Looking for the Best Beef Jerky Gift Baskets: Our Advice & Tips

Beef jerky is on the list of all-time great guy gifts for a good reason—who doesn’t like jerky? 

If you’re looking for a gift for a dad, husband or boyfriend, beef jerky gift baskets are a sure-fire hit. We asked our dad readers for their favorites . . . and we got a plethora of suggestions! 

From there, we did some testing. Below are the ones we liked the best.

FYI: Before buying these gift baskets, keep a few tips in mind:

• Some baskets are jerky, others are more like beef sticks. We know they are two different kinds of treats, but many folks uses these terms interchangeably. We’ll note which basket has which type below.

• The surprise may be given away. Some beef jerky gift baskets come in a box that announces what they are . . . and that can be a bummer if you were planning a surprise!

• Don’t expect a side of beef. Most beef jerky gift baskets only contain a few ounces of jerky. And that disappointed some folks who thought there should be more value here. We see that point, but we also looked for the best overall quality here . . . and sometimes that was a box that had a small quantity of jerky.

Ok, enough tips! Here are our favorite picks:

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