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There's nothing more exciting on Christmas morning than fully stuffed stockings dangling from the mantel. If you're blanking on stocking-sized gifts for the men (or boys) in your home, never fear, at Reviewed we've done our research and tested gifts of all sizes and price points. Read on for a look at stocking stuffers that will have the men and boys in your home racing each other for the living room this Christmas and the next.
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We rounded up the best stocking-sized tech, gadgets and gear for men. We included gifts that will appeal to the outdoorsman, the artist, the gamer and more and range in price from under $10 to well over $1000. Check out our list of the best stocking stuffers for everyone on your list for even more ideas.
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If the man in your life is always working on his car, chopping wood in the dark or whatever else requires a bit of extra light, then you can’t go wrong with the Kobalt 400-Lumen LED Rechargeable Headlamp. This headlamp illuminates up to 25 meters, comes with a USB port charger and is even impact resistant up to a three-meter drop. It has 4.6 stars and is described as being “bright and comfortable; rechargeable and long lasting.”
Sometimes men just need a spice kick. If you're looking for a stocking gift for a man who always seems to drench his rice and beans in chili sauce, then drop a bottle of Slap Ya Mama Louisiana Style Hot Sauce into their stocking. This notoriously spicy bottle comes in Jalapeno or Cajun Hot flavor, which one's right is up to you.
The Nashville-manufactured notebook brand Field Notes will appeal to anyone who notates their world, whether visually, linguistically or mathematically. Widely applauded for its quality made-in-America notebooks, Field Notes are highly functional and stylish. The fiftieth Field Notes release, this gridded paper three-pack features a bright poppy red stock cover with silver printed type. But Field Notes is bigger than any one design, if red isn't right, don't miss out on its National Park series or its City Flag editions.
You might need some rather large stockings for this pack of socks, but if you can fit them, they're sure to love them. While Happy Socks are some of the loudest socks around, this black and white op-art four pack will fit in with all sorts of outfits—both showy and (somewhat) more restrained. If you want more color, they've certainly got that too.
Every artist's toolbox should have a Micron Pen or six. These classic drawing pens feature expressive nibs that leave precise, rich lines. An excellent pen for inking and line work, they're just as useful for illustrators and designers as they are for fine artists. This variety pack features six pens with varying line weights and makes a great gift for students, pros and anyone who draws or writes by hand.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives you the power to gift a whole library of games. Gift a digital code that unlocks hundreds of quality games, from expansive AAA RPG adventures to online cross-platform multiplayers that will have them gaming with their friends. Don't forget, your person need not be an Xbox gamer for this gift to work, PC gamers can take part with the PC Game Pass for $29.99.
Staying hydrated can mean staying alive. If you're looking for a great survival gift for an outdoors enthusiast then don't miss the highly packable Lifestraw. With the capability to filter particles down to one micron, the Lifestraw filters pathogens, parasites and microplastics, enabling your hiker to drink from streams, lakes and even puddles without worry. Get it with a case for extra security.
Whether bears, mountain lions or bobcats, there's no forest critter that can out-fearsome a tick. If you're looking for a gift that can protect, the Original Tick Key is here to help. This small key-chain compatible tick lever is easy to attach to a backpack, belt loop or key chain. Should your loved one find their shins invaded, the key helps pry ticks away whole, so that they don't leave any disease carrying parts behind—yuck! Gift tick protection with the Original Tick Key.
Do you live with a coffee addict who's forever piling plastic lids in the trash? The Stojo collapsible travel cup is a great sustainable solution that collapses down to a size that will fit any stocking. This plastic travel cup is meant for hot or cold beverages, and is fully dishwasher and microwave safe, yet its supple material folds down to a tiny size, so it can be stored in small spaces.
Some people just can't hold on to their keys. Tilemate is the perfect solution for those who's personal effects just seem to disappear. If you're perpetually having to go back to help scour the home for a lost wallet, then gift your person (and by extension yourself) this digital tracker. Paired to their smart device it will ring their phone with a press of its button, ring when they're looking for it, or show its last connected location on a map—should it be out of range. Versatile, this stocking stuffer is an excellent gift for the disorganized.
If you've got a gamer in your life who deserves an upgrade, then pick up a Logitech G203 Wired Gaming Mouse for their stocking. This agile mouse has a high end gaming sensor, along with programmable lighting. Comfortable all day and all night, it's a mouse they'll use to win gaming championships or to scroll through the news.
One of the best parts of the Nintendo Switch is that it comes with controllers built in... if very specific controllers. While Joy Cons are great, the Switch only gets better with a Pro Controller. If you're looking for a gift for a Nintendo Switch fan, don't sleep on a Pro Controller, which gives players more dexterous control of their gaming experience. The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition Pro Controller celebrates Smash Bros in a color scheme that still looks indisputably pro.
One of the most important items for making truly great specialty coffee is a scale. Get your loved one a classic Hario V60 Drip Scale this holiday season and empower them to make better coffee.
Some men have a simple style, while others live for a little luxury (or a lot, no judgment here). If you really want to wow your significant other or someone else you care about for Christmas, then consider the Men’s Diamond Cluster Ring. This round, sophisticated diamond ring includes two carats and several diamond clusters covering its surface. What’s even better: it’s available in both yellow and white gold.
We’ve all heard a man in our life make a corny dad joke—whether that be our own dad, a friend or even a little brother. If you want to get a laugh out of the whole family and help your dad-joke-loving man in your life expand his laughable vocabulary, then The Book of Terribly Awesome Dad Jokes is a perfect, wallet-friendly stocking stuffer. It includes 200 jokes plus more than 3,000 reviews and 4.5 stars on Amazon. You can even sign your name on the front of it!
Sometimes December arrives and no-shave-November just doesn't get the memo. If you're looking for a stocking stuffer for a bearded sort, why not gift the best one out there (at least according to our tests). The Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ Beard and Nose Trimmer is an endlessly handy grooming tool that will see their beard through any permutation imaginable, be it a Van Dyke, French Fork or simply a good buzz down. With a rotary ear and nose trimmer included, as well as 12 guide combs, this brushed stainless steel trimmer does everything most men need, and recharges with an included wire.
There's so many books on parenting, so why not one on childing? How to Train Your Dad is a hilarious middle-grade children's book by Gary Paulsen is a great read for a father and their middle or elementary-school aged kid. The story follows a kid who uses a puppy training manual to attempt to "retrain" his eccentric father and ends up teaching lessons on green living and more.
If you hear constant complaints about itchy skin and post-shave redness, then do something about it and gift your man this wonderfully effective aftershave from Viking Revolution. Made for sensitive skin, it includes aloe, shea butter and white mulberry root, for soothing post-shave recuperation—and don't worry it helps (rather than hurts) acne-prone skin.
Our pick for the best value headphones out now, the Anker Space A40 are superb noise canceling earbuds that retail for under $100. With adaptive noise canceling, Anker Space reacts to the environment and creates personal sonic spaces, ensuring these earphones sound good, even in loud settings like airplane cabins and subway cars. Wireless, the headphones gave us 10 hours of performance—with up to 50 using the charging case. Best of all... they fit into a stocking no problem.
Long train rides can be the bane of our smart devices. If you're looking for a gift that will keep all their devices charged up, then look no further than the Mophie Portable Charger. With USB-A and USB-B ports built right in this battery-powered charger is ready to top off iPads, phones and headphones. These days mobile battery banks are crucial, slip this one into a stocking this Christmas.
Those who haven't experienced Kindle might wonder what makes it different from a tablet. The answer lies in its paper-like screen that allows you to read in any light setting—turn illumination on to enjoy your book in the dark, or turn it off completely to read clear E Ink text in direct sunlight. At 300 ppi, it has a strong resolution, and 16 gigabytes is more than enough memory for a small library. Slip this 6-inch screen Kindle into their stocking and give them access to a digital library that they can take anywhere.
Hair happens. A great stocking stuffer for the well groomed man (or the one who needs a little prodding along), ConairMan Ear and Nose Hair Trimmer for Men means they'll never have to yank a wayward growth again. With a sharp 360 degree beveled blade, this wireless trimmer slices through nose and ear hair without a worry. Sweetening the deal, it comes with a detail trimmer attachment for touching up beard lines, fades and any other spots.
The best value smart watch out there, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is an industry leading smart watch in a slimmer and more affordable package. Stylish and sleek, it includes most of what you could want in activity and fitness tracking, reporting on exercise and health throughout the day. It also includes some nice new features, like crash detection—which updates authorities in the event of a collision. If you're looking to slip a smartwatch into their stocking, then based on our testing this is the best on the market in terms of raw value; just make sure they have an Apple smart phone to take advantage of all the watches functions.
The TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 Automatic Men's Blue Leather Chronograph is a watch deserving of the word luxury. Swiss made, the watch features classic Monaco trappings, as immortalized by Steve McQueen. Waterproof, the chronograph is well appointed with a sky blue background and silver details, and features a calfskin leather strap. Surprise them with a true Monaco and show the world that they're world class.
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