Stocking Stuffers
Active Gear Review is supported by its audience. If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Stocking stuffers are some of the most fun gifts to buy, but they also leave the widest array of potential gift giving options. If you’re in need of some worthwhile stocking stuffer ideas, this list of gifts is sure to provide some inspiration. Picks from everyday carry items to the utilitarian are always the best bets for filling those stockings.
Nite Ize Doohickey Key Chain Knife
With a compact key-sized design, the Nite Ize Doohickey Key Chain Knife fits perfectly on a key ring without adding bulk. The lightweight aluminum body houses a two inch fold out blade with a lock-back design. A twist-to-lock S-Biner MicroLock dual-gated carabiner secures the knife to key chains while making removal quick and easy. Designed to last, the 420j2 stainless steel blade maintains a sharp edge for years to come. MSRP $12.99 www.amazon.com/niteize
AeroPress Go
Coffee lovers need a quick, convenient way to brew excellent coffee so they don’t have to rely on inferior hotel coffee, expensive cafes, or cowboy coffee while they’re away from home. The new AeroPress Go travel coffee press quickly and easily produces up to three cups of absolutely delicious American-style coffee or cold brew coffee that is remarkably richer, smoother and lower in acidity than coffee brewed by conventional coffee makers including conventional presses. All it takes is coffee, water, and around a minute of time for hot coffee or around two minutes for cold brew coffee. MSRP $31.95 www.amazon.com/aeropress
CamelBak HOT CAP 20OZ Travel Mug
Kick cold coffee to the curb with the CamelBak HOT CAP 20OZ Travel Mug. Built with a leak-proof 360° cap that allows drinking from any side, so you can sip subconsciously. A sweat-proof vacuum insulation helps keep the outside of the bottle dry and beverages hot for up to 6 hours or cold for up to 24 hours. The Hot Cap can accommodate contents up to 195°F/90°C. And for easy cleaning, the rotating valve twists apart and can be removed completely. MSRP $29 www.camelbak.com
JBL Clip 3
The JBL Clip 3 delivers incredible durability, colorful options and surprisingly big sound all in a go anywhere small package. An IPX7 waterproof design and rugged, rubber fabric makes the Clip 3 the perfect companion for any adventure. The inside of the carbineer boasts a patterned rubber lining, giving the speaker the ability to grip onto slippery surfaces. The speaker can be clipped just about everywhere for a dynamic JBL Signature Sound listening experience. With an echo and noise cancelling speakerphone, users will also be able to use the Clip 3 to connect their smartphone via Bluetooth and make crystal-clear calls. Whether it’s on a backpack, an umbrella at the beach, or the inside of a tent, the Clip 3 lets the music follow users wherever they go. MSRP $69.95 jbl.com
Pelican Ruck Case R60
The Pelican RUCK cases are an innovative and strategic storage solution, built to protect essential accessories on any adventure. The RUCK cases are water tight and built with a co-molded rubberized liner and exo-skeleton cushioned EVA lining protecting the most important valuables from drops, shock, dust, dirt and water. Convenient storage and organizational solutions, including removable lid and divider trays with nylon loops, provide various storage configurations for personal gear like phones and wallets or outdoor gear such as first aid kits and multi-tools. The Pelican RUCK cases are available in three sizes and four color schemes to accommodate a wide variety of gear and lifestyles. MSRP $64.95 pelican.com
Man Crates Extreme Jerky Cane
Delight the savory snack fan in your life with the Man Crates Extreme Jerky Cane. A giant holiday cane stuffed with 50 savory, mouth watering jerky bites in ten delicious and unique flavors. From classic beef jerky to the hot and spicy Ghost Pepper Beef, Honey Bourbon Beef Jerky to Whiskey Maple Beef Jerky, this cane’s got the goods to p’lease any meat lovers’ taste buds. Throw a few pieces in a pack or jersey pocket to hit the trail with a tasty snack or bring handful in the car on the way out the door for a snack that will keep you fueled on that long road trip. Jerky lasts for months so this carnivore candy can be sampled all at once or enjoyed one at a time for days and weeks to come. MSRP $79.99 mancrates.com
Gerber Fastball
The Gerber Fastball is an American made Everyday Carry knife that marries precision and refinement to the highest degree. The pragmatic design has an intuitive finger flip release, a utilitarian wharncliffe blade, and an aircraft-grade aluminum handle that comes in 3 distinct colors. The Fastball is equipped w/ B.O.S.S. technology which leverages a ball-bearing system, providing a quick, smooth, and consistent deployment every time. In addition a 3-position pocket clip and lanyard hole offer multiple ways to securely transport this knife. The Fastball is the perfect EDC knife – aesthetically compelling, functionally flawless, and boasting top-notch materials all bundled into a pocket friendly design. MSRP $105 gerbergear.com
