Gift Ideas: Stocking Stuffers
Where did the stocking stuffer come from? Beats us. Something about St. Nicholas, Odin’s flying horse, coal. All that matters is stocking stuffers make for small, interesting, and very cool gift-giving opportunities. Lo-fi, hi-tech, grooming or EDC — just pick 17 names on your list and cross each one off with picks from our guide. (Personally, we would be happy if any one of these ideas made it into our stockings this year.)
We’re pretty sure you know a would-be whittler, a capsaicin fiend, a poker player or at the very least someone who owns a cell phone. Read on, their gift is right here.
SOG PowerPint Multi-Tool
The PowerPint is a compact multi-tool with a nice price tag and a good amount of functionality. Just five inches long and weighing around four ounces, when it’s clipped to your pocket (with the integrated clip) it won’t tax your pocket seams — or pull your pants down. All the usual multi-tool suspects are here, two blades (one serrated and one straight), pliers, scissors, screwdrivers, and so on. There’s even a magnetic quarter inch hex bit holder — all for less coin than you’d expect. – Shop Now
Huckberry Compact EDC Kit
Fully customizable EDC with the option to include or exclude a reversible bit driver, 1.9” blade folding knife, and a Griffin pocket tool that opens bottles, pries nails and more. Plus there’s room for two keys and a paracord lanyard. – Shop Now
Asteroids Mini Arcade Game
For the person on your list who remembers Asteroids. Or remembers what an arcade was. A handheld version with a 1-color screen, mini-joystick, fire buttons, and speakers that play the original sounds, all packed in a micro version of the classic arcade cabinet. – Shop Now
PicoPen
Everyone needs a pen at some point in their day. This one will not disappoint. Ready to travel thanks to the integrated key ring, the stainless steel housing features a ball point pen and a secure magnet cap. Portable functionality. – Shop Now
TaoTronics Wireless 4.2 Magnetic Earbuds
Bluetooth 4.2 technology wirelessly connects these wireless earbuds to your devices while aptX provides enhanced, CD-quality sound, made even better by CVC 6.0 noise cancellation technology. Finally, enjoy up to six continuous hours of playtime on a single charge. – Shop Now
Duke Cannon Cannon Balm Tactical Lip Protectant
Four times bigger than regular lip balm and formulated to meet the needs of military personnel, this stuff is not dainty. Mint provides the flavor, with SPF 15 protection. It can withstand 125º and outperforms anything you’d find in a grocery store checkout lane. – Shop Now
Titan Loop Keychain Cable
Two layers of flexible, high-strength steel tubing ensure that this device can take the wear and tear of everyday carry and keep on charging, and the 9 inches of cabling ensures that you’ll never have trouble connecting your phone to a USB port for charging your device on the go. Best of all, you can loop it through your belt or backpack strap to easily carry your attached keys. – Shop Now
Nordic Pocket Saw
Weighing in at just over 4 ounces, this EDC-friendly pocket saw boasts a heat treated, carbon steel chain with double cutter teeth for efficient cutting on the trail, while heavy duty nylon handles in your choice of high visibility orange or green ensure a superior grip while cutting. – Shop Now
Dollar Shave Club Ultimate Shave Starter Kit
This Ultimate Shave Starter includes a six-blade Executive stainless steel razor with trimmer edge, plus trial sizes of their pre-shave scrub, their shave butter, and the alcohol-free, moisturizing aftershave. – Shop Now
Titanium Pocket Bit
Useful, small, made from titanium: that pretty much checks all stocking stuffer boxes. The dual ended bit has a #2 philips head and a 6mm flat head driver and comes on a titanium key ring. Ready to repair without being weighted down. – Shop Now
PPK Rubber Band Gun
If your giftee will be opening this in front of you, make sure to get yourself one too. The solid maple, made in America, PPK replica begs to be loaded (5 bands at a time) and fired at the nearest bystander. – Shop Now
Stanley Master Flask
An 8-ounce capacity, a steel construction, and a wide mouth opening are a few of the things you’ve come to love about Stanley’s whiskey-sipping wares. This one is made of cold-rolled steel that’s been finished with matte black powdercoat that blends in well with the rest of your everyday carry. – Shop Now
Matador Pocket Blanket 2.0
A blanket in a stocking? It’s a very compact blanket made for picnics, hikes, the beach, or anywhere else you find ground to sit on. Water repellent and puncture resistant, it’s big enough to seat 2 but folds down to the size of a (non-minimal) wallet. – Shop Now
Spine Wallet
Know someone still packing a back-pocket spine-tweaker for a wallet? Introduce them to minimalist front pocket carry. Spine Wallet is light, simple and extremely strong. Made from grade 5 titanium with a durable elastic band, this not only holds fast to cards and cash, it opens beer bottles too. – Shop Now
Craighill Trophy Brass Bottle Opener
Made from sand-blasted solid brass, it’s both sturdy and nice to look at. When you need to open a bottle, just hook one curved edge under the cap and set the other on top for leverage. – Shop Now
Gerber Shard Keychain Tool
The pint-sized Gerber Shard Keychain Tool provides you with everything you may need in a pinch: two flathead screwdrivers, a cross driver, pry bar, wire strippers, and the always-necessary bottle opener. Its boasts a unique yet humble design crafted from stainless steel and makes a perfect addition to your existing keychain setup. – Shop Now
Keygoes:Chili
He says he likes it hot. Take him at his word and get him one of these. Stainless steel keychains encase a vial of hot chili powder. Choose from a set of habanero and bhut jolokia vials or go ultra hot with Trinidad scorpion moruga and Carolina reaper. – Shop Now
Mophie Power Reserve 1X
Here you go: a gift that 98% of the population will like, use and appreciate. A compact power reserve that’ll charge a smartphone fully and can be recharged 500+ times. It comes fully juiced out of the box. All you have to do is pick a color. – Shop Now
Duke Cannon Solid Cologne
Duke Cannon makes our list again because they make quality, un-fussy products (most of which fit in a stocking). These three solid colognes are subtle but effective and come in scents reminiscent of a forest (land), clear sky after a rain (air), and the great Pacific (sea). – Shop Now
NERF N-Strike Elite Jolt Blaster
Stealthy, concealed carry with the power of NERF. The Blaster comes with two elite darts and is small enough to fit in your pocket. Get a whole arsenal of these and turn your holiday celebration into all out NERF warfare. – Shop Now
Whisker Dam
Exactly what the bewhiskered man on your gift list deserves — a way to enjoy a rich-headed beer, without soaking his ‘stache. Made from 100% copper with a satisfying patina and non-toxic barrier, Whisker Dam is old-time class for today’s mustachioed fellow. – Shop Now
Word. Notebooks
These pocket-sized notebooks feature 48 pages of clean lines and a special bullet point system that will keep your to-do lists, notes, brainstorming ideas, and random doodles much better organized than the back of your hand or a napkin at your local watering hole. – Shop Now
50 Things To Do With a Penknife
Some carry a knife and only ever open packages with it. Sad. Give this guide and your giftee will learn to whittle a spoon, a spinning top, maybe even a bird feeder. Complete with step-by-step illustrations, this book will put that knife to good use. – Shop Now
Cold Steel Micro Recon 1 Knife
The perfect backup knife makes the perfect stocking stuffer. This two inch stainless blade is coated in black Tuff-Ex and comes with a key ring instead of a pocket clip. The superstitious among us will tape a penny to the handle before gifting. – Shop Now
Duke Cannon Big American Bourbon Soap
Duke Cannon partnered with Buffalo Trace to add the distillery’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to this one of a kind soap (more than two times as large as other bars of soap). The Oak Barrel scent adds a recognizable, masculine but not over-the-top scent to this soap — it’s a product that can and should be a part of your daily grooming routine this holiday season. – Shop Now
KeySmart Key Organizer
Eliminate key jingle, minimize your everyday carry, and maximize your organization in one step. KeySmart holds 2-8 keys in a lightweight but seriously sturdy frame, machined from aircraft-grade aluminum. Just about any hardware store key will fit and the included loop lets you attach a car key or fob. Keys are stored smooth side out to cut down on scratches to your screens in a package smaller than a pack of gum. – Shop Now
Banks Primary Beanie
Nothing says you’ve got wintered covered like a well thought-out beanie, and this one by Banks is sure to elevate your look this winter season. it features ribbed detailing, Banks branding, and a bright red colorway that pops against a dark denim ensemble. – Shop Now
Distil Union Wally Sleeve
This sleek sleeve has just two pockets – a central compartment that holds the bulk of your cards and a front pocket for cash, an ID, or your most important or frequently used card. Lest you fear cards sliding out of the central slot, you’ll be glad to hear this wallet offers secure card storage via FlexLock technology, paired with the Wally Pull-Tab for quick access to cards. – Shop Now
J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight
If you want the most bang for your buck — especially at this price point — you can’t go wrong adding J5 Tactical’s V1-Pro Flashlight to your EDC arsenal. At 300 lumens, it’s quite brighter than most other everyday flashlights under $20, and will last much longer than most of them too (21 hours) — on a single AAA battery nevertheless. – Shop Now
Pacific Shaving Co. Caffeinated Shaving Cream
Much better and more invigorating than a splash of cold water on your face in the morning, the Pacific Shaving Co. Caffeinated Shaving Cream delivers that extra punch when it comes to amping up your grooming routine. – Shop Now
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