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The Best Gifts for Those Obsessed with The Last of Us Video Game and HBO Series
HBO’s The Last of Us is fantastic, worth every tenth of its high IMDB rating. Based on an iconic video game for Sony PlayStation, the series depicts the adventures of Ellie and Joel — played by Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal — in a post-apocalyptic world where a cordyceps fungus upended life as we know it. Every episode delivers a well-concocted amalgam of action, drama, and fear.
Now The Last of Us season finale is upon us, and millions of newly obsessed fans have begun following the franchise, joining the OGs who already love the video game. To help hold them over until season two arrives, we created a gift guide with products that appeared in or were inspired by the series and the video game.
After playing the video game and watching every episode, we picked products for anyone who’s been following the dark, fungus-infested future of humanity. The items range from clothing and accessories worn by the main characters to various The Last of Us merch to legitimate survival gear. We also included a bottle of wine that made a cameo in the most emotional episode. And just in case, we selected a tongue-in-cheek item that’s fun and useful in equal measure.
Find the best gifts for family, friends, and co-workers obsessed with The Last of Us among these curated options.
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1) The Last of Us Part I Video Game
PlayStation
amazon.com
$69.99
You must gift owners of the PlayStation 5 console who only experienced The Last of Us on HBO Max a copy of the iconic video game. The award-winning title will treat them to stunning visuals, dramatic gameplay sequences, and a phenomenal soundtrack. A PC version of the game is also available if they’re not into console gaming.
amazon.com - 3/16
2) Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
Flint & Tinder
amazon.com
$298.00
Joel’s waxed trucker jacket became an instant hit after the show began streaming, thanks to a no-nonsense design and incredible durability. Endorsed by our colleagues at Popular Mechanics, the Flint & Tinder outerwear worn by Pascal is a high-end gift option. Crafted in the U.S., it has a flannel lining for comfort, and the waxed sailcloth lends water resistance without taking too long to break in.
amazon.com - 4/16
3) Elk Tracker Boots
Irish Setter
irishsetterboots.com
$239.99
The boots Pascal rocked during the perilous journey are as popular as his jacket and a thoughtful gift for a close one into the series and game. The rugged Irish Setter Elk Trackers will look equally great in the wilderness or on a city sidewalk. They’re waterproof, and the high-quality leather will develop a unique, handsome patina over time.
irishsetterboots.com - 5/16
4) Trio Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit
Forest Origins
amazon.com
$79.99
A kit for growing mushrooms like this one by Forest Origins is a gift that will get a chuckle out of fans of The Last of Us. Buffs can easily grow three types of oyster mushrooms—and more than once.
amazon.com - 6/16
5) PolyTac 90 Right-Angle Flashlight
Streamlight
amazon.com
$52.39
This giftable right-angle flashlight resembles the one Ellie wore during the show’s early episodes. It’s a reliable tool to keep at home, in a car, or in a backpack. Fans of the series will appreciate its ruggedness and versatility — the flashlight has an IPX7 rating (meaning it’s waterproof down to about 3 feet), its head rotates, and it has a strobe mode.
amazon.com - 7/16
6) Forehead Thermometer with LCD Display
GoodBaby
amazon.com
$16.99
This digital thermometer won’t detect if the recipient is infected with cordyceps, but its color display will bring similar vibes as the scanners in The Last of Us. A green screen is good, while a red light means whoever you’re scanning has a high fever. We recommend the black version for its utilitarian looks.
amazon.com - 8/16
7) Hammer Schematic T-Shirt
The Last of Us
amazon.com
$21.99
Official The Last of Us swag is a foolproof gift for fans, and there’s plenty. This officially licensed T-shirt with a hammer schematic is cool and inexpensive, with multiple colors and sizes to choose from.
amazon.com - 9/16
8) Walkman NWE394 MP3 Player
Sony
amazon.com
$79.00
I couldn’t help but notice Ellie’s Sony Walkman in episode seven. It reminded me of the one I would take with me everywhere in the mid ’90s. Even though you can still overpay for one, cassette players are no longer a thing in 2023. Thankfully, you can gift a Sony Walkman MP3 player to fans who love digital music.
amazon.com - 10/16
9) Leather & Waxed Canvas Backpack
Wudon
amazon.com
$69.67
This affordable leather backpack is strikingly similar to the one Pascal carried in the series. Available in several distressed finishes, it can fit a big-screen laptop and other daily essentials, so it’s equally suitable for commutes as it is apocalyptic quests.
amazon.com - 11/16
10) Eco-Drive Garrison Field Watch
Citizen
amazon.com
$152.90
This fully functional watch is a lookalike of Joel’s beat-up timepiece that was a gift from his daughter. The reasonably priced Garrison has a solar-powered movement that will never need a battery replacement, big hands with superb illumination, and a 5-year warranty.
amazon.com - 12/16
11) Street Brass Classic Pocket Lighter
Zippo
amazon.com
$17.95
Spoiler alert: In episode two, Tess — one of the main characters — became infected with cordyceps. Using an old-school Zippo lighter, she set a massive fire in Boston to help Ellie and Joel escape the clickers. I’m not a smoker, but I wouldn’t hesitate to take this windproof lighter along in case of an apocalypse.
amazon.com - 13/16
12) Volume II Limited Edition Vinyl
The Last Of Us
amazon.com
$162.22
The Last of Us soundtrack by Gustavo Santaolalla is incredible, and this limited edition vinyl is almost certainly the coolest format you can snag. The semi-transparent material looks infected with purple fungi and green splatters, so gift recipients will proudly show it off at home or the office. (There’s also a cheaper version with a more traditional design.)
amazon.com - 14/16
13) Retro Magna Doodle Magnetic Drawing Board
Cra-Z-Art
amazon.com
$14.97
Ellie and Sam used a magic eraser board to communicate while making their way out of Kansas City. This under-$20 magnetic drawing board is similar and fun to interact with. Adults who love the series can use it to leave notes and messages to family members.
amazon.com - 15/16
14) Mortal Kombat 2 Countercade
Arcade 1Up
amazon.com
$229.99
Remember when Ellie and Riley played Mortal Kombat 2 in the arcade of the dilapidated mall? I had flashbacks to my teenage years while watching the scene. Believe it or not, you can gift an arcade gamer in your life a miniature version of the gaming rig, equipped with two sets of sticks and gaming controls.
amazon.com - 16/16
15) Beaujolais Villages Red Wine
Louis Jadot
wine.com
$15.99
Episode three was the most heartbreaking of the series, when we dramatically lost Bill and Frank — characters played by Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett. The Louis Jadot Beaujolais they had during their last dinner is a cheap red and equally easy to pair with food or sip on its own.
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