The 5 Best Planners for Men

You’re a badass woman, so you want to help your man dominate his days as successfully as yours. Finding organized and “manly” planners for men can be challenging. However, there are a few options available that are up to par. Here are our top picks of man-approved planners for 2023!

Field Notes 56-Week Planner

This planner is for the most low-key of men. Field Notes’ 56-week planner is simple and masculine (it has a moon phase chart on the back cover).

It’s compact and only has weekly pages. In fact, the whole thing can slide into their back pocket if need be. If you’re looking for gift ideas for your man, this planner is a great choice.

No monthly pages. No goal setting. And no extra stuff in any way.

Men like the flexibility of completely customizing 56 weeks of undated days. Plus, the covers are thin cardboard, so they’re definitely not flashy.

If you’re trying to talk your man into some semblance of organization, Field Notes is a good planner to start him out on. Even better: It’s a modest $16.95.

Passion Planner

Passion Planner is a rarity. Well-organized, efficient, and not “girly”. If you’re searching for planners for men that appeal to men, this is a solid choice.

Passion Planner comes in two sizes, with dates or without, starting on Monday or Sunday, and various cover choices. People consider the black, gray, and burgundy covers more masculine. The Passion Planner looks professional and is suitable for the office. Men won’t object to being seen with it.

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More importantly, Passion Planner is actually helpful for everyone. This planner is all about figuring out how you will achieve your goals and create the life you want to live.

The tool combines work and personal tasks. It also provides enough space for your busy schedule. Additionally, it allows you to reflect on progress or setbacks in achieving goals.

If you don’t want to buy it, you can get it for free. All you have to do is share the website link on your social media. Prices range from $20 to $40, depending on the size and cover you choose.

Moleskine Weekly Planner Horizontal

If your man enjoys Moleskine notebooks, he’ll definitely enjoy their weekly planner. It’s simple, to the point, and has all the qualities Moleskine is known for. With a clean horizontal weekly layout, it’s all a guy needs. Plus, there are monthly calendars spread throughout, a neat flat world map at the beginning, and an accordion folder at the back.

It’s comprehensive but won’t overwhelm the user with a lot to write. The paper is high quality, and the cover is clean. Super professional and boy-friendly. Ranging between $17 and $31, the Moleskine Weekly Planner is quite the steal.

Pocket Pad

The $10 Pocket Pad is one of the best options for planners because they are so versatile. Made by Bloom Daily Planners, it has different styles, but we love the Gender Neutral Double Sided pad. Considering the pages can easily be torn off, it’s perfect for daily planning.

It’s the definition of a daily planner, as it organizes the day into different categories like “Appointments” and “Good Things That Happened.” Each category has the perfect number of lines to prioritize your daily tasks.

This planner is also great for busy students who track their progress on a day-by-day basis. Weekly and monthly planners are great for long-term planning, but they can also be unnecessarily overwhelming.

The Pocket Pad is helpful for writing schedules, tasks, ideas, notes, and tracking meals, workouts, and water intake on busy days. The Pocket Pad is the perfect choice for a simple but comprehensive planning system that won’t overwhelm a guy or become a burden.

DapperDesk by Emily Ley

Emily Ley knows how to create a stylish and effective planner. Her line of planners for men, called DapperDesk, is no exception. The DapperDesk comes in French Blue or Fawn, is 6×9 inches, and is even more streamlined than The Simplified Planner.

The Dapperdesk planner includes a schedule, a to-do list, and a space for notes. The schedule covers the entire day, from morning to night. The to-do list is the same length as the schedule.

At the bottom of the planner, there is a large area designated for taking notes. No fluff or unnecessary additions, and the brown leather gives it a professional look. For a man who’s about the essentials and nothing more, this is the planner to have.

Updated November 3, 2023.