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A stubby screwdriver [NOTE LINK TO ROY'S TOOL TEST]

https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/g21597341/stubby-screwdrivers/

Pocket chisel

A sturdy folding pocket chisel. Some reviewers on Amazon sharpened it a bit out of the box, others found it to be razor-keen as it comes. The handle locks, and it’s fairly light (9.6 ounces) and users say the steel striking cap is hardy and can take more than a few hits.

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Hand-Tools-FMHT16145-Folding/dp/B00NOVP8KY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Small cast-iron skillet. Lodge 3.5-inch mini skillet

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Pre-Seasoned-3-5-Inch-Skillet-Desserts/dp/B00OBUW4TU

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Mark-Mat

https://thestore.madmuseum.org/collections/staff-picks/products/mark-mat

Annals of the Former World by John McPhee

https://www.amazon.com/Annals-Former-World-John-McPhee/dp/0374105200/ref=zg_bs_16052841_1?

Mini crowbar

I’m not sure why, but my folks keep one of these on their breakfast table. I’ll ask why someday, but maybe it’s more fun just accepting its presence at every meal. It sure is a fetching pry bar. Sometimes you just need leverage! This is made of drop-forged steel, a process in which manufacturers use machine-powered hammers to pound the steel into the die, just as blacksmiths do by hand. In any case, it’s a strong little bar. Keep it nearby!

https://www.amazon.com/Wrecking-Crow-Bar-Bulk-Inch/dp/B0038MIGZ8

Makita 18-volt Corded/Cordless Lithium-Ion Coffee Maker

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/DCM500Z

A great little coffee maker used every day by Popular Mechanics’ home editor, Roy Berendsohn. If Roy likes it, it’s a good product. This operates either with a cord or on a lithium-ion battery, and it has a permanent filter so no paper filters needed. It brews one cup of coffee—on the battery it takes a little longer to brew, but it’s good when it gets there! It’s a bit over 8 inches tall and has a cup clearance of 3—1/2 inches, if you want to buy a nice worksite mug that will fit in it. [NOTE LINK TO A GOOD WORK MUG]

PopSockets Pop Socket

Apparently people use these a lot. My colleague does. It’s what you need to help you do stuff on your smartphone without being so likely to drop it. Maybe you don’t drop yours, but even so, these are pretty.

https://www.rei.com/product/124249/popsockets-popsocket

Back-country trowel The Tent Lab The Deuce #2

https://www.rei.com/product/131611/thetentlab-the-deuce-2-ul-backcountry-trowel

Suunto M-3D Leader Compass

https://www.rei.com/product/890930/suunto-m-3-d-leader-compass

Made in Finland. “declination adjustment is easier to read” according to one reviewer and it has declination correction. Has declination screw, grid lines, luminescent markings, baseplate with magnifying lens.

GSI Outdoors Santoku Knife Set

https://www.rei.com/product/129646/gsi-outdoors-santoku-knife-set

At 11.6 by 7.5 by 2 inches, this is too bulky for backpacking but it is a super-organized, compact knife set (6-inch chef’s knife, 6-inch serrated knife, both with sheaths) and has a folding cutting board and a folding cutting board. And a paring knife. Also with a sheath! And the ballistic nylon case is tough. A pleasant price for a tidy set of kitchen knives. ($30)

Tin Kaleidoscope

https://www.schylling.com/p/classic-tin-kaleidoscope

An old-fashioned toy, don’t let the kids hog it! Still fun for adults, made by Schylling, a German crafter of toys.

Aviator Heritage Playing Cards

https://rareplayingcards.com/collections/playing-cards/products/aviator-heritage-ed

https://rareplayingcards.com/collections/playing-cards/products/red-wheel

Not to stress you out, but the holiday gift clock is (loudly) ticking, so if you haven’t crossed off everyone on your list, you better get a move on. There’s no need to put yourself through a last-minute wrapping frenzy, though, with Amazon’s fast shipping and a huge selection of gift cards.

We’ve handpicked some of our favorite tech, outdoor gear, and tools that make great holiday gifts. If you don’t have an Amazon Prime membership, now is the time to sign up for the free 30-day trial as you plow through holiday shopping. Read on to check out the best last-minute gifts to slide under the tree this year.

Need more presents for people on your holiday list? Be sure to check out our other 2023 holiday gift guides, including the best gifts for DIYers and the best gifts for men.

Harvest Indoor Garden with LED Grow Light

Having fresh herbs indoors is easy peasy with an AeroGarden on your kitchen countertop. The hydroponic system comes with everything you need to grow six common kitchen herbs, including dill, Thai basil, and parsley, under its LED light. Simply drop the seed pods into the slots, fill the reservoir with water, and you're ready to go.

The control panel gives you a heads-up when it's time to refill and add included plant food, plus the light operates on an automatic timer.

Smart Reusable Notebook

We’re big fans of Rocketbook’s smart spiral-bound notebooks, which make a great gift for all ages. They’re available in 17 colors and patterns, and each includes 32 dot-grid pages to fill, plus a compatible Pilot Frixion pen and a color-coordinated microfiber cloth.

Wireless Remote Meat Thermometer

No one likes to hover over the barbecue, doused in sweat while constantly checking the meat’s temperature. With the ThermoPro smart thermometer, you’ll never have to, as it features an impressive 300-foot range to ping you when your sirloin or ribs are cooked to perfection, plus the dual probe registers the temperature of two pieces of meat simultaneously.

There are nine preset USDA-recommended temperature settings, which can be changed to suit individual tastes, along with a belt clip to keep it close.

Ice Scraper and Extendable Snow Brush

There never seems to be a good place to store snow-removal tools for the car—especially if you like to keep them inside. This kit solves the problem, with a telescoping rod that extends to more than 5 feet, plus attachments that include an ice scraper and snow brush that store in a drawstring pouch.

Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit

This kit puts you in the pilot’s seat to fly a regular paper, foam, or balsa wood airplane using your smartphone as the remote control. It’ll travel up to 20 miles per hour doing hammerheads, barrel rolls, and loops for 10 minutes of flight time on a full charge, with an impressive range of up to 230 feet.

Flip 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

This Bluetooth speaker from JBL has an IPX7 waterproof rating and delivers approximately 12 hours of playtime on a single charge. Plus, it can be paired with a second speaker for stereo sound. It’s available in a rainbow of colors and a few fun camo-print options.

Cordless Hand Blender

An immersion blender is a super-versatile kitchen tool that does a lot more than make smoothies. In winter, you can use it to make blended soup, like butternut squash or potato leek. And, this KitchenAid model offers a variable speed button, which is a key feature in immersion blenders because it gives you more mixing control while you work.

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Give the gift of knowledge with a subscription to Masterclass, which offers more than 100 classes across 11 categories, including science and tech, sports and gaming, and food, all taught by celebrities and notable figures in their field.

There are new classes added every month, and they feature 20 video lessons that are 10 minutes each. It's one of the best last-minute gift ideas around.

Vintage Star Wars Vessels Patent Poster Prints

This vintage-style set of four posters, with renderings of classic Star Wars ships and vessels, is a little more highbrow, and make attractive wall art. Images are printed on archival paper and fit in an 8-by-10 frame, sold separately.

Airtight Coffee Canister

Miir’s 12-ounce coffee canister keeps coffee and tea fresh without creating visual or spatial clutter. It has a nifty accordion-style seal that keeps it airtight, and it’s made of stainless steel so it won’t absorb any scents. One of our editors is a big fan because he says the minimalist storage jar doesn’t look clunky on his countertop.

Collapsible Umbrella

Our associate editor of reviews, Tom Price, upgraded to this collapsible umbrella earlier this year after his cheap travel umbrella was stolen. The Weatherman is just as compact and easily fits in a backpack, but opens to a much larger, 50-inch arc. It’s also sturdy and doesn’t wobble on windy days, plus it features a reflective trim for excellent visibility at night during storms.

Commuter Pet Tote

After trying out multiple dog totes to carry around her 11-pound dachshund, our senior editor, Rachel Klein, settled on this one from Roverlund. It’s durable and considerably comfortable to carry for long excursions, with thick straps that help distribute weight and don’t dig into her shoulders.

The carabiner is handy for attaching keys or a poop bag holder and it features a zippered pocket on one side—plus it comes in two sizes and several fun colorways. Her dog gives his paw of approval too, as he loves to snuggle up inside it—even at home.

Dash Cam

Our expert editors rated this dash cam as the easiest to set up, so if you have a driver in your life who isn’t tech-savvy, this is a great pick.

This inconspicuous dashboard camera mounts next to your car’s side mirror to record incidents while you’re driving. Video is uploaded to your smartphone via app and the camera features a 140-degree wide-angle lens and 1080p resolution.

You can watch footage from up to four cameras, with each requiring an 8GB micro SD card (class-10 or faster) that’s sold separately.

Brewing Coffee Bottle

All that’s required to make a fabulous mug of brew is to add coffee grounds in the strainer and water in the heatproof glass bottle, and then give it a good shake. The coffee bottle has a five-cup capacity and works for both hot and iced coffee.

It’s an ideal Christmas gift for men who love to camp or travel, as it weighs about a pound. It works equally well as a kitchen staple to simplify anyone's morning caffeine routine. It's available in dark brown or light mocha.

PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger

Portable chargers are an essential accessory to carry in your backpack—for yourself or a friend whose phone runs out of juice. Anker is known for making some of the best in the market, and this ultra-compact model packs 10,000mAh of power into a form factor that’s a little larger than a credit card and weighs roughly 6 ounces. It doesn’t deliver as much power as some of the brand’s pricier chargers, but it’s still solid and for the size and price.

Ansley Slipper

These Ugg slippers are the perfect last-minute gift for anyone on your list. They come in 13 colors and feature sheep fur on the inside, water-resistant suede on the outside with decorative stitching, and a rubber sole for indoor-outdoor use, like going for a dog walk or on quick errand.

Brunch Gift Basket

Stonewall Kitchen’s jams, dry mixes, and condiments never disappoint, and this lovely gift basket includes everything needed for a carb-loaded (and boozy) holiday brunch.

There’s raspberry peach Champagne jam, mimosa jam, and bellini jam, plus blueberry scone mix, pancake and waffle mix, and raspberry syrup. To spice it up, Bloody Mary drinkers will love Stonewall Kitchen’s regular mixer along with the hot peppadew and sriracha mixers.

Yakima Camp Blanket

Based in Portland, Oregon, Pendleton has been making textiles for more than 100 years, and today it’s best-known for its blankets and clothing.

This wool throw is available in several attractive colors, woven with cotton for extra softness. It’s a twin, but it also comes in queen and a throw.

Porcelain Teapot

This well-designed porcelain teapot comes in a rainbow of bright colors and is another customer favorite, with an average 4.6 stars from more than 2,000 reviewers. It has a two-cup capacity and features an extra-fine stainless steel strainer and a spout designed to prevent drips, plus it's dishwasher-safe.

Premium Scented Candle

Know someone who couldn’t make it home for the holidays this year? Treat them to one of Homesick’s candles, with destination-specific scents to jog their olfactory memory.

They’re made from natural soy wax and burn for approximately 60 to 80 hours, and there are countless cities, states, regions, and other locales to choose from.

Seventeen Hip Pack

Herschel’s Seventeen hip waist pack is an affordable last-minute gift for anyone on your list. It can be worn around the waist, and the strap is adjustable so it also be carried crossbody. There’s a small pocket in front with a waterproof zipper and key clip and the pack features the brand’s signature striped liner.

Gift Card

Uncommon Goods is an online marketplace with high-quality products from artisans, craftspeople, and designers, with a slew of categories to suit everyone on your list. There’s jewelry, games for kids, items for the home, and more. Choose from a physical or digital gift card available in dollar amounts from $5 to $1,000.

Personalized Celebrity Video

Give your giftee a star-studded holiday with a personalized video from their fave celeb from Cameo. There are countless actors, musicians, athletes, comedians and more, for a wide range of prices from $10 to a couple thousand dollars.

For example, for $50, you can get Jonathan Schmock from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to wish your loved ones a happy holidays, and for $250 you can get Mario Cantone from Sex and the City to say hello. It’ll be a Christmas gift they won’t forget.

Gift Card

Huckberry is one of our go-to retailers for men’s clothing and accessories that mix outdoorsy-ness with urban flair. Get him a gift card in increments valued from $25 to $500 so he can give his wardrobe a refresh with one of the brand’s best-selling items, like the flannel-lined waxed trucker jacket or corduroy pants that are available in three fits.

Large Bag

Know anyone taking a warm-weather vacay this winter? This fantastic, rugged, all-purpose waterproof beach and pool bag is tip-proof and holds a ton of supplies for a day in the sun. The holes make it breathable and allows sand to fall through, plus it’s washable and available in 14 colors.

Electric Wine Opener Set

Show off this eye-catching electric wine opener set on the bar or kitchen counter. It’s made by Rabbit, a top brand in the uncorking business, and features an electric corkscrew that recharges in the base and can open 30 bottles of vino per charge.

There’s also a foil cutter and an aerator with a drip-free spout, plus two stoppers with a pump to preserve unfinished wine.

Mini Massage Gun

If you—or someone you know—works out regularly and hasn’t caught onto the TheraGun craze for percussive therapy massage, this model is a great place to start.

TheraGuns can get pretty pricey, but the mini version is priced at well under $200 at the time of this writing. While it’s intended for recovery after workouts, it makes a perfect gift for anyone who wants a massage on the go.

Slim and Mates (4-Pack)

Tile Mates are one of the least expensive, handiest gadgets around for finding commonly misplaced items like mobile phones, keys, and remotes.

Applications are nearly endless for keeping track of common objects. All that’s required is downloading the app, using Bluetooth to find objects with a range of a few hundred feet. When your lost items are out of range, the app will identify its last location or ping your Tile network for help.

The device also works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri.

Googan Squad Bass Fishing Mondo Kit

Anyone in your life who enjoys freshwater bass fishing will love Googan Squad’s Mondo Kit. It comes with four of the brand’s most popular bait, including a pack of the brand’s Krackin’ Craw, the Zinger spinnerbait, the Flat Banger crankbait, and a Juicee Jig, plus a polyester microfiber face and neck shield and a Googan Squad decal.

Etip Recycled Glove

These unisex touchscreen-compatible gloves from The North Face are made from recycled polyester, with four-way stretch and silicone grips on the fingers and palms, plus there are clasps to connect them for storage. The gloves come in 10 solids and prints, with sizes ranging from extra-small to double-extra-large.

Popular Mechanics

Lay some knowledge on them with a subscription to Popular Mechanics, where they can learn more about science, technology, home improvement, and how our world works. It’s a last-minute gift they can enjoy monthly for all of 2024.

Carver Wifi Digital Picture Frame

A digital picture frame makes a wonderful last-minute gift for anyone on your list. The Aura Carver 10-inch landscape frame is a top-rated choice, with unlimited storage, a color-calibrated HD display, and automatic settings to make photos look their best. Plus, you can preload it with images and send a gift message through the app.

Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB) – Now with a 6.8" display and adjustable warm light – Black

Holiday Gift Pack

For hot sauce with a high-end spin, look no further than Truff, which adds—you guessed it—truffles to the spicy stuff. This gorgeous gift set includes black truffle hot sauce, white truffle hot sauce, and truffle oil, and all are made using only organic ingredients.

Knit Cuffed Beanie

Carhartt’s knit ski hat is equally warm and stylish, available in eight colors and shades, with the brand’s logo front and center. It’s truly one of those gifts that’s tough to get wrong—even if the person you're giving it to has one, they’ll swoon over owning another in a second color.

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

Ember's smart mug is capable of keeping beverages hot for up to 60 minutes on a full charge, or all day if left on the sleekly designed charging coaster. Through the app, you can customize temperate preferences and other settings.

It isn't dishwasher-safe, but it can be submerged in up to 3 feet of water so you can leave it in the sink to hand-wash.

Classic Vacuum Growler

Stanley's 64-ounce growler has tons of vintage appeal, with brand's original logo front and center. It features a vacuum-insulated body and foam-insulated lid, plus a sturdy handle and easy-pour spout. It keeps brews cold for up to 24 hours and it's also BPA-free.

Gift Card

The most obvious last-minute idea is often the one we forget! Amazon has a bunch of holiday gift cards and e-gift cards with cute designs, plus is a one-stop-shop for gift cards from a slew of retailers, including Starbucks, Apple, Sephora, and more.

Whiskey Peaks Half Dome Decanter

We love Huckberry's collection of Whiskey Peaks handblown lead-free glassware, featuring topographic impressions of the world's most majestic mountain ranges, such as the Rockies and Grand Tetons. This elegant 34-ounce decanter features Yellowstone's Half Dome and comes packaged in a gift box.

Weighted Blanket (Full, 20lbs)

A weighted blanket is a no-fail last-minute gift that works for nearly every adult and child on your list.

They’re designed to reduce stress and anxiety for better sleep, and this reversible one features a velvety material on one side and synthetic sherpa on the other. It’s quilted, and each square contains small glass beads, so the weight is equally distributed across your body as you snuggle down.

It comes in several neutrals and a few colors, with five weight options ranging from 5 to 20 pounds.

PhD Ski Light Elite Sock

Much-loved Smartwool socks are tough to beat, and they come in a slew of styles. This unisex pair is warm but breathable, made of merino wool, with nylon and a hint of elastic so they'll keep their shape. They also provide extra support and cushioning in all the right places.

XL Portable Campfire (4-Pack)

Take your campfire to go with this little wonder in an adorably designed 100 percent recycled steel tin. Inside, there’s nontoxic soy wax and 100 percent biodegradable briquettes to get the flame going.

Just make sure you set it on a heat-resistant surface that won’t burn if sparks fly. To snuff out the fire, simply replace the lid and wait for it to cool down.

Anker Magnetic Wireless Charging Station

Anker's wireless charging station makes an excellent last-minute gift. It powers three MagSafe or Qi-certified devices at once — a smartphone, smartwatch, and earbuds — and comes with an 18-month warranty.

Motif II True Wireless ANC Earbuds

Leave it to Marshall to make a pair of earbuds—and a charging case—that look as good as they perform. The M0tif II noise-cancelling earbuds deliver up to 30 hours of listening time and offer a 15-minute quick-charging that buys you an extra hour. Plus, you can easily customize sound and other features through the app.

The Original Puffy Camping Blanket

Rumpl's awesome, cozy puffy quilts have a ripstop nylon shell with 100-percent recycled insulation, plus they're treated to resist water, stains, and odor.

The blanket is machine-washable and features a clip to wear it like a shawl and handy corner loops for hanging it to dry. There are more than a dozen colorful patterns and solids to choose from — a last-minute gift anyone is sure to love!

Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones

These sleek noise-canceling over-ear headphones from Anker deliver up to 40 hours of playtime and are said to block up to 95 percent of low-frequency ambient sound.

They feature three settings for blissful quiet time while flying, walking or running outdoors without annoying wind, and indoors to mute people chatting around you. The leather earcups are soft and well-padded, plus the headphones are lightweight, at about half a pound.

Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones

These fantastic Powerbeats Pros earbuds are sweat- and water-resistant, designed to comfortably hook behind your ears so they stay in place — even during the most intense workouts. Plus, each earbud has voice, volume, and track controls so you can operate them independently, and you get up to 9 hours of tunes on a single charge.

Gift Card

After planning for and preparing holiday meals, the last thing anyone wants to do after Christmas is spend tons of time in the kitchen. Treat someone to a Grubhub gift card for any amount as a last-minute gift, and they'll get to choose meals from thousands of restaurants to be delivered to their door.

Kånken No. 2 Laptop Bag

Cult-fave Fjällräven's laptop backpack features popular laptop backpack from Timbuk2 features a separate padded compartment to hold a 15-inch laptop, plus a roomy main compartment. It's made of a heavy-duty polyester-cotton fabric, yet it's lightweight at only 9 ounces.

Other highlights include a snap-top handle for easy carrying, leather trim details, a large front zippered pocket, and a side water bottle pocket.

Now I-Type Instant Camera

This Polaroid instant camera is a throwback to days when photos — not smartphones — where passed around. While it may look like the ’70s model, it’s been updated with features like autofocus, a self-timer, and double exposure to frame two moments in one. It also takes both i-Type and 600 film.

Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask

The Nodpod is a sleep mask and weighted blanket for the eyes in one. It’s covered in a soft microfiber fabric and designed to completely block out light, with four pods of unscented microbeads to apply even pressure, plus it’s warm on one side and cooling on the other. It’s available in 11 colors.

Unisex Indoor Casual Wool Felt Shoe

These unisex slippers are the perfect last-minute gift for anyone on your list. This pair from Glerups features a double-layer insole made a moisture-wicking textile fabric and a durable rubber sole for indoor-outdoor use. The slippers are designed for all-season wear.

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