These Are Esquire Editors’ 45 Favorite Stocking Stuffers for Men
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So you got the big gifts, the most popular gifts, out of the way right? Maybe the new TV he's been wanting or the drone for his latest photography kick—whatever it is, the big gifts are done. So now it's time to focus on the most underrated parts of the holidays: stocking stuffers. Small, but mighty, a stocking stuffer says, "I'm thinking about you," without taking up all the space under the tree.
This year, we're all about focusing on the little gifts. Because with all the big stuff, you get the practical things out of the way. With the little stuff, you have a chance to make him laugh, to surprise him with a new fragrance, or to give him some other little luxury. Don't underestimate the stocking.
To get you started, we sent our gift-giving experts out to find the best stocking stuffers for men. Each little thing here should fit easily enough into a stocking, but we went for stuff he'll actually like. Chocolate bars, sleep masks, slim wallets, whatever he wants, we've got something for him. Shop our favorite stocking stuffers, or just scroll the list for some inspiration.
AirTag
Gift him a new suitcase and this AirTag so he never loses it.
Essential Duo
Some chile crisps to take his stir-fries, omelettes, vinaigrettes, or anything else to the next level.
Original Wayfarer
The most enduringly cool sunglasses of all time, not a bad gift idea.
Original
Giving a grown man a Tamagotchi is a great fatherhood aptitude test.
Compact DVD Player
Long live the DVD player.
Rambler 6 oz Stackable Mug
Your life will be cut into two periods: the time before you knew Yeti made latte cups and the time after you knew Yeti made latte cups. Careful, if you get these for one guy in the family, everyone else is going to get jealous.
Pure New Zealand Lanolin
Guys like super-functional things, and they're weird about chapstick. At that cross section, you've got lanolin. Lanolin is a by-product of wool production. It's the natural fat that wool-having animals produce. When you boil wool, this fat separates from it. Ancient Greeks used it do dress wounds. Today, he can use it wherever he needs serious skin hydration—lips, cuticles, knuckles.
Santal Body Lotion with Pump
I love a scented lotion before bed. Holiday times, hot shower, good lotion, clean sheets—that's what I'm looking forward to all year. If I had to pick one lotion for it, it'd be Néceessaire Santal. Smells divine, feels divine.
Black Leather Card Case
Less ostentatious than an allover GG print, but it still comes with that air of Gucci luxury.
Vice Weed Canister
Well... I wonder what he's going to use this one for.
Weekender
Even a man with an extensive watch collection can find a time and place to rock a Timex Weekender. On a hike, doing yard work, or going for a Sunday run—it's the perfect analog alternative to a beat-it-up smartwatch.
Beer Holding Belt Buckle
Yeah, it's a gag gift, but it makes a great one for a random cousin, brother, or childhood friend. And once they use it at a party or two, they might actually start to love this little thing.
Déodorant Roll-On
Fancy deodorant déodorant is always a fun one for stockings. He'd never buy it, but he might like it so much that he starts to.
Car Cologne, Three-Pack
He puts too much work into his baby for it to smell like Little Trees. Get him a designer air freshener.
Spicy Vodka Pasta Sauce
They'll never get a reservation, so Carbone at home will have to suffice. Thankfully, the sauce is really fucking good.
Jotter Ballpoint Pen
A James Bond fanatic will recognize this pen from GoldenEye. Any other man will say, "I've been meaning to buy a nice pen."
Clip 4
A shower speaker makes a great little stocking stuffer.
Sugar-Free Hydration Multiplier
Our Christmas Eve celebrations involve a lot of dehydrating cocktails, so hydrating on Christmas morning is essential.... Liquid I.V. has been our Gift of the Year for three years running.
Shaker Bottle with Storage
A blender bottle for his workout drinks? Cool. A blender bottle for his workout drinks that has nesting compartments for supplements and powders? Incredible.
Old Fashioned
His favorite drink, crafted and bottled by some of the best bartenders in New York City.
Power Stride Running Socks
If you've got a runner, these are the best running socks out there.
Kore Jogger
New workout pants for the cooler months.
Solar Charger Power Bank
Never let their phone die again.
10 Year Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
If the stocking is capable of bearing such a load, Henry McKenna bourbon is finished in ten-year-old single barrels, and it's a lovely gift to receive.
Playing Cards
Anyone fancy a game of poker?
Lip Balm
Designer lip balm!
Premium Gourmet Assorted Box
Individually wrapped chocolates, perfect for tossing in everyone's stocking.
Live Love Laugh Panama Notebook
Maybe Live, Laugh, Love is under copyright? Or the Brits over at Smythson just don't know the proper order of the phrase. Still, it's a cute pocket notebook with a funny little saying on it.
Homme Engravable Cufflinks
Brilliant Earth's cuff links are something no man is turning down. With an engravable feature, these are unspoken sophistication.
$215.00 at www.brilliantearth.com
Mulberry Silk Bundle
This bundle from Brooklinen is perfect for anyone who values their sleep.
Gx Sweat Patch
For the fitness fanatic, these sweat patches enable hydration testing and insights. Wear one during a workout and then scan it with the Gx app to measure sweat rate, fluid loss, and sodium loss.
Light Cashmere Scarf
The king of cashmere, Falconeri's scarves are unlike any other out there, luxuriously lightweight.
The Flexible Hold Finishing Hair Gel
Because every guy deserves a good hair day. Crown Affair's gel is the low-maintenance, high-reward grooming essential that fits right in any stocking.
Royal Ossetra Caviar Gift Sets
Nothing says luxury quite like a caviar set in your stocking—it's the ultimate indulgence for the guy who has everything and appreciates the finer things in life.
Nappa Leather Gloves with Cashmere Cuff
Sleek, warm, and crafted for the guy who knows that style and comfort go hand in hand.
Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000
This groomer makes for an unbeatable stocking stuffer—practical, precise, and perfect for keeping grooming on point.
Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense
Winner of best fragrance from our 2024 Esquire Grooming Awards, this scent is no joke and a great stuffing item.
Vintage Corduroy Trucker
For the guy who loves laid-back, retro vibes with a touch of timeless cool.
Jackrabbit Black Bolo Tie
The Jackrabbit bolo tie is a bold stocking stuffer for the guy who isn't afraid to bring a little western flair to his look.
Engrave Your Name Candle
Engrave their name on a candle.
Merino Beanie
Keep their ears warm—fashionably—this winter.
The Charging Tray
The super-organized man will forever thank you for this one.
Hydrashee 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Every man needs SPF—opt for this one to stuff the stocking.
Linen Pillowcases
Ultrasoft, breathable, and designed to upgrade his sleep with a touch of laid-back luxury.
Boston Soft Footbed Suede Leather
The Birkenstock Boston is a tough, no-nonsense stocking stuffer—rugged, comfortable, and built for the guy who needs solid footwear that works as hard as he does.
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