59 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
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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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
at iFixit
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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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US price · Price seen October 13, 2026
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tentree · Style & accessories
A simple stocking gift for a partner who spends winter outside.
US$40
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US price · Price seen October 12, 2026
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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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Peak Design · Photography
A lasting upgrade for a photographer still using the strap that came in the box.
C$69.95
at Peak Design
Canada price · Sold out when checked October 12, 2026
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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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Arc'teryx · Outdoors & camping
A practical winter pick for a runner or skier.
US$40
at Arc'teryx
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A low-risk December gift for a tea drinker who likes trying new blends.
US$43
at T2
US price · Price seen October 12, 2026
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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
US price · Price seen October 12, 2026
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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
US price · Price seen October 12, 2026
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Skullcandy · Music
A good stocking gift for a teen who keeps losing earbuds.
US$34.99
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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.
US price · Sold out when checked October 12, 2026
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Stanley · Fitness
A popular, useful gift for a teen or student who carries a drink everywhere.
US$35
at Stanley
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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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Umbra · Home & cozy
Suits a traveller who wants to mark places they have been with photos or tickets.
US$55
at Umbra
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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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Uncommon Goods · Cooking
A way to ask mom or grandma to write down recipes that currently live only in her head.
US$30
at Uncommon Goods
US price · Price seen October 12, 2026
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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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Rifle Paper Co. · Stationery & journaling
A pretty, low-cost stationery gift for a teacher or coworker.
US$12
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US price · Price seen October 12, 2026
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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
US price · Price seen October 13, 2026
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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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Skullcandy · Music
An inexpensive backup pair for sports practice or the bus.
US$22.99
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Down 18%was US$27.99 on October 12, 2026
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Rifle Paper Co. · Stationery & journaling
A useful everyday notebook with a cover nice enough to give.
US$18
at Rifle Paper Co.
US price · Price seen October 12, 2026
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Bauer · Hockey
A cheap stocking stuffer for any hockey kid who practises off the ice.
US$8.99
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Saje Natural Wellness · Wellness & self-care
A pocket gift for a partner with a long commute or a stressful job.
US$33
at Saje
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Kyte Baby
An affordable shower gift that stays useful past the swaddling stage.
US$32
at Kyte Baby
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Orbitkey · Tech & gadgets
A tidy home for the chargers that rattle around a backpack or carry-on.
US$29.90
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Uncommon Goods · Coffee
A playful gift for a couple who have coffee together each morning.
US$50
at Uncommon Goods
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Kicking Horse Coffee · Coffee
An easy, crowd-pleasing coffee for a coworker or teacher from a well-known Canadian roaster.
US$16.99
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UGREEN · Tech & gadgets
Good for a student or traveller who wants one charger in the bag instead of three.
US$49.99
at UGREEN
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Orbitkey · Tech & gadgets
Works for households with a mix of iPhone and Android users who keep losing keys or bags.
US$34.90
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Saje Natural Wellness · Wellness & self-care
A small self-care gift for a partner who takes long baths.
US$26
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Good for a colleague or teacher who drinks tea at their desk.
US$43
at T2
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Beam Paints · Art & crafts
A small add-on or stocking gift for someone who already paints with Beam's refills.
Burgon & Ball · Pets
For a cat owner who needs somewhere to keep treats or bits and bobs.
£16.49
at Burgon & Ball
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Graza · Cooking
A host gift that gets used within the week rather than sitting on a shelf.
Hyperkin · Video games
For someone who still has a Wii and rhythm games but whose old guitar has worn out.
US$42.50
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Kyser · Music
A small token for a musician who has everything, or a stocking filler for a guitar-playing friend.
US$24.95
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Big Fudge Vinyl · Music
A small, reusable dust tool for a vinyl listener who plays records often.
US$17.99
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Melissa & Doug · Art & crafts
A classic toddler gift that lasts for years and suits any family.
US$24.99
at Melissa & Doug
Price seen September 16, 2026
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Sweet William · Cooking
A Secret Santa or coworker chocolate for someone who is vegan or avoids dairy and nuts.
Lanolips · Beauty & skincare
A small stocking filler that gets used all winter, for a friend, coworker or teen with dry lips.
A$14.95
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Lanolips · Beauty & skincare
A dependable balm for a teen, friend or coworker with chapped lips through summer sun or winter air.
A$14.95
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Sloane Fine Tea Merchants · Tea
A nicely packaged under-$20 gift for a tea drinker.
C$17.95
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Sweet William · Cooking
A stocking treat that works for kids with dairy or nut allergies, so the whole class or family can share.
OLFA · DIY & tools
A dependable box and drywall cutter for someone doing renovations or moving house.
US$13.99
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