Holiday gifts 2026
- Men, 40 to 60
- Men, 40 to 60, continued
- Women, 40 to 60
- Kids and teens
- Parents and grandparents, 70 and over
Men, 40 to 60
Under $25
Bushnell
BITE Magnetic Cart Clip
$21.99 at Bushnell
A magnetic clip that holds a rangefinder on the cart bar so it stays in reach for the whole round.
Lodge
Cast Iron Griddle
$19.95 at Lodge
Flat seasoned cast iron for pancakes on the hob and smashed burgers on the grill, and it lasts a lifetime.
Weber
Deluxe Grilling Basket, Large
$24.99 at Weber
A stainless basket that keeps vegetables, prawns and fish on the grill instead of in the coals.
Nike
Elite Doublewide Wristbands (2-Pack)
$15 at Nike
Cheap Nike wristbands for someone who works out, a small stocking-stuffer style gift.
$25 to $50
Stanley
Everyday Camp Cup
$25 at Stanley
The Everyday Camp Cup | 12 OZ - Stanley Create from Stanley, a name a stranger knows on sight.
Weber
Basting Dome, 10-Inch
$39.99 at Weber
A stainless-steel dome that traps heat to melt burger cheese and steam vegetables on a griddle.
Igloo
32 Oz Ceramic-Lined Travel Mug
$29.99 at Igloo
The 32 Oz Ceramic-Lined Travel Mug from Igloo, a name a stranger knows on sight.
Lodge
12 Inch Cast Iron Grilling Basket
$29.90 at Lodge
A perforated cast-iron basket that keeps vegetables and shrimp above the grill grate.
$50 to $100
Kiehl's
The Classic Gentleman Collection
$55 at Ulta
A face wash, moisturizer and shave cream set in one trio.
Garmin
Dash Cam Mini 3
$99.99 at Garmin
A dash camera the size of a car key that records the road and saves the clip on its own when something happens.
Zippo
HeatBank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer
$59.95 at Zippo
A pocket hand warmer that recharges the same way a phone does.
Timex
Ironman Classic 30 Full-Size Resin Strap Watch
$87 at Timex
The digital sports watch with thirty lap memory that runners have worn since the 1980s.
$100 to $250
Leatherman
Signal® Sandstorm
$179.95 at Leatherman
The Signal® Sandstorm from Leatherman, a name a stranger knows on sight.
Wusthof
Classic 8 Inch Chef's Knife
$170 at Wusthof
The forged German knife most home kitchens settle on, and it will still be sharp in twenty years.
Over $250
Garmin
Dash Cam X310
$349.99 at Garmin
Records the road in sharp detail so a number plate is still readable when it matters.
Breville
Bambino Plus Espresso Machine
$499.95 at Breville
Heats in three seconds and steams the milk on its own, for someone who wants the coffee without learning latte art first.
Wusthof
Gourmet 18-Piece Knife Block Set
$904 at Wusthof
The Gourmet 18-Piece Knife Block Set from Wusthof, a name a stranger knows on sight.
Therabody
Theragun Prime
$329.99 at Therabody
The Theragun Prime from Therabody, a name a stranger knows on sight.
Men, 40 to 60, continued
Under $25
Weber
Rapidfire Chimney Starter, 1.6 Gallon
$24.99 at Weber
A two-handle chimney that lights charcoal evenly without lighter fluid before pouring the coals into a charcoal grill.
Victorinox
Classic SD Pocket Knife
$24 at Victorinox
The small Swiss Army knife almost everyone recognizes on sight.
Hario
V60 Dripper NEO, Size 01
$23.50 at Hario USA
The pour-over cone most cafes use, in the size that makes a single cup, for someone still drinking instant.
$25 to $50
Weber
Griddle Butter Roller
$34.99 at Weber
A stainless-steel roller that melts butter on a hot griddle and spreads it evenly across bread and burger buns.
Lodge
20 x 10.5 Inch Pro-Grid Reversible Grill/Griddle
$49.90 at Lodge
A reversible cast-iron cooking plate with a flat side for smash burgers and ridges for grilling.
Bowflex
Tricep Rope
$39 at Bowflex
A weighted nylon rope handle that clips onto a home gym cable for pushdowns and face pulls.
$50 to $100
Bowflex
Heart Rate Armband
$59 at Bowflex
Sits on the forearm instead of a chest strap and sends the heart rate straight to the machine or the app.
Fellow
Atmos Vacuum Canister
$79.95 at Fellow
Pumps the air out of the jar so a good bag of beans is still good two weeks later, for someone who now buys coffee properly.
$100 to $250
Garmin
CIRQA Smart Band
$199.99 at Garmin
A slim band with no screen that tracks sleep, steps and heart rate and stays out of the way.
Timex
Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Rubber Strap Watch
$239 at Timex
A dive style watch rated to 200 metres, on a rubber strap that survives the pool and the sea.
New Balance
Made in USA 990v6
$199.95 at Zappos
The made-in-USA dad sneaker that has stayed in style for years.
Over $250
Garmin
Dash Cam Live
$399.99 at Garmin
A dash camera with its own mobile connection, so the car can be checked on while it is parked.
Breville
The Barista Express
$699.95 at Breville
Grinder, tamper and machine in one, which is the shortest route from beans to espresso on a home counter.
Wusthof
Gourmet 12-Piece Knife Block Set
$654 at Wusthof
The Gourmet 12-Piece Knife Block Set from Wusthof, a name a stranger knows on sight.
Women, 40 to 60
Under $25
Baggu
Standard Baggu Reusable Bag
$18 at Baggu
Folds to pocket size, carries a full grocery run, and the print is the reason people keep buying more of them.
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Simple Modern
Classic Tumbler
$24.99 at Simple Modern
An insulated straw tumbler that fits a cup holder, in the size that gets carried between every class.
$25 to $50
$50 to $100
Logitech
MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse
$89.99 at Logitech
A quiet wireless mouse for a mom who works at a desk all day.
Lodge
Kickoff Cast Iron Charcoal Grill
$99.90 at Lodge
A small cast-iron charcoal grill with an adjustable draft for outdoor cooking away from the main barbecue.
Klean Kanteen
64oz TKWide with Chug Cap - Santa Cruz
$69.95 at Klean Kanteen
The 64oz TKWide with Chug Cap - Santa Cruz from Klean Kanteen, a name a stranger knows on sight.
$100 to $250
Garmin
Dash Cam X110
$149.99 at Garmin
A dash camera with a screen, so the driver can see the footage without a phone or a laptop.
Bowflex
SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell
$149 at Bowflex
Turns a dial and the same kettlebell becomes six weights, which saves a whole rack of floor space.
Over $250
Kids and teens
Under $25
Melissa & Doug
Deluxe Pounding Bench
$24.99 at Melissa & Doug
A wooden bench with a mallet and pegs to hammer through, which is exactly the noise and repetition a toddler is after.
$25 to $50
Melissa & Doug
Wooden Pirate Chest
$41.99 at Melissa & Doug
A solid wooden chest that becomes treasure store, dress-up box and toy bin, and survives being sat on.
Radio Flyer
Scoot 2 Scooter
$49.99 at Radio Flyer
The Scoot 2 Scooter from Radio Flyer, a name a stranger knows on sight.
$50 to $100
Timex
Expedition Camper 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
$83 at Timex
A plain field watch on a fabric strap, with the night light Timex has put in its watches for decades.
Skullcandy
Icon ANC Headphones
$99.99 at Skullcandy
On-ear noise cancelling with sixty hours of battery, which covers a school term of bus rides between charges.
$100 to $250
Radio Flyer
Classic Red Wagon
$139.99 at Radio Flyer
The steel wagon that carries a toddler to the park and the shopping home, and outlasts the toddler by about twenty years.
Over $250
Magna-Tiles
STEAM Lab Set
$289.97 at Magna-Tiles
The largest Magna-Tiles set, with the science pieces the smaller boxes leave out.
Burton
Kids' Outbeam 3L Bib Pants
$314.95 at Burton
The bib pants that go with the Outbeam jacket, in the same three-layer shell.
American Girl
Bitty Baby's Kitchen
$425 at American Girl
The full-size doll kitchen, with the fridge, the hob and the little food.
Parents and grandparents, 70 and over
Under $25
Bushnell
Golf Crew Socks
$24.99 at Bushnell
Cushioned crew socks with the Bushnell Golf name on them, for the golfer who already owns everything else.
Weber
Burger Press
$12.99 at Weber
Presses an even patty every time, so the burgers cook at the same speed instead of one being raw.
Igloo
15 Oz Ceramic-Lined Coffee Mug
$21.99 at Igloo
The 15 Oz Ceramic-Lined Coffee Mug from Igloo, a name a stranger knows on sight.
$25 to $50
$50 to $100
Thermoworks
Billows BBQ Temperature Control Fan Kit
$62.30 at Thermoworks
Named by The Strategist, 2025.
$100 to $250
Boll & Branch
Signature Hemmed Sheet Set
$229 at Boll & Branch
Organic sateen sheets that get softer with washing, which is a gift someone sleeps in every night for years.
Over $250
Boll & Branch
Signature Hemmed Duvet Set
$299 at Boll & Branch
Organic cotton duvet cover and shams, the layer people notice every night and never buy for themselves.
Blackstone
22" Griddle with Stand
$339 at Blackstone
The 22" Griddle with Stand from Blackstone, a name a stranger knows on sight.
