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‘Tis the season to blow your hard-earned savings on the coolest gadget gifts for loved ones—and maybe a few things for yourself, too. This holiday season, we went deep and pulled together a gift guide of 40 gadgets fit for outdoor lovers, DIYers, tech gurus, and all-around nerds.
The best gadget gifts are the ones you can show off, and each product on our list is made for just that. These are gifts that are perfectly practical and bold by design. There’s something here for everyone: Rugged outdoor gear for campers and backpackers; fun board games for the home body friends who love gatherings; high-tech self-heating mugs for hot coffee and tea drinkers; headphones and earbuds fit for audiophiles; musical instruments; retro-cool digital watches; and culinary tools for those chefs who love cooking at home.
It doesn’t matter if they’re a professional techie or new to the world of innovative, beautifully-designed products, these are gifts for friends and difficult-to-shop-for family members—you know, the folks who say they don’t ‘don’t want anything this holiday season but secretly do. And if you’re still not happy with what you find here, check out our specific gift guides for this year’s holiday season. Just be sure to keep those receipts!
Impress everyone and anyone you’re shopping for this holiday season and check out our recommended gift guides for husbands, hilarious gags, travelers, movie lovers, and woodworkers.
1
For On-the-Go Screen Junkies
NEBULA
Anker Nebula Capsule II Smart Mini Projector
2
For Those Who Hate Counting
Casio
Vintage CA53W-1 Calculator Watch
3
For Organization Gurus
Orbitkey
Orbitkey Nest
4
For family photo fans
AEEZO
Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frames
5
For Charging Junkies
anchor
USB-C Portable Charging Bank
6
For the Beer Drinkers
Rumpl
Beer Blankets
7
For the Novice Musicians
Corg
Korg Synthesizers (25-Key)
8
For Coffee Drinkers
Snow Peak
Collapsible Coffee Drip
9
For the Gamers
BACKBONES
Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller
10
For the Indoor Grower
AeroGarden
Harvest 360 Indoor Hydroponic Garden
11
For the Last Lighter They’ll Ever Need
Dissim
Inverted Lighter
12
For the Traveler
Matador
FlatPak Waterproof Toiletry Case
13
For the Sleeping-Challenged
Hatch
Hatch Restore Sound Machine
14
For Knife Handlers
CRKT
M16-14ZSF EDC Folding Pocket Knife
15
For Purification Zealots
LARQ
Self-Cleaning and Insulated LARQ Water Bottle
16
For a Handy Tool
nordic
Pocket Saw
17
For budget audiophiles
Tribit
XSound Bluetooth Speaker
18
For Surfers and Fishers
G-Shock
G-Lide GBX100-7
19
For Streamers Young and Old
Roku
Roku Ultra
20
For Smart Oil Diffusing
Capri Blue
Capri Blue Pura Smart Home Plug-in Diffuser Kit
21
For Smoothies and Infusions
Beast
Blender and Hydration System
22
For Seltzer Fans
aarke
Carbonator III Premium Carbonator
23
For Digital Denizens
anchor
PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Adapter
24
For the Indoor Gardener
Click and Grow
Indoor Herb Garden Kit with Grow Light
25
For the Outdoor Worker
Give’r
4 Season Gloves with Wax Coating
26
For Puzzle Gurus
GiiKER
Bluetooth Speed Cube i3s
27
For the Afternoon One
RENPHO
Massage Gun with Heat
28
For the Stylish Environmentalist
allbirds
Men’s Tree Dasher 2
29
For Adventurers
Nocs Provisions
Standard Issue 8×25 Waterproof Binoculars
30
For Budget Timekeepers
Timex
Timex Unisex Fairfield 41mm Watch
31
For New BBQ Chefs
PK Grills
Charcoal BBQ Grill and Smoker Combo
32
For the Fledgling Roboticist
makeblock
mBot STEM Projects
33
For the Music-Loving Runner
Garmin
Forerunner 245 Music
34
For Camping Enthusiasts
BioLite
Alpenglow Lantern
35
For Reluctant Cooks
Instant Pots
Instant Pots
36
For Serious Board Gamers
Stonemaier Games
Scythe Board Game
37
For the Amateur Mixologists
Mixology & Craft
Mixology Bartender Kit
38
For Someone Who Needs Cozy Comfort
BOMBAS
Women’s Marls Ankle Socks
39
For hot drink lovers
Bucket
Temperature Control Smart Mugs
40
For Lighting Artists
Nanoleaf
Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit
Tyler Lynch
Tyler Wells Lynch is a writer and editor who specializes in home, DIY, music, and computers.
Kevin Cortez
Commerce Editor
Kevin Cortez is a Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics, Bicycling, and Runner’s World.
