolate, when you can start every morning with a classic porky British bar snack? Just perfection if they prefer a savoury treat. Snaffling Pig brings you 24 days of excitingly flavoured pork crackling, including Black Pepper, Low & Slow BBQ, Perfectly Salted, Pigs In Blankets and even an exciting sweet pork crackling with Marvellous Maple. Fans love the contents, saying the quality is always excellent - crunchy and fresh.

Whisky is a go-to for Christmas, so why not treat them to this year's Masters Of Malt Whisky Advent Calendar? There are 25 mini drams for him to sample from a range of some of the best distributors, the perfect gift for any whisky fan. Reviewers loved this one, saying to explore new flavours and styles of whisky that you wouldn't have thought to buy before.

This calendar is the perfect gift for the young at heart. Suppose the man in your life loves a good go with some LEGO (who doesn't, really) then this calendar is a great option. This one is a great collector's item for lovers of all things Star Wars. Reviews love that they're a great addition to existing sets.

Take the recipient back in time with this Retro Sweets Calendar. Full of delicious treats like Love Hearts, Drumstick Lollies, Refreshers, Fruit Salads, Black Jacks and much more, it's the gift that truly keeps on giving. You can even personalise it with their name for an extra special touch. Customers have said that this is a great alternative to chocolate.

For all of those caffeine heads out there, here's a calendar that will keep you awake throughout the day. Available in Beans, French Press or Easy Brew Drip Bags, this sell-out calendar is perfect for all coffee aficionados. Explore invigorating flavours of delicious craft, specialty coffees every day in December. One reviewer said that they buy it for their husband every year and it never fails to impress them.

This 24-Day Advent Calendar from LYNX at Boots has already proved so popular for Black Friday that it's already sold out. However, keep your eyes peeled as it's sure to be in stock again very soon. You can get this set, containing 16 LYNX products and 8 gift items, now for half-price at Boots. Reviewers have said that it's bigger than they expected, and contains a good selection of LYNX's best products.

For the men in your life who love to create, Menkind's Electronic Games Advent Calendar is a bestselling hit each year. Every day in December, they get a new electronic component every day, allowing them to build 24 different games in the run-up to Christmas. Loads of reviewers have said this is an excellent gift idea, with one in particular saying that their husband couldn't wait to get started.

Inspired by Pukka's beautiful tea selection box designs, this non-chocolate advent calendar is the perfect festive decoration or tea gift for the tea lovers in your family. One reviewer even commented that it's compact, easy to hang in your kitchen and is one she and her husband love every year. Bringing festive flavour and classic blends into the household, enjoy a piping hot cuppa every morning.

Here's a calendar to keep your feet warm... and funky. What would Christmas be without some festive socks? A great calendar to open in the morning so you can show off your funky socks at work and spread the festivities in the run-up to Christmas. One reviewer said that it's fabulous and different, as well as being personal.

For all the vegans out there, this calendar comes from Candy Kittens, the vegan sweet company founded by Made in Chelsea's very own Jamie Laing. The calendar itself is designed to look stylish and festive, helping you to make your house a bit more festive this Christmas. Not to mention, the sweets inside are absolutely delish. Yum.

If you fancy a personalised touch this year then why not fill your own calendar with treats using this brill DIY advent calendar kit? That way, you can really customise the advent calendar to things that he enjoys. Simply pop your item in the bag, decorate it with one of the stickers and you're good to go. Reviews love the idea, commenting that their husband had fun opening it each day.