60 picks
Apple · Tech & gadgets
A cheap, useful gift for the friend who is always hunting for their keys.
US$29
at Apple US
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Apple · Tech & gadgets
A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.
US$50
at Apple US
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Audio-Technica · Music
An affordable pair for a student or teen who mostly wants long battery life.
US$89
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US price · Price seen September 16, 2026
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Skullcandy · Music
A sensible first pair of headphones for tablet time or car trips.
US$36.99
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Logitech · Tech & gadgets
A thoughtful gift for someone who complains of wrist strain at their desk.
US$79.99
at Logitech
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iFixit · Tech & gadgets
For someone who would rather open a phone, controller or laptop and replace a battery than bin it; the bits cover most consumer electronics.
US$19.95
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Logitech · Tech & gadgets
Suits a home-office worker who types a lot and wants a quieter, tidier desk.
US$129.99
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AeroPress · Coffee
A durable, inexpensive way for a drip-coffee dad to make a noticeably better single cup.
US$49.95
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Arc'teryx · Outdoors & camping
An easy winter gift for someone who likes the brand but does not need another jacket.
US$60
at Arc'teryx
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tentree · Style & accessories
A simple stocking gift for a partner who spends winter outside.
US$40
at tentree
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Peak Design · Photography
Suits a hiker or traveller who carries a camera but keeps leaving it in the bag.
C$109.95
at Peak Design
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Stanley · Coffee
Suits a dad who brings coffee to the game, the job site or the fishing trip and likes gear that lasts decades.
US$45
at Stanley 1913
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Logitech · Tech & gadgets
A daily-use upgrade for someone who works at a computer all day.
US$99.99
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Peak Design · Photography
A lasting upgrade for a photographer still using the strap that came in the box.
C$69.95
at Peak Design
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Arc'teryx · Outdoors & camping
Handy for travel days, short hikes or walking around a city with a phone, keys and wallet.
US$50
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Allbirds · Style & accessories
A soft, warm everyday shoe for a boyfriend who lives in sneakers, or a grandpa who wants something light that slips on easily.
US$110
at Allbirds
US price · Price seen October 13, 2026
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Peak Design · Photography
A neat pick for someone who shoots travel photos, time-lapses or video calls on their phone.
C$109.95
at Peak Design
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Arc'teryx · Outdoors & camping
A practical winter pick for a runner or skier.
US$40
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A low-risk December gift for a tea drinker who likes trying new blends.
US$43
at T2
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Titleist · Golf
A dozen good balls is a safe gift for any regular golfer, and one they will actually use up.
US$58
at Titleist
US price · Price seen October 7, 2026
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tentree · Style & accessories
A comfortable layer for a partner who lives in hoodies at home.
US$98
at tentree
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tentree · Style & accessories
Suits a partner who wants a warm layer under a winter coat.
US$98
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Allbirds · Style & accessories
Light, breathable shoes for someone on their feet all day, such as a nurse, or a girlfriend who wants an easy everyday sneaker.
US$100
at Allbirds
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Uncommon Goods · Home & cozy
Good for a couple who spend evenings on the couch and can never pick a movie.
US$30
at Uncommon Goods
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AeroPress · Coffee
Good for a newly retired parent who travels by RV or heads to the cottage and wants decent coffee on the road.
US$89.95
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Saje Natural Wellness · Wellness & self-care
Fits a partner who travels for work and wants a familiar scent in a hotel room.
US$79
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Stanley · Outdoors & camping
A dependable pick for ice fishing, job sites or early ski mornings.
US$39
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Stanley · Cooking
A practical pick for a parent who packs a hot lunch for work, the cottage or a day at the game.
US$39
at Stanley 1913
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Mabel's Labels
A practical gift for parents with kids in daycare, school or camp, so socks, swimsuits and jackets come home with the right child.
US$35.75
at Mabel's Labels
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Uncommon Goods · Board games & puzzles
Ties a card-table habit to a place the family loves, which suits cottage-country grandparents.
US$79
at Uncommon Goods
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Skullcandy · Music
A good stocking gift for a teen who keeps losing earbuds.
US$34.99
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Nintendo · Video games
A single-player adventure for a Switch 2 owner who already has Mario Kart.
US$69.99
at Nintendo US
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Herschel Supply Co. · Style & accessories
An easy winter stocking gift for a partner who keeps losing toques.
US$30
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Uncommon Goods · Books & reading
Works well when grandkids live in another city and phone calls tend to be short.
US$35
at Uncommon Goods
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Hatchimals
A stocking surprise for a young collector.
US$19.99
at Spin Master
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Herschel Supply Co. · Style & accessories
A good first backpack for a child starting school.
US$30.99
at Herschel Supply Co.
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Stanley · Fitness
A popular, useful gift for a teen or student who carries a drink everywhere.
US$35
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Orbitkey · Style & accessories
For a boyfriend or husband whose pocket is full of jangling keys: a tidy everyday upgrade.
C$89
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Kicking Horse Coffee · Coffee
A dependable gift for any coffee drinker, easy to share in an office swap.
US$16.99
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Kinetic Sand · Art & crafts
An inexpensive stocking gift for a preschooler.
US$14.99
at Spin Master
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Kodak · Photography
A practical top-up for anyone who already shoots a 35mm film camera.
C$42.87
at The Camera Store
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Stuck On You · Cooking
For a school-age kid, or parents packing lunches every day: one box for the whole lunch, with the child's name so it comes home.
US$26.99
at Stuck On You
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Tegu · Science & STEM
A lasting wooden toy for a one- or two-year-old.
US$55
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Umbra · Home & cozy
Suits a traveller who wants to mark places they have been with photos or tickets.
US$55
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Nintendo · Video games
The obvious pick for a family or friend group that just got a Switch 2.
US$79.99
at Nintendo US
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Makeblock · Science & STEM
Suits a kid starting out in coding who wants something physical.
US$69.99
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Monos · Travel
Useful for the partner who plans the trips and carries everyone's passports.
US$95
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Herschel Supply Co. · Video games
A stocking gift for a Minecraft fan.
US$20.99
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Down 30%was US$30 on October 1, 2026
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Monster Jam · Outdoors & camping
Suits an active kid who wants an RC toy that works in the backyard in winter.
US$69.99
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Uncommon Goods · Cooking
A way to ask mom or grandma to write down recipes that currently live only in her head.
US$30
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LEUCHTTURM1917 · Stationery & journaling
A well-made notebook for a coworker, boss or student who plans on paper.
C$24.95
at LEUCHTTURM1917 Canada
Down 27%was C$33.95 on September 16, 2026
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A good travel or restaurant toy that fits in a stocking.
US$34
at Tegu
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Monos · Travel
A tidy upgrade for a partner who is always digging for their boarding pass at the gate.
US$45
at Monos
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Baronfig · Stationery & journaling
Suits a partner who journals or still takes notes by hand.
US$95
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Rifle Paper Co. · Stationery & journaling
A pretty, low-cost stationery gift for a teacher or coworker.
US$12
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Bauer · Hockey
A classic gift for kids who play mini sticks or street hockey.
US$79.99
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Bauer · Hockey
Gives a young player a way to practise stickhandling in the basement or garage between games.
US$89.99
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RETO · Photography
For someone starting out in film who wants wide travel and landscape shots without learning settings.
US$34.99
at RETO Project
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Skullcandy · Music
Works for a teen who loses headphones and wants something affordable.
US$51.99
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Rubik's · Board games & puzzles
A cheap classic stocking stuffer for a teen who likes puzzles.
US$9.99
at Spin Master
US price · Sold out when checked October 13, 2026
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