The best stocking stuffers for men, from tools to Tile Mates

The Saker Mini Chainsaw is exactly what it looks like: a pint-sized chainsaw that packs a punch at a bargain of a price. Packed with 550 watts of power and a 20V 1500mAh rechargeable lithium battery, this capable little chainsaw has everything it needs to help you cut wood, prune branches around your home, or engage in some quality woodworking.The best part? It’s compact enough to sneak into a stocking for the unassuming lumberjack in your life.

It may not be the sexiest item on this list, but a six pack of Wool Dryer Balls are undoubtedly among the most useful items you can give a loved one this holiday season. They represent a more natural alternative to dryer sheets while lasting infinitely longer, with each ball rated to last more than a thousand loads. If you know someone that likes to have wrinkle-free clothing that feels soft to the touch and is free from dust and pet hair, consider stuffing a stocking with some dryer balls this year.

Branded as “pizza’s best friend” by the brand, Brightland’s Pizza Oil could be an underrated addition to stockings for anyone who loves a good slice. The oil itself is made from a base of California Extra Virgin Olive Oil and flavored with herbs and spices that include oregano, jalapeno, and green pepper. If that doesn’t sound like something you want to drizzle over a deep dish or thin crust pie, I don’t know what does.

Produced by Fly By Jing and made in Chengdu, the Sichuan Chili Crisp hot sauce stands out for its bold, spicy flavoring that falls just short of being unreasonably hot. Because of that, it’s the perfect condiment to add a bit of flair to whatever you toss it on, and the possibilities are quite endless. Eggs, salads, pizza, noodles, dumplings, you name it: the Sichuan Chili Crisp deserves to be on it.

What’s not to like about a compact meat thermometer named after a lollipop? The Thermopop 2 features an auto-rotating, 1 ¼ inch backlit display, the ability to provide you with a temperature reading within 2-3 seconds, and an IP67 weather resistance rating. You won’t have to worry about spills, splashes or even momentarily dipping it in the water. The Thermopop 2 is built to last, and capable of giving accurate readings for grilling, BBQ, frying or anything else that fits your fancy.

It may be a no-frills gift at first glance, but a 45-piece screwdriving set with a tough case to house it all is going to come in handy on a regular basis. DeWalt’s patented bit-bar design makes it easy to remove each bit and customize their placement within the set as you see fit. Plus, the set itself is compatible with DeWalt’s larger, connectable case system. In other words, you can start small and build your DeWalt tool empire as you go.

If you’ve ever had a once-good knife that can barely slice bread anymore, you know this can be such a clutch gift to find in your stocking. This compact knife sharpener is compatible with chef’s knives, paring knives, serrated knives, filet knives, cleavers — basically any knife you can think of, this thing can sharpen it. AccuSharp says this nifty little tool will sharpen most blades in about 10 seconds, meaning you can quickly get back to slicing and dicing with your favorite knives, just in time to cut that proverbial turkey.

It doesn’t matter who you’re searching for a gift for: everyone can use a good multitool in their lives. Gerber just so happens to make a great one, a 12-in-1 tool that combines needle nose pliers, wire cutters, tweezers, a bottle opener, retail package opener, plain edge blade folding knife, scissors, small and medium flat head drivers, fine and coarse files, and a lanyard ring into one very small form factor. It’s the kind of thing that you can pack with you wherever you go, because it’s bound to lend a helping hand in nearly any situation.

You don’t really realize the value of good work gloves until you land yourself in a situation where it would have been really nice to have them. If we’re feeling proactive this holiday season, the Mechanix Wear Work Gloves will provide precisely the support you need the next time you wind up in one of those predicaments. The ruggedly-designed, .8mm synthetic leather gloves offer a great mix of dexterity and durability, with the ability to still use your smartphone while fully protecting your hands.

If I had a dollar for every time I showed up for a camping trip without a quality lantern, I’d probably have enough pocket change to pick up Streamlight’s Outdoor Hand Lantern. The compact-but-powerful lantern offers three distinct LED modes that can run as long as 295 hours (on its lowest setting), and the lantern itself is designed with a polycarbonate thermoplastic construction that also carries a IPX7 weather resistance rating. This thing is built to be bright, but it’s also built to last.

If, like me, you have a loved one that makes a point of being prepared, Ready America’s Survival Box will be a welcomed addition to their stocking. The entire kit offers three days’ worth of basic survival supplies for a single person, including a lightweight blanket that can moonlight as a rain poncho or shelter, six sealed water pouches and a single, 2,400-calorie food bar. It’s the kind of gift you hope someone never has to use, but it will be a game changer should they ever need to.

The beauty of smart plugs isn’t inherently making things compatible with voice control like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Really, it’s about making regular things in your home easier to use. Interested in the idea of automating the standing fan or space heater in your bedroom to adjust room temperature when you go to bed? A smart plug is what you’re after, and it fits perfectly in your stocking.

Kasa’s Outdoor Smart Plug is more than ideal for controlling your outdoor tech while being impervious to weather. You could set it to turn on your holiday string lights each night as dusk, and have them automatically turn off later in the evening. You could also use it to control a heating source for a chicken coop or reptile enclosure. Don’t ask me how I know, just know that the possibilities are endless for Kasa’s Outdoor Smart Plug.

Many moons ago, smart light bulbs were a real pain. You had to stick with a singular brand, buy a hub to connect them all, and hope they would last long enough to make the investment worth it. Today, Govee’s four-pack of smart light bulbs streamlines the entire experience. All you need is Govee’s app on your phone, and you’ll be able to remotely turn lights on and off, change colors to your mood or preference, and even sync up to music if the urge strikes. Just be careful: once you add smart lights to one room, it tends to be a bit of an addicting spiral until your entire home is intelligently lit up.

Do you know where your actual, physical garage door opener is right now? With the Meross Smart Garage Door Opener, you’ll never have to answer that question again. This tiny device connects to the vast majority of modern garage doors and creates the ability to open or close your garage door via smartphone app, or even voice assistant if that’s your thing. The bottom line is, Meross makes it easy to control and monitor your garage door from anywhere through your smartphone.

Everyone needs a little music in their lives, no matter the size of the speaker it comes from. Tribit champions the idea of doing a lot with a little, utilizing a pair of passive radiators and a 48mm driver to deliver big sound in a pocketable package. This tiny-but-mighty Bluetooth speaker can last for up to 12 hours and has an IP67 weather resistance rating, meaning it can get wet or muddy without having to worry about damaging the speaker. It’s built to be an ideal accessory for adding good tunes to biking, kayaking, or even just hanging out on the porch.

There’s no shortage of quality Bluetooth earbuds on the market today, meaning you can get a whole lot more for a whole lot less. In the case of the JBL Vibe Beam, you can get eight hours of music playback in a single charge, water and dust resistance, and a pair of microphones to make it easy to answer calls on the go. They may not be Apple’s AirPods, but the JBL Vibe Beam still sounds good and offers plenty of utility for a fraction of the price.

Do you know a man with a furry, four-legged best friend? PetCube’s GPS Dog Tracker represents a thoughtful gift idea that prioritizes the safety of their pal. The tracker serves as a small attachment to a dog’s collar that provides live GPS tracking location, as well as health tracking and the ability to be alerted if your dog escapes a pre-designated “safe zone.” It’s meant to add peace of mind to pet owners’ lives, whether they’re at home or on-the-go with their pup.

If you ended up adding the PetCube GPS Tracker to your cart, you might want to consider doubling up with the FurZapper Pet Hair Remover. Meant to toss in with your laundry, FurZapper’s devices are specifically designed to target pet hair and gently pull it out of your clothing, pet beds, jackets, blankets, sheets, and whatever else Spot might have been laying on. If you live in a household full of cats, dogs, and other domesticated creatures, the FurZapper feels like an essential accessory to have on hand in order to avoid looking like you just wrestled with a husky.

We’ve all lost a remote for hours, days, weeks on end. The folks at 73 & Sunny are on a mission to eliminate that annoyance from your household with their GripStand Remote Cases. The cases can stand up when your remote is not in use, they glow in the dark at night, and they are compatible with both Apple AirTags and Tile Mates in case you want to keep an even closer eye on the whereabouts of your clicker. The company has options for Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV remotes, making them a convenient option for the sofa surfer in your life.

At this point, it sorta feels like everyone should at least have a few of these lying around. The more universally compatible alternative to Apple AirTags, Tile’s Mate is a GPS tracker that can be attached to pretty much anything to help you stay on top of their locations. Whether its keys, a wallet, or anything you can attach it to or stick it in, the Mate will make sure you know where your stuff is thanks to its three-year battery life and IP67 weather resistance rating.

Meat sticks are a bit of a hot commodity in the snacking world right now, and Nick’s Sticks is making its case to be one of the healthiest options out there. Made with no MSG, antibiotics, gluten, nitrates, hormones, or sugar, Nick’s Sticks offer a wide variety of snacking options to add some extra protein to your daily routine. Their lineup includes beef sticks, spicy beef sticks, turkey and spicy turkey, chicken and spicy chicken, and even venison sticks for the carnivore that’s hard to shop for.

Look, it’s hard to go wrong with a quality beanie, and it’s even harder to go wrong with a quality Carhartt beanie. With 100 percent acrylic rib knit fabric and a one-size-fits-all design, it’s a durable, versatile gift that will keep heads cozy during the colder weather that tends to arrive alongside the holiday season. They are machine washable as well, making it easy to keep that beanie clean and on your noggin more often than not.

Call me crazy, but I like socks in my stocking. I like them even more when they are novelty, sporting a fun pattern or words that pertain to my particular interests or hobbies. Hot Sox has that kind of unique, sometimes goofy foot protection in droves, pairing vibrant designs with quality materials for a comfortable, attention-grabbing wear. Whether it’s golf, burgers or anything in between, Hot Sox likely has a novelty sock that fits the bill.

You know what pairs really well with a momentous time of gift giving and merriment? A solid 24 ounces of your beverage of choice, chilled to perfection with no concerns of ending up lukewarm as you sip at your preferred pace. Stanley’s Big Grip Beer Stein has vacuum insulated double walls that keeps drinks hot for up to 1 hour, cold for up to 5, and chilled for 20. So whether it’s hot cocoa in the morning or a refreshing lager in the afternoon, Stanley’s beer stein is there to help you toast with a temperature-appropriate drink.