Shopping for a guy's holiday gift may be tricky, but tbh, snagging stocking stuffers for men is even more challenging, if that's possible. Let's be honest: Good gift ideas are pretty hard to come by, and when your gift has to be small enough to fit inside a stocking, your options get even more limited. Naturally, you don’t want to stuff a guy's stocking with gag gifts and junk he'll never use. But you also don't wanna splurge on a super-expensive present that'll get lost in a sock full of knickknacks and candy, either. It's little wonder so many of us spend the holiday season frantically online shopping, like, every single night!!
Thankfully, there are tons of great gifts out there that are small, budget-friendly, and genuinely useful...as long as you know where to find them. These stocking-friendly gifts include bar accessories, grill must-haves, and skincare products that'll your giftee won't have to pretend to love. And to save you some late-night browsing time, we’ve gone ahead and rounded up some of the best options around. Keep reading to discover 62 truly incredible stocking stuffers for men, whether you're shopping for a teenage boy, your dad, your boyfriend, or your husband, or another important guy in your life.
For the minimalist guy who likes to keep things simple, this super-slim leather card case with eight slots has room for all the basics. Hard to believe it costs less than 20 bucks, right?!
Anyone who juggles a pair of sunglasses, blue-light glasses, readers, and prescription glasses could use a foldable, protective case like this. Unsnap the top and unroll the case to reveal four slots perfect for stashing four pairs of his go-to frames.
If he's got a sense of humor and also a sense of smell, then he needs these deodorizing balls to toss in his gym bag, sneakers, or whatever could use refreshing.
Let’s be honest, those foam koozies don’t really do much to keep drinks cold. This insulated version, on the other hand, will keep his cans 20 times cooler than those. Bonus: It won’t leave rings on the coffee table either.
What he really needs is a tool that’s as practical to use as it is convenient to keep nearby. This handy gadget fits right in his wallet and has every tool he could possibly need in a pinch.
This box set comes with 48 toothpicks that have been soaked in a barrel-aged Islay single malt. They’re perfect for the guy who loves to savor the taste of a nice, smoky glass of Scotch.
If you want to get him a personalized item, go for this engravable wooden flask. You’ll love how nice it looks and how affordable it is, and he’ll love how it fits perfectly inside a suit jacket (and a stocking, of course).
Bracelets for a good cause? We're into it! This set of two benefits sharks by contributing to the removal of trash and plastic waste from the ocean, but you can shop from an assortment of other styles to benefit all types of ocean life.
Cord organizers are one of those things we all need but somehow never have on hand. Help your guy stay organized by gifting him this surprisingly sleek set of five leather cord organizers.
If your guy needs new underwear, then chances are he'll wait till the absolute last moment to get them. So instead, do him a favor and add this festive three-pack of soft modal undies to his stocking.
While this may look like a typical Swiss army knife, it’s actually a toolbox in disguise, as it includes an axe, a mallet, two saws, a knife, a flathead screwdriver, two bottle openers, and so much more.
Does he enjoy camping? Then he'll be stoked to go on his next trip with these lights. Just imagine a cozy campsite illuminated by a nice warm glow. Sounds pretty nice to us!!
Whether your dad, brother, or significant other, sometimes he needs some suggestions when it comes to finding a new signature cologne. With this travel-sized scent trio from Maison Margiela, he'll get three signature musky scents (Jazz Club, Coffee Break, and By the Fireplace) to try out.
If the guy in your life is a campfire fan, then consider sneaking this marshmallow-roasting set into his stocking. It has everything he'll need to get a quick fire going that will burn for up to two hours.
With winter on its way, he's gonna need to stay warm. So gift him this cozy yet trendy beanie that comes in a ton of colors so you can find the one that suits him just right.
Slippers are always a great stocking stuffer idea, especially if the pair he has now has seen better days. These ones from Parachute are made with plush Turkish cotton for a super soft and comfy feel.
Attention: He wants a belt bag! Trust us on this—he'll love being able to keep his phone, keys, wallet, and whatever items he keeps on his person in this lil pouch.
For the one who can can never find a pair of matching socks, this set of four cushy dress socks from internet-famous sock brand Bombas is a must (and he'll be thankful that he doesn't have to replace them himself).
If he's the type to always need chapstick but never have it on him, then gift him this set of lip balms, which includes one NightMode Lip Treatment and three Intense Therapy Lip Balms in different fun scents.
Jacquelyn Greenfield is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the best gift ideas, sales, and more across all things beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and sex. She has a serious obsession with sneakers and lives for a great clear lip gloss. She previously worked at Nylon and has had bylines in The Zoe Report, Coveteur, and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
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